These homeowners moved into their neutral-colored home knowing they would change things up to incorporate their maximalist, colorful style. Credit: Marina PorterCredit: Marina Porter
The kitchen was "dated with old fixtures, counters, cabinets, tiles, and hardware," the homeowner describes. Credit: Marina PorterCredit: Marina Porter
Paint, retro appliances, a backsplash paint job, and vintage finds make the room unrecognizable — all for around $1,000. Credit: Marina PorterCredit: Marina Porter
The most difficult part of the kitchen makeover was coming up with a plan for the backsplash. Credit: Lauren KolynCredit: Lauren Kolyn
"When we were taking tiles off of the wall, drywall was coming with it," the homeowner says. "We ended up having to totally demolish the backsplash — drywall included — and having to drywall the entire kitchen again." Credit: Lauren KolynCredit: Lauren Kolyn
The retro appliances were sourced secondhand from places like Habitat for Humanity and Facebook Marketplace, meaning the entire kitchen redo only cost about $1,000. Credit: Lauren KolynCredit: Lauren Kolyn
The cabinets also got some secondhand, retro hardware. The kitchen is filled with secondhand collected finds. Credit: Lauren KolynCredit: Lauren Kolyn
Marina Porter and her husband, Alexander Arseneau, who own a vintage store called Rainbows & Retro, toured more than 50 homes in five months looking for their forever space. After touring several properties and striking out, the couple realized they might need to find a home where they could reimagine the interior — and that’s exactly what they did.
When they moved into their current home, (a now-colorful 1953 bungalow in Ontario, Canada), one of the first rooms to get its transformation was the kitchen. The existing space had dated oak cabinets, dark countertops, and an overall “tired” feeling. For people who love vintage finds and color, like the new owners, the original room simply wouldn’t work.
“It was dated with old fixtures, counters, cabinets, tiles, and hardware … and the appliances were modern in contrast to the old cabinetry,” Marina says. So the couple got to work.
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