Perfect Wall Clocks for a Retro Kitchen

The fun of decorating a retro kitchen can be more than just the decor. How about all the useful items that you need in the kitchen? For me, that certainly includes a  retro wall clock.

I seem to constantly check the time while I'm in the kitchen. I'll bet you do, too. Time to get the kids off to school, time to leave for an appointment, time to get dinner started, etc. We seem to be in need of clocks in our kitchens. So a retro kitchen can certainly use a retro wall clock.

A wall clock may be useful, but it's also a great way to add to your decor theme. The retro look reminds us of diners in the 1950's so my favorite clock is "Mom's Diner." But there are plenty of other choices.

Cherries were a popular item to decorate with in the mid-century so a wall clock with cherries makes a fun addition. We like so many of the colors from the 1950's kitchens. All the pinks, blues, yellows, reds and even oranges were popular. Along with that, retro kitchens and diners alike were heavily accented with chrome. That means anything in the silver look works great for a retro design as well.

No matter what your favorite color and color choices for your kitchen, there is a retro wall clock just for you.

Pink: The Fun Color for a Retro Kitchen

A retro kitchen designed in the 1950's or 1960's style has lots of fun colors to work with. But a favorite and popular one is pink. Pink mixed with purple, pink with white, even pink with black all work great for your retro kitchen color scheme.

The colors from the retro kitchen world include, teal, yellow, red, orange, black, white and yes, pink. So you have lots of options to work with if you enjoy using pink in your color scheme.

Adding little accent pieces like pink mixing or serving bowls can help you create that retro look. Use them for serving dishes for your family and guests, use them for decorating pieces in different parts of your kitchen, or just use the bowls for your own cooking.

One of things I like about using pink in your color scheme is that you don't need to go all out and have a pink as your main color. Pink makes a great accent color as well.

Think about ways that you can use pink in your own retro kitchen, like setting a pink mixing bowl on your table as part of the centerpiece. Maybe on a shelf above your retro aprons, or as part of your open cabinet storage so your pink mixing bowl set can be seen.

Anyway you like to use pink in your decorating, it makes for a fun color in a retro kitchen. Even just the little accent pieces like retro mixing bowls can be your pink accent color.

Jessie Steele Aprons for a Retro Look

It's no secret. I enjoy aprons. Wearing aprons and using them for decorating my kitchen. If you haven't discovered the world of Jessie Steele aprons, then you are in for a treat.

Talk about cute, beautiful and delightful aprons! I love them all. The Jessie Steele collection is all about treating ourselves to great looks.

We are not talking about the plain and functional-only style of apron, but those frilly, charming and gorgeous looks that work so well to wear. I always add one of my Jessie Steele aprons as part of my outfit when I'm entertaining. If I have a theme for my party, an apron that fits that theme is ideal.

But I use aprons more than just for wearing. I decorate with them as well. My kitchen has a nice collection of aprons hanging from hooks along one wall.

When I want to switch around my decor a bit, all I have to do is bring out different aprons. I might switch around some accent pieces as well, but the different look of the aprons really changes the effect of my retro kitchen decor.

It's so simple and easy to do, especially using the great retro-look aprons of the Jessie Steele collection. Get yourself a few, or pick some for gifts. Aprons make great gift choices for any chef or just because you can give something unique.

Add Retro Teapot Designs for a Retro Kitchen

You've decided to create or add to your retro kitchen. Great, it's actually easy when you use retro accent pieces to help create the look. Retro teapots are one of those great accents.

No matter what color scheme you have chosen to incorporate into your retro kitchen look, there are numerous teapot designs to chose from. Since the retro look comes from the 1950's world, the colors tend to be bright. Oranges, pinks, golds, aqua blues, even pink worked great at that time in history. Women became the head of the kitchen so florals were popular then. Not just any floral, a more abstract floral.

Floral teapots with an abstract look designed in bright colors works great for your retro kitchen. Use your retro teapot as part of your decorating as well. Think a table centerpiece, a part of a kitchen vignette, even a countertop accent. All of these will help display your retro teapot and add to your overall decorating.

Add New Retro Accents for the New Year

It's a new year and maybe it's time for you to spruce up your Retro Kitchen. Often times just something simple as a new accent piece is enough to change your look and bring into to a kitchen that you enjoy being in again.

When you're ready to change out some of your accent pieces consider things like new retro placemats. The fun of setting your table with a new look can be enough for you.

But maybe a new set of retro dish towels is more in line with your thinking. Those that hang from your towel rack, your oven or refrigerator door or as part of a charming vignette of decorating items can all add to your retro kitchen look.

Even change out your vignette look with a few new retro items to accent your look. Maybe a new retro apron, or a funny retro wall sign is enough for you.

These ideas and more are awaiting you at Retro Kitchen World. All for the joy of decorating your retro kitchen.