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.

• 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

• 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