Where can I get ideas for a 1950′s retro kitchen remodel?

We just bought a 1951 ranch house and the kitchen needs upgrading, but I want to keep the original 1950′s theme. I’m looking for websites, magazines or books with ideas on cabinets, countertops, flooring, appliances, furniture, window treatments and accessories from this era.

i’d use vintage 1950s good housekeeping or better homes and gardens magazines, or find an interior decorating book from the 50s era. It might cost you $20 or so, but would include many photos and instructions on your design. you could probably find one on ebay. retro is back in a big way and finding replacement appliances (the look at least) to match your kitchen will be easy. try the sources below, and good luck.

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Nostalgia Electrics RSM-602 Retro Series Snow-Cone Machine $38.99 This Retro Snow Cone Maker cart shaves ice cubes into snow. Add your choice of flavored syrup. Now you can enjoy the wonderful cool taste of Snow Cones anytime in the convenience of your own home. Fun for the whole family and a great relief for hot weather. You can also make fruity slush drinks, yogurt snow, and snow smoothies. Comes with Side tray to hold Snow Cones, 2 Reuseable Plastic Cone…

Nostalgia KPM-508 Old-Fashioned Kettle Popcorn Maker $59.54 Carnival-style kettle popcorn cart make batches of popcorn with hot oil, just like in the movie theater! Convenient mid-sized popper features a 2-oz. kettle with built-in stirring system. Separate switches for motor and interior light. Includes oil measuring spoon and popcorn measuring cup….

Nostalgia Electrics RCM-605 Retro Series Cotton-Candy Machine $35.28 This countertop cotton candy machine is just like a vintage 1950s jukebox, but instead of records, it spins colored sugar into everybody’s favorite fluffy treat! 90-day warranty. Model RCM605….

Deco Breeze Colored Retro Metal Box Fan $59.98 Talk about a cool fan! With a sleek round shape, sharp retro look and great colors to choose from, Deco Breeze retro fans re-define cool. This 12.5-inch x 10-inch fan features all steel construction with a 25-watt, 2-speed motor and great portability. Deco Breeze offers an innovative collection of designer portable fans with styles that provide decorative options for every room in the home or offi…

Classic Coca-Cola Machine – Refrigerated $719.00 Our new Coke Machines are exact replicas of the 1930′s thru 1940′s all steel and very collectable Westinghouse Machines. Westinghouse only made these machines for the Coca-Cola brand soda and they let everyone know it. They are embossed everywhere. They have Drink Coca-Cola on all four sides and ICE COLD on the front and back sides. Even on the underside of the lid, it?s embossed Drink Coca-Cola s…

10 Leopard Retro Style Table top Fan $105.00 Dimension: 11″W x 15.5″H Finish: Brown Material: Metal 10″ Leopard Brown Colored Table top Fan Item features 3 speed (I-Lowest Speed, II – Medium Speed, III – Highest Speed) 0-Fan is turned off. The fan can operate in a stationary or an oscillating mode. You can adjust the angle of your fan by adjusting the tilt adjustment screw underneath the fan motor at the base. …

Nostalgia Retro Hot Air Popper $61.94 The Nostalgia Electrics retro kettle popcorn maker lets you make hot, delicious popcorn like you get at the movie theater. An ideal addition to your game room or home theater….

Nostalgia Retro Ice Cube Maker RIC100 $249.99 Retro Ice Cube Maker…

Kidkraft Red Retro Kitchen Center $207.50 Item Weight: 22.6kg Dimensions: 90 cm H x 83 cm W x 29 cm D Any young, imaginative child is sure to love playing with this colorful kitchen. Our Kidkraft Red Retro Kitchen Center would make a great gift for any of the young chefs in your life.* Made of wood* Sturdy construction…

Kidkraft Pink Retro Kitchen & Refrigerator $245.00 Item Weight: 29.4kg Dimensions: 66 cm H x 65 cm W x 34 cm D, Fridge: 78 cm H x 35 cm W x 31 cm D With our Kidkraft Pink Retro Kitchen, kids can cook up feasts for the whole family. The young chefs in your life are sure to love this wooden kitchen?s bright colors and adorable details.* Made of wood* Sturdy construction…

Nostalgia Electrics RSM-602 Retro Series Snow Cone Machine $39.49 Bring retro style back into your life with a snow cone machineSpecialty appliance by Nostalgia Electrics features a fun retro look in red and whiteSnow cone machine will bring friends, family and neighbors around

Nostalgia Electrics RHD-800 Retro Series Hot Dog Roller $45.99 Bring back the retro style with a hot dog rollerSpecialty appliance by Nostalgia Electrics features a fun retro design in red and whiteHot dog roller will keep hot dogs uniformly warm

Nostalgia Electrics RHP-625 Retro Series Hot Air Popcorn Popper $38.99 Popcorn machine is a plastic replica of the old-fashioned street-corner popcorn stand Specialty appliance lets you enjoy hot popcorn in minutesConvenient tabletop-size electric popcorn popper uses hot air instead of oil

Nostalgia Electrics RSM-650 Retro Series Slushee Machine $42.99 Bring retro style back into your life with a slushee machineSpecialty appliance by Nostalgia Electrics features a fun retro look in red and whiteVertical slushee machine will bring friends, family and neighbors around

Nostalgia Electrics RSM-702 Retro Series Single Snow Cone Maker $34.49 Retro mini snow cone maker shaves ice cubes into perfect snowEnjoy the wonderful, cool taste of Snow Cones anytime in the convenience of your own homeSpecialty appliance is fun for the whole family

Cuisinart RTO20FR Brushed Stainless Steel Retro Toaster Oven (Refurbished) $40.59 Update your kitchen with a Conair RTO-20 retro toaster oven broilerAppliance features brushed stainless steel and black finishesToaster oven offers durable, easy-to-clean interior

Waring PBB212 Retro Green Professional Bar Blender $119.99 Every kitchen needs a professional-grade blenderWaring blender’s powerful 390-watt motor crushes ice fast Appliance’s 40-ounce, ridged glass carafe holds 5 cups of mixed drinks, soup or sauce

Nostalgia Electrics Old Fashioned Movie Popcorn Machine $139.99 This fun popcorn machine features an old fashioned movie theater design. Popcorn popper housing is truly retro in shape and color.

Cuisinart DCC-1200 Black and Stainless Steel 12-Cup Brew Central Coffeemaker (Refurbished) $47.48 Retro-style coffeemaker brews 12 5-ounce cups Cuisinart DCC-1200 12-cup Brew Central coffeemaker features a brushed stainless steel exterior with black trimCoffee maker provides 24-hour clock/timer for wake-up coffee

Cuisinart CMT-400P Cast-Metal 4-slice Toaster (Refurbished) $39.99 The cast-metal toaster from Cuisinart features a retro-futuristic curved body brushed stainless steel panel. Dual control panels make allow you to use each side of this toaster independently.

Hamilton Beach Eclectrics Stand Mixer 63227 $168.99 Eclectrics stand mixer features cool, 1950s retro stylingHamilton Beach countertop mixer features 400 watts of culinary powerPouring shield on the 4.5-quart bowl helps prevent kitchen splatters

Aroma Black Art Deco Wide Slot 2-slice Toaster $31.99 Toast in style with this chic, matte black toasterAroma appliance boasts four modes: toast, reheat, bagel and defrostAdd to your home decor with the cool, retro style of this art deco toaster

Nostalgia Electrics Refrigerated Keg-O-Rator $462.99 Full-size single tap stainless steel kegorator easily dispenses beerRefrigerated keg comes with a semi-gloss black tower, guard rail and a durable black counter topKeg’s swivel casters let you roll it anywhere the party is starting

Nostalgia Electrics RKP-630 Retro Series Kettle Popcorn Maker $81.99 Carnival-style kettle popcorn cart makes hot, fresh, delicious popcornSpecialty appliance features a large stainless steel kettle with a built-in stirring systemPopcorn cart pops up to 1 gallon of popcorn per batch

KitchenAid RVSA Rotor Vegetable Slicer/ Shredder Attachment $49.99 Quickly and conveniently turn firm vegetables and fruits into slices or shreds with this attachment from KitchenAid. This slicer/shredder attachment works with KitchenAid stand mixers.

KidKraft Red Retro Kitchen $218.93 KidKraft Red Retro Kitchen

KidKraft Silver Retro Kitchen $119 KidKraft Silver Retro Kitchen

Pink Retro Kitchen with Fridge $162.99 Pink Retro Kitchen with Fridge

Retro Kitchen with Fridge in Pink by KidKraft® $249.99 This exciting kitchen would make a perfect gift for the young chefs in your life. With our Retro Kitchen by KidKraft®, kids can cook up feasts for the whole family. This wooden kitchen?s bright colors and adorable details will delight even the smallest cook. With designs and colors reminiscent of a simpler time, this kitchen will remind mom and dad of their own childhoods. Thoughtful and creative details include a refrigerator, freezer, oven and microwave with functional doors that open and close to mimic the real thing. The knobs on the dishwasher, oven and sink turn and click, so she can work the appliances just like mommy. The sink is removable for quick and easy cleaning. Large enough for multiple children to play at once, your little girl and her friends will enjoy hours of creative entertainment. Convenient storage under the sink and next to the microwave store all of her accessories (not included).Features:• Sturdy wood construction• Refrigerator, freezer, microwave and oven all open and close• Knobs on dishwasher, oven and sink turn• Removable sink for quick and easy cleanup• Additional storage under the sink and next to the microwave• Large enough that multiple children can play at once• Kitchen accessories not included• Color: PinkSizes:Stove: 26 1/4″tall x 25 4/5″wide x 13 3/4″deepRefrigerator: 30 3/4″tall x 13 1/2″wide x 14″deep

Country Living the Perfect Kitchen $11.65 For the perfect country kitchen, go to the experts at Country Living : with their smart advice and beautiful color photos, they can help make your dream room take shape. Whether you”re designing a brand-new kitchen, remodeling an old one, or sprucing up selected areas, see how to achieve a balance of comfort, efficiency, and good looks. Even the most old-fashioned farmhouse kitchen can be modernized with underfloor heating, state-of-the-art ventilation and refrigeration, and industrial-grade efficiency. All the information on planning is wonderfully organized, with details on work sequence, ventilation, countertops, cabinets, walls, floor, appliances, food storage, and more. Tempting pictures showcase different design styles, from Shaker to Retro to Rustic, and offer ideas for making the kitchen the heart and hub of the home.

500 Kitchen Ideas $15.52 Country Living steps into the kitchen with 500 new and exciting ways to transform the heart of the home. Packed with winning photographs of warm and inviting rooms, this inspiring guide covers color and pattern, floors and walls, storage, appliances, sinks, work surfaces, windows and lighting, and other charming accessories. A stunning image accompanies every tip: see how a small kitchen becomes cozy when it”s filled with warm tones and natural materials; how a checkerboard backsplash brings black cabinets and white walls together; and how a modern refrigerator can work in a retro room–if it”s hidden by a rustic door. Mix surface styles, add an archway to create a separate eating area, and turn an antique cabinet into an attractive place to store and display dishware. There”s an innovative idea on every page…and a design solution for every kitchen. A Dual Main Selection of the Homestyle Book Club.

Railway Appliances $18.99 Railway Appliances

Retro $33.79 Retro

Sun Catcher 1950′s Retro Kitchen $13.77 Sun Catcher 1950′s Retro Kitchen – Beautifully colored glass leaded sun catcher by Joan Baker Designs. Fantastic way to decorate an open window. Watch the sun dance through the pretty leaded hand painted glass. . Measures 4 1/2 round.

Kitchen Timer $6.59 Kitchen timer 60-minute timer in a distinctive design with multiple uses for cooking, exercising, film development, and more It is magnetic and can be attached to kitchen appliances for easy accessibility and visibility Brand #: Evriholder Products CLP-KT UPC: 714415023706 Keywords: timer magnetic kitchen

DieCuts Printed Paper Stack 12x 12 Nanas Kitchen $17.24 DieCuts Printed Paper Stacks give you a variety of coordinating printed paper and cardstock. These wonderful stacks are great for making cards and invitations, or decorating your photo albums, journals, scrapbooks pages and more. The sheets are acid-free, lignin-free and have a variety of designs. 12″x 12″ Nanas Kitchen- Stack contains 48 sheets, 2 each of 24 patterns, 12 pattern have glossy glitter accents. Pattern have been 1950′s retro inspired with florals, geometrics, ginghams, stripes, kitchen appliances, china and more. All in shades of Aqua, Pink, Mint, Tangerine, Mustard, Chocolate and White.