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…
Retro Style and the Great Outdoors
If you’re a fan of the recent retro (the mid-’70s through the mid-’90s), you may have a slew of ideas for your interior. But what about the great outdoors?! How do you get the look in your garden and other areas near the exterior of your home? Scroll down for a collection of photos that feature retro lighting, flamingo yard ornaments and more…
Retro Game Rooms That Redefine Leisure
If you had a spare room in the 1980s, leisure was the name of the game! In fact, many McMansions had an upstairs “family room” at the center of the layout, and these spaces were perfect for pulling game room duty. But the game rooms featured in today’s post put style above kid-friendly function.
New Decor/Retro Flair: CB2
Today on the blog we’re celebrating the retro-modern decor of CB2. From a lacquer, Lucite and brass dresser inspired by ’70s Italian design to an octagonal mirror that could thrive on the set of an ’80s sci-fi film, these new pieces prove you can buy modern decor to get a retro look at home. Especially when the spring collection is this good…
Golden Girls Kitchen Style
Anyone else been watching a LOT of Golden Girls on Hulu?! I’m soaking up every episode and taking in all of the amazing interior design. One of the most comforting sets is the Golden Girls’ kitchen. That beige wallpaper, those Chippendale chairs…the ever-evolving array of tropical tablecloths! Time to see if we can recreate the look in our homes with the help of retro-modern decor.
Whimsical Retro-Modern Decor
Hi Everyone! It’s been a big week at our house. My husband and I welcomed a baby daughter! Our hearts are full, and we are totally smitten. I thought the whimsical, retro-modern decor featured above and below was a fun way to share our announcement, especially since these very photos inspired me as we prepared for the baby…
Color Palette Possibilities
Today we’re celebrating ’80s color palettes…using ’80s visuals! In fact, the images featured in this post come from retro design books. From graphic design flourishes to ’80s ads, these photos and illustrations showcase a range of color palette possibilities. If you’re working on a design project, this just might be your lucky day!
’80s Movie Style: Big
Today we delve into the whimsical world of the 1988 film Big, which tells the story of barely-teen Josh Baskin as he makes a wish to be “big”… Enter 30-year-old Tom Hanks as the grown-up Josh. This piece of cinematic magic is without a doubt a “big movie”, from Hanks’ stellar performance to the ’80s-fabulous interiors.
The Look: Clean, Geo and Modern
Happy New Year! For this first post of 2017, I wanted to focus on the idea of a fresh start. And there’s nothing like a clean, modern look to symbolize a new beginning…
Artistic ’80s Interiors
What are we looking at here?! Is it the set of a Thompson Twins video?… Actually, it’s 1980s product photography featuring a geometric design by Brooke Rugs. In fact, all of the ’80s interiors featured in today’s post blur the line between art and design.
