The Updated Retro Look

Retro is still popular -- but it’s less about the 1950s table you found on craigslist and more about the little things.  Innovative use of aluminum as well as stainless steel may not feel as “authentic” as formica and old-school appliances -- but they add more “pop,” and pop is what the updated retro look is all about.

Tips: Contrast the clean white & shiny metal look of your updated retro kitchen with bright colors.  Think: orange, yellow, red, and green and select accent paint & accent small appliances in these colors.

The Mix & Match Look

Cookie cutters may come from the kitchen drawer, but that doesn’t mean you want your kitchen cabinets to be cookie-cutter.

Custom cabinetry & countertops with mixed materials create unique kitchen spaces.

Wood, Stone, Concrete, Bamboo.... who says you can’t have a little of everything in your renovated kitchen ?

Tips:  The mixed materials look works best when the overall theme of the space is cohesive. Whether you go with minimal, retro, tuscan, or something else -- make sure that your design choices are consistent with this approach. You probably wouldn’t want to see a shabby chic repurposed dresser/kitchen island in the same room as a poured concrete counter top....

Kitchen Renovation in Houston: Home Lifestyle Solutions

Need more inspiration? Contact a Kitchen renovation specialist at HLS.