sputnik chandelier

What Is A Sputnik Chandelier?

Chandeliers are gorgeous and they come in all shapes, sizes and colors. You can find them that are just huge and extravagant, all the way to small and simple. Whichever style you are looking for, you should continue reading about sputnik chandelier, so that you can consider it as well.

Retro is big and if you've been planning a retro kitchen then you are going to need a sputnik chandelier. After all what could look better than a space age chandelier to finish your room?

So are you ready to transform that boring kitchen into a funky retro kitchen? Well let's get started.

Paint

You can probably paint your kitchen for under $100 unless of course you have a really large kitchen. My favorite color choice for a retro kitchen is Chartreuse - that green/yellow tone is hard to beat and Sherwin Williams and Moore both have an excellent shade. However you choose your own favorite color after all it's your kitchen. This is going to be your wall color. If you'd like a bit more contrast have it deepened 2 shades and use to feature one of your walls. If your kitchen is quite small this technique is not recommended.

Cabinets

Now it's time to give the cabinets a face lift. Go shopping for some funky hardware that fits your retro theme. Replace handles and hinges. If you want to add character choose unusual handles like bottle caps. Choose a complimentary color to your wall color and choose a paint with a texture finish. This adds a fresh finish and it's perfect for that retro look.

If you're hunting for that unusual hardware don't forget to check a variety of online websites including eBay which is often the perfect shopping destination for those unusual finds.

Curtains

To complete your retro kitchen you are going to need retro fabric for your curtains. You want boldness!! Choose a fabric that stands out. Black and white zig zags, large bold flowers, anything that screams 60s or 70s. You can get very creative with the rod too. For example you can use a shower tension rod and shower hooks for easy attachment. Make sure you add some funky tie backs such as beads or roping....

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