Turquoise Kitchen Appliances - Add some Nostalgia to your Retro Kitchen

I absolutely love mixing in old world with new when it comes to decorating any room in my house.  That is why I have fallen in love with the turquoise retro kitchen appliances.

I figure even if I just add a couple of pieces as I can afford them, this lovely turquoise will definitely add some color especially to a white kitchen.    So I am looking at pieces that can sit on the counter for all to see and will greet me first thing in the morning!

I love toasters that are wide enough to toast bagels and thick slices of bread. I am so done with digging out the pieces that fall off in regular slots. This particular toaster by Nostalgia comes in that beautiful turquoise (or aqua as some like to call it) plus it is under 50 bucks. This kettle can sit on my stove and look cute. But it is also high quality. Made of heavy gauge porcelain on steel and can be used on either an electric or gas stove. This is under 30 bucks right now, so between the toaster and the kettle I would still be under the 100 dollar mark. This Keurig coffee maker can sit on the counter too and look cute. This particular model comes in other colors too, depending on what retro appliances mean to you. This could be red, greens etc, but I personally am in love with the turquoise.

My gran for as long as I can remember had a turquoise blue bread bin and I always loved that color ever since.  It is amazing just what you remember!  I was a kid in the 60s so a lot of these retro colors were definitely in, turquoises, greens, oranges and more.  Even the larger appliances for years were different colors.

My Wish List for the Larger Turquoise Small Appliances

The ones I have noted above are affordable right now.  But these other ones ... well maybe as I can afford them, but here they are!


This kitchen aid mixer comes in this gorgeous turquoise... so if you are ready to replace or add to your kitchen appliances and love cooking, then this is a good make to consider.

If you have the room in your kitchen, this type of appliance should sit out and look pretty.  No more hiding them in cabinets never to be found again!  If you are just starting out you could add this to your want list for family and friends to consider for a housewarming gift.


If it is time to replace your microwave, consider getting it in the color you enjoy. Yes stainless steel is nice, but I personally am finding the retro kitchen colors add some whimsy to your space. This slow cooker or "crock pot" as I like to call them is also something that could be left out on the counter if you have the space.

As I was leafing through a magazine I came across this picture of a white kitchen with this turquoise color accents.  It was a rental apartment and the renter couldn't paint or do any DIY so they invested in retro kitchen small appliances in this turquoise color and added a deep white bookcase to the kitchen.

This added more room, shelf space and a place to show off these beauties!

Why hide them away.   This way their counter remained empty, they just went to the bookshelf to get whatever piece they needed.  I personally would have left the toaster and keurig coffee maker on the counter but it all depends on your space.

Storing Above the Cabinets

If you don't have the space in your cabinets but there is space above the cabinets between the top and the ceiling, you could store your colorful retro appliances up there.  Especially the ones you don't need all the time.

As cute as they are, small appliances can take up a lot of room, so instead of stuffing them into cabinets where many of the attachments go missing, keep them together and front and center.

Pick the ones you use the most and keep them handy.

If the Budgets Says No!

Then maybe just add a few pieces to your counter so you can enjoy a splash of nostalgia and color with a can for utensils or a ladle or a spoon rest!

Even little things will make a huge difference.

How to Make Your Own Utensil Tin

Find a large utensil tin at the dollar store or clean out a large tomato tin, and then head to the craft store and purchase some metal spray paint in a turquoise color or the color of your choice.  Working outside spray the outside of the tin (don't paint the inside).

Let dry and decorate with stencils.   This is a good way to totally personalize your space...

I love the DIY too, but after much research I have found that this utensil tins are affordable online especially after I consider the cost of the supplies.

I don't want to bore you or overwhelm you with another page of the gorgeous kitchen accessories I found online, but if you CLICK HERE you can see an entire page of them on AMAZON.

I found some in a local Home Sense but the variety online is huge.  You can get everything from tea towels, cutlery, knives, cutting boards and more...