Retro Kitchen Ideas

With many  kitchens now minimalist and streamlined it's fun to look at some alternative ideas that are less sterile and showing more character than we are used to seeing.

Open shelving and storage cabinets with canisters on display

French country kitchen - minimal without the streamlined look

Claude Monet's kitchen uses tiles to stand out - and more open shelving

This old kitchen stove with fantastic mantel is not just for show! 

Charcoal grey adds a modern touch with classic old style chequerboard floor

This old style stove nook has been fitted with a modern Aga style cooker 

Shabby chic look keeps the business toned down with an all white scheme

Dramatic island bench is integral to the kitchen and part furniture

Spanish style comes into its own with brick flooring 

and colourful tiles throughout. 

Repurposed dresser as a wall fixture creates a unique feature 

with lots of storage for this quaint kitchen in cream and red. 

Dark colours give definition and contrast with the white trim

 in this more formal kitchen