The beauty of decorating kitchens today is the diversity of styles to choose from. Unlike days gone past, almost anything is game when it comes to décor and style. A quick look at the kitchen section in most stores will show you the diversity available. One trend is the retro look with 1940s style kitchen appliances and décor.
Antiques are gorgeous and add a real touch of character to the kitchen area. There are many places to find antiques for your home. Finding authentic 1940s appliances may be more difficult to find. With some dedicated searching you may be able to find some authentic pieces in antique stores.
Look to Today’s Manufacturers
Rather than scouring through antique shops for your 1940 appliance needs, today you can buy modern appliances with a retro look. The look of these appliances is very authentic. The best part of these types of kitchen appliances is the fact that they have the look you want but with all the modern features of today’s technology.
You name it, they’ve got it. You can even find retro ranges with dual fuel capabilities (ie. gas stovetop combined with an electric oven.) Most of the retro appliances come in a range of great colors.
Retro Appliance Manufacturers
Some of the companies making or carrying retro appliances are Heartland, Elmira Stove Works, Ariston, Hotpoint UK, AGA and more.
The cost of retro stoves and fridges is definitely higher than modern equivalents. However compared to the price of real antiques, they are relatively affordable, especially for the quality and durability of the products.