Should I keep original kitchen cabinets and countertop with marble sink from the 70’s or should I replace them with new ones when renovating my apartment?

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Reader’s question

"I am renovating a 70’s apartment in Plaka district, Athens. I am thinking of unifying the kitchen with the living room. I am facing a dilemma; should I keep the original kitchen cabinets and countertop with marble sink or replace them with cheap and neutral new ones and blend them with a beloved vintage showcase to maintain the spirit?"

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We would like to mention that today's trends are again turning to previous decades’ retro style.

Apart from fashion we believe that a kitchen from the 70s has aesthetic value that no contemporary cheap and neutral one has. Its authentic morphology and all memories that have accumulated in the area over time give a character and style, that you cannot keep it only by the presence of the showcase in a modern kitchen.

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The marble sink makes a strong presence with the dynamics of the material is made.

You should restore all the elements that need repairing and give a modern touch using decorative elements to achieve a vivid, modern revival of the space avoiding that the space will exude a museum feel.

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