This interior design style became popular decades ago and shows no sign of slowing down.
Here’s how to design a midcentury modern kitchen.
Clean lines, organic materials, bright colors, and wood paneling are all iconic elements ofmidcentury modern design.
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Greg Scheidemann
Install Wood Paneling
Nothing says midcentury modern quite likewood paneling.
This design element adds a nature-inspired feel to any room in the house.
Popular types of wood include teak or oak.
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Install wood paneling across appliances and cabinets for a streamlined midcentury modern kitchen design.
A statement midcentury pendant draws attention to wishbone seating.
Simple whitesubway tile arranged in a horizontal stacked bondmaintain the clean lines of the midcentury modern kitchen.
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Here, the white chandelier ties in with the cabinets and balances thebright kitchen color scheme.
The midcentury-style kitchen is ideal for cooking and dining.
The midcentury kitchen opens up into a lounge area with a stone fireplace.
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The organic elements tie together with modern touches including stainless-steel appliances and lacquer cabinets.
Mix Materials
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A green counter-to-ceiling backsplash is the defining element of this midcentury modern kitchen.
A green and brownkitchen color schemeand the use of natural materials make for the perfect retro touches.
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Palm Springs Paradise
Energetic colors are out to play inthis breakfast nook.
A crystal Sputnik chandelier and lacquered white kitchen cabinets add a touch of glamour to the midcentury modern-inspired kitchen.
Tying thenostalgic color palettetogether is an iconic Slim Aarons Palm Springs poolside photograph.
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Clean Lines
Clean lines are a mainstay of midcentury modern design.
This kitchen’stile backsplashleads the eye up thestreamlined range hoodand to a paneled ceiling with exposed beams.
Black hardware ties in with the existing range hood.
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A walnut and black iron table creates harmony between the finishes.
A sculptural white pendant hung above the eating area pulls together the midcentury modern kitchen.
Finished with eccentric lighting, this kitchen embodies midcentury modern interior design.
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Timeless globe lighting, along with plastic Eames chairs, contribute classic midcentury silhouettes.
White contemporary vases tie in with the iconic PH5-inspired pendant that hangs above the table.
The stainless-steel range hood matches the counter stools for a touch of modernity.
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Splashes of green via houseplants and vintage jadeite glassware complete the earth-tone color palette.
A curved red pendant light juxtaposes the muted, relaxed colors in the breakfast nook.
Black-and-white checkered floors complete the retro look.
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Wood Furnishings
Glass-front doors on a wall of maple cabinets showcase an artisan dishware collection.
White walls and whitequartz countertopsbrighten the room yet keep the kitchen design simple and unfussy.
Midcentury Modern Backsplash
Not all midcentury modern kitchen ideas have to follow tradition.
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For a twist on a classicMCM color scheme, go for jewel tones.
Funky artwork dresses the shelves in more bright hues.
Midcentury Breakfast Nook
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This primarily white breakfast nook is accented with cheery bright colors.
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Functionality Over Everything
Midcentury modern design is all about functionality.
After all, the style was catered to benefit the nuclear family unit.
This kitchen uses bright jewel tones throughout to keep the space energetic rather than one-note.
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Farmhouse Meets Midcentury
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Blendingdifferent interior design stylescan give your kitchen a one-of-a-kind look.
Open shelving and two domed pendant lights complete the midcentury modern kitchen.
Glamorous Midcentury Modern Bar
Thishome barfeatures a thrifted credenza showcased against terracotta-colored walls.
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A gold starburst sconce ties in with Art Deco hardware and metallic bar accessories.
Open shelving keeps most-used barware close at hand and easy to reach.
The ceiling features preserved tongue-and-groove wood, and the open shelves are magnolia.
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The backsplash pairs with organic materials, like stone countertops and wood cabinetry, to nod to nature.
A vaulted ceiling and large windows above the range let in plenty of light.
The black domed fixtures coordinate with sleek black countertops andopen shelving.
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Easy-to-clean purple industrial stools add color while maintaining practicality.
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