1950s kitchen backsplash

I love old houses because they come ready-filled with a history of love. Today: Judy’s lovely story about the 1958 kitchen that her mother Doreen still uses today, after moving in when it was brand new. Yes, 58 years in the same kitchen… which even after hearty duty serving up three squares a day to five children, remains…

11 p., ill., 28 cm., trade catalog

A vintage tile backsplash adds character and old-world charm to your kitchen. Here's how to achieve the look with old and new tile.

Inject your kitchen with a dose of nostalgia through Retro Revival splashback concepts. Opt for geometric tiles in bold, contrasting colors or stick with classic subway tiles laid in unexpected patterns. Incorporate materials like glass or polished metal to reflect light and add a modern twist to the mid-century aesthetic.

We’re getting ready for a kitchen renovation, so I’m sharing a before tour of what our 1950s kitchen looks like now. And check out my design plans to see what we’re changing during the kitchen remodel! Original 1955 Kitchen Cabinets When we first moved in, I thought the kitchen was small and we’d have to do an addition to get a nicer kitchen. But then my dad and the general manager of Lipford Construction (Bob) both agreed it was plenty of space! All of the cabinetry is nested together and…

A unique handmade tile backsplash is the star of this modern vintage kitchen renovation.

Okay, this pic of an almost all-original kitchen I found in Rejuvenation.com's customer photos section makes me feel much better about my decision to use hex tile countertops. This looks fantabulous! Ours will be black and white, too, with a similar - but white - backsplash. Yum!

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6 mid-century modern kitchens that we love. Click on the image to see them!

I adore the retro kitchens in the cottages at the Carmel Cottage Inn -- four different colors of checkerboard floors, strap hinges, and more great details!