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These Kitschy, Colorful Tools Will Help You Achieve The Retro Kitchen Of Your Dreams
These Kitschy, Colorful Tools Will Help You Achieve The Retro Kitchen Of Your Dreams
Nov 24, 2024 1:58 AM

These Kitschy, Colorful Tools Will Help You Achieve The Retro Kitchen Of Your Dreams1

One of the most fun home decor styles this year is the kitschy kitchens trend, aka the antidote to all-neutral-everything fatigue. The trend is a reimagining of the bright kitchens from the 1950s, and it’s a whimsical way to add some color to your home. According to Pinterest, interest in eclectic kitchen decor has increased by 50 percent in the past year, while searches for eccentric kitchens have shot up by 160 percent. If you find yourself a part of the rising number of folks interested, keep on reading.

We found a bunch of kitchen tools and appliances that will help you get the kitschy kitchen look, with bold items from heritage brands like Le Creuset and vintage-inspired brands like Great Jones. Shop colorful, retro baking dishes, tea kettles, placemats, mugs, and more to give your kitchen a nostalgic update.

   Colorful Kitchen Tools and Appliances

Mueller Two-Slice Retro Toaster, $24.98 (orig. $49.99); amazon.com

Great Jones Hot Dish, $65 (orig. $75); greatjonesgoods.com

Anthropologie Faye Butter Dish, $26; anthropologie.com

Le Creuset Mini Round Cocotte, $21.95; amazon.com

Le Creuset Demi Kettle, $84; lecreuset.com

Anthropologie Nathalie Lete Heritage Mug, $16; anthropologie.com

Anthropologie Eden Platter, $68; anthropologie.com

Maison d' Hermine Decorative Placemat, $27.19 (orig. $36.79); amazon.com

Bella Electric Can Opener and Knife Sharpener, $14.69 (orig. $16.99); amazon.com

Colinda Silicone Trivet Mats, $13.99; amazon.com

Nostalgia Retro 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker, $79.99; amazon.com

Anthropologie Lucia Acrylic Wine Glasses, $40; anthropologie.com

Country Kitchen Silicone Cooking Utensils. $22.99 (orig. $27.99); amazon.com

Great Jones Sweet and Savory Baking Mats, $40 (orig. $50); greatjonesgoods.com

   Mueller Two-Slice Retro Toaster

These Kitschy, Colorful Tools Will Help You Achieve The Retro Kitchen Of Your Dreams2

Buy on Amazon Whether you like your toast extra well done or just slightly crispy, this toaster’s seven browning settings (plus defrosting and reheating settings) will give you the perfect piece of toast every time. Thanks to the space under the bottom to store the cord, you can leave the toaster on the counter without ruining your kitchen’s aesthetic, too. One customer raved, “The moment I saw it, it instantly transported me back to the good old days of classic design. Not only does it bring a touch of nostalgia to my kitchen, but it also delivers on performance.”

   Great Jones Hot Dish

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Buy on Greatjonesgoods.com One reviewer said that their guests “have never been so jealous” over a pan. The casserole dish is made of oven-safe ceramic, and it has a vintage-inspired design with contrasting arches around the sides that come in pink, blue, yellow, or green. Not only can it be used in the oven up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, but it’s also dishwasher, microwave, freezer, and broiler safe. 

   Anthropologie Faye Butter Dish

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Buy on Anthropologie This glazed stoneware butter holder is almost too pretty to use. With a slight sheen, it’s hand-painted with flowers, butterflies, ladybugs, and cherries, giving each dish a slightly different look. Though it appears delicate, the butter dish can be cleaned in the dishwasher. 

   Le Creuset Mini Round Cocotte

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Buy on Amazon You can always count on Le Creuset for colorful kitchen tools, like this mini cocotte that comes in a bunch of vibrant shades, including teal, green, red, maroon, yellow, and more. The “super cute” small 8-ounce size is perfect for heating up sauces and dips, said one shopper. The ceramic pot is coated with a scratch- and stain-resistant glaze, and it can be used in oven and broiler temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as in the freezer and microwave.

   Le Creuset Demi Kettle

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Buy on Lecreuset.com Brewing your morning tea with this colorful kettle will make your day feel so much brighter. It’s made of durable carbon steel coated with stain-, scratch-, and rust-resistant porcelain enamel. There are interior markings that show you how high to fill the kettle to avoid overflowing, and it’s safe to use on all cooktops.

   Anthropologie Nathalie Lete Heritage Mug

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Buy on Anthropologie Nature and animal lovers will appreciate this “chic and stunning” hand-painted mug that’s available in cat, hedgehog, bird, and dog print variations. Each print features a different colored handle and interior (blue, lime green, dark green, and red), making them a colorful set. The stoneware mug can be microwaved if you need to reheat your drink, and it’s dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. 

   Anthropologie Eden Platter

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Buy on Anthropologie This large platter is perfect for serving guests at your next dinner party. The glazed stoneware dish is printed with floral designs along the edges that reviewers call delicate and gorgeous with “a vintage feel.” Customers also keep the plate out as kitchen and dining room decor. Though it’s dishwasher safe, hand-washing is recommended.

   Maison d' Hermine Decorative Placemat

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Buy on Amazon For a very vintage style, check out this four-piece set of printed placemats. One Amazon shopper commented, “They look like something my grandmother would have made, and I'm 79!” The mats come in more than 50 watercolor-style patterns, including flowers, lemons, vegetables, birds, and more. And since the placemats are made of 100 percent cotton, they can be tossed in the washing machine to remove spills and stains.

   Bella Electric Can Opener and Knife Sharpener

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Buy on Amazon Replace your boring can opener with this retro-style electric tool that doubles as a knife sharpener. More than 6,500 reviewers have awarded it five-star ratings, calling it “super user-friendly.” One customer said, “It will change your cooking experience.” The device has a magnetic holder to keep cans in place, so all you have to do is press a button to remove the lid.

   Colinda Silicone Trivet Mats

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Buy on Amazon Protect kitchen surfaces from hot dishes with these nonslip silicone mats that Amazon shoppers have given an impressive 10,700 five-star ratings. Plus, they’re cute enough to function as decor. “[I] have them standing against the backsplash near the stove,” said one customer. “[They] look nice and are in reach when you need them.”

   Nostalgia Retro 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker

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Buy on Amazon This retro-style coffee maker comes in aqua, light pink, and red to bring a pop of color to your kitchen. It has a 12-cup capacity, a reusable filter, and an anti-drip carafe. You can even program it to brew at a specific time so you can have hot coffee waiting as soon as you wake up. 

   Anthropologie Lucia Acrylic Wine Glasses

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Buy on Anthropologie You won’t have to worry about guests breaking your glassware with these acrylic wine glasses. The set includes four colored glasses (pink, lilac, mint, and peach), but you can also buy each color as its own four-piece bundle. They’re also dishwasher safe for effortless cleaning. 

   Country Kitchen Silicone Cooking Utensils

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Buy on Amazon You’ll have all the cooking utensils you need with this 14-piece set that includes a slotted spoon, a spatula, a whisk, tongs, a ladle, and more. Each utensil has a wooden handle, and the silicone is heat resistant up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. They even come with a matching mint container to store them on your countertop or in your cabinets.

   Great Jones Sweet and Savory Baking Mats

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Buy on Greatjonesgoods.com What’s better than sustainable and cute kitchenware? Unlike parchment paper and disposable baking sheets, these mats are made of nonstick silicone that can be used over and over. Each mat features an illustration of cooking ingredients in complementary colors for an extra pop to your kitchen. Plus, they’re dishwasher safe.

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