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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

26 products

  • Baö Elegant 1700 Acrylic Freestanding Back to Wall Bath in Gloss White - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,012
    Current price $1,710

    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 sophisticat...

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  • Baö Elegant Freestanding Oval Bath in Gloss White - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,012
    Current price $1,308

    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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  • Lifestyle 2 Bao Elegant 1700mm Back to Corner Bath - Right Hand Corner BAO200217R - The Blue Space
    from Original price $2,012
    $1,308

    Bao Elegant 1700mm Back to Corner Bath

    The Bao Elegant 1700mm Back to Corner Bath is designed to ease common customer worries with its smooth, easy-clean surfaces, ergonomic backrest, an...

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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 Taps & More 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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  • White Thermogroup Underfloor Heating 200W/m² Full Kit  - The Blue Space
    from Original price $509
    $407

    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
    $535

    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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  • 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 y...

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  • Floor Tile Sample Pack | The Blue Space
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    Floor Tile Sample Pack

    Sample tiles at home the easy way with our hassle free Tile Sample Box. Perfect for you floor, inside or out, find a tile for your next renovation ...

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  • Eight Quarters Terrazzo Sample Pack | The Blue Space
    $35

    Eight Quarters Terrazzo Sample Pack

    Gorgeous little sample boxes to help you choose from Eight Quarters' Terrazzo Collection finishes Sample pack includes all 4 of Eight Quarters' un...

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  • Thermogroup Thermorad Single Horizontal 500mm Heated In-Wall Panel Towel Dryer - The Blue Space
    Original price $510
    Current price $408

    Thermogroup Thermorad Heated In-Wall Panel Towel Dryer

    Thermorad provides a revolutionary new way to dry your towels. The Thermorad panel provides an opportunity to make any towel rail a towel dryer wit...

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  • Floor Tile Sample Pack | The Blue Space
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    Wall Tile Sample Pack

    Sample tiles at home the easy way with our hassle free Tile Sample Box. Perfect for you walls, inside or out, find a tile for your next renovation ...

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  • Lifestyle 2 Bao Elegant 1500mm Back to Corner Bath - Right Hand Corner BAO200215R - The Blue Space
    from Original price $1,918
    $1,247

    Bao Elegant 1500mm Back to Corner Bath

    The Bao Elegant 1500mm Back to Corner Bath creates a premium focal point in any bathroom with its stylish back-to-corner design and comfortable soa...

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  • Lifestyle 1 Bao Elegant 1500mm Back to Wall Bath BAO200115 - The Blue Space
    Original price $1,918
    Current price $1,247

    Bao Elegant 1500mm Back to Wall Bath

    The Bao Elegant 1500mm Back to Wall Bath delivers a luxurious freestanding look while sitting flush to the wall, making it a striking focal point w...

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  • Lifestyle 1 Bao Bon 1500mm Back to Corner Bath - Left Hand Corner BAO500315L - The Blue Space
    Original price $1,249
    Current price $874

    Bao Bon 1500mm Back to Corner Bath

    Step into luxury with the Baö Bon Back To Corner Bath! This modest, versatile bathtub is not only economical when it comes to space, it's also a gr...

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  • Lifestyle 1 Bao Bon 1700mm Back to Corner Bath - Left Hand Corner BAO500317L - The Blue Space
    Original price $1,746
    Current price $1,135

    Bao Bon 1700mm Back to Corner Bath

    Step into luxury with the Baö Bon Back To Corner Bath! This modest, versatile bathtub is not only economical when it comes to space, it's also a gr...

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    $611 Off RRP
  • Ingrain Ash Grooved Timber Wall Hung Bathroom Vanity - Sizes 750, 900, 1200, 1500 - The Blue Space
    from Original price $1,106
    $719

    Ingrain Grooved Wall Hung Vanity

    The Ingrain Grooved Wall Hung Vanity adds texture and sophistication to any bathroom. Available in 4 sizes and configurations, this vanity has a gr...

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  • Lifestyle 1 Bao Elegant 1500mm Back to Corner Bath - Matte White - Right Hand Corner BAO200215RM - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,251
    Current price $1,913

    Bao Elegant 1500mm Back to Corner Bath - Matte White

    The Bao Elegant 1500mm Back to Corner Bath – Matte White delivers a luxurious design focal point with its sleek back-to-corner shape, offering prem...

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    $338 Off RRP
  • Baö Elegant 1500mm Freestanding Oval Bath in Matte White - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,251
    Current price $1,913 SALE

    Bao Elegant 1500mm Freestanding Bath - Matte White

    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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    $338 Off RRP
  • Lifestyle 1 Bao Elegant 1700mm Back to Corner Bath - Matte White - Left Hand Corner BAO200217LM - The Blue Space
    from Original price $2,369
    $1,540

    Bao Elegant 1700mm Back to Corner Bath - Matte White

    The Bao Elegant 1700mm Back to Corner Bath – Matte White is designed to be a luxurious hero piece in any bathroom, offering comfortable soaking erg...

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  • Baö Elegant 1700mm Back to Wall Oval Bath in Matte White - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,369
    Current price $1,540

    Bao Elegant 1700mm Back to Wall Bath - Matte White

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

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    $829 Off RRP
  • Baö Elegant 1700mm Freestanding Oval Bath in Matte White - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,369
    Current price $2,014 SALE

    Bao Elegant 1700mm Freestanding Bath - Matte White

    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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    $355 Off RRP
  • Ingrain Curved Fluted Wall Hung Bathroom Vanity 1200mm at The Blue Space
    from Original price $1,437
    $946

    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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    $509 Off RRP
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  • Lifestyle 1 Bao Elegant Raised Height Rimless Back to Wall Toilet Suite BAOBTW10 - The Blue Space
    Original price $749
    Current price $649

    Bao Elegant Raised Height Rimless Back to Wall Toilet Suite

    The Bao Elegant Rimless Back to Wall Toilet Suite blends timeless style with modern technology. Its open rimless design facilitates easy cleaning,...

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    $100 Off RRP
  • 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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    $49 Off RRP
  • Eight Quarters Concrete Sample Pack EQCOS - The Blue Space
    $35

    Eight Quarters Concrete Sample Pack

    Gorgeous little sample boxes to help you choose colours from Eight Quarters' Concrete Basins collection Sample pack includes 5 of Eight Quarters' ...

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