Retro

What is a retro interior?

A retro interior is a design style that pays homage to the designs and trends of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. It evokes a sense of nostalgia by combining vintage elements with a contemporary twist. Think of bright colors like avocado green, mustard yellow, and orange, paired with geometric patterns and organic, often rounded shapes.

How do you create a retro interior?

Want to bring the charm of a retro interior into your own home? Here are a few tips to get you started:

• Choose eye-catching wallpaper with retro-inspired patterns. You can use it on an accent wall or even cover the entire room. Bold floral prints, geometric shapes, or abstract designs can create a true retro vibe.
• Retro furniture is a must-have for your home. Think of unique wooden cabinets, such as our Paola collection. Or a retro wall cabinet with rounded shapes, a round retro coffee table, a retro TV stand made of mango wood, and playful armchairs. These timeless pieces truly add a retro touch 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 create a truly retro atmosphere. Lampshades with rounded shapes also add a retro touch, such as the Twilla table lamp or the Sally lampshade.
• Complete your interior with retro accessories like old radios, vintage posters, and brightly colored ceramics. These small details make all the difference and create an authentic retro vibe. Browse all our home decor here.

What makes a retro interior so appealing?

There are countless reasons why a retro interior is so appealing. First, it’s 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 every room. Additionally, it conveys a sense of individuality, as retro interiors often feature a personal collection of unique pieces. It’s a style that encourages creativity and allows you to put your own spin on it.

What are the typical features of a retro interior?

A retro interior has several characteristics that give it a unique and recognizable retro style. Mokana has listed the key features of a retro interior for you, so you’ll know exactly what to look for when choosing this interior style.

• 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 pastel shades. These colors are often paired with white, black, or brown to create balance.
• Retro designs feature geometric patterns. Think circles, zigzags, blocks, and other abstract shapes. These patterns appear on wallpaper, upholstery, rugs, and accessories.
• In addition to geometric patterns , you’ll also see organic, rounded shapes in retro interiors. Furniture with soft, curved lines—such as a retro shelving unit and round lampshades—are popular choices.
• Retro furniture is often made of wood, such as teak and oak, as is the case with this retro sideboard,
• Soft, cozy rugs and carpets in bright colors or with eye-catching patterns are a common feature in retro interiors.
• Pendant lights and floor lamps with a vintage look are popular in retro interiors. Arc lamps and lamps with colored shades are popular.
• Retro interiors are often complemented by decorative accessories from the relevant era, such as vintage radios, record players, old-school telephones, and retro posters.
• A retro interior often features an open and airy layout, where furniture and accessories don't overwhelm the space.
• In addition to specific furniture and colors, a retro interior often features elements that evoke a sense of nostalgia, such as old photographs, vintage books, and collectibles from that era.

The great thing about a retro interior is that it combines playful vibrancy with a touch of nostalgia, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere in any room. It’s a style that allows you to personalize the space by adding your own items to create your own unique retro look

Visit our home furnishings store in Enschede

Have you been inspired by the retro interior design style and would you like to recreate this inspiring look in your own home? Then stop by Mokana, our unique home furnishings store in Enschede, featuring a beautiful collection of retro furniture and accessories. Our consultants are ready to help you create an interior with a genuine retro vibe. Do you have any questions first? Feel free to contact us.