Sprucing up a retro kitchen
Hi, we‘re looking to spruce up our very retro kitchen on a budget. We plan to have the caninates painted (have found a company thar works with farrow & ball colours) and re-tile the splash back. Really strugling with what colours & style tiles to work with the current worktops.
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Comments (20)The shelf above your sofa is a key space to add some colour or some statement pieces that would bring your room to life. I assume you can see that shelf as you look down from the kitchen to the sitting room. Firstly, I would stand the books on the shelf vertically and have the plant pot by the side, this would give some more height. Have a look at our project boards for some art print ideas and you can find some bargain frames from ikea and most supermarkets, this will make that shelf space look really special. Bringing a colourful print will highlight your black and white picture that you have already. Little changes and you will make your space look amazing!...See MoreI think I've given up - Living Room v Man
Comments (27)We may not share artistic values but we do share one good thing... love and our life together - he's simply your typical man who loves to lounge around even when covered in dirt! We may have completely different ideas for our home but he is a good egg :) Anyway I do believe we have found common ground... surprisingly he really likes my idea of using grey with bright colours. We have agreed that as long as I stop forcing him to endure flamingos or similar, he will put up with me buying vintage and completely unnecessary furniture. He's said I can do whatever I want with those awful armchairs... WIN! I think we are going with man friendly greys meets pops of colour/vintage. It's pay day next week and I simply can't wait any longer!! Having said that... some ideas for what style of vintage and arrangements will be wonderful! Here is the photo from my kitchen door - anything attached to the walls were already there from the previous residents and will be removed... such as the mirror which isn't in line with that hideous folding table and the strange religious wall in the corner.... plus the half finished wallpaper on the chimney breast lol. x...See Morehelp me wrap up my kitchen, new inspiration...
Comments (17)The wood effect tiles tend to only come in quite large sizes, saying that, it might do the trick. I'm going for a smoked limed oak LVT flooring through a very large portion of the house which butts up to the kitchen doorway, so I'm not sure if I could see that sort of amount of wood effect going well. I could get a hold of some more blonde/warm samples but I'm guessing what HIS answer will be already although its certainly worth a look. Perhaps Cornish driftwood? http://www.toppstiles.co.uk/tprod45453/cornish-driftwood-dark-tile.html ... but we are back to the problem of finding sensible sized tiles as wood effect is generally only made suitable for floors... The herringbone is a glossy tile, but also textured ripped and pitted, it is however £333/square metre so oven splash maybe but not as a main on both the kitchen and laundry! I'm operating on a budget of £600 to £1000 for tiles supply only, plus trims, adhesive, etc. If I tile regular splashback heights, its square metres, plus nearly another metre behind the oven up to the extractor. I hear what youre saying about being careful not to detract from the lights. As we see the window directly from where we sit in the living room, we found we quite like that the wires disappear into the black background so the globes kind of float there. Thats mainly why I liked the marbled effect paper rather than a strong pattern or light colour there. / Here is a better view of the Terra pearl that I am waiting on (less than £50/m), and as you can see, youre all spot on that I'm looking for texture / a more tactile finish. The thought is that it may go very well as the main splash, tying in with the light strip in the floor as well as putting a bit more light into the room I was dead set on the metallic steel linear mosaic for some time, below is the copper version nobody seems to have a sample of, However, once the granite went in, the screen printed effect on the tiles look absolutely awful Painting the wall the same colour of the cupboards.... I actually painted the laundry a similar colour, although I know its a bit more vibrant than the cupboards (totally teal) I think I'll find it a but much...See MoreAdvice on how to warm up kitchen with colours and textures
Comments (39)Hello, I don't normally comment but you have inspired me to get on and do my splashback, been using some propped up flooring for two years. I have bought various sample tiles and now have some pretty trivets and placemats ! Your kitchen looks much more inviting and together with a few changes and good choices. I really like the tiles, sadly don't think green will suit my kitchen but where did you get them ? Hoping they might have something for me. thanks Ali....See More
7 years agoHi there,
A quick kitchen refresh is perfect if you're not planning on splashing out on a new kitchen for the next few years. The perfect combination would mint or pale green with white tiles. The white will help brighten up the kitchen and the green will help balance out the brown. I'll attach a photo to help you visualise.
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7 years agoI would change the tiles only. The cabinets look in good nick? Go for something a bit retro to compliment the cabinets and worktop. Something like this, now I know orange isn’t for everyone, but the blue ones might fill the bill?
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PRO7 years agoI Agree with forzaitaita that this kitchen needs a lighten up! I'm personally a big fan of colourful tiles as a splashback. If you are a bit afraid of bright colors you may go just for a pop of colour or another earthy-like material like stone, wood,...
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There are, some fab retro vinyl floors
Found these which aren't cheap but they might give you an idea of what is out there and also within budget.https://www.atrafloor.com/floors/adrift/
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That yellow really looks fab! The countertop not so much.. But good to know it's in good condition.
Look for a color that goes with the yellow and the counter, like an orange or navy and paint just the wooden trim, as it clashes most with the brown on top of it.
Tiles could be painted an offwhite, if you'd like. Tile paint is rather durable (when not walked upon).
Add something fun like a retro roller blind. Or a crazy vinyl such as the atrafloor Cindy (I was just checking Jules' link)
http://www.shadesofstafford.co.uk/roller-blinds/And some more blinds on here:
https://www.orderblinds.co.uk/buy/orla-kiely-multi-stem-tomato-soft-fabric-roller-blind_4704.htm
Or some fun starbursts here:
https://20thcenturycloth.com/roller-blinds/
Can't stop:https://www.brewershome.co.uk/products/blinds/roller_blinds/scion/lintu/gecko-pacific-glacier/140098
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