Skip to content
Back to Life Interiors

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

19 products

  • Timberline Vanities Sample Box | The Blue Space
    $0

    Timberline Vanities Sample Box

    The new sample box for Timberline Vanities from The Blue Space is a perfect way to find out exactly what vanity and mirror cabinet finish will suit...

    View full details
    In Stock
  • The Blue Space Colour Samples | The Blue Space
    $0

    The Blue Space Colour Samples

    The new sample box for coloured fixtures from The Blue Space is a perfect way to find out exactly what finish you should have in your bathroom. Cho...

    View full details
    In Stock
  • Thermogroup Thermonet Underfloor Heating Ready to Install Kit 200W/m2 - The Blue Space
    from Original price $485
    from $372

    Thermogroup Underfloor Heating 200W/m² Full Kit

    An electric underfloor heating system provides an energy efficient, on demand heating system as well as interior design flexibility and improves co...

    View full details
  • from Original price $635
    from $507

    Thermogroup Underfloor Heating 200W/m² Dual Controller Kit

    An electric underfloor heating system provides an energy efficient, on demand heating system as well as interior design flexibility and improves co...

    View full details
  • ADP Vanities Samples Box from The Blue Space
    $0

    ADP Vanities Samples Box

    The new sample box for ADP Vanities from The Blue Space is a perfect way to find out exactly what vanity and mirror cabinet finish will suit your...

    View full details
    In Stock
  • Marquis Vanities Sample Box from The Blue Space
    $0

    Marquis Vanities Samples Box

    The new sample box for Marquis Vanities from The Blue Space is a perfect way to find out exactly what vanity and mirror cabinet finish will suit ...

    View full details
    In Stock
  • Floor Tile Sample Pack | The Blue Space
    $0

    Floor Tile Sample Pack

    Sample tiles at home the easy way with our hassle free Tile Sample Box. Perfect for you floor, inside or out, find a tile for your next renovation ...

    View full details
    In Stock
  • Eight Quarters Terrazzo Sample Pack | The Blue Space
    $35

    Eight Quarters Terrazzo Sample Pack

    Gorgeous little sample boxes to help you choose from Eight Quarters' Terrazzo Collection finishes Sample pack includes all 4 of Eight Quarters' un...

    View full details
    In Stock
  • Thermogroup Thermorad Single Horizontal 500mm Heated In-Wall Panel Towel Dryer - The Blue Space
    Original price $475
    Current price $365

    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...

    View full details
  • Floor Tile Sample Pack | The Blue Space
    $0

    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 ...

    View full details
    In Stock
  • from Original price $20
    from $16

    Castella Century Handle Satin Nickel

    Classic Hamptons style design  Lifetime guarantee Available in three finishes & two sizes  Description A classic Italian cabinet handle d...

    View full details
  • Hume Carringbush XCB1 SPM Entrance Door 2040x820x40 - The Blue Space
    from Original price $1,079
    from $863

    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...

    View full details
  • Timberline Santos Wall Hung Curved Bathroom Vanity - The Blue Space
    from Original price $2,380
    from $1,785

    Timberline Santos Wall Hung Vanity with SilkSurface Top and Basin

    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...

    View full details
    View in 3D
  • Timberline Ainsworth Wall Hung Vanity with Waterfall Ends - The Blue Space
    from Original price $2,813
    from $2,391

    Timberline Ainsworth Wall Hung Vanity with SilkSurface Waterfall Top and Above Counter Basin

    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 proces...

    View full details
  • Timberline Embrace Wall Hung Vanity by Shaynna Blaze - The Blue Space
    from Original price $3,583
    from $3,225

    Timberline Embrace Wall Hung Vanity with SilkSurface Wraparound Top and Above Counter Basin

    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...

    View full details
  • Bao Elegant back to wall close coupled toilet suite - The Blue Space
    Original price $689
    Current price $679

    Bao Elegant Raised Height Rimless Back to Wall Toilet Suite

    The Bao Elegant Rimless Back to Wall Toilet Suite blends timeless style with modern technology. Its open rimless design facilitates easy cleaning...

    View full details
    Free Shipping*
    In Stock QLD
    In Stock
    In Stock VIC
    Rimless
  • Bao Pill 500mm Above Counter Bathroom Vanity Basin in Matte White - The Blue Space
    Original price $409
    Current price $329

    Bao Pill 500mm Above Counter Basin - Matte White

    This Bao Pill Above Counter Basin is just what your bathroom needs! With its pill-shaped, ceramic design in sleek matte white, it adds a generous...

    View full details
    Free Shipping*
    In Stock QLD
    In Stock
  • Timberline Santos Curved Vanity 1500 Double bowl with fluted front in Satin Olive. Pictured with Oval Fluted basins, chrome tapware and accessories and natural coloured bathroom - The Blue Space
    from Original price $2,380
    from $2,023

    Timberline Santos Dockland Fluted Wall Hung Vanity with SilkSurface Top and Above Counter Basin

    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...

    View full details
    View in 3D
  • Timberline Santos Curved 1800 Double vanity with Fluted Apollo front in Light Pistachio paint finish. Pictured with brushed gold stainless steel basin and matching tapware in crisp white bathroom - The Blue Space
    from Original price $2,380
    from $2,023

    Timberline Santos Apollo Fluted Wall Hung Vanity with SilkSurface Top and Above Counter Basin

    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...

    View full details
    View in 3D