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<strong>Interior</strong> <strong>Designers</strong> <strong>in</strong> Coch<strong>in</strong><br />
M O N N A I E A R C H I T E C T S & I N T E R I O R S
RETRO STYLE INTERIOR DESIGN
Retro <strong>in</strong>spired <strong>in</strong>terior style <strong>in</strong> modern<br />
homes has become a trend now. Bold<br />
colours like purple & p<strong>in</strong>k are one of the<br />
hottest presently, with accents of gold &<br />
silver here and there. Chic & fashionable<br />
retro concept can create a unique look & a<br />
refresh<strong>in</strong>g ambience <strong>in</strong> your home.
Retro design style is a mix match of past styles<br />
with some modern twist. Each year has got its<br />
own feature; focus on a particular era that you<br />
would want to add to your space. For example,<br />
well known personalities of that era, their<br />
photographs, rang<strong>in</strong>g from artists s<strong>in</strong>gers,<br />
movies or music. Gather some of these objects,<br />
easily available at antique stores & display<br />
them. It can be the focal po<strong>in</strong>t of your room.
Though bold & vivacious colours are frequently<br />
used, you need not go overboard with it. A<br />
unique comb<strong>in</strong>ation can be achieved by add<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
few patterned carpets, a modern chair or some<br />
retro pieces to enhance your liv<strong>in</strong>g space. This<br />
also gives a break from the usual monotonous<br />
designs.<br />
• It is important to <strong>in</strong>troduce bold patterns &<br />
bold colours with caution to achieve a<br />
sophisticated design. Red, yellow, turquoise, hot<br />
p<strong>in</strong>k, electric blue etc. were some popular<br />
colours. A completely retro <strong>in</strong>spired design <strong>in</strong><br />
present times will give an overwhelm<strong>in</strong>g look.
• Textures are very important, most<br />
prom<strong>in</strong>ently used is smooth plastic, soft<br />
v<strong>in</strong>yl, crushed velvet etc. S<strong>in</strong>ce the theme<br />
stands for boldness, you can experiment<br />
carefully with different textures.<br />
• Brilliant chandeliers, wardrobes and side<br />
tables can add style to the liv<strong>in</strong>g room. A few<br />
elements like cushions and rugs give a<br />
playful & hip look.<br />
• By us<strong>in</strong>g wooden look for furniture, modern<br />
retro style can appear warm & comfortable.
You can accessorise your space by<br />
us<strong>in</strong>g these different patterns with<br />
geometric shapes <strong>in</strong> carpets and wall<br />
papers. Artefacts with bright colours<br />
and large size can be used along with<br />
abstract pieces as sculptures.<br />
• Mix & match your furniture with a<br />
s<strong>in</strong>gle piece of chair or sofa as the focal<br />
po<strong>in</strong>t. Most sofas are broad with multicoloured<br />
cushions and, to achieve a<br />
sh<strong>in</strong>y B<strong>in</strong>g, a dash of chrome bar stool<br />
with bright red or some silver or gold.<br />
This draws <strong>in</strong>stant attention and gives<br />
the perfect Retro feel<strong>in</strong>g.
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