1940s Nostalgia For Your Kitchen

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August 28, 2008

Do you want to give your kitchen that special nostalgic look? A retro kitchen look is a fun way to incorporate a special flash from the past with today’s modern appliances. One of the ways you can do that is giving your kitchen a 1940s look.

Retro themed kitchens have a feel of warmth that is often welcoming not only to the person preparing the meals but to their friends and family as well. Perhaps you may recall the days in your grandmother’s kitchen and the smell of baked goods wafting from the oven. Now you can create the 1940s look without costing a bundle.

While looking for the decor you need for your 1940s kitchen, you may want to consider the colors that were popular at that time. Some of the colors that were popular from that era are jadeite, red and white. Vintage sets and accents that are in those colors can be found at your local antique mall. If a red and white colors are chosen, red vintage kitchenware gadgets with vintage linens or adding a fruit theme to the decor will perk up your kitchen. Perhaps open cabinets that display a collection of jadeite dishes or other collectibles will be a nice added touch. To bring out your accessories, it is a good idea to choose a neutral color for your walls such as an off white with a checkerboard patterned laminate floor with color coordinated throw rugs.

For your 1940s retro kitchen, simple kitchen lighting is the best option. To give your room that authentic look, you can buy vintage wall sconces and ceiling lights. However, you may want to work in modern lights into the vintage lights so you will have enough task lighting. You may want to also make your modern lighting subtle to keep that overall retro look.

Vintage curtains are also available in various colors and patterns for your kitchen windows. However, in the event that you cannot find vintage curtains that compliment your kitchen, you can make some using tablecloths or dish towels that go with the color scheme of the room.

Adding glass knobs to your cabinets and furniture will also add an element of nostalgia to your kitchen. Green glass knobs go well with painted white or creme cabinets. Vintage style dinette sets or a vintage wooden style table with an enamel top are available either new or used. You can also buy any type of table and use a vintage tablecloth in the event that you cannot find vintage sets of kitchen furniture.

You can also purchase vintage accessories at your local antique mall or brand new. Modern appliances with a retro look or chrome appliances will enhance the look of your decor as well as vintage tea towels and tablecloths. Vintage canisters and breadbox on the counter with colors of chrome, creme, red and white or green will give it a polished look.

Having a retro style kitchen is a fun a unique way of decorating your home. With these simple steps, you can easily apply a touch of nostalgia to your kitchen at a reasonable price.

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