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Before & After
puertabella

Retro Kitchen Remodel

10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago

This dark & dated kitchen got a bright & fresh redesign!

Check out the before:

And the after:

We remodeled this tiny 1970s kitchen and transformed it into a cute and charming retro inspired kitchen. We fell in love with the turquoise reproduction appliances, added white shaker cabinetry, beveled subway tile and a Caesarstone countertop has the look and feel of soapstone. We added a crisp, white farmhouse sink and black hardware to tie in with the countertop. Client chose a simple light hardwood floor and I added a pop of turquoise on the ceiling for a surprise splash of color.

Featured Answer
  • 10 years ago

    That's really nicely done! I like the ceiling color too!

    Comments (32)

    • 10 years ago

      Wow! Really cool! Nothing like it!

      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked Steph Mar
    • PRO
      10 years ago

      Wow! Love the turquoise retro theme. Looks great with white cabinets & white subway tiles.

      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked M&R Custom Millwork Inc
    • PRO
      10 years ago

      Love the range! Great job!

      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked OTM Designs & Remodeling Inc.
    • PRO
      10 years ago

      Wow!

      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked Shake It Up! Business Solutions
    • 10 years ago

      This is just beautiful.

      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked Emily Hurley
    • 10 years ago

      Nice job. I'm not sure about the matching green range hood, though.

      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked User
    • PRO
      10 years ago
      last modified: 10 years ago

      My clients loved the matching hood @quercus2 -it was a "must have" for them!

    • PRO
      10 years ago

      I like how the simplicity just goes perfect in this case. The white and turquoise go just right! Awesome job!

      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked Regal Construction & Remodeling Inc.
    • PRO
      10 years ago

      That oven is gorgeous!

      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked Angelica Angeli ❤ Interior Design Journalist
    • PRO
      10 years ago

      Subway tiles in the proper space - so well done - love it!

      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked Affirming Kitchen Clarity
    • PRO
      10 years ago

      Love the coordinating ceiling color! Great job!


      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked May Construction, Inc.
    • PRO
      10 years ago

      Beautiful and fun!

      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked Drawer Essentials
    • 10 years ago
      Wowzers! How gorgeous! well done! Definitely a memorable kitchen.
      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked Alexandra
    • 10 years ago

      What is the brand of stove? Such a darling space!


    • PRO
      10 years ago
      last modified: 10 years ago

      The appliances are from Northstar http://www.elmirastoveworks.com/northstar/ranges/

    • 10 years ago

      There's good retro and bad retro. You sure had bad retro to start with. Your redo is refreshingly original. Love that stove - good retro!!

      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked Linnea Patrick
    • 10 years ago

      so love the ceiling color, I have a tiny kitchen and wanted to do something with the ceiling, paint did not think of that, perfect idea

      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked Michelle
    • 10 years ago

      This is just darling, well done.

      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked laragazza
    • 10 years ago
      Not sure why anyone would pay a professional to come up with that look, blah, blah, blah. Thank goodness for the stove!
    • 10 years ago

      Love it....you surely are a ray of sunshine kate.

      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked Kim Gerry
    • PRO
      10 years ago

      Oh what a fun and bright Kitchen, you did a great job, if it were my client, I may have went a tad further and put in a simple, industrial kitchen spring faucet. I have seen these appliances in a few homes, I hope they keep the rest of the house simple and fun too. Great Job!

      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked Cleveland Designs
    • PRO
      10 years ago

      Thanks Cleveland Designs! I totally agree with you but my client insisted on that faucet! It's all about making my clients happy!

    • PRO
      10 years ago

      Kate-although you may think it's blah, I gave my clients exactly what they wanted & they love the space.

    • 10 years ago

      I have always wanted a Big Chill range but could never afford one. Lucky you!

      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked meora
    • 10 years ago

      I normally don't like retro, vintage anything but honestly this is great. I am wondering if you might do plantation shutters on the window. I once had a blue ceiling in my sons bedroom and painted clouds and hung airplanes; as a child he loved it. I really like the blue ceiling in this kitchen. Great job and congrats to the owners.

      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked streator
    • 10 years ago

      Night and day! Simply beautiful.

      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked pmacd
    • PRO
      10 years ago

      Love the turquoise applainces....very vintage...

      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked Studio NOO Design
    • 10 years ago
      Love it! nicely done. Love the retro look.
      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked Martha J. Chavarria
    • 10 years ago
      Great transformation! I love the punch of color of the stove!
      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked Lisa
    • PRO
      10 years ago

      LOVE IT! Great use of Caesarstone quartz to add to the white in the kitchen. Beautiful!

      Puerta Bella Interior Design thanked Caesarstone
    • PRO
      9 years ago

      The colour was the perfect choice!

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