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…
On Mixing Modern and Retro Design Styles…
While it’s easy to get in a matchy-matchy rut when we decorate at home, it’s perfectly acceptable to mix and match. In fact, some would argue that it’s even more interesting to mix styles. Today we take a look at a few clean-lined modern and retro design styles that work well together!
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 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…
Industrial-Inspired Dining
Today I’m excited to welcome guest blogger Kim Barnes to Mirror80. Here on the blog, we spend a lot of time focusing on ’80s Deco, Neon Noir and other styles from the Decade of Decadence, but today Kim takes a refreshing perspective by shining the spotlight on ’70s/’80s industrial design and how we can get the look at home!
IKEA Shopping
Hi there! Today I thought I’d share some of my shopping endeavors with you. With the new year comes new opportunities to solve interior design dilemmas. For me at home, the issues were low lighting throughout the house (not fun in the winter months), a shredded cotton dhurrie rug that made the living room look a bit run down, the need to add decor to bathroom countertops without cluttering them, and an empty space that was begging for a small desk. Below I’ll share what my hubby and I purchased from IKEA. Note: most of these items are super budget-friendly!
New Decor/Retro Flair: Spring Collections
The spring collections are in, and today I’m rounding up my favorite new finds with retro flair. It’s not unusual for elements from the past to be making their way into our current decor, but it’s fun when you can turn to mainstream retailers and grab affordable items that reinforce the retro vibe you’re going for at home. Read on for details…
Teatime, Retro-Style
Happy 2016! For Mirror80’s first photo shoot of the new year, I was inspired by teapots and product photography from the 1980s. So let’s hit the ground running with some colorful new images of teatime, fully stocked with retro and current items that can’t help but exude ’80s flair…
Holiday Gift Guide: Sculptural Z Gallerie Finds
Happy Holidays! Today I’m sharing one more gift guide, this time featuring the interesting and sculptural finds of Z Gallerie. This brand has a glamorous, BIG aesthetic, and it can be hard to see past the sparkle. But when I take the time to shop for unique gifts and really look over all of the merchandise, I’m always delighted to find unusual items that can veer into retro territory.
Design Inspiration: Checkered Floors
Checkered floors are a classic design feature, and they have the power to look retro in the soda shop sense of the word. But I love the way they can veer into whimsical territory, which is why they pair so nicely with bright hues, geometric shapes, cloud motifs and Memphis-Milano decor. In today’s post you’ll find photographs of 1980s interiors featuring checkered floors…
