Retro
Warm nostalgia, bold color
Retro 70s design is unapologetically warm: brown and burnt orange, a corduroy curved sofa, shag rug and mushroom lamps against wood-panel walls.
Warm brown and burnt-orange palette
Corduroy curved sofa
Wood panel wall, shaggy rug
Mushroom lamps, retro wallpaper
Classic palette
Tobacco
Burnt orange
Coffee
Amber
Common materials
Corduroy and velvetWalnut veneer panellingFrosted glass lamps
Best for
Music rooms, lounges and anyone allergic to beige.
When to skip it
It is a loud commitment — one room at a time works best.
FAQ
Retro vs mid-century?
Mid-century is teak and tailored lines; retro is 70s plush, corduroy and shag.
Will it feel dated?
Styled with intent it reads vintage; without intent it reads old.
