Kitchen renovations are expensive and can be totally over-the-top, so when I come across a kitchen story where new homeowners embrace their space as is and work to give it new life with fresh paint, fun textiles and new cabinet hardware, I'm totally inspired. Check out more images from this loved kitchen with all its vintage details below!

• Read more: "Don't be afraid of color. Promise me," says Amy -- 16 photos from her 1920's row house at Retro Renovation

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(Images: Retro Renovation)