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Past Revived: 23 Victorian Kitchens With a Modern Twist

Past Revived: 23 Victorian Kitchens With a Modern Twist

It doesn’t matter if you’re really into history or you just like the vibe vintage pieces and styles give your home, Victorian features will surely fit in!

The Victorian era was a period of invention and innovation, this is a time when the stove and icebox were invented and these two changed the whole concept and layout of the kitchen!

If you have a Victorian kitchen in need of a makeover, but you still want to keep that vintage charm and flair, don’t stop reading!

Let’s get inspired to create a Victorian kitchen straight out of our dreams with these 23 kitchens and their details!

1. Dark Wood Victorian Kitchen

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This one’s a classic, the dark wood perfectly matches with vintage appliances and the hardware!

2. Mismatched Victorian Kitchen

The thing about Victorians is that they never did anything too matchy-matchy. This centerpiece table, which acts as an island, is a blend of marble and wood.

Perfect for preparing food and eating it off the same surface!

3. Green Victorian Kitchen

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This one took the world by storm! Green kitchens are extremely popular nowadays, plus more and more people are looking for an intricate cabinetry design, instead of the boring, flat surface one!

4. Renovated White Victorian Kitchen

Another thing about Victorians is that they loved their houses tall and that tallness traveled into the home as well, obviously!

5. Muted Blue Victorian Kitchen

While Victorians loved the flair and the phrase ‘More is More,’ if you’re looking to modernize your Victorian kitchen, I’d say go for a lighter and more muted color!

6. Rustic Victorian Kitchen

Ornate cabinetry, vintage-inspired fixtures, and natural materials work together to create an inviting, timeless atmosphere.

7. Checkered Tiles!

I know that many of you have a love-hate relationship with checkered tiles, but when done moderately, it looks really good!

8. Black Kitchen Cabinets

While Victorians loved color and brightness, in our minds they were always moody and dark. So why not channel our fantasy?

9. Beige Victorian Kitchen

I know you all love your beige color, so this is the perfect way to blend modernity with tradition!

10. Marble Backsplash

The marble backsplash perfectly fits in with the seemingly concrete wall and exposed brick, giving this kitchen a perfect fusion of rustic and sleek!

11. Victorian Kitchen with Original Flair

Incorporating pieces you believe go well together is the most important thing! Don’t choose anything you don’t like just because you saw that it’s trendy!

12. Moody Green Kitchen

This moody green Victorian kitchen captivates with deep, rich hues and vintage-inspired elements, creating a dramatic and intimate atmosphere.

13. Gallery Wall!

Victorians loooved their gallery walls! They had one in every room!

Incorporating a few stunning pieces in your kitchen might not add functionality, but it will add all the style!

14. Victorian Revival Kitchen

This kitchen may be small, but it utilizes height like no other!

Packed with cabinetry and Victorian details, this kitchen looks like a dream!

15. Victorian Cottage Kitchen

This Victorian cottage kitchen embraces a cozy, rustic charm with soft pastel colors and vintage-inspired accents.

16. Victorian Barn Kitchen

This kitchen is filled with rustic charm!

17. Pink Victorian Kitchen

Now this is a color we don’t go for quite often, but it’s always a refreshment to see among all that white and beige!

18. Old-Fashioned Appliances

If you want to add some vintage flair to your Victorian kitchen, one way to go about is by adding appliances that look vintage!

19. Luxurious Victorian Kitchen

This design blends classic Victorian elements with modern amenities, offering a space that’s both functional and fabulously refined.

20. Renovated Moody Victorian Kitchen

You can go for a fully modern Victorian kitchen but keep the old Victorian layout. One feature is a designated stove and oven space!

21. Contemporary Victorian Kitchen

This kitchen is a perfect blend of the 1970s and 1870s!

22. Plenty of Open Space

You can always resort to adding plenty of open space, whether that is shelving or cabinets without doors. It can also include the flow of your space!

Victorians cooked a lot, so it was important to have plenty of space to work in!

23. Open Concept Victorian Kitchen

Even though the OG Victorians loved to close off rooms, you can, of course, do what you like! Just make sure to still add vintage tile and other elements that will make your kitchen seem Victorian!