Pink Kitchens

Years ago when my husband and I were looking for our first house we almost bought this super cute 2 bedroom, 2 bath starter home. My favorite part about the house was that it had its original 1950's PINK kitchen. Yes, a pink kitchen. It was super cute! I dreamed of baking cupcakes and cookies in that kitchen (good fun but bad for the booty!). So when I stumbled upon this pink kitchen (pictured below) by Krista Ewart it brought me right back to that pink kitchen that was almost mine. Keep an eye out for future posts featuring Krista because I'm really digging her whimsical designs.

Image courtesy of Krista Ewart

This picture below is identical to the kitchen we almost had in our 1950's bungalow, right down to the chrome cabinet pulls and pink tile. So sweet!

Image via 1950's Atomic Ranch House

Here are a few modern takes on the classic pink kitchen. I especially love the pink glass backsplash with the white cabinetry and the HOT PINK cabinets in the last pic are really daring, I can totally imagine waking up to these cheery kitchens. Enjoy!

Pink Glass Backsplashes from UK Glass Products

I'm not sure where the image of this Hot Pink Exotic Kitchen originated...I've searched everywhere!! Here is a linkback to where I found it.

Making a splash

Image courtesy of re-nest

While searching for mirrored backsplashes, I found this post on re-nest.

Trent Johnson from re-nest.com has this to say in his article:

"This glass mosaic back splash was photographed during a home tour of a condominium built in the early 60's in Palm Springs. This is not just any condominium however: it was "conceived as an experiment in modern living... and gained fame as the honeymoon home of Elvis and Priscilla Presley..."

Kitchen from LonnyMag.com

I LOVE this mirrored backsplash, but... I think it looks a bit washed out. A dark contrast would set off this look, such as darker cabinetry or a dark countertop. Like this one with a dark counter top...

Image courtesy of House Beautiful

Chalkboard Backsplash

If mirrors on your backsplash aren't your thing, then how about a handy chalkboard backsplash?