Comments on: Jane’s 1956 retro renovation kitchen http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/06/janes-1956-retro-renovation-kitchen/ A place for your postwar 40s 50s 60s and 70s style kitchens, bathrooms and mid century modern home aesthetic. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:35:09 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Rebecca Prichard http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/06/janes-1956-retro-renovation-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-43325 Rebecca Prichard Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:42:04 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=11681#comment-43325 Susan and Deb: Photos please! Susan, did you go with cracked ice or boomerang? Both are wonderful. The yellow cracked ice and retro mint-too awesome! Susan and Deb:
Photos please! Susan, did you go with cracked ice or boomerang? Both are wonderful. The yellow cracked ice and retro mint-too awesome!

]]> By: Deb http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/06/janes-1956-retro-renovation-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-41362 Deb Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:10:19 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=11681#comment-41362 Susan - got our countertops delivered (Skylark boomerang)about 3 weeks ago. The matte finish wipes up very easily. We didn't have metal cabinets - top cabs are white (semi-gloss) painted wood with boomerang pulls from Rejuvenation. I painted the bottom cabs a turquoise color that matches the turquoise in the boomerang pattern (the boomerangs are white, gray and turquoise). I'm very happy with them. The edging doesn't need to be cleaned any more than the old laminate edging did, but I do use glass cleaner to do that. If you want a BIG "pop" factor, you might want something shiny because the matte boomerang is more subtle. Not sure how the shiny cracked ice would fare on my countertop though - I like to cook and do a lot of it, so I had a concern that they would "dull" over time with cleaning. I was also a sucker for boomerang and they make me smile every day!! Good luck with your decision. Susan – got our countertops delivered (Skylark boomerang)about 3 weeks ago. The matte finish wipes up very easily. We didn’t have metal cabinets – top cabs are white (semi-gloss) painted wood with boomerang pulls from Rejuvenation. I painted the bottom cabs a turquoise color that matches the turquoise in the boomerang pattern (the boomerangs are white, gray and turquoise). I’m very happy with them. The edging doesn’t need to be cleaned any more than the old laminate edging did, but I do use glass cleaner to do that. If you want a BIG “pop” factor, you might want something shiny because the matte boomerang is more subtle. Not sure how the shiny cracked ice would fare on my countertop though – I like to cook and do a lot of it, so I had a concern that they would “dull” over time with cleaning. I was also a sucker for boomerang and they make me smile every day!! Good luck with your decision.

]]> By: Susan http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/06/janes-1956-retro-renovation-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-40253 Susan Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:31:59 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=11681#comment-40253 Jane--I'm hoping to have some retro laminate (what we used to call Formica, although that's just one brand!) countertops installed on some recently purchased Youngstown metal cabinets. Our current 1970s Formica has a slight built-in lip at the edge, which I realize is a great feature for slobs like my husband and me! Are the metal edges on your counter problem spots in terms of food getting wedged in? These are very sophisticated concerns, you understand! Here are some great websites to see retro-reproduction laminate: http://www.barsandbooths.com/bandblaminates.htm http://www.newretrodining.com/retro_laminates.htm (check out retro mint!) http://www.pastense.com/surfaces.html Although some of the photos look diner-y, as Glamorlux Nancy so rightly warns against, you can't beat the designs and textures! Does anyone have any recommendations regarding the matte boomerang versus the shiny cracked ice looks! Does the matte finish wipe up easily? Does it still "pop" against the white metal cabinet & silver metal edging? I'm a sucker for the boomerang! Jane–I’m hoping to have some retro laminate (what we used to call Formica, although that’s just one brand!) countertops installed on some recently purchased Youngstown metal cabinets. Our current 1970s Formica has a slight built-in lip at the edge, which I realize is a great feature for slobs like my husband and me! Are the metal edges on your counter problem spots in terms of food getting wedged in? These are very sophisticated concerns, you understand!

Here are some great websites to see retro-reproduction laminate:
http://www.barsandbooths.com/bandblaminates.htm
http://www.newretrodining.com/retro_laminates.htm (check out retro mint!)
http://www.pastense.com/surfaces.html

Although some of the photos look diner-y, as Glamorlux Nancy so rightly warns against, you can’t beat the designs and textures! Does anyone have any recommendations regarding the matte boomerang versus the shiny cracked ice looks! Does the matte finish wipe up easily? Does it still “pop” against the white metal cabinet & silver metal edging?

I’m a sucker for the boomerang!

]]> By: eddo http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/06/janes-1956-retro-renovation-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-39576 eddo Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:37:08 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=11681#comment-39576 Jane/Elvis- Loved how your kitchen turned out. I have a 1957 ranch that has the beechwood cabinets, still original stain/varnish. In a honey color. I have shiny copper coated cabinet hardware, that has a lot of worn pieces. Am looking for a place that may be able refinish, praying that they can do the shiny copper. I live in Portland, what's the name of the place in Salem? P.s. I have a cast-iron white porcelain sink with the hootie ring, have been cautioned to not keep it once I have the countertop done (similar to yours), any problems with leakage around the edge or getting a seal? Jane/Elvis- Loved how your kitchen turned out. I have a 1957 ranch that has the beechwood cabinets, still original stain/varnish. In a honey color. I have shiny copper coated cabinet hardware, that has a lot of worn pieces. Am looking for a place that may be able refinish, praying that they can do the shiny copper. I live in Portland, what’s the name of the place in Salem? P.s. I have a cast-iron white porcelain sink with the hootie ring, have been cautioned to not keep it once I have the countertop done (similar to yours), any problems with leakage around the edge or getting a seal?

]]> By: Culver City Bronwyn http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/06/janes-1956-retro-renovation-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-35005 Culver City Bronwyn Thu, 12 Mar 2009 03:13:49 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=11681#comment-35005 Jane/Elvis---great balance between the modern and retro! I love the colors. Maggie--that link is too funny. I live in California now, but went to college in Harrisonburg. Thanks for a good laugh! Jane/Elvis—great balance between the modern and retro! I love the colors.

Maggie–that link is too funny. I live in California now, but went to college in Harrisonburg. Thanks for a good laugh!

]]> By: sumacsue http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/06/janes-1956-retro-renovation-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-34998 sumacsue Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:10:30 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=11681#comment-34998 Very nice. It seems timeless rather than "now" or "back then." Very nice. It seems timeless rather than “now” or “back then.”

]]> By: Maureen http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/06/janes-1956-retro-renovation-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-34950 Maureen Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:56:01 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=11681#comment-34950 Great reno! I like how you tried to keep the best of retro and new in line which I know is very challenging! I hope to post photos of my new bathroom within the next week or so.... Great reno! I like how you tried to keep the best of retro and new in line which I know is very challenging! I hope to post photos of my new bathroom within the next week or so….

]]> By: nancy burton http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/06/janes-1956-retro-renovation-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-34926 nancy burton Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:46:33 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=11681#comment-34926 Your kitchen is beautiful! Just too many decisions! Had to smile when I saw your oven! We have that oven in our house too! Ours wasn't working & we didn't even know the brand at first (L&H). Through Pam we found a man in Georgia that repaired them (ours is a double) & now they are back in place & working great! Aren't they cute?! Your kitchen is beautiful! Just too many decisions! Had to smile when I saw your oven! We have that oven in our house too! Ours wasn’t working & we didn’t even know the brand at first (L&H). Through Pam we found a man in Georgia that repaired them (ours is a double) & now they are back in place & working great! Aren’t they cute?!

]]> By: Elvis (aka) Jane http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/06/janes-1956-retro-renovation-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-34836 Elvis (aka) Jane Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:56:53 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=11681#comment-34836 Oooh, Valerie, pink, black and grey with stainless? I'll look forward to seeing THAT! Oooh, Valerie, pink, black and grey with stainless? I’ll look forward to seeing THAT!

]]> By: lisac http://retrorenovation.com/2009/03/06/janes-1956-retro-renovation-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-34830 lisac Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:02:47 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=11681#comment-34830 I like your kitchen, everything seems to just fit the way it should. The color is nice it is easy on the eye the style is very retro. Great Job!! I like your kitchen, everything seems to just fit the way it should. The color is nice it is easy on the eye the style is very retro. Great Job!!

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