Retro kitchen remodel

1960's Kitchen remodel

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…

Reader Laurie waited more than two years to close on the house of her dreams — which was stuck in what seemed like endless foreclosure. Now that it’s a done deal, Laurie is trying to spiff up the house before moving in and unpacking all her long-collected retro goodies. Amidst all her excitement, Laurie emailed…

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!

Cool retro kitchen ideas for inspiration.

This DIY 1950s kitchen remodel features painted cabinets, open shelving, peel and stick flooring, and more budget-friendly updates.

The 1930s and 1940s introduced an innovative design era. Bring vintage style to your kitchen by mixing in these key design elements from kitchens of the 1930s-1940s.

Kitchen Remodel of a very 1980's kitchen. Check out the before of the kitchen before the renovation. You won't even believe it's the same kitchen.

All hail the color avocado for kitchens! After seeing my recent stories on the color avocado used in kitchens, Stacy emailed with photos of her 1968 kitchen, where she has wholeheartedly embraced the avocado. She writes: Thanks for the latest stories on avocado! I wanted to share all the avocado goodness I have going on…

Earlier this year, reader Carolyn asked for our help — how best to repair and decorate her 1947 kitchen. Since her original kitchen was in rough shape, we suggested that a complete remodel — in authentic vintage style, of course — and created a mood board to coordinate with her vintage Fiestaware collection. Now, Carolyn and her husband Dennis (both shown at…