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The retro style is influenced by the 50s to the 80s and has been increasingly used in decorating different environments of the house. In the living room, it fits very well, because we can use even more creativity and abuse decorative elements that look like relics of the past.
Bright and striking colors; low, elongated furniture with pointed legs; antique frames, and a lot of attitude and personality are some of the necessary items for a good retro decoration. Besides that, this style still mixes several unusual materials, such as chromed, lacquered, and mirrored pieces with different prints.
What is the difference between vintage and retro?
Before you start thinking about this type of decoration, do you know the difference between vintage and retro? Although many people think they are the same thing, there is a slight difference between these two concepts.
See_also: PJ Masks Party: 60 spectacular step-by-step ideasRetro: It is a re-reading of the past, a style that uses pieces that look old, but are repainted and updated, i.e., items manufactured today that pay homage to the style of another time. It looks for inspiration in old decoration, translating the classic style to the contemporary. Today, there are many modern products inspired by old designs, but it is also possible to restore furniture,appliances and other archaic pieces, giving them a more up-to-date look.
Vintage: The vintage style has as its essence the rescue of original antique furniture and objects, which have not suffered any changes over time and are used exactly as they are. Elements from the 20's and 30's are usually very used in environments with vintage decoration.
85 retro room models for you to get inspired
If you like the retro style and want to renew the decoration of your living room, follow now 85 references of retro living rooms for you to get inspired!
1. the style of the furniture makes all the difference in retro decoration
2. here, besides the 70's frame, chairs of different colors and models were also used
In this room, the old TV turned into a bar
4. the mixture of colors and prints is one of the hallmarks of retro style
5. retro is always very colorful
The retro style mixes pieces made of different types of materials
7. in this decorative style, the colors are usually stronger and more striking
8. furniture and upholstered furniture with "palito" feet are a must in retro decoration
9. many current decorative pieces are inspired by the design of old objects
10. this retro room is elegant and cozy
11. the yellow sofa made an interesting contrast with the pink wall
12. the record player has been used a lot in the past, but today it is back and has adopted more modern designs
13. the secret of retro style is to use furniture and objects that look old
14. this coffee corner is pure charm!
15. here, the retro style of the room gained a more romantic touch
16 In this example, it was the turn of the rustic to be combined with the retro
The vibrant yellow sideboard pairs with the set of ethnic print paintings
18. here, even the lighting contributed to the retro mood
19. it is also possible to restore old furniture, giving it a new face
20. a beautiful and harmonic mixture of colors, prints and materials
21. the typewriter became a decorative item
22. newspaper print is widely used on upholstery and cushions
23 Retro style can help give a room a new look
24. furniture with "palito" feet appeared in the late 40's and became a trend again nowadays
25. retro decoration brightens up the environment with shapes and colors from past decades
26. it is also possible to use just a few retro elements in a more modern decoration
27. how about a retro wallpaper?
28. old movie posters are great decorative items for this style
29. turquoise dresser with retro design was used in the living room decoration
30. the colorful prints on the sofa and the pillows made all the difference
31 Retro style can make decoration more fun and creative
32. the record player and the vinyl records are two striking elements of retro decoration
33 - Neon was very successful in the 80's and brings back the decade's relaxed aesthetics
34. iron chairs are also pieces that were very successful in the past
Mixing antique pieces with contemporary ones is also one of the hallmarks of this style
36. marilyn monroe was present in this bar full of retro references
37. old advertisements become decorative pictures
38 - Even an old cash register can serve as a decorative piece
39. the old telephone got the same color as the sideboard
40 This room didn't skimp on the retro references, it even has Baby and the Big Top
41. salvaging a rocking chair is also a great idea
42. colorful environments are more common, but it is also possible to bet on neutral tones
43 The retro style is having more and more space in the decoration of living rooms
44 This one is retro with a Scandinavian touch
45 This room looks like something out of a dollhouse
46. pop art emerged in the mid 50's and is widely used in retro decoration
47 The mix of elements in this style reflects bold, authentic, and personality-driven choices
48. decorate your retro living room according to your tastes and personality
49 The pin ups of the 50's and 60's are other examples that mark the style
50. this model of coat rack is quite old and looks beautiful with the picture composition
51. vinyl can also be used on the wall
52. another environment that combines traditional and modern items
53 For photography lovers, a collection of old cameras is a great idea
54 - The old trunk became a coffee table
55. lacquered furniture was fashionable in the 70s and 80s and is perfect for retro decoration
56 - Created in 1957, the armchair mole is a success in retro decoration
57. besides decorating, this style helps to rescue stories from the past
58 Retro armchairs are the darlings of those who like this style of decoration
59. super creative retro composition with old wall phone and analog photo frames
60. the retro style allows you to work with many mixtures
61 Here, you even have Barbie and Ken inspired by the 50s
62 You can choose a special corner of the room to give it that retro touch
63 This rack model is a wild card in retro decoration
64: striking colors, classic upholstery and decorative items with antique design, as retro as it gets!
65. the checkered floor P&B is also a retro classic
66. you can dare mixing colors, objects and prints without fear
67 The p ied de poule print is another mark of the retro style
68 The retro touch can be in the small details
69. wallpaper can make all the difference for this type of decoration
70 - The retro style is nothing more than a reinterpretation of the past
The retro decoration, contrary to what some people think, does not make the environment seem outdated. In fact, it brings more personality and even helps to tell stories of other times, creating a timeless environment. Besides antique objects such as telephones, record players and cameras; you can also bet on wallpapers, cushions, sofas, chairs and paintings thatThese items are very easy to find and can help give a more retro look to your decoration.
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