1940 kitchen cabinets

In most of the renovations we feature here on Apartment Therapy, the homeowners are hoping for a more modern look. It was a little different for Fairfield, Iowa homeowners Lauren and Dennis. After making the initial decision to remodel their kitchen, they decided that what the space really needed was to look older, not younger. So they set about restoring the kitchen of their 1939 home to its former glory — and made some surprising choices along the way.

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While having a “green” kitchen is a desirable trait these days, it had a whole different meaning in the 1940’s. A green floor, green walls and even a green ceiling is what Linn and her husband faced when they purchased their bungalow last year. But after a month of hard work the only green they’ll have to live with now is the envious kind.

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Looking back on my kitchen remodel, there are some pieces of the project that surprised me with how well they turned out. We did majority of the work ourselves, and with little experience in some o…

English Rose Original 1950's Kitchen

Old vintage Youngstown "Diana" model kitchen cabinets, countertop, double basin sink ~ all before restoration in a small home in Nashville, TN.

1940's kitchen -- l like hex-tiled counter top (Cliff would hate it) -- like 1930s and 1940s feel

The original owners lived in this 1940 house for 70 years! It is in gorgeous, original shape -- including one of the best basements we've ever seen!

Reader Laurie waited more than two years to close on the house of her dreams — which was stuck in what seemed like endless foreclosure. Now that it’s a done deal, Laurie is trying to spiff up the house before moving in and unpacking all her long-collected retro goodies. Amidst all her excitement, Laurie emailed…

Original sunburst glass panels in the doors.

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Discover 21 vintage kitchen ideas that transform your space into a charming, nostalgic retreat. Embrace timeless designs and classic elements that bring