Designing a Mid-Century Modern Kitchen
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/mid-century-kitchen---header-2-image-640w-360h.jpg "A mid-century modern kitchen is ideal for those who want eclectic charm")
A mid-century modern kitchen is ideal for those who want eclectic charm, as well as those looking to experiment with materials, colours and shapes in their kitchen design plans. Mid-century modern kitchens often include wood paneling and wood cabinets along with vibrant retro colours like mint green, pink, orange and jewel tones. The look welcomes contrasts in both colours and shapes: contoured pendant lights contrast with clean counter lines, while flat mid-century modern kitchen cabinets balance furniture with a curve.
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What is a Mid-Century Modern Kitchen?
Popularized during the late 40s through the 70s, Mid-Mod design brought a practical approach to furniture, streamlining the production process to create more furniture to accommodate America’s booming post-war economy & rapid suburban growth. This minimalist style focuses on well-crafted pieces, graphic shapes & a varied colour palette. It highlights nature by bringing the outside in through large windows, plants & earthy materials. The mid-century modern kitchen layout generally features an open floor plan, making it a cool, comfortable place to spend time with friends & family.
Mid-Century Modern Design Elements
From cabinets to countertops, here are a few ways to turn your space into a mid-century modern kitchen:
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Sleek Cabinets
From flat front to slim shaker, mid-century modern kitchen cabinets skew simple, with minimal details. While wood is a popular choice, painted kitchen cabinets are a way to incorporate mid-century modern kitchen colours. Metal hardware gives another nod to the era. Whether made from lucite or natural material, counters should balance the cabinets and mirror the clean, simple look.
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Balanced Fixtures
Contrasting shapes throughout the space are a key component to a mid-century modern kitchen. To achieve this look, blend curved light fixtures with angular furniture, or rounded appliances with a sharp faucet or countertop. BLANCO’s minimalist, angular LINUS faucet is a sleek choice for this aesthetic. The contemporary line comes in an array of finishes — including metal and full colour — that complement the colour palette of this design style.
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Furniture
Inspired by notable designers like Eames and Mies van der Rohe, furniture is minimal, well-crafted and favors function over flash. Pair a round or oval mid-century modern kitchen table with geometric chairs. Similarly, a square mid-century modern kitchen table should be flanked by chairs with a curve.
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Open Shelves
Open shelving often sits alongside mid-century modern kitchen cabinets, providing a surface for potted plants and a place to show off retro glassware, serve ware, décor and other vintage finds . Open shelves can also be put over kitchen sinks or right at the end of shelving units. Adding this simple yet unique element can really help lighten up the kitchen giving it a cozy feel that looks sharp.
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Contrasting Colours
Kitchen colours in mid-century modern design are often bright and bold — but they don’t have to be. More muted hues have visual impact while bringing in a contemporary feel. Incorporating neutrals like cream and gray offer balance and emphasize darker tones.
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A Bold Backsplash
The backsplash is an ideal place to bring in mid-century modern kitchen patterns. Unique graphic shapes bring a retro vibe and play well with the aesthetic’s popular kitchen colours.
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