apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time

The charm and aesthetically pleasing staging of the first picture really got me. I LOVE that sink, the window above, and the gorgeous patterns. I'd probably hate the peach/pink countertops in real life . . . but in that photo, it really works. :)

Yay! That's how I would describe my kitchen. My next project is a charming floral tablecloth like the 6th picture...

Yay from me too! I decided to stop fighting my 40's style kitchen and just roll with it. It is pretty much the same color/pattern styles as the first pic. I call it Grandma Style.

http://www.retrorenovation.com has a huge repository of tips for this kind of thing. :)

oh... so my kitchen's decor is 40s too... I really never put any thought into it, just complimented the colors to try and give it a spin that could work for me. And now, I have to admit, I like the combination. My kitchen looks something similar to the first kitchen.

I should've guessed really, since the floor tiles are the same as in my grandmother's house.

I think it's really hard to do vintage-style without making it look like your grandmother's kitchen. Most of the pictures above got it right, but not all. It's something I struggle with, especially since we have an older home. It's a very fine line to walk (imo).

adorable! it is a modern tasteful take on vintage with beautiful color theory.

Am I the only one who finds that these particular linens get really wrinkled when washed? My mom gave me a set last Christmas. After ironing them a couple of times, I quit using them.