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Instead to modernize your kitchen why not vintage-ize it? Returning to the kitchen to its retro roots does not mean that it has to emulate the old fashioned style of your grandmother. With a few additions, decorating your kitchen may seem cute, kitsch-not exceeded.
Through the reuse of elements from the past and tweeking what you already own, these five economic tips will get your kitchen on her way to flaunting some seriously cute vintage style (without a remodel). Find out how.
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If your kitchen has already front glass cabinets or if you already have open shelves in your kitchen, use to your advantage to vintage. Skillfully view each vintage kitchen items already own (think a set of Pyrex bowls or salt and pepper sets of glass) for a touch of history. Or simply view the cups, plates, bowls, cake stands, teapots or Mason jars that you already own in interesting ways. If the current items in your kitchen look better behind closed doors (that set of plastic cups), then simply collect vintage housewares that catch your eye to savings stores, garage sales, auctions and antique malls. They're cheap and easy to find.
No open storage in your kitchen? No problem. Mount some shelves in an area with open space of the wall. Then display your heart away — just don't go too over the top. If you are cluttering your shelves, all you'll notice is the mess, instead of your articles.
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Eye-catching colour combos can instantly transform your kitchen. You need some inspiration vintage? Head to your local thrift shop and sift the vintage linen, towels and tablecloths for ideas of color scheme. Classic combinations include bright red and blues or you could go to bakery-esque light pink, yellow or other pastels.
Easily add POPs of color to your kitchen using towels, vintage tins, a line of cookbooks with patterns similar or, of course, with dishes. The bright colours add warmth to your kitchen.
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Replace the knobs or pulls up your cabinets to easily make over your kitchen. No remodeling required – just a screwdriver. Classic glass knobs are a good option to get a vintage look. Or, try tarnished silver or Gold Cup pulls for a pinch of 50 's style.
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In a kitchen, import a bit of wear and tear. In fact elements aged look pretty darn good! Proudly display your slightly beaten vintage cans and utensils. Or, new elements to give them some character of anguish. Rough up at that table, wooden or your kitchen cabinets with sandpaper to look shabby chic. A vintage kitchen does not need to look perfect. That is part of the charm.
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No, no need to put in an old gas stove or sink Farm to get the retro look (unless you want to, of course). You can play style by mixing vintage (think KitchenAids), instruments and tools for your kitchen. In addition, modern and vintage tie together makes the style. Think stainless steel appliances and rough-around-wood cabinets edges or an ancient kitchen table with modern chairs.
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