The best part is adding a little mid-century whimsy to your cooking space doesn’t have to feel kitschy—unless that is your thing. The following ideas share how to add enduring mid-century style to your kitchen. The apartment-sized refrigerator by SMEG has a distinctive retro vibe. The flat front cabinetry is topped off with polished chrome hardware that is also in step with mid-century modern’s minimalist aesthetic. The marble hexagon tile backsplash is a classic choice that brings a splash of interesting pattern. The white quartz countertop includes a drainboard sink, a chief feature in many authentic mid-century modern kitchens. Here a sunshine yellow tile countertop and backsplash are punctuated with jet black tile. The straight lines of the Shaker-style cabinetry enhance the kitchen’s vintage charm. A mid-century-inspired range adds both function and style. While checkerboard floors like this one were made of sheets of ultrathin linoleum in the 1950s, which wore out quickly, this one is made of durable and modular Marmoleum tiles, a type of natural linoleum flooring free of volatile organic compounds. The mid-century-inspired checkerboard floor is made of vinyl tiles by Armstrong Flooring in contrasting shades of Maraschino and Buttercream Yellow. The flat front cabinetry, which is original to the home, got a lick of new color in a retro shade of minty green. The retro cabinet knobs in polished chrome are from Rejuvenation. The Formica countertop, a mid-century staple, has a sturdy aluminum edge that prevents chipping and scratching. The vintage white base cabinets are powder-coated metal. Our favorite piece in this cooking space is the classic farmhouse drainboard sinks made of porcelain. Above is vintage task light.
