Oh, gosh, so cute! I love the tile on the floor and walls. The only other little tweak I'd want to make if I were going to live in it for a while would be to center the stove on that back wall and put another stainless table on the other side of it, too, for workspace and esp since there's no vent. How long will you live there? Was the rest of the house in good shape?

You'll see there is a vent in the upper right corner - hence the position of the stove! The rest of the house need alot of cosmetic help, along with a pretty substantial electrical overhaul.

ah, yeah. well, it's a great job esp on that budget! would love to see the rest as you do other projects. enjoy!

You did a wonderful job. The blue tile looks fantastic, and, as a fellow vintage stove owner, I definitely approve of your range. :) Does the heater side work? The fridge is terrific too.

The heater side does work and can really warm a space! However, I don't utilize it because I do not have the stove "direct vented".

Wow, this is wonderful! I can't believe what a difference you have made for such a low budget. You have a great eye!

I'm a member of the Vintage Stoves group on Facebook, and it seems like the heaters don't usually work, so it's great that yours does. Does it require outside venting because of extra fumes? If the burner is no bigger than the oven/broiler, it should be ok I'd think (not that I'd trust me!)--maybe instead of being designed to hold the heat in a box (aka the oven), it's designed to take the same BTUs and circulate them into the room.. As for centering the stove, having read lots of ventilation threads on here over the years, your ceiling vent won't be very effective in the best of circumstances, so moving the stove a couple of feet wouldn't make a big difference. Does the fridge work well?

I think you did a great job. It certainly has a vintage flair! My only critique would be the faucet -- it looks out of place with everything else you have going on there -- something nickel would have fit in better I think! My house isn't that old but I had that same kitchen in our house! They're ghastly in an old house aren't they? I envy you your antique appliances -- especially the refrigerator!

Nicely done! And I envy your budget (though not the amount of work you must have put in).

Aren't commercial stainless work tables great? I have one similar in size to yours (24x24) that I will be retiring with my kitchen remodel.

You get a big clap over here for doing the vintage refrigerator. Really impressive. And if someone things it's just too difficult or small, then they can easily swap it out for a modern fridge.

Way to save the original cabinetry. You have a nice long run of counter space which should make the kitchen pretty liveable.

Really good job... enjoy!

Nice job!

I almost missed this wonderfully vintage remodel because I thought the title was referring to a vintage Flair stove, and I'm not really a MCM fan. Lived through that period already. Love the flooring, and that you did the work yourself on a small budget. (My in-laws met and married at the AFB in Great Falls, ca 1950.)

This is really fun and you did a fabulous job! You mentioned resale, not sure how that will work for you as so many want the best and most modern appliances but for you and your guests what a great space. What a stroke of luck they left the one run of original cabinetry. Kudos to you!!!

Jason Silvernale what was the 'new' stretch of countertop material?

As for resale, I would hope that it could work - especially depending on how the rest of the house is remodeled. It might attract a buyer who specifically only wants a restored period home.

If it doesn't, I think a smart realtor could point out that you put in a counter depth fridge/freezer, modern stove and adjacent cabinet, and D/w where the chest freezer is. Is it modern ready? No, but not an unnacceptable fix.

Very cool! I really like your wall tile selection.

The new stretch of countertop is butcher block to coordinate with the existing wood countertop that is part of the built-ins. As far as the appliances go, I'll likely offer a seller's concession for an appliance package and take the vintage ones with me (unless the buyers prefer them of course). The refrigerator isn't super practical for a household for more than two people and some people are nervous with older gas appliance. The spot where I have the upright freezer is ready for a dishwasher at any given point. A person could easily add additional cabinetry if they wanted. I kind of like the minimal look and have plenty of storage space for myself with this layout!

Wow @Jason Silvernale this is a triumph! I am so heartened to see someone who actually tries to bring back the original feel of a historic kitchen. Is it a reproduction? No, its a vintage kitchen made for modern function. You really leaned into the space and made something unique and beautiful. And that you did it on such a small budget is the icing on the cake!

I see so many "Pros" on here who get antsy or angsty when their fee structure is called into question with pronouncements of :"you CAN'T DO THAT for THAT BUDGET! You get what you pay for!" You have proved that where there is a will and some ingenuity there is a way. And I say that as someone who designs for a living. Bravo!

I always note how this forum answers questions no one asked :) @Jason Silvernale. I am sure that if you want opinions on things like your faucet or very charming vintage fridge, or what you will do if you ever sell this wonderful home which it looks like you will enjoy for some years to come, you will ask for them, yes ? :)

Love this! I'm adding a kitchen to my 1829 restoration, and am trying to create that early 19th century vibe, but I'm starting from scratch as there was *no* kitchen left in my house, just the original cooking fireplace. I would have killed to have old cabinets! Really beautiful, well done.

In the current market, this is a home that would sell for 180-200k depending on the season. It gives the buyer flexibility to make changes if necessary. The fridge will likely come with me when I go!

It looks really nice. Love the floor, backsplash tile and vintage flavor.

Great job! I can't wrap my head around kitchen CARPET!

Not only was there kitchen carpet, but also BATHROOM CARPET! The day I closed, I did nothing but tear out a house full of carpet.

When we bought our current house, the windows all had these heavy drapes with beaded trim and big chunky rods with finials. Ugh. I spent the whole first day removing curtains and rods. I swear, there were 500 pounds of curtains hauled off to the thrift store. I kept picturing THIS. LOL

What a lovely kitchen. It is just charming!

At first I loved the backsplash.. then worked myself to the floors. Everything works perfectly!

You did an amazing job!

As for carpet, I recall seeing wall-to-wall-to-toilet carpet in several of the ranch houses we looked at. What were people thinking? Kitchen carpet is almost as bad.

love the floor tile! love the backsplash.. shoot I love it all! You nailed it!

Looks very good! Love the tile choice!

I laughed at your comment re BATHROOM carpet. When we bought our house in 2000 ( house built in ‘79) the master bathroom was carpeted also, in a hideous sculptured gold that had faded into a greenish tone because of a large skylight above. I’ll never forget it. Had all flooring torn out immediately!

BTW .... really like the wall tile. Great job.

Love it!

I like what you have done except for the floor tile. I'm afraid this type of tile pattern is going to become dated very quickly. Otherwise, very much like it and the vintage feel.

@Norwood Architects I definitely understand your thoughts on the floor. However it is actually "Luxury Vinyl Sheet" or "Sheet Vinyl" as most of us know it rather than tile. So if someone after me wanted to replace it, it would be a pretty simple process.

"Why Luxury Vinyl Sheet?" - Its 125 years old with a stone foundation in an area that soil tends to "fluctuate". The floor is not level and likely never will be! I'm good with it and actually enjoy the ease of maintenance and warmth of vinyl. I've used porcelain/ceramic in other projects and like the look and durability, it all just comes down to the specific situation of each old home I encounter.

Oh wow! It’s so cute and vintage. Nice job!