Retro kitchens are all the rage—we’ve come across many of these delightful spaces and are eager to share them with you if you, too, can’t resist good, old-fashioned retro style. But let’s take a step back first—what exactly constitutes a retro kitchen after all? “When people talk about retro kitchens, they’re often referring to mid-century kitchens, which were famous for metal cabinets or cottage style wooden cabinets, formica countertops, and vintage appliances,” explains Alessandra Wood, VP of Style at Modsy.
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Alessandra Wood is the Vice President of Style at Modsy, an online interior decorating service.
But if you live in a newer space, you can still achieve the retro look. “One way to design and decorate retro kitchens is to start with your favorite colorful appliance and create a color palette around it,” designer Christine Turknett shares. “If it becomes too bold, you can also incorporate different shades and tones of the color as well. You can also maintain the bright retro feel by selectively emphasizing places like the wallpaper, appliances, and backsplash tile.”
Keep reading for 28 of our favorite retro kitchens below.
