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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

70 products

  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • Thermogroup Thermorad Single Horizontal 500mm Heated In-Wall Panel Towel Dryer - The Blue Space
    Original price $489
    Current price $367

    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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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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    Castella Century Handle Satin Nickel

    + 3 Colours

    Introducing the Castella Century Handle, inspired by classic Italian design. Its sleek, curved profile and delicate ribbed detailing add unders...

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  • 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 ...

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  • 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...

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  • Baö Elegant 1500 Acrylic Freestanding Back to Wall Oval Bath in Gloss White - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,466
    Current price $1,899

    Bao Elegant 1500mm 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 1500mm Back to Corner Bath - Right Hand Corner BAO200215R - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,466
    Current price $1,899

    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 $2,466
    Current price $1,899

    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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  • Sicily Giada Green Gloss Zellige Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 100x100mm - The Blue Space
    $176 per sqm

    Sicily Giada Green Gloss Zellige Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 100x100mm

    Transport yourself to Italy with the gorgeous Italian made Sicily collection. These beautiful tiles are hand-crafted with ever-changing materials t...

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  • Castaways Autumn Terracotta Gloss KitKat Porcelain Mosaic Tile 15x145mm - The Blue Space
    $135 per sqm

    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
    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...

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  • Lifestyle 1 Bao Bon 1500mm Back to Corner Bath - Left Hand Corner BAO500315L - The Blue Space
    Original price $1,970
    Current price $1,517

    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 $1,992
    Current price $1,533

    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 $1,413
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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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