We'll be the first to confess that it's all too easy to fall prey to the "newer is better" mentality, particularly when home trends change at a breakneck pace. However, there's something about a tastefully decorated vintage kitchen that never fails to please. Sure, the floors don't always meet the walls at exact angles, and the cabinet doors squeak a bit, but there's no substitute for the character that comes with time.
Of course, this does not necessarily imply that historic kitchens are the most convenient to actually *cook* in. Kitchens used to be a bit more...compact before the days of six-seater islands and palatial stoves. Even the smallest galley kitchen can be transformed into a gorgeous place to dine and party with a few smart space-saving tactics, reconfigurations, and redesigns—all without compromising the vintage personality and oddities that made it so appealing in the first place.
Click through to explore some of the vintage kitchen ideas that are currently inspiring us.
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- Introduce Maximalism
- Maintain a Midcentury Modern aesthetic
- Consider using an Art Deco color scheme
- Remodel a dated Rental
- Try Monochrome
- Consider European chic
- Use a White Palette to Refresh Your Look
- Unique Assets Should Be Saved
- Embrace the use of wood accents
- Combine the old with the new
- Vintage Kitchen Ideas That You'll Love
Introduce Maximalism
We can't stop glancing at this kitchen since it combines minimalism and vintage kitchen ideas. There's so lot to love about this comfortable and personality-packed area, from the warm wood tones to the classic rock wall to the mint-green appliances.
Maintain a Midcentury Modern aesthetic
This 1950s A-frame keeps things vintage with old-school tiling, midcentury-inspired cabinet knobs, and, of course, a magnificent throwback-style refrigerator. This is, in our opinion, the ideal combination of old and contemporary.
Consider using an Art Deco color scheme
Galley kitchens may be difficult to renovate, but designer Brady Tolbert's restoration is really lovely. The room is as attractive as it is utilitarian, thanks to peel-and-stick floor tiles, swapped-out hardware, and a few intelligent investment items.
Remodel a dated Rental
We've all experienced how renting a kitchen can seem like a curse. However, as this room from Black and Blooms demonstrates, even a plethora of outmoded kitchen sins may be concealed with careful decorating. What is her go-to hairstyle? There are a lot of plants. Greenery beside the kitchen sink, spilling from the fridge, and in any available area helps to freshen up the antiquated elements. Warm wood tones, such as this prep surface, blend in with the all-too-common orange-y wood cabinets seen in many an early-aughts house, giving the area a more purposeful sense.
Try Monochrome
The transformational power of a new coat of paint, oh, the transformative power of a fresh coat of paint. This Dazey Den kitchen is trendy and colorful, yet the floor tiles have a historical vibe to them. When ordinary cabinetry is put against an unusual wall color, it takes on a whole new meaning. Paint is the finest transformative tool in your decorating arsenal, we've said it before and we'll say it again: paint is the best transformational tool in your decorating arsenal.
Consider European chic
We'll admit it: Dreamy Whites Atelier's Instagram account makes us want to live there. It's impossible to resist the blend of French influence, delightfully imperfect architectural elements, and, of course, the namesake dreamy whites in every shade imaginable. We'll definitely include some of this very antique flare into our future kitchen remodel.
Use a White Palette to Refresh Your Look
This area by Emily every day seems bright and sunkissed, and it's another rental kitchen remodel with plenty of charm. This standard-issue area gets a new lease of life with a coat of bright white paint, new knobs and sink hardware, and (of course) an Instagram-iconic rug.
Unique Assets Should Be Saved
Two-tone cabinetry has never looked so good. This stark white area is given new life by a large midcentury stained glass piece (and ups its vintage cred, to boot). We'll pick up one of these stained glass pieces the next time we see one at a thrift shop or flea market.
Embrace the use of wood accents
This little kitchen is a lesson in how to pack a lot of personality into a small area. It's practical and stylish. The breakfast bar's distinctive combination of salvaged wood roots the area in the past, but the unexpected addition of this amazing DIY-esque plywood shelf grounds it in the present—and, if we're being honest, a touch rebellious, in the best way.
Combine the old with the new
Is it possible that this house is spanking new? We'd expect to see something like this in a large French castle, but it's really a brand-new structure built to seem old (talk about a trompe l'oeil). We love the contrast generated by the sleek brass light fittings, as well as the gorgeous range and grey-washed cabinetry.
We all love dressing things in vintage styles. Vintage styles are not only timeless but are extraordinarily classy and lend a feel of sophistication. Dig into these vintage kitchen ideas, to come up with an appropriate one for your upcoming kitchen makeover plan.
Vintage Kitchen Ideas That You'll Love
- Buttery Walls: The delicate creamy tones clubbed with classy wooden stain on the beams, on the trim and on the windows would bring about a warm backdrop for the rooms daring accents.
- Cherry Red Barstools: Barstools are perfect manifestation of old vintage meets-retro look. Not only do they look insanely amazing but are basic must-haves for your vintage look.
- Open Storage: Vintage kitchens had this mandatory open storage system, where things would have been hoarded. Keep your storage space opened for a convenient and a casual look. Hoard up on your daily-to-use ingredients and spices in it.
Try these and more for your vintage kitchen makeover. You can look into more such cool vintage kitchen ideas from the gallery below.
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