Today’s edition of New Decor/Retro Flair is all about IKEA. Because everyone loves a good bargain! There’s a breezy vibe to the brand’s newest arrivals, and before the fall collection emerges, let’s revel in a bit of summer style, shall we?! Check out the links below for all the retro-modern details…
New Decor/Retro Flair: Sleek and Chic
In today’s edition of New Decor/Retro Flair, we take things in a sleek direction. Many of the featured finds above are from the new fall collections (yes, fall decor is already arriving in stores!), and we’re loving the ’70s/’80s undertones in these chic modern pieces. Get ready for neutral hues and powerful contrasts, plus a dash of peach. Read on for links and details…
New Decor/Retro Flair: Neon Geometry
For Mirror80’s latest edition of New Decor/Retro Flair, we head in a neon direction. It’s summer, after all! From artwork and tabletop decor to napkins and office supplies, check out these fresh finds in a rainbow of neon hues…
New Decor/Retro Flair: Summer Style
As you may have noticed, summer is in full effect here at Mirror80. Today we continue our New Decor/Retro Flair series with a roundup of colorful and serene items that are the epitome of “summer chill”. With a modern take on retro motifs, the decor above proves that when it comes to summer style, nothing beats clean lines and a smooth palette. Read on for details and links…
’80s Movie Style: Tootsie
Today’s post is dedicated to the pink and purple fabulousness that’s painted all over the film Tootsie. OK, so the whole movie isn’t doused in shades of purple and pink. But these colors are used to turn female stereotypes on their ear, taking center stage at some of the most empowering moments for Tootsie/Dorothy (played by Dustin Hoffman) and Julie (Jessica Lange).
New Decor/Retro Flair: Little Things
Little things mean a lot. Not that any of the featured finds in today’s post are small in any sense of the word. But sometimes the items that make a biggest impact aren’t large-scale purchases or statement furnishings. These accents are new and modern but filled with retro flair. And they couldn’t be more perfect for summer! Read on for links and details…
Design Profile: Hopper + Space
Today Mirror80 shines the spotlight on Hopper + Space, a London-based design studio and webshop offering everything from Art Deco and midcentury finds to postmodern and contemporary pieces. With selective eyes for clean-lined flair, Ben and Joe curate an impressive collection of items, including their own original creations, which pair beautifully with the shop’s 20th century offerings.
1980s Commercial Office Spaces
Working hard today? Maybe you can take a quick break to check out these commercial office spaces from the 1980s. If you caught our recent post on the ’80 home office, consider this a follow-up. Because things got a lot glossier when it came to corporate spaces. Mirrored ceilings and tables were not out of the question, nor was designer furniture and an abundance of angles, as shown in the images above from Commercial Interiors International.
’80s Flashback: Sharp Goes Pastel
If you caught Mirror80’s recent 1980s design trend feature, you know I’m now the proud owner of the September 1986 issue of Metropolitan Home, which I ordered from Etsy shop The Archaic Ad Collection. And speaking of ads, I just had to share this 1986 Sharp ad (from Metropolitan Home) for obvious reasons. If you’re old enough to have lived through the ’80s the first time around, maybe you had one of the QT-50 Stereo Radio Cassette Players above. Mine was lavender. The very first song I recorded from the radio with the help of this device was “Escapade” by Janet Jackson. But enough about me. Let’s take a look at the rest of the ad…
’70s/’80s Interior Design: Kids’ Rooms
Today we shine the design spotlight on children’s bedrooms of the ’70s and ’80s. If you were a kid during this time and your room didn’t look like one of these, don’t fret. Interestingly enough, my childhood bedroom DID involve bright colors, until I was old enough to “redo” it in the ’80s country style, complete with pink walls and a floral comforter. Maybe I should have taken my cue from one of today’s featured spaces! Read on as we explore top trends in retro kids’ rooms…
