Add a touch of retro flair to your mid-century modern kitchen by incorporating a vintage cookbook collection. Install sleek open shelves in a contrasting color, such as walnut or teak, to showcase your cookbooks. Arrange the cookbooks alongside mid-century modern decor like vintage barware, atomic-inspired clocks, and geometric-patterned dishware. Opt for retro-inspired appliances in bold colors like avocado green or sunny yellow. The combination of the vintage cookbook collection and mid-century modern elements will create a stylish and nostalgic kitchen that pays homage to the past.