Most countertops were ceramic tile and backsplashes typically matched. Popular color schemes began with the appliances of the day, which included yellow, green, turquoise, pink and brown.

Delft Tile Backsplash. The kitchen in this Mark D. Sikes-designed Idaho chalet features a blue-and-white ceramic delft tile backsplash (Country Floors) above the brass-and-emerald range.Gray-green ...