We stripped out unoriginal old kitchen and rebuilt with the aim of restoring soul--as well as function--of this 1940s Cape Cod home. Instead of a literal "retro" kitchen, we went for something more timeless, while a few 1940s motifs (Marmoleum flooring, reproduction '40s pulls and lighting) root the remodel in its origins. North American maple cabinetry in a natural finish adds warmth, durability. Photos by Matt Niebuhr.