Mid Century Modern Kitchen Renovation Ideas

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When it comes to enduring design styles, none seem as powerful—or as pervasive—as midcentury modern. Originally emerging in the 1940s (where it was then popularized by the likes of George Nelson, Eero Saarinen, Gio Ponti, Hans Wegner, and Charles Eames), midcentury modern design has grown to span decades, countries, and decor categories, becoming the most influential style of design in recent memory. And it works particularly well in kitchens.

While modern designers continue to iterate on the aesthetic, some hallmarks of the look—think: clean lines, simple shapes, and an emphasis on form—consistently prevail. The key to nailing the MCM vibe without feeling like you're in a time warp? Mixing iconic midcentury forms and finishes with a modern ethos for a look that's both timeless and very

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One of the first things to go when the homeowners inevitably decide to renovate. However, if you're looking to preserve the history of your home, all that natural goodness should absolutely stay. Take it from Kate Arends, who chose to embrace, not decimate, the white oak paneling in her midcentury modern rambler in Minnesota. She made the standout feature sing by accenting it with tumbled marble flooring (another MCM staple), calacatta viola marble countertops, and mauve cabinets swathed in Farrow & Ball's Sulking Room Pink.

Often, midcentury modern kitchens would go light on upper cabinets—or forgo them altogether—in favor of a more visually streamlined look. This kitchen, designed by the duo behind Studio Shamshiri, relied on California walnut counters (inspired by the surrounding Los Angeles hillside) and concrete countertops for a simple-yet-stunning look. A pair of vintage Hans-Agne Jakobsson pendants above the island add the perfect nod to MCM history.

Often thought of as the Golden Era of furniture design, the midcentury modern design movement gifted us with many of the familiar profiles and silhouettes we love today. Nod to some of the greats by incorporating a standout set of island stools, like the trio from Patricia Urquiola for Moroso seen here in a kitchen designed by Kureck Jones. When paired with other MCM mainstays (like stacked tile from Fireclay and simple wood cabinetry), they make for a scene that is at once retro and revolutionary.

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Warm wood tones (a hallmark of MCM style) marry seamlessly with an iridescence stone backsplash and moody black countertops. This midcentury-inspired kitchen, designed by Elena Frampton, originally ran in House Beautiful in 2014—though you'd never know it, thanks to its timeless appeal.

Emphasize the geometric flair commonly seen in midcentury modern design by opting to install your backsplash tile in a stacked motif, rather than the classic offset layout. This Los Angeles kitchen, designed by Jaqui Seerman, takes a hint from a popular midcentury color combination, pairing a pale pink tile backsplash from Waterworks with palm green cabinetry (Calke Green by Farrow & Ball) and the home's original midcentury wood paneling.

A concise whole-home palette of primary hues colors this midcentury modern-inspired abode overlooks the Puget Sound outside of Seattle. Designed by Ore Studios, the slab-front walnut and laminate cabinets allow for the occasional pop of color (peep that cherry red!) and boast open shelves for highlighting the homeowner's midcentury stoneware collection.

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During the heyday of MCM design, open or floating shelving was looked to as a way to separate an area of the home while maintaining open flow for increased entertaining and socializing. In this well-preserved midcentury rambler ranch, designer Victoria Sass of Prospect Refuge Studio leaned into the home's MCM roots with walnut perimeter cabinetry, vintage accessories, and an of-the-era floating shelf above the island.

Emerging towards the tail end of the MCM movement, terrazzo finishes quickly picked up steam as a popular choice for countertops, floors, and more. These days, the unique material (often made from cement mixed with colorful chips of marble, quartz, granite, and glass) offers up endless opportunities for customization, like the bespoke blend developed by designer Penelope August for this Manhattan kitchen. Soft lilac cabinets (Calluna by Farrow & Ball) and a sunny yellow stove finish the room off with funky appeal.

Midcentury modern homes were not known for their square footage, often resulting in petite kitchens that had to utilize every square inch. Instead of renovating to create a more open floorplan, embrace the snug shape and incorporate breezy finishes that keep things feeling light. In this midcentury Palm Springs home, designed by Formarch Architecture, original concrete walls are accented by terrazzo flooring and warm wood cabinetry.

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Bold in the kitchen, but this juicy hue is a midcentury classic. Shades of orange and rust were all the rage during MCM's heyday and used as a way to inject lively flair into furniture, decor, and even wallpaper. Looking for a subtle yet surprising way to work in the color? Take a hint from this kitchen designed by Patrick Sutton and coat the interior of otherwise classic wood cabinetry with a standout shade like Electric Orange by Benjamin Moore.

Metallic design accents came to play in a big way with midcentury modern decor, and they're a great way to add the glamour of a bygone era to your kitchen. In this Los Angeles home designed by Joy Cho and Cleo Murnane, the surrounding neighborhood architecture informed the space's midcentury modern flair, including the brass inlaid backsplash from Tabarka and glitzy Mitzi lighting.

Linear profiles were everywhere during the peak of midcentury modern design, from the clean lines of some of our favorite furniture pieces (like the iconic Florence Knoll sofa) to the rooflines of classic MCM residential architecture. Bring that same ethos into your kitchen with cabinetry and lighting that incorporates that linear effect, like in this Hamptons home designed by Amy Lau. In it, bleached walnut cabinetry and snowy countertops (Caesarstone's Blizzard quartz) pair with an expansive custom light fixture from Bone Simple Design—in very saturated, very MCM blue, of course.

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Try as they might, other interior styles can't quite compete with the cult following of midcentury modern. Yes, cottage core and farmhouse have made proud names for themselves, but one look on your social feed and at the mood boards of designers, and you'll find that midcentury creeps in everywhere. The trend hasn't grown tired since its inception, but instead it just seems to get bigger.

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But how can you fully embrace midcentury modern style in your space? It's all in the foundational pieces and accents you choose. The following 17 styles will give you all the motivation you need to make similar changes—whether that's opting for wood panel cabinets, splurging on a Sputnik lamp, or settling on a modish color palette.

Flat-front cabinets and plenty of wood are solid indicators of midcentury modern style, but the addition of a jungle-like color palette and plants makes it feel super down to earth. It's a stunning example of how you can soften up the often harsher, sleeker lines of this particular trend with a few small changes.

A plentiful range of colors graces midcentury modern spaces. When a style spans that many decades, it's no surprise that you could find everything from red, pink, and teal to beige, brown, and black. If you're one who appreciates major saturation, try mixing in a pretty pink tone like this to play off the rest of your features.

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On the other end of the color spectrum are ultra sophisticated kitchens like this one, comprised of warming neutrals. This particular shade of brown is cooler and looks stunning paired with the rounded gray bar stools. In terms of shape, modish