If you have bought a new home and want to upgrade the kitchen you may need finance. If you are a director of a business you may be able to facilitate the borrowing with a director’s guarantee. This type of guarantee can be very advantageous and companies like Sam Conveyancing could be a great business to engage with to discuss your options further. If you have always dreamed of a retro kitchen and are a director then this could be perfect for you.
The style is enjoying a resurgence in popularity and includes kitchens decorated in bright, vibrant colours and patterns and soft, rounded shapes. If you want something unique and different for your kitchen space, here are some ways to create a retro feel in your home:
Go for pastels
For retro kitsch, choose pastel shades and hues. Blues, greens, pinks and yellows are ideal for creating an understated look, especially if you paint just one wall in this colour whilst keeping the rest of the walls in a neutral shade like cream, latte or light grey.
Go for a breakfast bar
Kitchen diners are synonymous with retro chic. During the fifties, families combined traditional dining spaces with the kitchen to make a more open, sociable and cosy dining area. Think chrome-edged furniture, bright wipeable table tops and matching chairs.
Go retro with appliances
The perfect way to add some retro style to your kitchen is to do it through your appliances. This can provide a cheaper option to replacing all the cabinetry for example. Items like fridges, toasters and kettles are all available in retro designs. American-style fridges in pastel shades with rounded edges are a great investment, ideal for both a retro or contemporary style kitchen.
Cream cabinets
If you want to replace the cabinets, an authentic fifties look can be achieved by choosing cream-coloured cabinetry and a contrasting worktop. For the ultimate retro look, Formica worktops are a must.
Tiles for the splashback
Another look you can incorporate is a tiled splashback, which you can DIY if you’re on a budget. Think geometric patterns and pastel shades for the best retro design.
Stainless steel
If you want retro but are not keen pastel, then consider an edgier look with curved stainless steel which gives a more industrial feel to your kitchen.
Shelving and artwork
Retro is all about creating a homely, family atmosphere that looks stunning but definitely lived-in. Therefore, it’s easy to add in lots of colourful accessories and retro prints for the walls.
Don’t forget the flooring
The mid-20th century saw new materials introduced to home décor, like plastic and vinyl for the first time. These materials were revolutionary for kitchen flooring especially. Consider patterned vinyl flooring for a fun and unique retro twist.
Eleena Timmons