Retro is back! Bring the 1960s and 1970s into your home

Warm colours, playful shapes and a touch of nostalgia. The retro interior style brings the vibrant atmosphere of the 1960s and 1970s back to life. Think deep burgundy tones, warm greens and honey yellow, combined with shiny chrome, glass and soft velvet. The result? An interior full of character and cosiness. Discover how to incorporate this interior trend into your home and get inspired by these tips.

Start with one real statement piece

When it comes to retro style, don't be afraid to make a statement. In fact, one striking piece of furniture can be enough to set the tone. Think of a sofa in a deep colour or an armchair with a bold print, such as the Zano armchair. A piece of furniture with a glossy finish also fits perfectly with the retro style. Its reflective surface creates a playful effect and gives your interior that little bit of extra character. The Merge cabinets are a perfect example.

Don't be afraid of colour

In a retro interior, colour deserves to be seen! Warm, deep shades take centre stage and create a cosy atmosphere. Combine burgundy with honey yellow for a playful contrast, or opt for different shades of green for a more harmonious look. Make a statement sofa the focal point of the room, or repeat colourful accessories throughout your interior. Prefer to start subtly? Choose one bold colour and combine it with warm neutral shades. This is how you can make the retro style your own.

Mix & match patterns and materials

Retro is about more than just colour. It's the combination of materials, patterns and shapes that makes this interior style so recognisable. Think graphic prints, geometric patterns and soft, rounded lines.

For example, combine a cabinet with rounded shapes, such as the Rattle cabinet, with colourful accessories, or place a glass coffee table next to a comfortable velvet sofa that you can sink into. Older pieces of furniture can also play a lovely role here. It's precisely by combining new pieces with existing furniture that you create an interior with a story of its own.

A deep-pile rug, such as the Fafa rug, adds even more softness and warmth. By mixing glossy, soft and statement materials, you create an interior full of contrast and character. A place where design and everyday life come together.

A touch of retro at the dining table

You can also go all out with the retro style in your dining area. Choose dining chairs with striking details, and dare to mix and match different colours and prints. Our Cuby dining chairs in ochre yellow and brown check fabric are a great example. The combination of bold fabrics and metallic legs gives them a truly retro look. Complete the look with a dining bench in a striking colour and a high-gloss table. By bringing together different colours, materials and shapes, you can create a playful dining area. Making mealtimes even more enjoyable!

Finish it off with subtle accents

Would you like to bring the retro style into your home without renovating your entire house or having to buy new furniture? With the right accessories and lighting, you can give an existing space an atmospheric vintage update in no time. Lighting also plays an important role. Choose a glass table lamp such as the Velix, a floor lamp with rounded shapes or a lamp with chrome details. It's these distinctive lamps that give your interior character, warmth and a cosy atmosphere.

Do you still have a record player? Bring it down from the loft and pair it with stylish vintage posters. 

Your own retro home

Whether you opt for a complete makeover with a statement sofa and a high-gloss cabinet, or prefer a more subtle approach with a few warm colour accents, striking accessories and atmospheric lighting, the retro style is easy to make your own.

Curious which furniture and accessories will suit your interior? Get inspired by our collection or visit one of our stockists!