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Midcentury Kitchen with Tile Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Altadena Mid-Century
Altadena Mid-Century
Susan Pickering Real Estate PhotographySusan Pickering Real Estate Photography
Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, blue splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, white appliances, no island, brown floors and blue worktops.
Blanc - tout en couleur (achat en VEFA)
Blanc - tout en couleur (achat en VEFA)
Studio ZerckStudio Zerck
Design ideas for a small retro l-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, tile countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, ceramic flooring, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Cuisine avec lave-linge et ballon eau chaude encastrés
Cuisine avec lave-linge et ballon eau chaude encastrés
Marie-Sophie Donnedieu - Architecture d'intérieurMarie-Sophie Donnedieu - Architecture d'intérieur
Small midcentury kitchen in Paris with a submerged sink, white cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, cement flooring, red floors and white worktops.
Kitchens
Kitchens
Teague Hunziker PhotographyTeague Hunziker Photography
©Teague Hunziker
Photo of a small midcentury galley kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, beige floors and white worktops.
1960's "Kitschen"
1960's "Kitschen"
UserUser
This kitchen had been very dark and dingy. Because it was a rental, we couldn't get too fancy. I spruced up the existing cabinets with some very yellow paint, used a lighter yellow on the walls, found some vintage tiles and curtains, and had the laminate countertop tiled over. Photo by Julia Gillard
Santa Cruz Turquoise Appliances!
Santa Cruz Turquoise Appliances!
Real Estate JudgeReal Estate Judge
Kelly Peak
Design ideas for a small retro u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, tile countertops, orange splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances and concrete flooring.
Cuisine parisienne en carrelage ciment étoilé
Cuisine parisienne en carrelage ciment étoilé
As de CarreauxAs de Carreaux
Offrant à la fois un aspect traditionnel et sophistiqué, les carreaux à motifs étoilés s'accordent parfaitement avec les meubles noirs de la pièce.
Design ideas for a small retro single-wall enclosed kitchen in Montpellier with tile countertops, cement flooring, a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, black cabinets, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Westshire Kitchen
Westshire Kitchen
M3LDM3LD
Photographer: Kirsten Hepburn
Inspiration for a small retro galley kitchen/diner in Salt Lake City with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, concrete flooring and a breakfast bar.
Krisana Park Mid-Century Modern
Krisana Park Mid-Century Modern
Cadence Design StudioCadence Design Studio
JC Buck Photography
Retro kitchen/diner in Denver with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, grey splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
SPANISH STYLE BUNGALOW
SPANISH STYLE BUNGALOW
The Kitchen TherapistThe Kitchen Therapist
TED BENZ
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury galley kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and no island.
Interiors
Interiors
CK Builders Inc.CK Builders Inc.
Photo of a large midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Luis Obispo with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Reforma integral en El Carmen
Reforma integral en El Carmen
GOSENDE NAVARRO · studioGOSENDE NAVARRO · studio
Una cocina pensada para cubrir altas necesidades en un espacio de reducidas dimensiones. Todo lo necesario para el día a día diseñado de forma que quede integrado en un espacio mixto de salón - estudio.
Santa Cruz "U" Shape Kitchen
Santa Cruz "U" Shape Kitchen
Real Estate JudgeReal Estate Judge
Kelly Peak
Inspiration for a small retro u-shaped open plan kitchen in Phoenix with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, tile countertops, orange splashback, porcelain splashback, coloured appliances and concrete flooring.
MAISON D'AMIS
MAISON D'AMIS
ALMUNEAU ArchitecteursALMUNEAU Architecteurs
Julian Suau
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury galley open plan kitchen in Other with grey cabinets and tile countertops.
Waterfall
Waterfall
Monzaic DesignsMonzaic Designs
This is an example of a medium sized retro galley kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
SPANISH STYLE BUNGALOW
SPANISH STYLE BUNGALOW
The Kitchen TherapistThe Kitchen Therapist
TED BENZ
Inspiration for a medium sized retro galley kitchen pantry in Los Angeles with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and no island.
39 Capilano Drive, Novato, CA 94949
39 Capilano Drive, Novato, CA 94949
Angelo Cosentino PropertiesAngelo Cosentino Properties
McGuire Real Estate In House Photographer
This is an example of a midcentury kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback and white appliances.
Interiors
Interiors
CK Builders Inc.CK Builders Inc.
Inspiration for a large retro l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Luis Obispo with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
DECORACIÓN DE PISO EN CORUÑA
DECORACIÓN DE PISO EN CORUÑA
Fernando Val Interiorismo -InfografiaFernando Val Interiorismo -Infografia
Estado reformado de cocina. Se decora el espacio de cocina en un estilo alegre, de clara inspiración retro. Sobre una base de tonos claros, se opta por el color en los complementos como sillas o el magnífico frigorifico Smeg
Cliff May Ranch Home in Tustin California
Cliff May Ranch Home in Tustin California
Better Living SoCalBetter Living SoCal
A Modern light fixture swags above the Dining space connected to the Kitchen in this Tustin Cliff May. A bright green accent wall is the perfect backdrop for the Mid-Century shelf sideboard. CliffMaySoCal.com

Midcentury Kitchen with Tile Countertops 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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