Tips for Creating a Retro Black and White Themed Kitchen
If you are looking for a new theme for your kitchen, consider that you can look retro in black and white. Although it is a retro theme from a long time ago, this style has also become a classic. If you need some suggestions for decorating your retro kitchen, here are some tips to get you started.
Use red as an accent color in the kitchen
To make your retro kitchen look more authentic, use red as an accent color along with black and white. Adding touches of red can help bring some interest and color to the room while still keeping the retro feel.
If you’ve ever seen a black and white dining room or kitchen from years ago, they almost always used red with the design. You decide how much red you use in the kitchen. It can be saved for smaller items like placemats and curtains, or for larger items like a backsplash or wall color.
Flooring Options for a Retro Kitchen
One of the best flooring options for a retro kitchen is a black and white tile floor. Creating an alternate pattern of black and white tiles would definitely enhance that retro look and give it the feel of an old diner. If you want to go a cheaper route, look for laminate flooring that has a black and white checkered pattern.
Hardwood floors in a retro black and white kitchen would be best avoided, but if you really prefer hardwood floors, then go for a darker colored wood. On top of the hardwood floor, add at least one rug that has black, white, or red to complement the retro look.
Cabinets for a retro kitchen
Like the floor, it’s a good idea to stay away from wood cabinets. Instead, paint the cabinets white or, depending on the wall color and how daring you want to be, paint them black.
Add accents to cabinets with retro silver pulls. If you want to get really creative, you can hand paint your own cabinet pulls in a checkered or geometric pattern to make them unique.
Choosing appliances for a retro kitchen
Most kitchens in the past had white appliances, since that was the standard for refrigerators. Today there are many different options for household appliances and you can play around with them a bit. Stainless steel appliances would look great in a retro kitchen and fit in well with the style. You can also use black appliances if you haven’t used as much black in the rest of the room. Don’t think you have to stick strictly to retro options; You can easily give your retro black and white kitchen a modern touch.
Creating a black and white retro theme can be a great way to decorate your kitchen and gives it a unique look. Remember that while you want your kitchen to be stylish, you also want it to be comfortable and inviting, since your family will be spending a lot of time there.
