Retro

What is a retro interior?

A retro interior is an interior design style with a nod to the designs and trends of the '50s, '60s and '70s. It gives a sense of nostalgia by combining vintage elements with a contemporary twist. Think bright colors such as avocado green, mustard yellow and orange, combined with geometric patterns and organic, often round shapes.

How do you create a retro interior?

Want to create the charm of a retro interior in your own home? Here are some tips to get you started:

• Choose an eye-catching wallpaper with retro-inspired motifs. This can be an accent wall or even the entire room. Bold floral prints, geometric shapes or abstract designs can create a real retro vibe.
• Retro furniture pieces should definitely not be missing in your decor. Think of unique wooden cabinets, for example, our collection Paola. Or a retro wall cabinet with round shapes, a round retro coffee table or a retro TV cabinet in mango wood and playful armchairs. This timeless furniture really adds a retro character to your interior.
• Hang lamps with a vintage look. An eye-catching pendant lamp in the dining room or a lamp in the living room can set a real retro mood. Lampshades with round shapes also give a retro atmosphere, such as the table lamp Twilla or lampshade Sally.
• Complete your interior with retro accessories such as old radios, vintage posters, and ceramics in bright colors. These small details make all the difference and give an authentic retro feel. Check out all our home decor here.

What makes a retro interior so fun?

There are numerous reasons why retro interiors are so appealing. First, it is a style that evokes nostalgia and warm memories of days gone by. The color palette and designs are playful and vibrant, creating a cheerful and lively atmosphere in any room. It also gives a sense of individuality, as retro interiors often contain a personal collection of unique pieces. It is a style that encourages creativity and that you can completely put your own spin on.

What are typical features of a retro interior?

A retro interior has a number of characteristics that give it a unique and recognizable retro style. Mokana has listed the most important characteristics of a retro interior for you, so you know exactly what to look out for when choosing this style of living.

• Retro interiors are known for their vibrant color palette. Bright and bold colors are commonly used, such as avocado green, mustard yellow, orange, turquoise, and pastels. These colors are often combined with white, black or brown to bring balance.
• Retro designs embrace geometric patterns. Think circles, zigzag lines, blocks and other abstract shapes. These patterns appear on wallpaper, upholstery, rugs and accessories.
• In addition to geometric patterns, you also see organic, rounded shapes in retro interiors. Furniture with soft, curved lines, such as a retro compartment cabinet and round lampshades are popular choices.
• Retro furniture is often made of wood, such as teak and oak as in this retro sideboard,
• Soft and cozy rugs and carpets in bright colors or with striking patterns are seen a lot in retro interiors.
• Pendant and floor lamps with a vintage look are popular in retro interiors. Arched lamps and lamps with colored lampshades are popular.
• Retro interiors are often complemented by decorative accessories from the period in question, such as vintage radios, record players, old-school telephones, and retro posters.
• A retro interior can often have an open and airy layout, where furniture and accessories do not overload the space.
• In addition to specific furniture and colors, a retro interior often has elements that evoke nostalgic feelings, such as old photographs, vintage books and collectibles from the period.

The great thing about a retro interior is that it is a mix of playful vibrancy and a touch of nostalgia, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere in any room. It is a style that allows for space by adding personal items to create your individual retro look

Visit our home store in Enschede

Have you been inspired by the retro living style and would you like to create this inspiring living style for your home as well? Then drop by Mokana, in our unique home furnishing store in Enschede, with a beautiful collection of retro furniture and accessories. Our advisors are ready to help you create an interior with a real retro look. Do you have some questions first? Then simply contact us.