Skip to content

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

28 products

  • Fienza Lillian Toilet Roll Holder - Matte Black - The Blue Space
    Original price $75
    Current price $59

    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...

    View full details
  • Fienza Lillian Towel Ring - Matte Black - The Blue Space
    Original price $69
    Current price $54

    Fienza Lillian Towel Ring - Matte Black

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

    View full details
  • Meir Square Floor Grate Shower Drain 100mm Outlet - Matte Black online at The Blue Space
    Original price $79
    Current price $67

    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...

    View full details
    In Stock
  • Fienza Lillian Double Towel Rail - Matte Black
    Original price $145
    Current price $112

    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...

    View full details
  • Fienza Lillian Robe Hook - Matte Black
    Original price $49
    Current price $38

    Fienza Lillian Robe Hook - Matte Black

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

    View full details
  • Fienza Lillian Single Towel Rail - Matte Black - The Blue Space
    Original price $99
    Current price $77

    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...

    View full details
  • Fienza Lillian Wall Arm Shower Set - Matte Black - The Blue Space
    Original price $460
    Current price $359

    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...

    View full details
  • Fienza Lillian Wall Top Assemblies - Matte Black - The Blue Space
    Original price $130
    Current price $94

    Fienza Lillian Wall Top Assemblies - Matte Black

    The Lillian Collection is a traditional three piece tapware design that suits heritage, Hampton or farmhouse style bathrooms. Popular modern vinta...

    View full details
  • Lockwood Gidgee L37 Velocity Passage Lever Set Large Round Rose Matte Black - The Blue Space
    Original price $54
    Current price $53

    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 Australi...

    View full details
  • Fienza Lillian Multifunction Rail Shower - Matte Black
    Original price $1,399
    Current price $1,119

    Fienza Lillian Multifunction Rail Shower - Matte Black

    Gorgeous heritage style shower on rail with rain shower and hand shower combo Matte Black Electroplated Finish Integrated top water inlet/diverte...

    View full details
  • Fienza Lillian Shepherds Crook Basin Set - Matte Black
    Original price $230
    Current price $196 SALE

    Fienza Lillian Shepherds Crook Basin Set - Matte Black

    The Lillian Collection is a traditional three piece tapware design that suits heritage, Hampton or farmhouse style bathrooms. Popular modern vinta...

    View full details
    $34 OFF RRP
  • Fienza Lillian Rail Shower - Matte Black heritage style shower
    Original price $360
    Current price $288

    Fienza Lillian Rail Shower - Matte Black

    Heritage style shower design in gorgeous matte black finish Popular modern vintage styling Easily slide the hand shower up and down the rail using...

    View full details
  • Momo Handles Florencia Concentric Knob 33mm Matt Black - The Blue Space
    $13

    Momo Handles Florencia Concentric Knob 33mm Matt Black

    Gorgeous cabinet handle for your bathroom vanity or kitchen cabinets Traditional design Available in four stunning colours The Florencia range i...

    View full details
  • Fienza Lillian Glass Shelf - Matte Black Online at The Blue Space
    Original price $110
    Current price $92

    Fienza Lillian Glass Shelf - Matte Black

    Stunning classic design, perfect for traditional style bathrooms  Durable Matte Black Finish to match your tapware and other bathroom accessories...

    View full details
  • Timberline Sutherland House Retro Freestanding Vanity 1500mm - The Blue Space
    from Original price $3,248
    $2,923

    Timberline Sutherland House Retro Vanity

    Customise your vanity online with our new easy to use Visual Shopper. Simply select Start Now to begin and go through our easy step by step process...

    View full details
  • Nidus Mediterranean Altro Privacy Levers Matte Black online at The Blue Space
    $110

    Nidus Mediterranean Altro Privacy Door Handle Set Matte Black

    A Privacy Set suitable for internal doors where you may require privacy, such as bathrooms and master bedrooms Nidus Mediterranean Altro Privacy...

    View full details
  • Momo Handles Florencia Bow Handle 76mm Matt Black - The Blue Space
    $14

    Momo Handles Florencia Bow Handle 76mm Matt Black

    Gorgeous cabinet handle for your bathroom vanity or kitchen cabinets Traditional design Available in four stunning colours The Florencia range i...

    View full details
  • Fienza Claw Foot Freestanding Slipper Bath Matte Black Feet - The Blue Space
    Original price $1,799
    Current price $1,709

    Fienza Claw Foot Bath - Matte Black Feet

    Freestanding claw foot design makes a luxurious statement piece for your bathroom renovation Gloss White Acrylic bath Traditional slipper-shape w...

    View full details
  • Turner Hastings Mayer Pivot Oval Mirror - Matte Black - The Blue Space
    Original price $449
    Current price $405

    Turner Hastings Mayer Pivot Oval Mirror 620mm x 538mm - Matte Black

    A gorgeous heritage style oval mirror featuring a pivot function Matte Black surround and wall fixings Thick-plated bevelled mirror Includes conc...

    View full details
  • Telbix Cantena ES 15cm Pendant - Black | The Blue Space
    Original price $219
    Current price $189

    Telbix Cantena E27 15cm Pendant Black

    1 light Pendant light compatible with ES(E27) Max 25W globe Globe sold separately, add to your order to complete the look Clear glass shade Matte ...

    View full details
  • Timberline Sutherland House Tallboy Storage Cabinet 400mm Retro with Angled Legs - The Blue Space
    from Original price $2,094
    $1,885

    Timberline Sutherland House Retro Storage Cabinet

    These cavernous storage cabinets are perfect to compliment your Sutherland House Collection vanity. Available in matching patterns, they give you a...

    View full details
  • Phoenix Cromford Heated Towel Ladder 550mm Matte Black - The Blue Space
    Original price $1,034
    Current price $879

    Phoenix Cromford Heated Towel Ladder 550mm Matte Black

    Equally placed in a modern farmhouse setting as it is in an industrial warehouse, the Cromford collection pays homage to the hard-working innovati...

    View full details
  • Timberline Santos Wall Hung Curved Bathroom Vanity - The Blue Space
    from Original price $2,511
    $2,260

    Timberline Santos Wall Hung Vanity with SilkSurface Top and Basin

    Customise your vanity online with our new easy to use Visual Shopper. Simply select Start Now to begin and go through our easy step by step process...

    View full details
  • Timberline Ainsworth Wall Hung Vanity with Waterfall Ends - The Blue Space
    from Original price $2,968
    $2,671

    Timberline Ainsworth Wall Hung Vanity with SilkSurface Waterfall Top and Above Counter Basin

    Customise your vanity online with our new easy to use Visual Shopper. Simply select Start Now to begin and go through our easy step by step proces...

    View full details