The fashion and decoration trends tend to repeat themselves periodically. Like old fashion, living room decoration trends also returns back whenever you plan a revamping of the interior decor. These days the trend for retro interiors is back in the offing. The decor which was a trend during ‘60s and early ‘70s is back. Bright colours have returned and wallpapers, carpets, sofas, cushions et al bear the bright colour look. This brings livelier feel to the decor and as one has an entire range for overview the scope of experimentation has expanded. Here under some tips on the trend to make you abreast with it.

Walls: Walls can have funky and bold patterns using distinctive colours Peppy colours such as red, purple, yellow, orange and pink can be used to paint the walls.

Furniture: Retro furniture made from metal or steel of heavy gauge with pale shades having bright coloured palettes can be an ideal combination. Another alternative is to have wide sofas having tie-dyed fabrics. The cloth can have chequered designs or a detailed paisley prints. Though the barstools may have chrome barstools or side tables or stools made of plastic but the dining space should be made of wood to give a natural and fulsome look.

Floor: When taking a peep into retro style floors you will find they had wooden texture. You can experiment by giving modern tinge with use of retro styled vinyl flooring tiles. You can also make it vivid with different coloured terrazzo having checkerboard designs on them. Try complementing the floor with traditional throw or shag carpets.

Accessories: No decor of a living room is complete without accessories complimenting it. When one is designing the room in retro design, how can accessories be modern? Some retro accessories such as wall clocks and frame with looks of that era along with lava lamps, pendants fitted with lights or arc shaped floor lamps with huge lampshade were use used to go along with decor in that period. High up wall shelves designed as puzzle pieces can be used for keeping trophies, memorabilia and books etc. Traditionally designed vibrant coloured cushions and covers on furniture will give your living room an authentic retro look.

We have come up with our suggestions, what are yours to make retro look more attractive.