Describing the throwback design trend, Sydney Stanback, global trends and insights lead for Pinterest, says, 'People will elevate their kitchen designs and cooking areas with thrifted finds, vintage appliances and eye-jarring pops of paint as they are looking for 'eclectic kitchen decor,' 'kitschy kitchens,' 'retro pink kitchens' and more.' How to get in on the trend: Pair pink with neutrals for visual balance. Kitschens epitomize all things kitchy - they blend old-school charm and retro style with fun colors and a touch of sentimental nostalgia. Photo: Simon-Pierre Grand Design: Renard Flare What is a kitschen? Whether pink retro kitchens are right up your vintage-loving alley or you'd rather incorporate the cotton candy hue in more subtle ways, keep reading to learn how to implement whimsical pops of pink into the heart of your home. 'While playful, pink is also a unique and stylish choice for the kitchen, setting it apart from more traditional colors like white or beige.'

'Pink provides that unique retro charm and is a hue that doesn't go out of style,' says Mattia Salia, product manager at SMEG, known for its vintage-inspired kitchen appliances. Pink may be an unexpected choice when it comes to kitchen design, but the cheerful color is actually surprisingly versatile. History tends to repeat itself, and that's certainly the case when it comes to retro styles, as the comeback of this nostalgic 1950's aesthetic proves. According to this year's Pinterest Predicts report, ' kitschens' - short for kitchy kitchens - are trending and the search term 'pink retro kitchens' is up by 40%.

Neutrals may have dominated the world of kitchen design for a good while, but the design pendulum is swinging in the opposite direction and making room for a colorful kitchen trend - pink retro kitchens.

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