Mentone Midcentury Modern inspired kitchen celebrates bold textures and rich, layered tones across the main kitchen areas – particularly the tall cabinetry and central island – while maintaining a sense of functional minimalism along the dedicated cooktop run and within the butler’s pantry. The result is a space that feels refined, purposeful and quietly sophisticated. Curved geometry plays a defining role in the design, expressed through both the sculptural island and the walnut rangehood box, adding softness and architectural interest. The dark forest green V-groove profile introduces depth and texture, creating a contemporary, high-end look with a subtle retro influence.

Bespoke hand built kitchen with built in kitchen cabinet and free standing island with modern graphic floor tiles and blue linoleum on birch plywood kitchen units

Oriol Gómez

When they briefed us on the conversion of this five-bedroom, five-bathroom B&B into a midcentury-modern-inspired single-family home, our clients envisioned entertaining spaces immersed in nature and laid out around a bold and beautiful kitchen inspired by Piet Mondrian’s abstract geometric compositions. Stepping up the short flight of stairs leading to the new kitchen/lounge/dining open floor plan unveils dramatic views of the surrounding Cotswold hills and Tewkesbury Abbey. A new kitchen picture window to the front elevation and sets of large windows to the back and side elevations flood the “upside-down” home with constantly changing natural light and capture a treetop outlook in the front and garden views at the rear. In true mid-century modern fashion, the space is enclosed by slatted screens and lightly zoned through the arrangement of furniture and rugs, above which the eye can pass through unhindered. Extensive repairs to the roof structure have also been completed to prevent it from slowly collapsing on the house below.

Darren Chung

Bespoke Uncommon Projects plywood kitchen with black laminate doors, maple veneered plywood carcasses and a solid surface worktop. Photos by Jocelyn Low

The focal point of this renovation is the bespoke, midcentury modern styled kitchen. Features include an island bench standing on midcentury style legs, handmade drawer/cabinet pulls, and a tiled splashback which adds texture to the room. Photographer: Matthew Forbes

Compact U-shaped kitchen in Hackney Matt Lacquer doors in Ceramic Blue by Sanderson Bespoke Handles and Box Shelves in American Black Walnut 40mm thick American Black Walnut worktops Scallop tiles by Mosaic Del Sur Copper Pendant by Nordlux Photos by Polly Tootal

Kitchen island made of granite top and walnut shelves underneath. Copper net in a sliding metal frames to split the kitchen and the dining rooms when needed.