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Appartement à Monaco, conception architecturale unique
Appartement à Monaco, conception architecturale unique
PREMIUM CUISINESPREMIUM CUISINES
Photo of a large retro u-shaped kitchen/diner in Nice with an integrated sink, beaded cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, black appliances, marble flooring, no island, grey floors and black worktops.
Kingston Street Extension
Kingston Street Extension
Ashworth Parkes ArchitectsAshworth Parkes Architects
Justin Paget
Small retro galley enclosed kitchen in Cambridgeshire with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback and stainless steel appliances.
PANORAMA
PANORAMA
The Construction Group Montana, LLCThe Construction Group Montana, LLC
Spacious and Open with Island Seating
Design ideas for a large midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, wood splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and grey worktops.
Cuisine contemporaine épurée blanc/bois avec carreaux de ciment
Cuisine contemporaine épurée blanc/bois avec carreaux de ciment
Cuisinella Paris 11 RépubliqueCuisinella Paris 11 République
Cuisinella Paris 11 Référence Cuisinella : Light Jet Blanc Brillant Caisson : Chene Honey Poignée intégrée : Jet Plan de travail : Chene Honey & blanc brillant Crédit photo : Agence Meero
Silvertop
Silvertop
Jamie Bush & Co.Jamie Bush & Co.
Tim Street-Porter
Design ideas for a midcentury kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, integrated appliances, an island and brown floors.
Hive Mini Kitchenette
Hive Mini Kitchenette
Culshaw Kitchen MakersCulshaw Kitchen Makers
We love it when our customers send us photos of their new Kitchenettes. Here's a stylish Culshaw Hive mini Kitchenette in position in this cool new extension. The retro yellow interior of the cabinet contrasts well with the cool grey walls and floor. We think it looks great! Thanks for the photos Victoria. For more info on our 'Kitchens in a cupboard' visit http://www.culshaw.co/kitchenettes.html
Stunning Mid-Century Remodel
Stunning Mid-Century Remodel
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
This stunning kitchen can credit its clean lines to flush cabinetry. To open a drawer or cupboard, just press the door. The wood waterfall counter is a stunning contrast to the modern white cabinetry.
Reclaimed Teak Wallboards - Repurposed Teak Accent Walls
Reclaimed Teak Wallboards - Repurposed Teak Accent Walls
WoodCoWoodCo
Reclaimed Teak Wood Wall - 3D Wood Accent Wall
Retro single-wall kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, wood splashback and an island.
ALNOSTRUCT / ALNOSHAPE
ALNOSTRUCT / ALNOSHAPE
European Living Kitchen and BathEuropean Living Kitchen and Bath
Medium sized retro single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, cement flooring, an island and grey floors.
Brooklyn Carriage House
Brooklyn Carriage House
Kevin Dakan ArchitectKevin Dakan Architect
Francis Dzikowski
Large midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a submerged sink, glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, wood splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
London Notting Hill
London Notting Hill
Ola Jachymiak StudioOla Jachymiak Studio
Large retro galley kitchen/diner in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Currant Ave Whole Home Remodel
Currant Ave Whole Home Remodel
FBC RemodelFBC Remodel
This beautiful home in Boulder, Colorado got a full two-story remodel. Their remodel included a new kitchen and dining area, living room, entry way, staircase, lofted area, bedroom, bathroom and office. Check out this client's new beautiful home
Esprit Vintage
Esprit Vintage
AD Architecture IntérieureAD Architecture Intérieure
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury enclosed kitchen in Paris with a submerged sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige splashback, wood splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, no island, brown floors and beige worktops.
Wellborn Cabinetry Designs
Wellborn Cabinetry Designs
Roeser Home RemodelingRoeser Home Remodeling
Inspiration for a medium sized retro l-shaped kitchen in St Louis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, brown splashback, wood splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Stunning Mid-Century Remodel
Stunning Mid-Century Remodel
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
Pressing on the cabinet door causes it to open and reveal the tidy pantry behind. Other doors hide appliances and additional storage.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Wohnküche
Wohnküche
Raumkonzepte Hibben GmbH & Co. KGRaumkonzepte Hibben GmbH & Co. KG
This is an example of a medium sized retro u-shaped open plan kitchen in Bremen with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, brown splashback, wood splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors and brown worktops.
Charming Connecticut Abode Best of Bertazzoni
Charming Connecticut Abode Best of Bertazzoni
BertazzoniBertazzoni
The Bertazzoni Professional Series brings function and design to Eva Chen's cozy Connecticut home. The bold, sleek, glossy black color brings sophistication and depth to help amplify the textures and warm hues featured throughout the space. Get inspired by this trend-setter's curated kitchen, and see how your Bertazzoni can anchor your kitchen design by exploring our Design Partner Projects.
Kingston Street Extension
Kingston Street Extension
Ashworth Parkes ArchitectsAshworth Parkes Architects
Justin Paget
Design ideas for a small midcentury galley enclosed kitchen in Cambridgeshire with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback and stainless steel appliances.
SMEG FAB28
SMEG FAB28
Smeg NordicSmeg Nordic
Design ideas for a large midcentury single-wall kitchen/diner in Stockholm with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, green splashback, wood splashback, coloured appliances, lino flooring, no island and orange floors.
Esprit Vintage
Esprit Vintage
AD Architecture IntérieureAD Architecture Intérieure
This is an example of a medium sized retro enclosed kitchen in Paris with a submerged sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, beige splashback, wood splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, no island, brown floors and beige worktops.

Midcentury Kitchen with Wood 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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