A retro kitchen : it is unique, nostalgic and very cheerful. We often opt for modern design kitchens, but these can actually come across as serious and businesslike ... Do you prefer a playful design? In this blog we explain how to create a retro kitchen!
The colors in a retro kitchen
A retro kitchen is characterized by a lot of color . If you don't like color, it might be better to skip this style. These can be soft pastels, but mainly bright colors, finished in high gloss, set the tone in a retro kitchen .
For example, in a retro kitchen you often see at least two large surfaces with a bright color, with the refrigerator being one of the favourites. You can make it as crazy as you want, but be careful not to overdo it! Of course you want to be able to rest your eyes and not get too crazy with all those colors. Not sure which colors to apply? Mainly avocado green , mustard yellow and combinations of brown, black, white and red can be seen in a retro kitchen . 
The shapes in a retro kitchen
The furniture in a retro kitchen often has soft, rounded corners. For example, square kitchen cabinets have a more vintage style, which is also great to use. A true retro kitchen of the 50s, 60s and 70s has more rounded finishes, with curves that curve around each other. Nowadays, a more modern design is often chosen, in which straight elements return, such as a sleek worktop, to have a balance between straight and round shapes.
Also interesting: this is how you create a retro interior! 
Typical accessories in a retro kitchen
A retro kitchen cannot do without accessories . Be careful not to exaggerate here and go too kitschy: some people, for example, find telephones with rotary dials great to use, but this often does a retro kitchen no good.
What is? For example, add plants ! Hanging plants are very stylish to use, but cacti also fit very well with a retro kitchen . If you really want to create a typical retro kitchen , colorful bar stools, cheerful curtains and lamps are indispensable. Are you considering a floral wallpaper? This is perhaps better to avoid, it rather creates an old-fashioned look. Opt for a cool floral painting, such as the paintings by William Morris !
In addition, typical kitchen appliances are perhaps the most fun to use in your retro kitchen . Think of the colorful and shiny toasters, refrigerators, kettles and scales. 
Combine your retro kitchen with modern elements
It may sound a bit crazy, but a retro kitchen can be wonderfully combined with modern elements! Think, for example, of a kitchen worktop made of glass or a hypermodern oven. Of course this provides extra comfort, but it also makes your retro kitchen more lively and exciting.
A retro kitchen can appear a bit old-fashioned without modern elements. Exciting combinations and unique applications, such as wall tiles or funky accessories , ensure playfulness in your retro kitchen !
Wall decoration in a retro kitchen
William Morris
Wall decoration can also be used in a retro kitchen for extra atmosphere. As we said, our William Morris collection is a really cool addition to a retro kitchen . Morris' paintings mainly consist of cheerful floral prints, designed in an incredibly special and unique way.
photo art
Are flowers not quite your thing? Perhaps our photography collection is a better fit for you. This collection will also look good in your retro kitchen because of the vintage look these posters have!
Abstract
Another collection that fits well in a retro kitchen is our collection of abstract paintings . The colors of these paintings will look great in a retro kitchen .
Kitchen paintings
Just looking for paintings that fit well in any kitchen? Then view our food & drinks collection or our typography collection !
A retro kitchen , is it something for you?
The retro style has grown in popularity over the years. Colorful designs, playful combinations and unique shapes seem to have been rediscovered; does it appeal to you again? We hope you have gained enough inspiration to create your own retro kitchen ! Curious about what other home blogs we have? Discover them here !