In Kitchen Talk today are three fun retro kitchens starting with this whimsical, cottage-like, kitchen that has custom-made cabinets and the countertops are concrete. ”The refrigerator is an 18.2 cubic foot retro Northstar refrigerator in Robin’s Egg Blue, my favorite retro appliance color. The refrigerator is retro 50s on the outside and 21st century features and efficiency on the inside.” The back splash is a beautiful tumbled glass from A Step In Stone. The warm flooring is called yellow pine, and the appliances are “Elmira.” The fun blue lights are from Rejuvenation.com.
The kitchen is from a historic beach house in Cape May, New Jersey. The renovation was done by Knight Architects that included a new kitchen wing.
What fun to have Coca-cola stools. This beach house rocks the retro look.
Whenever I see a retro refrigerator I always think it is by Big Chill, but not true as this gleaming blue refrigerator is by Northstar. The adorable matching microwave in the far corner is also by Elmira Stoveworks – Northstar, as is the retro range.
The shiny chairs are galaxy chrome diner stools and while these stools did not come from Bar Stools, they have a good variety of chrome diner stools to choose from in different colors. The hood is called Vent-A-Hood via www.ventahood.com. This kitchen is by Rick O’Donnell Architect, Chris Risher- Risher-Martin Fine Homes.
The owners of this retro kitchen wanted a forties-ish retro look. The custom-made cabinets are painted in a flat finish to give them that older look as do the dark yellow tile used for the back splash. The little table is covered in a piece of black marble. This kitchen is by Mahoney Architects and Interiors.
I’ve done a few other retro kitchen posts you may remember. They are Pink Retro Kitchens and 50′s Retro Kitchens – Blast From The Past.
Sources from Houzz are Knight Architects, Rick O’Donnell Architect, Mahoney Architects and Interiors
These kitchens are so cheerful, Sue! Such soothing colors make the counter stools the perfect spot for enjoying that morning beverage with the sun streaming through the windows.
Debra
You always have the most interesting comments Debra. Thank you.
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Oh my goodness I adore that first kitchen! The blue with the red accents and the Coca Cola stools? To. die. for.
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Hi Abigail, so nice of you to say! I am coming over to visit you now.
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I love every one of those kitchens, but mostly the first one. Funny, because I would not have described my style as retro, but maybe it is, at least in kitchens. I think these all look like happy and relaxed spaces.
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I am so happy that you are inspired by these kitchens like I am. Have a nice weekend Ginger Kay.
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Those kitchens are gorgeous
love their colors
and the liveliness of those spaces.
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I get tired of boring kitchens including my own and these cheer me up! I am coming over to see you now Ann.
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Love the retro look- but not the Coke stools- TOO retro. These are wonderful examples of how RETRO can be done. Well chosen Sue. You’ve got a great eye!
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Thanks so much Cheryl. I am coming over to see you now.
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Those retro kitchens are to die for Sue! So sweet and soooo well done! I think more architect/designers should be going for that retro look in old houses, rather than a modern look.
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I so agree with you Sarah. I especially like the first kitchen.
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