For a client with an enthusiastic appreciation of retro design, this sunny ode to kitchens of the past is a cheerful and comforting retreat for today. The client wanted a kitchen that creatively expressed her fun, unconventional taste while providing all the modern conveniences of a contemporary home. Space was borrowed from an existing office to provide more open area and easier navigation in the kitchen. Bright, optimistic yellow sets the tone in the room, with retro-inspired appliances in buttery yellow chosen as key elements of the design. A generous apron-front farm sink gleams with clean white enameled cast iron and is outfitted with a rare retro faucet with spray and scrub brush attachments. Black trim against the yellow ceramic tile countertops defines the kitchen’s lines. Simple maple cabinetry painted white with black ceramic knobs provides a modern level of storage. Playful positioning of contrasting tiles on the floor presents a modern, quirky interpretation of the traditional checkerboard pattern in this classic kitchen with an original point of view.

Sunny Yellow Retro Kitchen remodel. We Designed and laid the floors ourselves!
Inspiration for a mid-sized mid-century modern u-shaped linoleum floor and multicolored floor kitchen remodel in Santa Barbara with white cabinets, laminate countertops, white appliances, shaker cabinets, a double-bowl sink, an island and white countertops

We decided on a retro look for our new kitchen with lots of display shelving, happy colors, laminate counters (no cracking!), a chubby old stove, period details and “linoleum” flooring.

A retro 1950’s kitchen featuring green custom colored cabinets with glass door mounts, under cabinet lighting, pullout drawers, and Lazy Susans. To contrast with the green we added in red window treatments, a toaster oven, and other small red polka dot accessories. A few final touches we made include a retro fridge, retro oven, retro dishwasher, an apron sink, light quartz countertops, a white subway tile backsplash, and retro tile flooring. Home located in Humboldt Park Chicago. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who also serve the Chicagoland area and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/portfolio/1950s-retro-humboldt-park-kitchen/

For those who love color and having their small appliances match (or mismatch if that's your style!), Smeg's Small Appliances come in a variety of products and colors, like pastel green. Add more style to your kitchen space with a Smeg Blender, Toaster, Stand Mixer, and Juicer. Enjoy this beautiful white retro kitchen!

A retro 1950’s kitchen featuring green custom colored cabinets with glass door mounts, under cabinet lighting, pull-out drawers, and Lazy Susans. To contrast with the green we added in red window treatments, a toaster oven, and other small red polka dot accessories. A few final touches we made include a retro fridge, retro oven, retro dishwasher, an apron sink, light quartz countertops, a white subway tile backsplash, and retro tile flooring. Home located in Humboldt Park Chicago. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who also serve the Chicagoland area and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/portfolio/1950s-retro-humboldt-park-kitchen/

If you want a touch of color in your eclectic kitchen, like this kitchen with red appliances and blue cabinets, then Smeg's Portofino 36" Dual-Fuel Range, Portofino 36" Chimney Hood, and FAB Retro Refrigerator are a great addition. If you want to add more color and style, Smeg's Small Appliances, Like the Toaster and Blender, come in a variety of colors for every taste.

If you want a touch of color in your eclectic kitchen, like this kitchen with red appliances and blue cabinets, then Smeg's Portofino 36" Dual-Fuel Range, Portofino 36" Chimney Hood, and FAB Retro Refrigerator are a great addition. If you want to add more color and style, Smeg's Small Appliances, Like the Toaster and Blender, come in a variety of colors for every taste.

A retro 1950’s kitchen featuring green custom colored cabinets with glass door mounts, under cabinet lighting, pull-out drawers, and Lazy Susans. To contrast with the green we added in red window treatments, a toaster oven, and other small red polka dot accessories. A few final touches we made include a retro fridge, retro oven, retro dishwasher, an apron sink, light quartz countertops, a white subway tile backsplash, and retro tile flooring. Home located in Humboldt Park Chicago. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who also serve the Chicagoland area and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/portfolio/1950s-retro-humboldt-park-kitchen/

Enclosed kitchen - small 1950s u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in Boston with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, colored appliances, no island and ceramic backsplash

A retro 1950’s kitchen featuring green custom colored cabinets with glass door mounts, under cabinet lighting, pull-out drawers, and Lazy Susans. To contrast with the green we added in red window treatments, a toaster oven, and other small red polka dot accessories. A few final touches we made include a retro fridge, retro oven, retro dishwasher, an apron sink, light quartz countertops, a white subway tile backsplash, and retro tile flooring. Home located in Humboldt Park Chicago. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who also serve the Chicagoland area and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/portfolio/1950s-retro-humboldt-park-kitchen/

Wing Wong/Memories TTL
Transitional l-shaped linoleum floor home design photo in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Kitchen - cottage kitchen idea in Denver with white appliances

Mike Kaskel
Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized craftsman l-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and white appliances

Julia Staples Photography
Example of a mid-sized cottage u-shaped ceramic tile and multicolored floor kitchen design in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, subway tile backsplash, black appliances and a peninsula

Mike Kaskel
Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and white appliances

Kitchen - cottage kitchen idea in San Francisco

If you want a touch of color in your eclectic kitchen, like this kitchen with red appliances and blue cabinets, then Smeg's Portofino 36" Dual-Fuel Range, Portofino 36" Chimney Hood, and FAB Retro Refrigerator are a great addition. If you want to add more color and style, Smeg's Small Appliances, Like the Toaster and Blender, come in a variety of colors for every taste.

Julia Staples Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped ceramic tile eat-in kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, subway tile backsplash, black appliances and a peninsula