| What is the first thing that comes to your mind when | | | | Accessories can be a fun way to add some retro to |
| you think of retro decorating? Is it the shag carpets in | | | | your home. Why not opt for some lava lamps, a rotary |
| front of the fire? Is the avocado colored kitchen that | | | | phone or stacked record albums in a corner or on a |
| you think of first? It doesn't matter what you first think | | | | shelf. You could find some old retro posters either of |
| of when you imagine your home decor in a retro style, | | | | films in that era or of bands in that era. Frame them |
| the fact is it's making a comeback and it's coming | | | | and hang them on the wall to create a great retro |
| back strong. | | | | centerpiece. |
| Is it cheap? | | | | Colors |
| Home decor styles in the 60's and in the 70's varied | | | | When using colors to make your home decor feel |
| widely and more often than not color was the main | | | | more retro, brown is usually a good starting point. |
| focus in anyone's decor at that time. There are plenty | | | | There are some gorgeous shades of brown on the |
| of great and cost effective ways to incorporate the | | | | market so pick one that you like and that compliments |
| 60's and the 70's into your home decor plan. | | | | the home and you will soon have a retro feeling |
| Fabrics and patterns | | | | throughout. |
| When thinking of using fabrics that represent the retro | | | | The general rule of thumb is to use pale colors |
| era you will have to look for bright colors and big | | | | throughout a small room and darker colors within a |
| patterns. Plaid or paisley are often used in getting a | | | | large room. If you have a small room then you could |
| retro feel to a home's decor. You can mix patterns but | | | | have the paler brown on the walls and darker |
| beware of over cluttering the room and making it feel | | | | accessories to compliment the general colors and |
| chaotic. You can create this simply by throwing a few | | | | feelings. |
| cushions or pillows that fit in with the retro area onto a | | | | Where to find retro |
| sofa. You could also add an area rug to the home that | | | | A great way to have a retro feel in your house |
| will again create an easy retro home decor style. | | | | without blowing the budget is to look around charity |
| Retro furniture | | | | shops or online. You may even already have some of |
| Retro furniture is also making a massive comeback on | | | | the things you need in your basement or in your attic. |
| the marketplace, such things as bean bags and bean | | | | Ask your family members if they have any old items |
| bag chairs are really popular. Plastic tables and chairs | | | | that they don't want anymore. It can be a cost |
| also give off a retro feel. You could even opt for an | | | | effective way for everyone. |
| inflatable chair if you so wish, just don't let the cat on it! | | | | So getting a retro feel to your home decor plan could |
| Accessories for the retro home | | | | be cheaper than you first thought. Go Retro! |