If you are of a certain age, you will have grown up surrounded by psychedelic wall paper; geometric shapes and of course G-Plan furniture.  This eclectic style we called home in the 1970′s is making a big comeback albeit (I hope) in a more subdued sophisticated way!

I am working with a client at the moment who has one such G-Plan sideboard so we are creating a retro styled living area.  I will post some photo’s when it’s finished but in the meantime I thought I’d show you how to let a little bit of retro into your life without having to go all Austin Powers.  Yeah Baby!  icon wink Retro Revival

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I love this colourful living space from CasaSugar.com  The red wood burning stove and the yellow Eames chair really adds some punch to the room.

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Pretty in Pink.  A retro inspired dining area from  houzz.com via Michelle on Pinterest

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Another from Houzz.com this eclectic kitchen design just oozes charm.  And check out that pet feeder!

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A bright and beautiful hallway designed by New York interior designer Amy Lau Design
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modern kitchen  or straight out of the 70′s? You decide.
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Mix old and new to create a modern-retro like this contemporary living room design by interior designer Mikel Irastorza
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A cute little hall table from Houzz.com  
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A lot of furniture stores now carry modern pieces designed to look aged but are brand new like this piece from Freshome.com

 

I hope I’ve given you some inspiration if you want to bring some retro in your home.  Do leave a comment and let me know what you think. If you live in the Dublin, Meath or Kildare area and need some help in designing your home, please do Contact Me!  I  offer a full range of services to meet your design needs.  Click here for more information   You can also find me on FacebookTwitter  and Pinterest.

 

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  • http://www.interiordesignblogs.net/ interior design ideas

    wow, super and fantastic to read this kind of blogs….

  • http://www.ebcallcenter.com/ Mary Stone

    vintage and retro designs have always been in style, that’s a fact

  • http://www.eyeforstyleconsulting.com/ interior decorators new york

    That’s great. Designs are all furnish well with retro designs. Keep it up! I want to bring retro designs to my house too.  Thanks for sharing!

  • CiaraConlon

    Some great ideas there Karen, love the red stove!

    • http://www.emeraldinteriordesign.ie/ Karen -Emerald Interior Design

      Isn’t it fab. That and the little pet feeder.  My little westie could happily eat his dinner from that :-)