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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

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  • White Thermogroup Underfloor Heating 200W/m² Full Kit  - The Blue Space
    from Original price $509
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    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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  • Black Angle Thermogroup Underfloor Heating 200W/m² Dual Controller Kit  - The Blue Space
    from Original price $669
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    Thermogroup Underfloor Heating 200W/m² Dual Controller Kit

    The Thermogroup Underfloor Heating 200W/m² Dual Controller Kit delivers smooth, even warmth underfoot while keeping your space clean and clutter-fr...

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  • Ingrain Curved Fluted Wall Hung Bathroom Vanity 1200mm at The Blue Space
    from Original price $1,437
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    Ingrain Curved Fluted Wall Hung Vanity

    Expertly crafted, the Ingrain Curved Fluted Wall Hung Vanity features a timber veneer front for a sleek, natural look. Its moisture resistant plywo...

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  • Bao Pill 500mm Above Counter Basin - Matte White and Nero Mecca Wall Basin/Bath Mixer Separate Back Plate 185mm Brushed Gold
    Original price $329
    Current price $280

    Bao Pill 500mm Above Counter Basin - Matte White

    This Bao Pill Above Counter Basin is just what your bathroom needs! With its pill-shaped, ceramic design in sleek matte white, it adds a generous...

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  • Bao Round 380mm Above Counter Diamond Embossed Basin in Matte White Textured Finish - The Blue Space
    Original price $231
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    Bao Round 380mm Above Counter Diamond Embossed Basin - Matte White Textured

    Introducing the Bao Round 380mm Above Counter Diamond Embossed Basin - with a textured matte white finish, speckled design, and natural feel, this ...

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  • Bao Round 370mm Matte White Texture and Dark Green Above Counter Basin - The Blue Space
    Original price $372
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    Bao Round 370mm Matte White Texture and Dark Green Above Counter Basin

    Introducing the Bao Round Basin, featuring a unique and bold design with a textured, speckled matte white exterior and a smooth British racing gree...

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