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Midcentury Kitchen with Stone Tiled Splashback Ideas and Designs

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Eichler Home
Eichler Home
Lewis BuildersLewis Builders
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury kitchen/diner in Other with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, integrated appliances, brown floors, grey worktops, a submerged sink and light hardwood flooring.
Studio - Paris 5
Studio - Paris 5
Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieurCécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur
Cuisine noire avec plan de travail en bois massif et étagères. Ouverte sur le salon avec délimitation au sol par du carrelage imitation carreaux de ciment.
Ave H, Main house and Garage Apartment
Ave H, Main house and Garage Apartment
Mosier Luxury HomesMosier Luxury Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized retro single-wall open plan kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island and brown floors.
Saugatuck Residence
Saugatuck Residence
Welcome Home Design GroupWelcome Home Design Group
Jennifer Mayo Studios
Design ideas for a small retro galley kitchen/diner in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.
Mesa Modern: Modernism Week Featured Home
Mesa Modern: Modernism Week Featured Home
LIVDEN DesignsLIVDEN Designs
March 2020 marked the launch of LIVDEN, a curated line of innovative decorative tiles made from 60-100% recycled materials. In the months leading up to our launch, we were approached by Palm Springs design firm, Juniper House, for a collaboration on one of the featured homes of 2020 Modernism Week, the Mesa Modern. The LUNA series in the Medallion color on 12x12 Crystallized Terrazzo tile was featured as the main kitchen's backsplash. The LUNA was paired with matte black cabinetry, brass hardware, and custom mid-century lighting installations. The main kitchen was packed with color, texture and modern design elements.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Chioco DesignChioco Design
Casey Dunn Photography
Inspiration for a retro kitchen in Austin with stainless steel appliances, a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and stone tiled splashback.
Marble Island Countertop
Marble Island Countertop
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
Kitchen farm sinks, double kitchen islands, pendant lighting, and wood flooring.
Photo of an expansive midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, multiple islands, multicoloured worktops, a belfast sink, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a drop ceiling.
Classic Condo Makeover
Classic Condo Makeover
TroicoTroico
Photo of a medium sized retro u-shaped kitchen/diner in Vancouver with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, brown floors, beige worktops, granite worktops, stone tiled splashback and painted wood flooring.
California Residence 101
California Residence 101
Studio GreyStudio Grey
Photo of a medium sized midcentury l-shaped 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, an island and brown floors.
Kitchen renovation
Kitchen renovation
Greyslate Building Group LLCGreyslate Building Group LLC
Complete kitchen renovation on mid century modern home
This is an example of a medium sized retro single-wall open plan kitchen in Indianapolis with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island and grey floors.
31541 Ashworth Road
31541 Ashworth Road
Pure Style by Jerry BussanmasPure Style by Jerry Bussanmas
Rustic modern
This is an example of a large retro u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring and an island.
Mid Century Modern Magic (Iowa City, IA)
Mid Century Modern Magic (Iowa City, IA)
Cantebury KitchensCantebury Kitchens
Homecrest
Photo of a medium sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Cedar Rapids with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, brown floors, laminate countertops, stone tiled splashback and vinyl flooring.
Bungalow Kitchen & Family
Bungalow Kitchen & Family
Melinamade - Residential Design + InteriorsMelinamade - Residential Design + Interiors
Remodeled Kitchen and new Family room addition in this 1950s northern California Bungalow house. Kitchen opens up to existing Dining room and new Family room. Custom designed Hood to match LaCornue range. Built by Mediterraneo
Hermit Street, Philadelphia
Hermit Street, Philadelphia
Studio IQLStudio IQL
Sam Oberter Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized retro galley open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.
Pias nye snedkerkøkken er bygget på IKEAs billige køkkenskabe.
Pias nye snedkerkøkken er bygget på IKEAs billige køkkenskabe.
Form Plus KøkkenForm Plus Køkken
Endelig kan du opgradere dit køkken til et snedkerkøkken - uden at prisen giver dig mareridt om natten! Køb IKEAs billige køkkenskabe (som er af den absolut højeste kvalitet) og beklæd dem eksklusive fronter og fingersamlede træskuffer fra Form Plus.
Midcentury Modern Whole Home Renovation
Midcentury Modern Whole Home Renovation
White Label HomesWhite Label Homes
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
Classy Mid-Century
Classy Mid-Century
Lucy Johnson Interior DesignLucy Johnson Interior Design
NW Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a large retro l-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Spur Lane Residence
Spur Lane Residence
Dennis Kavanagh Construction, LLCDennis Kavanagh Construction, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Skyway Mid-Century Modern Kitchen
Skyway Mid-Century Modern Kitchen
Aspen Kitchens Inc.Aspen Kitchens Inc.
Nestled in the renowned mid-century modern enclave of Skyway in Colorado Springs is this gorgeous rustic modern kitchen. Aspen Kitchens completed a full modern remodel of the space, creating a truly open floor plan while still working with the home's 1960s architecture.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Laidlaw Schultz architectsLaidlaw Schultz architects
Midcentury kitchen in Orange County with stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige splashback and stone tiled splashback.

Midcentury Kitchen with Stone 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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