| The fifties retro look is a very popular style right now, | | | | always be black and white checkered tile. When it |
| and nowhere it is more fun to recreate retro styling | | | | comes to lighting, choose a style that complements |
| than in the kitchen. Creating your own fifties retro | | | | your retro decor, but don't forget that your kitchen |
| kitchen is actually easier than you think, and the bright | | | | must be usable, so make sure that it provides enough |
| colors will really make your kitchen pop. Get your | | | | light for preparing meals. |
| inspiration from vintage magazines or classic sitcom | | | | You can't go wrong when adding retro kitchen |
| shows. There's nothing that adds more charm or | | | | accessories. Look for vintage kitchen gadgets at |
| appeal to a modern kitchen than a retro makeover. | | | | antique stores; they'll look great displayed over the |
| First, decide on your color scheme. Do you gravitate | | | | stove even if you never use them. Many have painted |
| towards bold primary colors and fruit patterns, | | | | wooden handles that will fit right in with your retro color |
| replicating the 1940s, or the pink, aqua, chrome, jadeite | | | | scheme. Glass refrigerator dishes make an excellent |
| green, and sunny yellow of the 1950s? Another style | | | | way to replace your plastic leftover-keepers while |
| would be mod blue, orange, and brown hues from the | | | | staying in the retro theme. Brightly patterned or green |
| 1960s and 1970s. Painting the walls one of these retro | | | | jadeite mixing bowls are another great example of |
| colors is the easiest way to change the look and feel | | | | vintage retro kitchenware that can still be used in your |
| of a room. Carry around your paint chips whenever | | | | kitchen. |
| you're shopping so that you know everything will be a | | | | Vintage linens, like potholders and tablecloths, are still |
| perfect match to the retro colors you've chosen. | | | | very affordable, and can be found in nearly any |
| If you have the money for it, a total retro makeover | | | | vintage store. These have a huge impact on the look |
| will include stainless steel appliances or those in retro | | | | and feel of your kitchen. Don't forget about vintage |
| colors like light yellow or bright red. Even toasters and | | | | curtains for your windows. |
| blender come in retro-look stainless steel versions. | | | | Do you have any extra wall space in your kitchen? |
| Reproductions of vintage appliances make a dramatic | | | | Use it to display a collection of vintage figurines or salt |
| design statement without sacrificing modern | | | | and pepper shakers, a funky atomic kitchen clock, |
| performance and convenience. | | | | unique op art pieces, or anything else that just |
| Your next step is the furniture and cabinetry. Replace | | | | screams "retro' to you. You can find real vintage |
| your boring kitchen table with a Formica-top dinette set | | | | pieces, or newer styles designed to look retro. |
| with chrome legs and vinyl seats. This retro piece will | | | | Retro kitchens are a great option for those who are |
| quickly become the centerpiece of your room. If you | | | | looking to return to a simpler time, such as that of their |
| want to replace the flooring, there are many choices. | | | | childhood. These decorating ideas can make your |
| One of the most popular for that great retro look will | | | | kitchen easily the coolest room in the house. |