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Midcentury Kitchen with Metro Tiled Splashback Ideas and Designs

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The Jerry Lewis House
The Jerry Lewis House
Moderne BuildersModerne Builders
The kitchen was opened up significantly to integrate into the whole open living area. A large beam was removed. I used IKEA frames and hardware systems, then had my cabinet maker built custom walnut doors, drawers, and island paneling. The metal strip detail under peninsula looks sharp and frames the wood tones beautifully. Originally there was just a funky little door from the kitchen to the patio so, the wall was opened up to match the new sliders across the whole patio area. My client wanted a separate wine bar fridge and area to display his vintage glass collection. I carefully lined up with tiles and glass with the cabinetry.
Sausalito Mid Century Modern
Sausalito Mid Century Modern
AlterECO, Inc.AlterECO, Inc.
Refresh of a modern eco-friendly kitchen that is perfectly-fitted to a mid-century modern home in Sausalito, California.
Inspiration for a small retro l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors, green worktops and exposed beams.
2020 Fall Remodelers Showcase: Long Lake/Orono Midcentury Modern
2020 Fall Remodelers Showcase: Long Lake/Orono Midcentury Modern
Boyer Building CorporationBoyer Building Corporation
Opened wall to great room from kitchen. Extended the island and added new countertops and kept the white cabinetry. Open flow for entertaining.
Medium sized midcentury open plan kitchen in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Kaysville Pond House
Kaysville Pond House
Greg Steffensen ArchitectGreg Steffensen Architect
Medium sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
Kaysville Pond House
Kaysville Pond House
Greg Steffensen ArchitectGreg Steffensen Architect
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in Salt Lake City with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
W Mercer Way Residence
W Mercer Way Residence
Citizen DesignCitizen Design
Vicaso
This is an example of a large midcentury l-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Land Park
Land Park
Next Generation CapitalNext Generation Capital
Design ideas for a small retro l-shaped kitchen/diner in Sacramento with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and a breakfast bar.
A 1950’s Arlington Kitchen Gets A Bold New Look
A 1950’s Arlington Kitchen Gets A Bold New Look
Medford RemodelingMedford Remodeling
Small midcentury u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, brown floors and black worktops.
Concord Kitchen Renovation - Edina
Concord Kitchen Renovation - Edina
Thompson ConstructionThompson Construction
Builder: Thompson Construction, Dorian Thompson Interior Design: Cotton Seed Designs, Gabe Lindberg Floor Plan: Cotton Seed Designs, Gabe Lindberg Photography: Spacecrafting / Architectural Photography
White Kitchen + Waterfall island
White Kitchen + Waterfall island
The Munro ProjectThe Munro Project
Updated white kitchen with waterfall island and white refrigerator, stainless steel GE Cafe Double Oven range and gold / brass hardware
Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in Detroit with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white appliances, an island and white worktops.
SW PORTLAND RANCH KITCHEN
SW PORTLAND RANCH KITCHEN
Mandy Riggar InteriorsMandy Riggar Interiors
Colleen Amelia Photography
Medium sized retro galley kitchen/diner in Portland with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and white worktops.
Mid Century Modern- Renovation, Design, & Staging
Mid Century Modern- Renovation, Design, & Staging
Lux-LivingLux-Living
Small midcentury l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island and multi-coloured floors.
Mid Century Rancho
Mid Century Rancho
Wise DesignWise Design
Photo of a retro u-shaped kitchen in Portland with a breakfast bar, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.
Green with envy (Mid-Century Modern)
Green with envy (Mid-Century Modern)
Jenny Roush Newman, DesignerJenny Roush Newman, Designer
A fun, green Mid-Century Modern kitchen.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro galley kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors, an island, brown floors and black worktops.
Mid-Century View House
Mid-Century View House
MRF Construction, Inc.MRF Construction, Inc.
A monolith wall was removed in this 1962 view home, which opened up the kitchen, living room and dining room for an open-concept layout and maximized views. The kitchen received modern mahogany cabinets with white uppers, white elongated subway tile backsplash and white countertop for a sleek and streamlined entertaining space. Hardwood floors were patched and refinished to integrate the previously disjointed spaces. Clean lines and modern features abound, with older fixtures and modern touches blending seamlessly – breathing new life into this space.
Mid-Century with a Modern Twist
Mid-Century with a Modern Twist
Jansen Kitchen & BathJansen Kitchen & Bath
Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped kitchen/diner in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.
MId Century Family Home
MId Century Family Home
Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty LtdSally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd
Midcentury open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, blue cabinets, terrazzo worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances and light hardwood flooring.
Homestead - Fall Festival 2018
Homestead - Fall Festival 2018
Viking HomesViking Homes
Gourmet kitchen features two toned cabinets in natural hickory and a Sterling painted island. Kohler® farmhouse sink and matte black Moen® Align pullout faucet pair perfectly with the Samsung® black stainless steel appliances and black cabinet hardware.
Design Desires in this IKEA kitchen
Design Desires in this IKEA kitchen
INSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGNINSPIRED KITCHEN DESIGN
One of the other design desires was to give the space a sleek, modern look by picking the right cabinet door styles from IKEA. “I definitely wanted this kitchen to have timeless style, be highly functional and require very little maintenance,” Todd says. He ended up selecting brown VOXTORP and white RINGHULT cabinet fronts, and light gray BROKHULT drawer fronts to complement the walnut-style SEKTION cabinets. “The VOXTORP was a brand-new front that had come out after working with IKD. There were no good examples of completed kitchens to look at since it was so new, but they turned out way better than I expected!” he says. The cabinets are complemented by stainless steel GREVSTA toe kicks and light-colored quartz countertops, which were supplied from a vendor through the contractor.
Medlock Park Open concept Kitchen
Medlock Park Open concept Kitchen
Sherman & Co. Remodeling, LLCSherman & Co. Remodeling, LLC
Medium sized midcentury u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a submerged sink, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors, grey cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white worktops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Midcentury Kitchen with Metro Tiled 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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