A Retro Fifties Kitchen For The Modern Home
The retro look of the 50′s is back and if there is one place to recreate this style, it’s the kitchen. Bright colors is the hallmark of 50′s styling which makes decorating the kitchen fun and exciting. Don’t have any ideas? Why not turn to classic 50′s sitcom’s or vintage magazines.
Bringing back the old days in a retro look just adds charm and character to a modern kitchen. When planning the decor of your kitchen, first think about a color scheme. What colors do you like? The fifties were noted for colors like pink, aqua, yellow and jadeite green. A quick and easy way to give your kitchen that retro fifties look is to paint the walls one of these retro colors. Make sure to carry around a small piece of this paint color while you’re shopping so it will be easy to match anything you purchase for your kitchen.
If you are planning a total makeover, you’ll want to purchase your appliances in retro colors as well. Even the small items like blenders and toasters can be found in retro colors. Okay, now you need to look at the cabinets and furniture. Say bye-bye to that modern kitchen table. What you’ll want to get is a formica top dinnete set which includes vinyl seats and chrome legs. Now to the flooring. Who can forget the black and white checkered tiles of the fifties?
The lighting for your kitchen may be the most difficult to pick out. You want a style that brings out the retro look, but first and foremost, it must be functional lighting. After all this is the area where you’ll be using knives and playing with fire!
For accessories you might want to check out antique stores. You can find great kitchen gadgets there. For retro kitchenware green jadeite mixing bowls are a must. Small items like linens, potholders and tablecloths can all be found at vintages stores. If you have space on your wall, a retro wall clock will certainly finish off the look of your retro kitchen.
Turning back the clock to the fifties is will turn any boring kitchen into the coolest room in your home.
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