El vintage style It is one of those that never go out of style. Looking back with vintage furniture, recovering some old pieces and renewing the styles of other times is something we always like to do, and this style has a charm that is difficult to match. That is why today we are going to see how to decorate vintage kitchens, kitchens in which this style is present and that have elements that are reminiscent of other times.
There are many ways to add vintage touches to the kitchen. And is that even appliances or utensils can have those vintage airs so peculiar. We give you a few ideas, but you don't have to use them all. It all depends on the vintage touch that we want to give to the kitchen, since there are many ways to do it.
Wooden furniture
The wooden furniture they will always be essential in styles such as vintage, Nordic, rustic or classic. But not just any wooden furniture. In this case we refer to classic or vintage wooden furniture. In the kitchen the doors can have a classic touch, which is easier to renew if one day we get tired of this style and want to give the space another touch. They can be left in the color of the wood, but also paint the wood, either white or colored.
Recycled furniture
What we usually see in vintage furniture are the antique furniture Those who are given a second chance. In many cases they are completely renewed, with a coat of paint and handles, but in other cases the touches of wood worn by the passage of time are left, so that the vintage touch is even more marked. You can recycle old furniture such as tables or shelves, or also create new ones with old wooden boxes, to make shelves or storage boxes that go with the vintage kitchen.
Retro refrigerators
If something is going to make our vintage kitchen stand out above others, it is those fun retro touches. Like that of the Smeg retro refrigerators, so well known that they can be found in many colors. From white and red to pastel pink. It is a very special touch for our kitchen, and it allows us to create a very happy and colorful vintage space, inspired by the 50s.
Pastel colors
Pastel shades can be perfect for retro spaces, and is that these colors are inspired by that fashion of the 50s. They are used for a soft and more feminine retro touch. It is a trend that we see today and that we can add with utensils, with details such as tables and chairs or small appliances. All these great ideas can be added to the kitchen to create a vintage but cheerful and delicate world.
Subway tiles
Tiles can also help create that vintage atmosphere. If there are some that remind us of other times, they are the subway tiles, which are also classic and very helpful and simple. Rectangular tiles in white color that will combine with everything we have in the kitchen, be it accessories in pastel colors, prints or colored furniture. In addition, these tiles are used for many other styles that we can add to the kitchen later, such as industrial or classic, and even the Nordic style, so it is an interesting long-term investment in decoration, and that without bear in mind that they are also easy to clean.
Shelves with vintage utensils
Utensils can also help us create that vintage look. On a wooden shelf we can add old boats or with retro touches. Also the glass jars with metal lid can be reused to put them as storage. It is a cheaper way to show that vintage style, with small accessories, with appliances such as pastel toasters and other details.
Floral print
If what you like is the vintage country style, you can also add the typical floral patterns. These can appear on utensils, textiles or you can even add wallpaper on the walls of the kitchen to give it a different touch. The pattern with small flowers and pink tones are the most used in this case, and they give the kitchen a feminine and vintage look. Ideal to combine with the most retro pastel tones.
Vintage style textiles
Following the thread of the floral print, the textiles that we have in the kitchen also help to give it that vintage touch. You can add some curtains under the sink, which is very retro, and also some nice short patterned curtains on the windows. The floral print is very popular, but there are other ideas, such as, for example, the Vichy paintings in colors like pink, red or blue, or polka dots.