the kitchen should evoke the iconic style of the mid century modern era blending clean lines functional design and organic forms here are the detailed elements to include in the render color palette soft muted tones dominate the space such as warm wood tones combine with neutral whites light greys or pale creams for a balanced and airy feel cabinetry sleek flat front cabinets with minimal hardware the cabinets should have smooth surfaces in wood veneer finishes particularly light oak include open shelving in certain areas to display ceramics glassware or vintage kitchen tools embracing the style s minimalist yet practical ethos countertops clean unembellished countertops in materials like white or light grey quartz or a classic black and white checkered laminate for a subtle retro look flooring you can use geometric patterned tile in black and white evoke the iconic retro aesthetic lighting pendant lighting with sleek globe shaped or cone shaped fixtures in metal or matte finishes brass chrome or matte black hanging over key areas like the kitchen island or dining nook integrated recessed lighting in the ceiling or retro style sconces on the walls to provide ambient light without being overly bright or harsh appliances vintage inspired yet modern appliances that have rounded edges and vibrant colors such as mint green pale blue or classic white stainless steel accents for some appliances like the stove or fridge to balance the retro look with functionality storage and details soft close drawers with minimal hardware or simple metal pulls thin flat bars or round knobs in matte finishes add window upfront between left and write cabinets architecture