Whether you’re lucky enough to have a retro-style kitchen in your home or you’re looking for a few ways to add some 1950s-inspired elements to your space, here are some of our favorite ideas for creating a throwback vibe. Linoleum is the original resilient flooring material and was introduced during the 1950s. Though it was largely replaced by sheet vinyl during the 1960s and 1970s, linoleum is beginning to make a comeback for consumers who like the fact that it is made from natural materials. If you have vintage-styling flooring, working with it—such as adding pastels to the kitchen—and not against it, can be a great way to freshen the look and keep it from feeling drab. Though compact, this kitchen feels happy and welcoming. Whether you add a built-in eating nook in a corner or a large dining table off to the side, a 1950s kitchen always found space to share a cup of coffee or breakfast before a day’s work. As families moved into the suburbs and away from cities, they started to embrace the vacation feeling that knotty pine cabinets and cabin-inspired furniture can lend in a kitchen. Before you paint over those natural wood cabinets or that wood paneling, think about how to incorporate it into your vintage kitchen look.
