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Create a Retro Style Home

Are you feeling nostalgic for the good old days? Sounds like it’s about time for you to bring the past into the present, and update your home into the ultimate retro throwback!

Firstly, it’s important to select your era so you can base the rest of your decisions around your chosen year - this will help you to decide on your overall retro home decor. Once you’ve chosen your year, make sure you immerse yourself in the culture by watching the films and listening to the music so your creativity can start to flow!

See our carefully curated retro collection inspired by the past. It’s full of retro flair products that are all approved by our interior designer.

How to create a retro flair home:

  • Pick an era and stick to it – 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s are all great for retro inspiration
  • Add modern touches that are sympathetic to the style so it doesn’t just feel like an old room – like a freestanding bath or sleek blinds and curtains
  • Experiment with colour and don’t be afraid to mix it up – green and pink, blue and yellow, orange and brown, green and orange, etc. - whatever you like!
  • Stick to light paint on walls so the colour is not overwhelming and use a few statement pieces in stronger tones
  • Opt for a pedestal sink for a real retro flair
  • Wallpaper or artwork (or both) are great for evoking a bygone era
  • The right tiles are essential – do your homework on the colours and patterns that will work best

Traps to avoid:

  • Mixing incongruous styles – like 70s paisley prints with 50s diner tiles
  • Being too literal – after all, you don’t actually want a 1950s home! Find clever ways to pay homage to the era with a modern aesthetic
  • Making the space feel closed in - the style needs to be adapted to the size of the room

Retro Flair

82 products

  • Baö Elegant 1700 Acrylic Freestanding Back to Wall Bath in Gloss White - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,413
    Current price $1,930

    Bao Elegant 1700mm Back to Wall Bath

    The Baö Elegant 1700mm Back to Wall Bath is a timeless classic shrouded in style. Its shadowline design and soft curves offer grace and sophistica...

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  • Baö Elegant Freestanding Oval Bath in Gloss White - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,413
    Current price $1,930

    Bao Elegant 1700mm Freestanding Bath

    The Baö Elegant 1500mm Freestanding Bath is a timeless classic shrouded in style. Its shadowline design and soft curves offer grace and sophistica...

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  • Baö Elegant 1700mm Back to Corner Oval Bath in Gloss White - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,413
    Current price $1,930

    Bao Elegant 1700mm Back to Corner Bath

    The Baö Elegant 1700mm Back to Corner Bath is a timeless classic shrouded in style. Its shadowline design and soft curves offer grace and sophisti...

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  • Timberline Vanities Sample Box | The Blue Space
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    Timberline Vanities Sample Box

    The new sample box for Timberline Vanities from The Blue Space is a perfect way to find out exactly what vanity and mirror cabinet finish will suit...

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  • The Blue Space Colour Samples | The Blue Space
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    The Blue Space Colour Samples

    The new sample box for coloured fixtures from The Blue Space is a perfect way to find out exactly what finish you should have in your bathroom. Cho...

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  • Nood Co Sample Box | The Blue Space
    Original price $45
    Current price $41

    Nood Co Sample Pack

    Gorgeous little sample boxes to help you choose a Nood Co concrete basin colour Sample pack includes all 15 of Nood Co's stunning concrete colours...

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  • Fienza Lillian Toilet Roll Holder - Matte Black - The Blue Space
    Original price $75
    Current price $47

    Fienza Lillian Toilet Roll Holder - Matte Black

    Modern vintage styling  Matte black electroplated finish  Brass construction Superior strength fixing brackets  Matching mixers, tapware and show...

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  • Thermogroup Thermonet Underfloor Heating Ready to Install Kit 200W/m2 - The Blue Space
    from Original price $485
    from $388

    Thermogroup Underfloor Heating 200W/m² Full Kit

    An electric underfloor heating system provides an energy efficient, on demand heating system as well as interior design flexibility and improves co...

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  • Thermogroup Thermonet Underfloor Heating Dual Controller Kit 200w/m2 - The Blue Space
    from Original price $635
    from $572

    Thermogroup Underfloor Heating 200W/m² Dual Controller Kit

    An electric underfloor heating system provides an energy efficient, on demand heating system as well as interior design flexibility and improves co...

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  • Fienza Lillian Towel Ring - Matte Black - The Blue Space
    Original price $69
    Current price $55

    Fienza Lillian Towel Ring - Matte Black

    Modern vintage styling Matte black electroplated finish Brass construction Superior strength fixing brackets Matching mixers, tapware and showers...

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  • Meir Square Floor Grate Shower Drain 100mm Outlet - Matte Black online at The Blue Space
    Original price $79
    Current price $53

    Meir Square Floor Grate Shower Drain 100mm Outlet - Matte Black

    + 3 Colours

    Stylish Matte Black finish to match Meir tapware Suits 100mm pipe Wide outer grate for tiling and sealing requirements A great designer statement...

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  • ADP Vanities Samples Box from The Blue Space
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    ADP Vanities Samples Box

    The new sample box for ADP Vanities from The Blue Space is a perfect way to find out exactly what vanity and mirror cabinet finish will suit your...

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  • Caroma Urbane II Hand Wall Basin - The Blue Space
    Original price $496
    Current price $355

    Caroma Urbane II Hand Wall Basin

    A small wall hung basin design, perfect for small powder rooms or WC Crafted from highly durable fine fire clay 460mm basin length  Available in...

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  • Flooring Samples Box - The Blue Space
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    Flooring Samples Box

    The sample box for Hurford's engineered flooring from The Blue Space is a perfect way to find out exactly what timber look floor finish will suit y...

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  • Caroma Luna Acrylic Inset Island Rectangle Bath - The Blue Space
    from Original price $555
    from $444

    Caroma Luna Island Bath

    Modern island bath perfect for a family bathroom Available in 1525mm and 1675mm lengths Island design is inset in a tiled 'island' hob and can be...

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  • Fienza Lillian Double Towel Rail - Matte Black
    Original price $145
    Current price $123

    Fienza Lillian Double Towel Rail - Matte Black 800mm

    Modern vintage styling Adjustable: can cut to length Matte black electroplated finish Brass construction Superior strength fixing brackets  810mm...

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  • Fienza Lillian Robe Hook - Matte Black
    Original price $49
    Current price $41

    Fienza Lillian Robe Hook - Matte Black

    Modern vintage styling Matte black electroplated finish Brass construction Superior strength fixing brackets Matching mixers, tapware and showers...

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  • Timberline Church 600mm Single Door Shaving Cabinet - The Blue Space
    from Original price $1,102
    from $938

    Timberline Church Shaving Cabinet 600mm

    Arched shaving cabinet available in single or two-door options Minimalist shaving cabinet design and can be recessed into the wall Classic white ...

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  • Fienza Lillian Single Towel Rail - Matte Black - The Blue Space
    Original price $99
    Current price $84

    Fienza Lillian Single Towel Rail - Matte Black 800mm

    Modern vintage styling Adjustable: can cut to length Matte black electroplated finish Brass construction Superior strength fixing brackets  810mm...

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  • Fienza Lillian Wall Arm Shower Set - Matte Black - The Blue Space
    Original price $460
    Current price $368

    Fienza Lillian Wall Arm Shower Set - Matte Black

    Stunning Matte Black heritage style rain shower on upswept arm Wall arm and shower head included Matte black electroplated Finish Classic 'bush st...

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  • Fienza Lillian Shepherds Crook Bath Set - Matte Black
    $274

    Fienza Lillian Shepherds Crook Bath Set - Matte Black

    Popular modern vintage styling Matte black electroplated finish Vintage cross handle design 1/4 turn ceramic disc Suitable for mains pressure ...

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  • Fienza Lillian Wall Top Assemblies - Matte Black - The Blue Space
    Original price $195
    Current price $139

    Fienza Lillian Wall Top Assemblies - Matte Black

    Popular modern vintage styling Matte black electroplated finish Vintage cross handle design 1/4 turn ceramic disc Description The Lillian Co...

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  • Marquis Vanities Sample Box from The Blue Space
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    Marquis Vanities Samples Box

    The new sample box for Marquis Vanities from The Blue Space is a perfect way to find out exactly what vanity and mirror cabinet finish will suit ...

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  • Lockwood Gidgee L37 Velocity Passage Lever Set Large Round Rose Matte Black - The Blue Space
    $51

    Lockwood Gidgee L37 Velocity Passage Lever Door Handle Set Large Round Rose Matte Black

    63mm Rose Door handle This handle has a passage set for internal connecting doors. Designed in Australia for the specific needs of the Australia...

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