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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

81 products

  • Timberline Sutherland House Storage Cabinet 400mm Retro With Angled Legs - The Blue Space
    from Original price $2,094
    from $1,780

    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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  • Hume Joinery LIN10 SPM Interior Door - The Blue Space
    from $925

    Hume Joinery LIN10 SPM Interior Door 2040x820x35

    Ideal choice for a range of styles, from traditional to contemporary, such as Hamptons and Scandi. Structured glass panels allow for an abundanc...

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  • Hume Carringbush XCB1 SPM Entrance Door 2040x820x40 - The Blue Space
    from $1,079

    Hume Carringbush XCB1 SPM Entrance Door 2040x820x40

    Classic heritage design reflects the beauty of the Victorian era, providing any building with a touch of luxury and sophistication.  Meticulousl...

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  • Baö Elegant 1500 Acrylic Freestanding Back to Wall Oval Bath in Gloss White - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,333
    Current price $1,866

    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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  • Baö Elegant 1500mm Back to Corner Oval Bath in Gloss White - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,333
    Current price $1,866

    Bao Elegant 1500mm Back to Corner Bath

    The Baö Elegant 1500mm Back to Corner Bath is a timeless classic shrouded in style. Its shadowline design and soft curves offer grace and sophisti...

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  • Baö Elegant Back to Wall Bath in Gloss White - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,333
    Current price $1,866

    Bao Elegant 1500mm Back to Wall Bath

    The Baö Elegant 1500mm Back to Wall Bath is a timeless classic shrouded in style. Its shadowline design and soft curves offer grace and sophistica...

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  • Sicily Giada Green Gloss Zellige Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 100x100mm - The Blue Space
    $162 per sqm

    Sicily Giada Green Gloss Zellige Cushioned Edge Porcelain Tile 100x100mm

    + 1 Colour

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

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    Made in Italy
    Zellige Look
  • 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

    + 4 Colours

    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 $913
    Current price $730

    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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  • Australian Native Engineered Flooring Brush Box - The Blue Space
    from Original price $245
    from $217

    Australian Native Engineered Flooring Brush Box (per box)

    Beautiful wide floor boards, helping even the smallest rooms appear larger and improves overall aesthetic  Choose from 2 different sizes; 132mm w...

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  • Genuine Oak Engineered Flooring Chocolate - The Blue Space
    from Original price $205
    from $184

    Genuine Oak Engineered Flooring Chocolate (per box)

    Beautiful wide floor boards, helping even the smallest rooms appear larger and improves overall aesthetic  Choose from 3 different sizes; 190mm w...

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  • Brilliant Amari 52" 132cm DC Ceiling Fan - Black with Walnut Timber finish - The Blue Space
    $315

    Brilliant Amari 52in 132cm DC Ceiling Fan Black with Walnut Timber finish

    35W DC motor 52" ceiling fan Durable corrosion and UV resistant ABS body and canopy with high strength moulded ABS blades 6 speed remote control i...

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    Energy Efficient Motor
    Coastal Rated
  • Nood Co Vesl Rectangle Basin Surface Mount Clay - The Blue Space
    Original price $860
    Current price $774

    Nood Co Vesl Rectangle Basin Surface Mount Clay

    + 10 Colours

    Add form and shape to your aesthetic and pastel to your palette Stunning Italian design adds a luxurious element to the space The subtle curve...

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  • Bao Bon Back to Corner Acrylic Oval Bath in Crisp White - The Blue Space
    Original price $1,864
    Current price $1,268

    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 g...

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  • Bao Bon 1700 Back to Corner Oval Bath White - The Blue Space
    Original price $1,885
    Current price $1,282

    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 g...

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  • Ingrain Ash LED 550 Shaving Cabinet - The Blue Space Sold out
    from Original price $929
    from $883

    Ingrain Ash LED Shaving Cabinet

    Experience the elegance of the Ingrain Ash LED Shaving Cabinet, with an Ash wood grain interior and exterior finish. The adjustable shelves and cop...

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    2 Sizes
  • Ingrain Ash Grooved Timber Wall Hung Vanity 1200mm in breezy, neutral bathroom. Featuring brushed nickel tapware, Nood Co. Mill basin in Morning Mist, Ingrain LED shaving cabinet and Calacatta White sintered stone benchtop. Available exclusively from The Blue Space.
    from Original price $1,337
    from $0

    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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    4 Sizes
  • Baö Elegant Back to Corner Oval Bath in Matte White - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,566
    Current price $2,181

    Bao Elegant 1500mm Back to Corner Bath - Matte White

    The Baö Elegant 1500mm Back to Corner Bath is a timeless classic shrouded in style. Its shadowline design and soft curves offer grace and sophisti...

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  • Baö Elegant Back to Wall Oval Bath in Matte White - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,566
    Current price $2,181

    Bao Elegant 1500mm Back to Wall Bath - Matte White

    The Baö Elegant 1500mm Back to Wall Bath is a timeless classic shrouded in style. Its shadowline design and soft curves offer grace and sophistica...

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    In Stock
  • Baö Elegant 1500mm Freestanding Oval Bath in Matte White - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,566
    Current price $2,181

    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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    In Stock
  • Baö Elegant Back to Corner Oval Bath in Matte White - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,654
    Current price $2,256

    Bao Elegant 1700mm Back to Corner Bath - Matte White

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

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    In Stock
  • Baö Elegant 1700mm Back to Wall Oval Bath in Matte White - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,654
    Current price $2,256

    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 sophistica...

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    In Stock
  • Baö Elegant 1700mm Freestanding Oval Bath in Matte White - The Blue Space
    Original price $2,654
    Current price $2,256

    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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    In Stock
  • from Original price $2,000
    from $1,800

    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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