mid century kitchen Archives

Formica + Function

November 10, 2023
Written By Ian McMaster and Photo courtesy of Getty Images

historical image of woman in mid century kitchen with Formica counters and matching cabinets

How Formica, a laminated plastic company, influenced an era of kitchen design. The kitchy 1950s kitchen is characterized by the mixing of candy-colored surfaces and futuristic materials. Mint, pink, turquoise,…

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renovated mcm kitchen with centered kitschy cabinet pulls

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Keeping Some Kitsch in the Kitchen

September 29, 2023
Written by Meryl Schoenbaum and Designed by Michael Norpell and Photography by Sandy Swett/Red Door Pictures Inc.

A designer uses a 1960s home’s original retro elements as renovation inspiration for this mid century kitchen with kitsch. This mid-century kitchen renovation is a perfect example of blending the…

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The kitchen's custom wood cabinets and white cubed wall tiles.

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Old Meets New in this Clever Modern Kitchen Remodel

January 13, 2023
Written by Jillian Chapman and Photography by Bret Gum

Magic is made when personal style and mid century spunk come together. See how this couple's custom design scheme completes their perfect MCM home!

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MCM bar setup with starburst clock and orange and teal checkered wall

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Cocktail Hour: Mid Century Bar Items

June 27, 2022
Written by Ian McMaster and Featured image photography by Bret Gum

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere! Keep the party ‘rolling’ with these mid-century bar carts and bar accessories. Swizzle Sticks Spice up your glassware with some colorful swizzle sticks and old-fashioned glasses…

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Mid century kitchen with white island, wood cabinets and orange-rimmed bar chairs

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8 MCM Kitchens to Inspire a Refresh

February 5, 2021
Written by Kristin Dowding

If you’re in the mood for a change, a room spruce might be just what you need. Now would be a good time to tackle one of the central and most…

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Tips from Modwalls on Choosing Tile Colors

March 21, 2020
Written by Sarah L. Yoon and Photography by Modwalls

Incorporating diverse paint colors and textures is easier than you may think. Here are a few tiling tips guaranteed to amp up your cooking space!

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Designer’s Eye: The Mid Mod Kitchen

March 4, 2020
Written by Sarah Jane Stone and Photography by Daniel Blue Architectural

An interior designer uses her trained eye to create the most breathtaking mid mod kitchen out there. See her process here!

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Blue Big Chill refrigerator for all mid century kitchens.

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Cool Stuff

Mid Century Kitchens: Statement-Making Finds

February 25, 2020
Written by Lindsay Jarvis and and by Carson Dike

Whether you make small fixes or revamp entirely, mid century kitchens are always a work in progress. So, here are the top kitchen products fit for you!

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