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Bronwyn and Greg’s retro renovation kitchen

pam kueber - November 13, 2009, Updated: February 5, 2019

Remember Bronwyn and Greg? They finished the updates to their 1950s kitchen earlier this year, and Bronwyn sent me photos. bronwyn and gregThis is a compact, galley-style kitchen — a style that I know many readers share. Bronwyn and Greg kept the original cabinets and a rockin’ O’Keefe and Merritt stove that came with the place. They added new, retro-style appliances, Formica Skylark countertops, a backsplash and above — the Dishmaster M2000 faucet. In fact, it was Bronwyn who first told me about The Dishmaster.

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This kitchen layout can be super-efficient in terms of saving steps and getting work done. I love the way the white repeats throughout the kitchen – from the stove to the fridge to the dishwasher to the sink and backsplash. When space is small, it’s probably smart to be conservative about the number of principal colors you use on “fixed” surfaces. You can always dial things up with accessories. This kitchen is cheerful — yet serene, too.

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That stove is awesome. Bronwyn says that the countertop edging is a kind of composite material (not metal) that her contractor found. I think these options are out there — used for commercial applications. It certainly has the right look. How is it holding up, Bronwyn?

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The light is “deco” rather than modern. I think that’s totally appropriate to the house — which has a “romantic revival” feel to it, as well. And — it’s always great to mix things up.

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  1. Peggy says

    October 21, 2011 at 8:12 am

    by the way, you are so right about the dishwasher installation. I had to replace the dishwasher and I have 50’s cabinets and there had to be alterations.

  2. Peggy says

    October 21, 2011 at 8:10 am

    I love this kitchen! Its wonderul! It is so full of charm and character, from the countertops, to the cabinets, the warm with the cool, I love it all! thank you for sharing!

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