50s Kitchen Flooring

Colors

• Decorating styles in the 1950s featured bold colors for the kitchen décor such as blue, yellow and green. Pink is a common choice for an ultra-feminine retro kitchen style. Flooring tiles that incorporate bright and sunny colors help to replicate the décor that was trendy in the 1950s. Splashy colors work well with the slick chrome and Formica materials used on the furnishings and countertops.

Materials

• Tiles made from polyvinyl plastic are an inexpensive way to create the retro look of the 1950s kitchen on a budget. The tiles are available in a variety of sunny colors that coordinate beautifully with the nostalgic style. Vinyl plastic flooring is low maintenance and designed to last for years.

Patterns

• The checkerboard pattern was a popular choice in 1950s kitchens. Black and white checks are the most common look, but you can select a brighter combination of colors for your kitchen floor. For example, yellow and white blocks of color create a cheerful look in the kitchen. Other options for the checkerboard design could include pink, aqua or jade green squares. Floral patterns also work well for a1950s-style kitchen.

Rugs

• Braided area rugs add a bit of texture to the kitchen floor. In a large eat-in kitchen, use an oval braided area rug under the table for a classic 1950s look. Place smaller braided rugs in the area in front of the kitchen sink for a decorative touch in your trendy retro room.