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What We Can Learn from ’80s Restaurant Design

January 18, 2018 by Kate 8 Comments

’80s restaurant design is the perfect arena for learning about design and decor trends from the Decade of Decadence. Why? Because commercial spaces were often far more over the top than residential interiors!

The 2017 Mirror80 Gift Guide

December 7, 2017 by Kate 1 Comment

It’s that time again! The Holidays are here, and if you’re shopping for the people you care about (or you’re interested in retro-modern trends), today’s post is for you. The 2017 Mirror80 Gift Guide includes a range of new items that channel the past in a fresh, sleek way.

A Retro Candle Swap

December 1, 2017 by Kate 1 Comment

During the holiday season of 2016, Saturday Night Live featured a song-filled video titled “The Christmas Candle”. The premise: an out-of-season peach candle is “re-gifted ’round the world in just one day.” This video inspired today’s candle swap, complete with retro-style candles that channel the ’80s and ’90s!

An Iridescent Halloween

October 6, 2017 by Kate 4 Comments

I had a few iridescent stickers in my collection as a child of the ’80s, and it seemed like a dream to find a soft rainbow of color peeking through the pearlescent shimmer. What’s not to love about iridescence?! Now it’s back on many a surface, from serving pieces and drinking glasses to shower curtains and purses. Call it an iridescent Halloween–I’m reveling in the pearly glow!

New ’80s Decor

August 30, 2017 by Kate Leave a Comment

It’s exciting to be living in a time when it’s easy to get an ’80s look with new items. Today we’ve rounded up our favorites and grouped them by color: teal, pink and black. You know, because they’re quintessential ’80s colors and they’re all having a moment!

Decorating with ’80s Deco Vases

July 31, 2017 by Kate 2 Comments

Happy Summer! For me, the happiest days involve large amounts of tropical greenery and blooms. Since I’m not taking a vacation this year, the magic has to happen through floral arrangements. Let’s just say my ’80s Deco vases have gotten some good use…

’80s Movie Style: Weekend at Bernie’s

July 10, 2017 by Kate 12 Comments

You’re looking at the amazing modern beach house from the 1989 comedy Weekend at Bernie’s. If you’ve seen this movie, you know one really good reason to watch: the design! Keep reading for details…and LOTS of photos!

The Golden Girls: Rose’s Bedroom

June 20, 2017 by Kate 4 Comments

Ready for more Golden Girls style?! Today’s post is dedicated to the breezy, ’80s Deco look of Rose’s bedroom. Lots of rattan and a sprinkling of pastels give this space beachy style. I’ve played up the light, coastal look to create an updated version of the space. Keep reading for details…

IKEA’s New AVSIKTLIG Collection

June 8, 2017 by Kate Leave a Comment

As soon as I learned about IKEA’s new AVSIKTLIG Collection, I scheduled a shopping trip to load up on treasures. If you recognize the zigzag pattern in the photo above, that’s because it’s straight out of the ’80s! In fact, AVSIKTLIG is a collaboration between IKEA and 10-gruppen (also known as Tio-Gruppen).

Retro-Modern Decor: Spring 2017 Edition

May 9, 2017 by Kate Leave a Comment

When I wrote my first Mirror80 post back in 2010, people still cringed at the thought of 1980s design. Now ’80s-inspired decor makes an appearance each season (insert cheers and applause here)!!! It’s fun to discover so many new retro-modern pieces, many of which are affordable…

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Mirror80 is a blog that celebrates the intersection of modern design and retro style. I'm Kate, and I enjoy exploring the look and feel of the "recent retro", with a focus on the late '70s through the early '90s. Welcome to Mirror80. Read More…

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