Retro Style

Are you a fan of the design classics of the 50s, 60s and 70s?

Looking to elevate your interior to reflect your personality or the age of your home itself?

Why not add a retro feel with mid-century furniture and accents.

Britney Barstool

Celebrity Linby Armchair

Holcot Collection

Orla Kiely Footstools

The beauty of retro furniture and design accents is that they can work just as well in a Victorian or Edwardian house, as a contemporary loft apartment or new build. 

They do need to be given space and not be crowded out by other items, but if you’re shorter on space, you could opt for a retro coffee table or side table, or piece or art, instead

 

 

Live a life in pattern

Orla Kiely represents a playful blend of colour and pattern. Applying a modern twist to mid-century style, creates a timeless retro look. Her iconic designs are often referred to as “Happy prints that make you smile”.

 

Colour

Colour is also key when choosing retro furniture, the classic mid-century pieces were often in walnut with black, tan or pale cream leather or faux leather, so stick to these tried and true palettes for your new lounge chair. Incorporate oversized statement artwork, in abstract geometrics, or look at vintage posters with Mad Men-era themes, with glamorous couples from the 60s

Alexander & James Theo

Ercol Siena Dining Table

Ercol Siena Sideboard

Iris Dining Table

 

Accessorise

Another way to reference the 60’s and 70s is with highly-collectable vintage ceramics or a statement shaggy rug. Design-led lighting is also a great way to draw on the vintage feel. Again, retro has also become timeless as with some of those mid-century chairs. Look for bold brass table lamps, or go large with an oversized arc lamp over your sofa or dining table.

Twilight Rug

 Hansen Table Lamp

Whether it’s your living, room, dining room, kids’ room or your garden, retro style and vintage classics will help you kick back, relax and unwind in the coolest possible way.

So be brave and make a retro style statement, whether your home is super-contemporary, a high ceilinged Victorian, or something in between.

Posted by Hayley Allen
9th August 2022

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