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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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  • Castaways Autumn Terracotta Gloss KitKat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 15x145mm - The Blue Space
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    Castaways Autumn Terracotta Gloss Kit Kat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 15x145mm

    The Castaways collection highlights the beauty of glazed porcelain mosaic, with an added interest of a three-dimensional look. These tiles come in ...

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  • Phoenix Cromford Heated Towel Ladder 550mm Matte Black - The Blue Space
    Original price $1,034
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    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...

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  • Lifestyle 1 Bao Bon 1500mm Back to Corner Bath - Left Hand Corner BAO500315L - The Blue Space
    Original price $1,249
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    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
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    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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  • Ingrain Ash Grooved Timber Wall Hung Bathroom Vanity - Sizes 750, 900, 1200, 1500 - The Blue Space
    from Original price $1,106
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    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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    Belbagno Rimini Wall Hung Bathroom Vanity Rainforest Green

    Rimini Vanity in Rainforest Green is a harmonious blend of elegance and functionality. Its unique fluted design adds texture and character to your ...

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    Belbagno Rimini Wall Hung Bathroom Vanity Potter's Clay

    Introducing the Rimini Vanity in Potter's Clay colour, a masterpiece of bathroom design. Its distinctive fluted design brings a delightful texture ...

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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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  • Fienza Lillian Shepherds Crook Bath Set - Matte Black
    Original price $175
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    Fienza Lillian Shepherds Crook Bath Set - Matte Black

    Save over $100! Popular modern vintage styling Matte black electroplated finish Vintage cross handle design 1/4 turn ceramic disc Suitable for ma...

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    Indigo Ridge Universal Toilet Suite

    Introducing the Indigo Ridge Rimless Toilet Suite, a stylish and practical solution for your modern bathroom. This contemporary toilet boasts an in...

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  • Eight Quarters Concrete Sample Pack EQCOS - The Blue Space
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    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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  • Fienza Lillian Wall Top Assemblies - Matte Black - The Blue Space
    Original price $180
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    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 Coll...

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