Retro Living Room Ideas

Retro Living Room Ideas

By definition, retro interior decorating can mean furnishings and décor from the 1950's to the '70s, so you have several different trends and styles to choose from. The key to decorating your living room in a retro style and achieve a professional look is to stick with just one decade that you resonate with, and choose only three complementary colors for your furniture and accessories. Ready to give your living room a retro makeover? Here's how to create a fun, funky but designer-inspired look:

Seating Options for the Retro Living Room
Bean bag chairs: Bean bag chairs add a funky, playful twist to any empty corner of the living room, so add more seating options with some colorful bean bag chairs. Look for crushed velvet, glossy patent leather or candy-colored vinyl hues to create your retro look. For sofas, stick with clean, contemporary lines from the modern selection of the catalog (CB2.com and IKEA have some great modern designs that will work), and complement this simple look with bright retro pillows and throws.

Retro Living Room Tables
Turn to vintage or antique stores to scope out old diner-style coffee tables and benches. Anything with shiny chrome legs and a glossy surface is great for the retro living room. Chrome and glass are the best picks for the retro look, but you can also add a playful touch with a PacMan table or other classic arcade game design.

Lighting Fixtures for the Retro Living Room
Lamps are a must-have accessory for any retro living room, so don't be afraid to add some oversized and brightly-colored lamps to the mix. Two matching lampshades placed on either side of the sofa or the entertainment center can easily become the focal point of the room. Choose lampshades with tassels, geometric prints and unique paper lantern styles for a retro-chic look.

Retro Living Room Ideas