Finding Kitchen Antique Appliances with Practicality
No one denies the quaintness and uniqueness of kitchen antique appliances. They add a charm to a kitchen area quite unlike most contemporary ones. As time goes on it seems antique pieces in the home are more and more popular. But are antique appliances really something worth having in the home?
Practicality vs. Looks
The problem with many old appliances is the inefficiency of the dated technology. Older appliances are using technology that has been improved upon many times over in the past few decades. Newer and better products come on the market each year which make life easier by solving the problems of the past.
Antique kitchen appliances have a real appeal but you may be sacrificing quite a bit in terms of usage. The amount of electricity that older appliances use is much higher than today’s versions. Problems lie in the functionality. Older ovens heat relatively unevenly. So herein lies the problem – how do you get the look of antiques with the conveniences of modern products?
Retro Craze
If you love the look of older appliances, many companies are putting out ‘retro’ lines of products. They realize the appeal of days gone by and are cleverly incorporating the look into modern designs. Popular right now are some of the colors from the fifties. Pale blue, bright fire engine red and olive green appliances are in demand. Paired with some chrome accents these colors are very reminiscent of when we were younger.
Problem Solved
Incorporating all of the desired features of antique style appliances in regards to appearance, companies like Elmira Stove Works sell amazing appliances. They are made to today’s standards of efficiency and safety but with all the character of their antique counterparts.
Antique style ranges even come with modern choices such as optional dual fuel capabilities, self cleaning ovens, timed baking and high speed elements. These are truly built for modern cooks in mind but with a classic retro look.
Northstar is a line of retro appliances including ranges, refridgerators and range hoods. The ranges are enamel finished which do require a little special care to avoid scratches but are worth the effort. Their colors include: White, Bisque, Flamingo Pink, Black, Robin’s Egg Blue, Quicksilver, Mint Green, Candy Red and Buttercup Yellow.
Enamel finishes on their line of retro fridges add a truly authentic touch.
Because retro lines are popular but still not mainstream, you are looking to spend more to get the retro look. Prices are considerably higher than their contemporary counterparts. But if antique is a must for you, know that there are a variety of products for you to choose from to get the look you want with all the conveniences of modern technology.