A Mostly DIY Kitchen Remodel Inspired by ’80s Diners - Architectural Digest

Kitchen location: Brunswick West, an inner suburb of Melbourne.

The “before”: An unfortunate 1970s country-kitchen style.

The inspiration: The couple channeled an unusually specific vibe for the kitchen: a 1980s diner. “It wasn’t necessarily intentional,” says Sean, “but I do feel that’s what we ended up with—the combination of the breakfast nook with its Venetian blinds, elements of booth seating, laminate surfaces, and pastel colors. Something about the square tiles evokes a sense of nostalgia too.”

Square footage: 107 square feet

Budget: $10,000 AUD (or about $6,892)

Pink walls and dark teal countertops are a sophisticated update on an ’80s palette.

Photo by Sean Fennessy 

Main ingredients:

• Counter: Laminate from Laminex in Deep Sea

• Flooring: Herringbone hardwood from Storey Floors

• Cabinets: IKEA cabinets and cabinet fronts, with brass handles from Superfront

• Wall paint: Baroque, in a half-strength mix, from Resene.

• Sink: IKEA

• Appliances: Ilve

• Backsplash: Vintage speckled tiles from the 1980s. The couple fell in love with a tile sample at a warehouse in the nearby town of Sunshine and dug out the last remaining ones from dusty, crumbling boxes that hadn’t been touched in decades. The resulting simple backsplash has a subtle throwback feel.

Most insane splurge: “Budget was at the forefront of our minds, so we really didn’t splurge on anything, but our drawer handles from Superfront added a bit of extra detail,” says Sean.

Sneakiest save: “Laminate countertops, which allowed us to choose a fun color,” says Sean. He and Jess went with Deep Sea, a dark, muted teal. Compared to other materials, “they’re a massive money saver,” he adds.

A breakfast nook is outfitted with design classics.

Photo by Sean Fennessey

The best part: “Our breakfast nook with its beautiful natural light,” says Sean. The Saarinen tulip dining table from eBay was a happy accident: The couple had ordered the (more affordable) side-table version, but they were shipped the dining table by mistake and the seller let them keep it. They added restored Cesca-style chairs to complete this cozy corner.

What I’d never do again: “DIY!” Sean enthuses. The couple did much of the manual labor themselves, along with Sean’s father, a retired builder. “But it saved us a lot of money, so we can’t really complain!”

The final bill: $12,000 AUD (or about $8,282)

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