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It's not new that the retro style has become a worldwide trend. In fact, this timeless reference has been present in decoration for many years, and adds a lot of personality, warmth and memories to the environment, without losing practicality. The concept is directly linked to the past, and is a culture that covers several aspects, such as fashion, lifestyle, music and decoration of the years1920 to 1970.
But before anything else, it is necessary to understand that vintage can be retro, but retro will never be vintage. This is because both references, despite having similar characteristics, are distinct.Therefore, it is easy to find furniture, appliances, utensils, among other things that remind a lot of those golden years, but with all the technology and practicality of today.
How to assemble a retro kitchen
There are countless possibilities to assemble a kitchen only with references or genuinely retro, ranging from cabinetry, appliances, color palette, decorative objects and coatings, which can be used separately or all together. See which ones:
See_also: 40 Ways to Decorate with Phoenix Palm and Care Tips- Floors: Porcelain tiles that imitate wood are cozy and rudimentary, while the common two-color floor, forming a kind of tray, makes the environment more relaxed. Hydraulic flooring is also widely used, and can be found in the most diverse prints.
- Coatings: Pastilles, tiles with geometric prints, arabesques, Portuguese designs, flowers, and the famous subway tile. Everything that can bring joy and joviality to the kitchen is welcome.
- Colors: candy colors, warm tones (such as red, yellow, and orange), gold, and copper.
- Materials: Wood in furniture and aluminum in appliances, utensils, and chairs.
- Furniture: Options with straight lines are more charming with frames on the cabinet doors, ceramic or iron knobs with a shell or rounded shape. Still on the doors, some niches can have glass options, to leave the dishes exposed (especially the upper cabinets).
- Decorative objects: the utensils and appliances themselves can fulfill this function well, being left exposed on the countertops, glass doors, windows and table. thematic comics arranged on the wall or placed on shelves are also very welcome. a plaid tablecloth can give a differentiated touch to the environment. don't forget to add vases of flowers to brighten up the kitchen!
Influences and style
Because it is a striking style, retro does not necessarily have to be the predominant feature of the kitchen, as if it were built like a doll's house. It can be balanced by mixing it with other trends, such as contemporary and Scandinavian, or by following a characteristic, such as minimalism. You just have to know what result you want to achieve and in what dosage you wantinclude retro in your decor.
20 products to help give your kitchen a retro touch
Here are some products sold online that can add a classic touch to your retro kitchen:
Product 1: Set of 4 chairs, Buy at Mobly
Product 2: Electric kettle. Buy at De'Longhi
Product 3: Nespresso Red Coffee Maker - Buy at Americanas
Product 4: Vintage Toaster Buy at De'Longhi
Product 5: Cake plate - Buy at Tok Stok
Product 6: Oster Blender - Buy at Carrefour
Product 7: Typhoon Cooking Pot Buy at Etna
Product 8: Coca Cola Vintage Frame - Buy at Etna
Product 9: Bread Stand Cinquentinha - Buy at Tok Stok
Product 10: Can Pimentas, Buy at Camicado
Product 11: Ceramic casserole dish - Buy at Doural
See_also: Country house: 85 projects from rustic to modern to inspire youProduct 12: KitchenAid mixer Buy at Americanas
Product 13: Oil Free Fryer - Buy at Submarino
Product 14: Salt shaker. Buy at Patt's Store
Product 15: Cooler. Buy at Submarino
Product 16: Kitchen cabinet Cinquentinha - Buy at Tok Stok
Product 17: Smeg Refrigerator - Buy at Ponto Frio
Product 18: Electric Oven - Buy at Mobly
Product 19: Retro Refrigerator - Buy at Casas Bahia
100 retro kitchens that will make you fall in love with the style!
Now that you know the points that define the style of a retro kitchen, it is time to check out a whimsical list with some inspiring and passionate projects:
1. subtle references in this white kitchen
The retro touch was subtly introduced in the details of this kitchen, such as the cabinet handles, the glass doors, and the floor that imitates the famous Portuguese tiles.
2. what's beautiful is for show
Leaving the dishes exposed is a special reference in this style. They can be placed in cabinets with glass doors or on shelves throughout the kitchen. And of course the most beautiful utensils should be visible on the main counter.
3. green + pink
It is hard not to look at this kitchen and not remember the 1960s, with the candy colors used on the cabinet and refrigerator, as well as the comics with classic frames, the tiles on the floor, and the old gold mixer.
4. bet on the right colors
How to include retro references in a project? By using the right colors! The combination of the red cabinet and the light blue chairs with the clean color chart left the environment with a retro and jovial touch.
5. metro white and hydraulic floor
The mix of modern and vintage brings a lot of personality to the decor of a kitchen. You can see in this room that the style in question was revered through the wall and floor coverings.
6. a special corner
You can choose a window casement, a side of a counter, or a shelf to add charming antique pieces, such as this scale, which served perfectly as a beautiful fruit bowl.
7. grandma's kitchen coziness
The rustic kitchen has a series of utensils that look like they came from an antique shop: the industrial coffee pot, the utensil rack with hanging pans, the Provençal plate rack, and even the curtains on the counter.
8. red with wooden countertop
Red is one of the most used colors in vintage decorations. In this environment, the tone was combined with natural wood, a combination that made the kitchen cozier and more showy.
9. colorful wall coverings are timeless
It is impossible not to feel joy when seeing this marriage of tones in the color palette. The yellow tile, although vintage, is super timeless, and matches with almost any style. The blue lacquered cabinet, with the white counter, brought a right measure of lightness, to leave the red refrigerator as the real highlight.
10. amidst the burnt cement
In this project, the architect took advantage of the neutrality of the floor's burnt cement to work with colors in the cabinetry and walls.
11. stools with a school chair face
For this contemporary kitchen, stools with a retro design brought more lightness and relaxation to the decor, not only because of their design, but also because of their color.
12. handles make all the difference
A simple porcelain knob installed on a straight line cabinet transforms the current piece of furniture into a true retro article.
13. blue, pink and marble
The wooden shelf creating a division between the marble and the pink of the wall accommodated some special pieces such as utensils and decorative items.
14. kitchen with counter
The walls were given the same color as the refrigerator, and some points of red were scattered throughout the room, such as the door, the telephone installed next to it, and the amazing Coca Cola stools.
15. integrated environments
In this integrated environment, retro was included to the letter: the Provençal furniture, looking like it came straight out of an antique shop, the different seats arranged at the table, the suitcase serving as a side table, the curtain in the cabinet... everything with a touch (and affection) of a mother's house.
16. hardwood cabinets
In this kitchen, the doors were given grids instead of glass, leaving the utensils exposed, as well as the niches on the top of the counter. Once again, the shell knobs were present, and to complete the composition, the hydraulic floor and the metro white coating added more charm to the composition.
17. enhancing natural light
The clean environment provided the valorization of natural light in the space, and to accompany this proposal of amplitude, a coating with vintage print was used on the opposite side of the window, just behind the closet.
18. blue the color of the sea
The famous chairs with straw seats were great icons of design in the last century, and here it comes to add to the mix of blue and wood of the cabinet. A real cozy feeling to the environment.
19. optimized space with planned furniture
To make the modern kitchen more fun, hydraulic tiles were installed all over the area between the extensive counter and the upper cabinets. This is a good solution for those who want to include style in the composition in a subtle way.
20. retro with a scandinavian face
The Scandinavian style came with full force to Brazil, but what many people don't know is that this is a decoration that relies heavily on some retro features, such as hydraulic coatings and the metro white, in addition to wooden furniture.
21. the colors of joy
For this project, some very expressive colors were used to compose the decoration, making the environment more cheerful, such as the blue table with orange chairs and the yellow cabinet with black countertop, combined with the gold and white of the coating.
22. old-fashioned cooking
To complete the look, the walls and floor were given two colors, forming the usual checkered design, and the pans were duly hung on a special support installed on the ceiling.
23: Even the milk bottle got into the mood
Besides the traditional cabinetry and colors used for the style, other small details were added to the decoration to add more personality to the kitchen, such as the bar rocker and the chosen utensils arranged all over the countertop.
24. the perfect harmony between blue and orange
The blue table received a chair of bold straw design, giving a perfect contrast and balance to the predominance of orange found in the cabinets. The floor with colonial prints completed the charm of the project.
25. a lot of coziness in a single environment
A retro room should have that feeling that there are people living there, so be sure to spread items that remind you of your history, personality, and memories across the counters, shelves, and cabinets.
26. comics in the kitchen
The comics are the items that most favor retro decoration without the need for large investments. Choose engravings that refer to the theme, and if your kitchen is more clean, use striking colors to stand out in the decoration.
27. golden handles
Some decorative items followed the same color tone in this composition, including the handles. Since the kitchen is white, this was the resource used to add more personality to the space.
28. making the most of every inch of the kitchen
In addition to the planned cabinets, shelves installed above the window offered more storage space. The cabinets with framed doors were given a soft blue tone, perfectly matching the white ceramic utensils.
29. all white
Modern and antique references are mixed in this clean and cozy kitchen.
30. a wall full of relics
The retro environment becomes vintage when memories of a past are inserted into the decoration. It is worth including dishes, pictures, and trays that belonged to grandparents or parents, and arrange a prominent place for them. An extra touch of charm is given by the clay filter, the old clock on the wall, and the French hands on the shelves.
31. cabinets with straight lines
The difference between retro and vintage is that the former refers to the time of the latter, but not necessarily with articles of this generation. In this decoration, for example, the modern cabinetry gained another proposal combined with stamped coating.
32. that feeling of having gone back in time
The dark wood used in the cabinet has made its presence felt in interior design for an extended period, and has gained more prominence mixed with lacquered cabinets, light siding, and copper details.
33. a corner made with love
In this project, cushions were added to the large bench, which also received a charming coffee corner.
34. blue appliances
The dark furniture in this kitchen with wooden floors was made more fun and jovial with the addition of blue, round-shaped appliances and white ceramic knobs. The result was a farmhouse-style decor.
35. room for the whole family
Frames with classic paintings and frames placed on top of the countertop and sconces are real differentials included in this decoration, which also has a dark color palette, contrasting with the light marble piece and golden details, such as the mirrors of the outlets, faucets, knobs, and shelf supports.
36. demolition wood beams
For the high ceiling height, demolition wood beams created a cozy feel to the kitchen, and in order not to compromise the lighting, several pendant lights were distributed above the countertops.
37. orange cabinetry with matte black knobs
The black countertop with two sinks could be just an ordinary sink if it hadn't been given orange cabinets and cabinets. For a relaxed look, the resident invested in a 1960s-style floor and painted the windows bright yellow.
38. not to skimp on boldness
How about playing with colors without being afraid to dare? Cabinets in different shades of blue and green, a salmon wall, and yellow lamps were just some of the choices highlighted in this composition, which also has a super stripped orange filter faucet and antique bottles on the shelf.
39. retro with neutrality
For the all gray kitchen, some colorful touches were used in order not to take away its sobriety, such as the red and green utensils arranged on the countertops, glasses and bottles of various colors displayed through the glass of the cabinet doors, among other gold and copper utensils.
40. various shades of green
It is hard not to fall in love with this room, covered with green subway tile, colonial cabinets following the same color chart, the wooden floor and table, adding a lot of coziness, along with the chairs upholstered in plaid fabric.
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41. an area full of personality
42. a typical kitchen with american characteristics
43. one chair of each model
44. pic nic towel
Balancing different styles
46. that fridge that everyone wants to have
47. striped tiles
48. highlighting the plate collection
49. a sensational set of good choices
50. no need to compromise on functionality
51. light blue framed doors
52: Orange for real impact!
53 A cute marriage of yellow, red and blue
54. the wooden cabinet with glass doors is an invitation to nostalgia
55. a colorful decoration straight from the 1970s
56. this green cabinet with shell handles is passionate
57. colorful and purposefully worn chairs
58. reddish version to make you sigh
59 Everybody has a thing for retro refrigerators
60. that inverted refrigerator that is the pride of the house
61. 1960s-inspired woodwork
62. a clean and minimalist version
63. a touch of color for this subway tile
64: You can't go wrong with candy colors
65. tins and bottles inspired by old childhood
66. do you go with sofas or armchairs?
67. bricks + tiffany blue
68. the most desired mixer in Brazil
69. a composition full of joy
70 Provençal cabinetry
71. black version of that wishing cabinet
72. a splash of color in the gray environment
73. pastel tile + tacos
74. a stylish checkered floor
75. small and passionate details
76. mix of prints and pink to brighten up the decoration
77. end-to-end shelf
78. wood. lots of wood!
79 - Cabinet with internal light to enhance the dishes
80. built-in cabinet as the star of the kitchen
81. a colorful environment
82. white doors are a point of balance in the aqua-green kitchen
83 This chandelier is a luxury
84. pink lacquered cabinetry
85. this frosted cabinet is full of personality
86. it even looks like a dollhouse
87. mix of textures
88 - It's hard not to be in love with this floor
See how easy it is to include this nostalgic and timeless style in your kitchen? To make the decoration even more special, it is worth searching your grandparents' or your parents' house to see if you can find an old relic that deserves a special place in your home. There is nothing like including something full of history to cherish our home!more joyful.
