Vintage kitchen countertops

Here are all my secret places to find metal edge banding and counter top trim for a mid century, vintage or retro kitchen. Plus: Reader examples!

If your home was built between 1920 and 1930, the original kitchen may have had some of the features below. Mix of full inset and half-overlay door and drawer styles. While still simple, the addition of half-overlay doors and drawer styles added character. Tile counters. Tile countertops were affordable, durable and could add style to […]

20 photos of Lauryn and Dennis' 1939 kitchen makeover -- details about materials and methods they used to create the modest vintage kitchen of their dreams.

Thank you so much for all the compliments and comparisons to Vivien Leigh on my last post . I've been told that all my life, and a...

White-tile countertops are popular for kitchens modeled after those from the first half of the 20th century. Photo: William Wright.

Learn how easy it is to give your kitchen counters a nice little facelift. You can update kitchen counters without replacing them with this easy DIY kit.

Want a checklist of key elements to create or recreate a 1940s style kitchen? Reader Carolyn recently wrote to us asking for ideas to help repair and decorate her 1947 kitchen. Long story short: I think that Carolyn has the need for a significant remodel on her hands. If she goes this route, to help I put together…

Tile countertops are common in vintage kitchens, but they're also a good option for new kitchens with character. Browse tile countertop ideas to try at home.

The edge of many early 50's counters were metal rimmed like this - curved Formica took awhile to come out with