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Omaha Jessi sends this tip:
This apartment building is currently in the process of “upgrading” their kitchenettes. Pictures are here http://www.capitolhill-apartments.com/gallery.shtml If you’re in Omaha or near it and are looking for a pink steel kitchenette, give them a call as you may be able to salvage what they are taking out.
Thank you, Jessi! These look SWEET! Look at that cute little stove! Love them!
Where to find speckled gold laminate? Also called “lame” (with an accent on the “e”, as in “lam-ae.”) A typical reader question, like this one: Hello – I really hope you can help me. I have been searching for weeks with no luck. I have an old trailer from the 50′s and need to replace [...]
I have been on a tear, of late, researching laminates. Considering how Greige and Granite-y 99% of what’s out there is, I want to provide Retro Renovators with the broadest researched selection possible of designs that have a more historical, retro appeal. After I learned that Formica’s butcher block laminate has been in production since [...]
Wowza — here is a ton — several tons, actually! — of vintage Consoweld laminate likely to come on the market soon. I never cease to be amazed at the retro treasures out there, yet to be unearthed. Interestingly, this seller first posted this on our Forum — but then got so much interest, put [...]
A few years ago I saw my first bathtub and shower surround tiled in with a “crazy quilt” of all different tiles, and it was love at first site. If you love color and pattern, heck, going crazy quilt means can have it all. Designer Amy Mescia — with her new company Oscar & Izzy – now [...]
Following up on Monday’s exciting post about the Arpa USA palette of solid-color laminates, let’s take a look at how to use this material to recreate this 1959 Ma Bell kitchen. It would be oh-so-easy! Elements include: Laminate cabinetry using Arpa’s “Jardin” colorway. Cabinet pulls: Rejuvenation’s new midcentury “sharp arch”, in satin chrome Countertops are [...]
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Pink tubs, pink sinks, pink toilets, pink tile — “Save the Pink Bathrooms!” #2 
50s bathroom tile from Stephan’s Palm Springs groove pad — up for grabs! 
50s kitchen and bathroom – in the pink – with Beauty Queen 
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Wow, love the 20″ stove!
I have that exact kithenette I want to trade it or sell it this picture is the most info I can find can you please point me in the right direction
List it on our forum: http://retrorenovation.com/forum – all vintage steel kitchen cabinets, all the time.