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This Retro Kitchen Makeover Feels Like the World’s Happiest Diner

Statement cabinets and bright accents create a cheerful vibe. ​

Of all the endless kitchen design ideas and color schemes out there, we bet you’ve never seen one quite as smile-inducing as this.

The Chicago homeowners, who enlisted designer Larry Lambert of Chi Renovation and Design to redo their kitchen, had two hopes for the new space: green cabinets and a retro design, Lambert told Today.com.

Before, the space was outdated and lackluster. “The kitchen’s finishes were dull, and the cabinets were falling apart,” he said.

With a little research, Lambert created a historically accurate palette featuring the color Jocular Green by Sherwin-Williams. The custom-made statement cabinets, punchy red accents, black-and-white octagonal tile flooring, subway tile backsplash, and old-school refrigerator make it feel like you’ve stepped back in time.

retro kitchen makeover

retro kitchen makeover

retro kitchen makeover

In addition to revamping the look of the room, Lambert also reworked the floor plan, giving the kitchen a more open layout and functional space. The side-by-side food storage created by the fridge and pullout shelves is just one example of that.

retro kitchen makeover