Simple upgrades for your vintage kitchen design

Remodeling your entire kitchen can be a pricey endeavor. If there isn’t any room in your budget for an entire room overhaul, simply update a few components. With the right upgrades your kitchen can seem like it’s the result of a vintage remodeling project.

Faucet
Kitchen faucets see a lot of traffic, so if you haven’t upgraded yours in a while, chances are they can use a refresher. If you choose a vintage theme for this room, bring in ornate faucets. Additionally, you can opt to mount the fixtures on the wall for an antique look. These designs have circular knobs that evoke the retro feeling as well.

Cabinets
There are a variety of ways to update your kitchen cabinets. To follow the vintage theme, all you need are a few coatings of paint. Also, you can remove the doors for open-shelving or instead install glass styles.

Door
Changing up a door can make a real influence on your vintage kitchen design. You can paint it to match or contrast with the cabinetry. Or add paneling that mimics other shapes found in the room.

Island
If you have a large kitchen, consider installing a center island instead of a table. Don’t worry about losing seating because many units have plenty of counter space. Just pick up some stools so people can enjoy your kitchen along with you while you cook. Additionally, you can add an extra stove range on your island. It can make cooking hassle-free, and comes in handy
as you entertain guests. If you don’t need extra burners, you may opt for another sink. Islands are very flexible and can be designed to include whatever the homeowners request.

Backsplash
The wall area between your cabinets and counters is often overlooked. You can really refresh a room by adding color to this surface. Colorful glass tiles are a popular choice for this area.

Walls
Even though you kitchen’s walls are covered by cabinets, don’t feel like you need to leave the them blank. Pick a vibrant color that will accent other features of the kitchen. Additionally, you can choose a statement wall to showcase mosaic tilework, wallpaper or an art installation. If you paint a wall in chalkboard paint, it can serve as your family’s communication center to display schedules and stay in touch.

Windows
If your kitchen isn’t receiving much natural light, consider changing your window treatments. Transparent curtains or blinds can help add more natural sunlight to this room.

Lighting
These days, lighting is becoming an important part of interior design. A fixture can make or break a room, so put some thought into the style you choose. If you are looking for one main light source, consider a pendant light. These follow the trend of drop-down lighting and can fit vintage and modern aesthetics. Also, you may prefer a grouping of smaller overhead lamps that provide a subtler light source.