When it comes to kitchen remodeling, vintage is cool – even in a modern age. But, how do you achieve the look? Here are some tips on how to go about it.
Start with Cabinets: As discussed in the post, 3 Cheap Kitchen Remodeling Ideas, “The cabinets in your kitchen tell everyone who views them just what era your kitchen is stuck in.” In this case though, you’re not going for the “stuck in an era” look, but a stylized vintage look your friends will want to duplicate.
The reason you want to start with cabinets when trying to achieve a vintage look is that they take up a lot of eye space. So, these should have a vintage look. You can paint or reface cabinets in a neutral tone. Why neutral? Because this color is not era-specific. Neutral cabinets act as a canvas on which to build your vintage kitchen design dreams.
Appliances: There are appliances in many colors and styles from practically every decade. If you want an overall vintage style, but with a modern edge, there are two things you can do:
- Choose only one major appliance from the era you’re decorating in. For example, if you’re going for a vintage 50s kitchen, get a stove from that era.
- Choose modern colors. Stainless steel is extremely popular – and with good reason. It is the equivalent of a designer’s “basic black” in that it goes with everything seamlessly.
Flooring: Nothing says vintage like brick. If this doesn’t appeal to you, there are several other options, eg, ceramic tiles or slate in earthen colors.
Kitchen Remodeling Vintage Style: Additional Things You Can Do
- Add beams to the ceilings
- Add a rustic ceiling fan
- Use an antique farm table as an “island”
As you can see, kitchen remodeling in a vintage style is not hard if you cover the large spaces (cabinets, floors) and pay attention to detail with appliances. Consult a local kitchen remodeling contractor for more details.
