Mix and Match

The retro look is all about mixing and matching. Yes, mixing the stuff from the 50s, 60s or even the 80s with the contemporary... and doing it with flair!

Choose an element of the past and complement it with something modern. For instance, an old painted wooden bench would look really snazzy with bold striped, polka dotted, chequered or even floral printed upholstery. The trick is to keep it vibrant with colours.

Get That Edge

Furniture in sleeper wood inlayed with bronze or silver leaves is just the thing you need to give your living room that edge.

You could even go with leather furniture. Just drape a colourful throw along the backrest. A pair of easy chairs with funky upholstery will complete the look.

Play Up the Walls

Opt for bright coloured walls to go with the theme. At present, colours like purple, lime green and shocking pink are a rage.

Use vacant wall space to create an interesting focus wall. Frame photos of your mom wearing bell-bottoms or your dad with Elvis style side locks in funky coloured plastic frames.

You could also frame posters of famous celebs like Marilyn Monroe or Elvis Presley or even an old time movie like Casablanca. Or if you happen to be a Bollywood buff, go with pictures of actors like Shekar Kapoor or even Amitabh Bachchan.