Mid-Century Modern Home Design Ideas


Christopher Lee Photography, christopherleefoto.com
Mid-century modern living room photo in St Louis
Mid-century modern living room photo in St Louis


Peter Vanderwarker
Great room - mid-sized 1960s light wood floor and brown floor great room idea in Boston with white walls, a two-sided fireplace and a concrete fireplace
Great room - mid-sized 1960s light wood floor and brown floor great room idea in Boston with white walls, a two-sided fireplace and a concrete fireplace
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Design/Build by Vanillawood
Photography by Josh Partee
Example of a 1950s l-shaped medium tone wood floor and multicolored floor kitchen design in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island
Example of a 1950s l-shaped medium tone wood floor and multicolored floor kitchen design in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island


Robert Canfield Photography
1960s freestanding desk medium tone wood floor home office photo in San Francisco with white walls
1960s freestanding desk medium tone wood floor home office photo in San Francisco with white walls


Midcentury kitchen design with a modern twist.
Image: Agnes Art & Photo
Example of a large 1950s concrete floor and gray floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Phoenix with white walls and no fireplace
Example of a large 1950s concrete floor and gray floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Phoenix with white walls and no fireplace


Josh Partee
Example of a mid-sized mid-century modern l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen design in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and white cabinets
Example of a mid-sized mid-century modern l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen design in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and white cabinets


Small 1950s l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops


Example of a 1950s backyard concrete patio design in San Francisco with a fire pit and no cover


Outdoor Kitchen and Living Space
Design ideas for a mid-century modern backyard landscaping in New Orleans.
Design ideas for a mid-century modern backyard landscaping in New Orleans.


This mid-century modern was a full restoration back to this home's former glory. New cypress siding was installed to match the home's original appearance. New windows with period correct mulling and details were installed throughout the home.
Photo credit - Inspiro 8 Studios


Midcentury Modern Master Bathroom - Wet Room/Shower
Doorless shower - mid-sized mid-century modern master white tile and porcelain tile mosaic tile floor doorless shower idea in Phoenix with quartz countertops
Doorless shower - mid-sized mid-century modern master white tile and porcelain tile mosaic tile floor doorless shower idea in Phoenix with quartz countertops


A mid-century modern open floor plan is accentuated by the natural light coming from MI Windows and Doors windows and sliding glass doors. Windows serve as the backsplash of this sleek kitchen.


Example of a mid-sized 1950s u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops


Already partially enclosed by an ipe fence and concrete wall, our client had a vision of an outdoor courtyard for entertaining on warm summer evenings since the space would be shaded by the house in the afternoon. He imagined the space with a water feature, lighting and paving surrounded by plants.
With our marching orders in place, we drew up a schematic plan quickly and met to review two options for the space. These options quickly coalesced and combined into a single vision for the space. A thick, 60” tall concrete wall would enclose the opening to the street – creating privacy and security, and making a bold statement. We knew the gate had to be interesting enough to stand up to the large concrete walls on either side, so we designed and had custom fabricated by Dennis Schleder (www.dennisschleder.com) a beautiful, visually dynamic metal gate. The gate has become the icing on the cake, all 300 pounds of it!
Other touches include drought tolerant planting, bluestone paving with pebble accents, crushed granite paving, LED accent lighting, and outdoor furniture. Both existing trees were retained and are thriving with their new soil. The garden was installed in December and our client is extremely happy with the results – so are we!
Photo credits, Coreen Schmidt


Photography Anna Zagorodna
Example of a small 1950s light wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room design in Richmond with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace
Example of a small 1950s light wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room design in Richmond with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace


White Oak screen and planks for doors. photo by Whit Preston
1960s concrete floor entryway photo in Austin with white walls and a medium wood front door
1960s concrete floor entryway photo in Austin with white walls and a medium wood front door


Mid-century modern kitchen design featuring:
- Kraftmaid Vantage cabinets (Barnet Golden Lager) with quartersawn maple slab fronts and tab cabinet pulls
- Island Stone Wave glass backsplash tile
- White quartz countertops
- Thermador range and dishwasher
- Cedar & Moss mid-century brass light fixtures
- Concealed undercabinet plug mold receptacles
- Undercabinet LED lighting
- Faux-wood porcelain tile for island paneling
Mid-Century Modern Home Design Ideas


To create enough room to add a dual vanity, Blackline integrated an adjacent closet and borrowed some square footage from an existing closet to the space. The new modern vanity includes stained walnut flat panel cabinets and is topped with white Quartz and matte black fixtures.
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