Retro Style

Retro style living room is to take you back to your favourite XX century interior design period, whatever it may be. And although certain elements might differ depending on the era you choose to follow, there is a common element that retro style likes to focus on - a comfortable sofa as a centrepiece of the decor. Go for tufted upholstery in vivid colours, like green or red, which will surely steal the attention, with the velvety fabrics adding a cozy look. Complement your lounge spot with upholstered armchairs not necessarily reflecting the aesthetics of the sofa - retro style loves diversity. The same goes for other furniture - an oak colour of the TV stand will look great with a coffee table with metal and glass elements. Use mural wallpapers and room dividers to introduce more patterns to the living room. Don’t be afraid to experiment - mixing materials and patterns is exactly what retro style is after. Throw in an atmospheric floor lamp with tassels or an intense plastic shade pendant lamp, display your grandma’s vase, add a quirky wall clock, and some cult poster. Now you can sit back and admire the view!

A retro bedroom is meant to be cozy, it’s decor bringing a heart-warming feel of nostalgia and reminiscence of times that have some positive connotations for you, be it your happy childhood or the era of your favourite music or film genre. Having placed the most important element of the bedroom - a comfy bed, preferably king-size, a canopy welcome - in the centre of the room, along with a functional nightstand with a fancy table lamp and a stylish dresser, you can focus on the decorations. Employ mural wallpapers with flowery or geometric patterns, photo frames with old sepia photographs, an atmospheric wooden wall clock and a round mirror on a chain, maybe a cult movie poster or a canvas print. Throw in a room divider with a motif matching to the whole style convention and compulsory bed throws and cushions in bold vivid colours to emphasize the retro esthetics.