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Charlottesville VA Midcentury House renovation
Charlottesville VA Midcentury House renovation
William A Cobb Interior DesignWilliam A Cobb Interior Design
West facing view showing new custom door and sidelight which mimics the original entry door and side doors.
Inspiration for a large midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Hartford Remodel
Hartford Remodel
Stuart Sampley ArchitectStuart Sampley Architect
Ryann Ford Photography
Midcentury single-wall kitchen/diner in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, metal splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Nashotah Lake Home
Nashotah Lake Home
JFK Design-Build, LLCJFK Design-Build, LLC
Custom Build~Old World Beauty JFK Design Build LLC The warmth of old the clean lines of new and the character of French country all in one kitchen.
Photo of an expansive retro single-wall kitchen in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and multiple islands.
El Sereno
El Sereno
GOODFELLAS CONSTRUCTIONGOODFELLAS CONSTRUCTION
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone worktops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Plans de travail Quartz Noir en 12mm
Plans de travail Quartz Noir en 12mm
Marbrerie Daubinet-Litteri DécorationMarbrerie Daubinet-Litteri Décoration
Le style rétro de la cuisine est clairement accentué grâce aux appliques murales de couleur blanche. Elle ressorte parfaitement sur le mur vert olive finition satinée. Ce qui met en valeur le plan de travail de cuisine que nous avons installé. Marbrerie Daubinet Décoration www.marbrerie-daubinet.com
Brian & Caron's Mid-Century Kitchen, Dining & Living Room
Brian & Caron's Mid-Century Kitchen, Dining & Living Room
ArciformArciform
This cook's kitchen has new, custom Versatile Wood Products cabinets: apple ply with melamine, topped with Caesarstone counters. On the range wall, open shelving with exposed apple ply edges are backed by a heat-rolled steel backsplash. A custom island has cubbies and a prep sink. A custom nook bench with built in bookshelves and inlaid metal provides seating at the custom kidney-shaped table. - photos by Shannon Butler, Photo Art Portraits
Kitchen - Home Staging
Kitchen - Home Staging
White Oak Home StagingWhite Oak Home Staging
Design ideas for a medium sized retro l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Diego with a double-bowl sink, grey cabinets, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, shaker cabinets, composite countertops, stone slab splashback and no island.
Unander Project
Unander Project
Artisan WoodworksArtisan Woodworks
Inspiration for a retro u-shaped kitchen in Santa Barbara with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Kaptensgatan 28K
Kaptensgatan 28K
Bjurfors GöteborgBjurfors Göteborg
Bjurfors / SE360
Design ideas for a retro single-wall kitchen/diner in Gothenburg with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback and no island.
témoin pour résidence hotelière
témoin pour résidence hotelière
In Création DécorationIn Création Décoration
kitchinette bb
Inspiration for a small retro l-shaped kitchen/diner in Grenoble with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, lino flooring, no island, brown floors and black worktops.
West End - Mid Century Modern, Condo - Kitchen
West End - Mid Century Modern, Condo - Kitchen
i4U Interiors - Nicky Khani4U Interiors - Nicky Khan
Design ideas for a small midcentury galley enclosed kitchen in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and marble flooring.
Sundays in Patton Park
Sundays in Patton Park
Windhill BuildersWindhill Builders
SUNDAYS IN PATTON PARK This elegant Hamilton, MA home, circa 1885, was constructed with high ceilings, a grand staircase, detailed moldings and stained glass. The character and charm allowed the current owners to overlook the antiquated systems, severely outdated kitchen and dysfunctional floor plan. The house hadn’t been touched in 50+ years but the potential was obvious. Putting their faith in us, we updated the systems, created a true master bath, relocated the pantry, added a half bath in place of the old pantry, installed a new kitchen and reworked the flow, all while maintaining the home’s original character and charm. Photo by Eric Roth
Charlottesville VA Midcentury House renovation
Charlottesville VA Midcentury House renovation
William A Cobb Interior DesignWilliam A Cobb Interior Design
North facing view of the kitchen after renovation. Quarter sawn white oak cabinets with inset walnut "butterfly" joinery. Honed absolute black granite countertops. Danish engineered white oak floors, original soapstone floors. Room was opened up and ceiling was raised to make one large open light filled kitchen and dining room.
Hollywood Hills Home
Hollywood Hills Home
til collaborativetil collaborative
kitchen
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
California Residence 101
California Residence 101
Studio GreyStudio Grey
Medium sized retro single-wall open plan kitchen in Sacramento with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, stone tiled splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Elb DesignElb Design
Design ideas for a midcentury single-wall kitchen/diner in Austin with white cabinets, onyx worktops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets and glass tiled splashback.
A Modern Apartment Makeover for Fashion Designer Rebecca Minkoff
A Modern Apartment Makeover for Fashion Designer Rebecca Minkoff
One Kings LaneOne Kings Lane
Inspired by the color-blocked wooden necklace, we kept pops of color in set zones in the kitchen. Brightening Up the Kitchen: Two growing children means the kitchen is in constant use. The goal was to give it an overarching style to better contain the daily chaos that every family-filled household has. This didn’t require major changes, just lots of little ones. A palette of blue, light gray, and glowing brass was created. Spotlight-like lighting was swapped out for modern black and brass fixtures, which diffuse light throughout the space, and all the hardware was changed to brass. The dark gray walls were lightened up a few shades, which made the tilework pop and brightened the entire space. Photo by Manuel Rodriguez
Eltham Showroom #5
Eltham Showroom #5
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
Designer: Peter Schelfhout; Photography by Yvonne Menegol
Design ideas for a small retro u-shaped kitchen/diner in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, lino flooring and a breakfast bar.
Midcentury Modern Remodel
Midcentury Modern Remodel
House Blend Lighting & DesignHouse Blend Lighting & Design
Fully updated kitchen designed to fit the midcentury modern architecture of the home. Large island seats 8. Plenty of workspace on the butcher block island. Concrete countertops, open shelving and custom stove hood using reclaim paneling from the home.
Light & Bright Turns Modern
Light & Bright Turns Modern
Danilo Nesovic, Designer & BuilderDanilo Nesovic, Designer & Builder
Visit our site for full project overview & details.

Midcentury Kitchen with Black Splashback Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful midcentury kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of midcentury kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of retro photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of midcentury kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own retro kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your midcentury kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small midcentury kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some retro kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What midcentury kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your retro kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small midcentury spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and retro kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and 1950s style accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of midcentury kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your retro kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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