Filled with the “latest” 1980s advice on revamping your home, Metropolian Home Renovation Style is also filled with amazing photos. I’m sharing a few of my favorites with you today, with a focus on interiors that showcase special features. Keep reading for more inspirational ’80s spaces…
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Eurostyle: An ’80s Blend of Old and New
When you hear the word “Eurostyle,” you might immediately think of sleek, modern European furnishings circa 1981. Marble and matte black reigned, and it was fabulous. But today we take a look at Eurostyle circa 1986, when it had become integrated into the American design climate. Think “old meets new” rather than “stark and modern”…
3 Modern Ways to Enjoy ’80s Design at Home
We spend a lot of time checking out awesome ’80s interiors here at Mirror80, but today we’re bringing the retro design story closer to home. Maybe you love 1980s style but you’re not wanting it to completely take over your interior. Or maybe you want to collect as many ’80s pieces as possible but you’re on a budget for now. Read on for a few easy, affordable, modern ways to bring ’80s design home…
’80s Design Spotlight: Decadent Luxury
Today at Mirror80 it’s all about luxury…and nothing was quite as luxe as ’80s decadence. The beauty of luxe ’80s design is the way it combines neon lighting, plush textures, reflective surfaces, pastels and metallic accents. Keep reading for even more glitz and glam…
’80s Interiors: Smoke, Mirrors and Swank
Today at Mirror80, it’s all about the swank. These ’80s interiors beg to be noticed! Whether they pile on the floor cushions or layer on the mirrors, these are the rooms you want to lounge in once darkness falls. There may not be smoke, but in a couple of these spaces, there may as well be a smoke machine, because there’s a definite club vibe going on. And don’t get me started on the mood lighting…
An ’80s Ceramic Swan Song
Sometimes you just have to get dramatic…and today’s photo shoot is all about ’80s drama of the interior design variety! The summer that I began writing this blog, I started seriously collecting 1980s decor. One of my favorite activities was going from thrift store to thrift store hunting down ceramics from the Decade of Decadence. One thing that I could always count on finding: ceramic swans.
1980s Design Inspiration: Mixing Patterns
Today’s post is all about the ’80s trend of mixing patterns! Whether you love each and every pattern in today’s post or you wouldn’t use them in your home to save your life, surely you’ll agree that these four rooms have something. Call it whimsy! Call it boldness. Call it a beautiful blend of colors and shapes. Ready to see more?…
Retro Design: Decorating with Black
I recently ordered The Mary Gilliatt Book of Color (1985), and I’ve enjoyed browsing an array of photos filled with retro design goodness. I’ll be sharing a few rounds of pics from the book, and I thought I’d start off by spotlighting the color black. Because it’s fun to revel in a little bit of darkness and drama during the month of Halloween! In the 1980s, black added boldness to interiors, often with Deco flair. Black lacquered headboards, black mini-blinds, black chair frames and black vases were popular. Ready to let the photos do the talking?…
New Memphis Decor
Happy Friday! Today I’m rounding up a collection of New Memphis decor that celebrates the power of pattern and geometry. These aren’t Memphis-Milano pieces from the ’80s. They represent a new take on the bold style we all know and love. And there’s a LOT of it around these days, so much so that retail chains like West Elm are even giving a nod to the look in their new collections. From the work of Etsy artisans to the prints of Society6 artists, there’s a lot of color and form to enjoy. Here goes…
A Tour of My 1980s Kitchen
Hi Everyone! Today I’m sharing a tour of my 1980s kitchen (the house was built in ’81). Truth: the space has been remodeled since the 1980s, but there are still plenty of ’80s elements, like the garden window above the sink and the pairing of cream and black! When we moved in two years ago, this room became my very favorite in the house.