I need help choosing a wallpaper for my 60's kitchen
We moved into our 1960’s home at the beginning of January
this year and are In the process of slowly updating the house. I have stripped
the kitchen walls and am really struggling with what to put above the tile
line. The tiles cover just over half of the bottom part of the wall and are in
a really lovely blue colour. The kitchen which I am keeping, is an original
‘English Rose’ which probably performs as well today as it did when first
built. The unit doors are covered in a grey wood effect melamine with silver
handles. I intend changing the work surfaces with a shiny black granite.
I have attached a photograph of the kitchen and where the
SMEG fridge, gas cooker and old Ideal Mexico boiler are standing, an AGA
will sit in their place. The AGA is a 3 door in the original cream
colour. If our plumber can manage to, we will keep the original chimney to fit
onto the AGA (although the AGA is electric).
The house is very well built and only in need of cosmetic
updating. We are going to update with the 60’s in mind. I would be
very grateful for some tips and maybe I will be lucky enough to have some
advice from Daniel Hopwood.
With thanks, Caroline.
Comments (11)
Lisa Chapple Creane
8 years agoorla kiely may be worth looking at.
I have screenshotted a couple of wallpapers that may match the blue colour of your tiles, but you could go for a completely different colour?
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PROGoWallpaper.co.uk
8 years agoThe tiles look great and deserve complimenting. Just a few different examples of wallpaper designs for you to browse. Good luck with your project!
Arthouse Retro Leaf Wallpaper - variety of colours to choose from £7.99
Crown Origami Butterfly Wallpaper Blue - £7.99
Little Greene Lansdowne Walk - Marigold A striking design for the kitchen £71.00
Arthouse Charmed Bird Wallpaper - A stunning feature wall £7.99
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Natasha Todd
8 years agoHi Caro,
I have attached two images of wall paper that I think you compliment your kitchen. The green and blues in these wallpapers would harmonise with the existing titles and highlight the height of the room.
From your ideas book it seems you like repeat patterns, both of these styles suggest a 60s feel whilst remaining contemporary.
As you can see in the second photograph, the pattern and colours sit very well with the dark shiny worktop, similar to the one you mention putting in at a later date.
The first wallpaper is affordable and ethically sourced.
Let me know what you think
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PROPeriod Property Store
8 years agoHi Caroline
Our wallpapers from The Little Greene Paint company have lots of
patterns inspired by mid century design. The designs also come in plenty of
colourways to suit your kitchen's existing colour scheme. You can see swatches
and in-situ images on our page or view the complete range at www.periodpropertystore.co.uk.
Here are some examples:
Little Greene Starflower Peacock Wallpaper · More Info
Little Greene Reverie Forest Wallpaper · More Info
Cool and Contemporary Styled Kitchen · More Info
If you would any information or advice, please feel free to get in touch with us! Thanks. Mark.
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