Retromania

Mid-century modern. Vintage. Retro. The word retro is a Latin prefix that means back. Retro style interiors are inspired by the design of the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Contemporary interior design in its variety, cosy atmosphere, appropriate scale, etc. often uses the heritage of the past and makes a subtle introduction of the patterns and colours of old times.

Retro accents can appear literally in “furniture references” but also in details, taking the form of patterns or characteristic shades on decorative pillowcases, carpets, curtains or graphics. Retro interiors are always perceived as cosy and friendly, because they boast warm colours, with predominating browns, rusts, oranges, reds, various shades of beige, cream, muted green and blue.

Retro-style fabrics are taking the interior decoration market by the storm because they can be easily combined with other styles. They offer a great variety of textures and contribute to cosiness and a sense of comfort in interiors.

Fabrics of the 1960s were very often created using geometric motifs, whose large part referred to nature and plants. However, those using total abstraction were equally popular. Subdued in colour, blending with subtly differentiated tones, mélanges have established themselves in the textile world for good and are still a perfect complement to eclectic designs.

Textured bouclé effects make these fabrics even more snuggly. What is also popular are fabrics whose design is based on the impression of wear and imitation of abrasions. As a result, retro style interior design is a great opportunity to play with trends, patterns and textures. Today, tastefully furnished flats and houses delight us with a combination of modern architecture and stylised furniture that draws the best, timeless effects and qualities from the legacy of the past decades.