The ever-changing fashion always returns to its origins. This is a world-famous law that has also affected the design of various rooms. Retro-style kitchens are popular and in high demand, because this design option is an ageless classic that remains relevant at any time, because it looks cozy and original.
Specific traits
It is important to know that retrostyle consists of several main areas, which have their own characteristics. When deciding to create an interior design in this direction, it is important to decide what time you will adhere to. Only in this case your kitchen will look organic.
So, the style of the 30s is known for its functionality, rigor and relative simplicity. This is the pre-war period in which the choice of things was small. This style is distinguished by rounded corners, and various glass inserts are also widely used in it. As for the color scheme, light tones always prevail. The most popular material in this direction is traditionally considered wood.
It is also possible to use other natural raw materials.
The stylistics of the military and post-war periods is soft and comfortable. At this time, the color scheme became wider, they also began to create a contrasting design, which included not only a bright color scheme, but also a variety of textures.
In the 50-60s, the design of kitchen facilities became much bolder and even brighter. For the design of the walls often used various posters, newspaper clippings, panels or stickers. Furniture may look minimalistic.
It is possible to combine different directions of retrostylistics. However, one should be careful. You can also complement the retrodesign with elements of other styles, such as country or Provence.
To create a more traditional and calm room, it is better to choose natural materials with a variety of textures.
Color spectrum
As a rule, retrospaces are designed in calm light tones that visually increase the space. But the furniture you can choose both neutral and bright colors.
For wall decoration often use plain wallpaper, plaster, panels or tile. The best colors are cabbage, gray, pink, beige and other light colors. Non-standard options, such as protective, mint or lemon, are also gaining popularity. Blue, red and black colors are no less in demand.
Furniture should be chosen in a different color scheme. If you want to buy products of the same color, then the shade should be lighter or darker by several tones.
As for the ceiling, it is better to paint it in a neutral color or decorate it using beams or panels.
Layered structures are suitable only for large rooms.
The flooring can be either neutral or bright. Often resort to the use of black and white combinations. For example, in retrodesign, a black and white chess floor looks beautiful and organic.
A flooring imitating wood will look no less original. It blends particularly well with brick or stone finishes.
An apron is often decorated with tiles. Variants of small sizes with original drawings or patterns look original, the use of multi-colored tiles is possible.
How to choose furniture?
A special role in creating the retro interior is given to the choice of a kitchen set. It is important to choose furniture that will complement the chosen style, and not stand out from it. The furniture complex should embody the design directions of past years.
The ideal solution would be a trip to antique stores that sell various antique furniture.
It is possible to convert an existing headset with paint or accessories.
It is better to choose sets that include sideboards, cupboards, sideboards, open racks and all kinds of racks. This is due to the fact that before there were no complete kitchen sets. Natural wood furniture with all kinds of metal or plastic inserts is ideal.
Products may have carved legs, pens and other decorative elements. You can complement the interior with a round table, elegant chairs with fabric trim or tall varieties of metal or wood on one leg.
The countertop can be made of wood or stone, sometimes you can find options made of metal. It can be painted in the same color as the entire kitchen, or it can become a bright and contrasting accent.
As for the sink, it is better to purchase a metal version. Antique brass, bronze and other metal models will fit well into such an interior.
When choosing household appliances, it is necessary not only to pay attention to its functionality, but also to pay attention to the design. Many manufacturers produce special series, antique stylized. For example, Smeg manufactures ovens, hobs and refrigerators in retro style.
When choosing hoods, you will have a large selection. You can purchase a model of any shape with gilding or aging effect. The dome model will look especially beautiful.
Another option is the built-in technique, because its design is not so important.
Window decoration
For the design of windows in retrokitchens use such traditional options as curtains or blinds. However, they should not attract much attention, but be a complement to the old design.
If you want to buy curtains, then it is better to give preference to light fabrics. They will not make the space heavier, but, on the contrary, will make it more airy and visually expand it. As for the color scheme, it should fully correspond to the one chosen for the whole composition. As a rule, in retrostyle curtains should not be bright.
Blinds are also often used in this design. The best option is wooden models or plastic versions with imitation wood bark.
Accessories
To make the kitchen cozy and comfortable, resort to the use of various accessories. They are able to complement the room.
An important element in the design of the kitchen are lamps and chandeliers. Large and massive models are perfect for this style. As for materials, you can purchase plastic, metal or glass products. Plastic options are best avoided since they weren’t very popular in those days.
For retro decor use old kitchen utensils. It can be bright vases with non-standard patterns or metal containers of different shapes and sizes. Old kettles will look no less original.
Walls can be decorated with photographs, paintings or panels. They can be depicted geometric patterns, landscapes, historical events.
Vinyl records or an old watch will perfectly complement the design.
You can purchase or make your own pillows, tablecloths, chair covers, towels and other textile products. This will make the interior more comfortable.
Often used bird cages, stylized antique. They can be decorated with flowers, figurines and other decorative elements.
Natural or artificial flowers in various glass or metal containers, as well as knitted or woven baskets, will look no less beautiful in the retro interior.
Accessories can be found in grandmother’s clothes or in the attic. Old things will better complement the interior and will look much more interesting than purchased things, stylized antique.
With the help of various decorative elements you can complete the image of retro kitchen.
The main thing is to choose things that you really like, so that you always feel comfortable.
Beautiful examples
The kitchen looks beautiful in brown tones with pale blue furniture. The wood flooring blends well with brickwork.
The red-yellow kitchen with a bright yellow-blue apron looks warm and cozy.
White pop art design will be a great option for bright and creative personalities. A bright accent of such a kitchen will be a refrigerator and a bright picture in the same colors.
A coupon set in gray tones, styled in antique style, looks calm and very original.
Brick and wooden walls beautifully complement the mint kitchen. And open shelves with classic white dishes will become an interesting accent of such a kitchen.
Bright cooking surface nicely complements the white kitchen.
For fans of extravagant interiors, a bright blue kitchen unit in combination with a tiled kitchen apron and wooden flooring will be an excellent solution.
An overview of a successful retro-style kitchen project in the video below.
