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Modern interiors are having a vintage moment, with retro-style homeware firmly on trend – and it's a surprisingly easy and affordable look to get to grips with.
Thanks to the likes of Aldi and their fifties-inspired homeware, you can effortlessly recreate the glamour of interiors from a different era via room makeovers on a budget.
It's possible to dramatically transform your home with some simple decorating kit – and by picking up retro-style accessories or appliances that instantly change the visual tone of interiors.
Colour is your biggest ally when it comes to the vintage look; designers in the 1950s and 1960s loved pastel colour palettes and bold pops of brighter shades such as cherry, bright yellow or turquoise – plus beautiful woods in walnut and teak.
So, whether you're looking to give your kitchen a kitsch new look, or want to take your bedroom back in time, the vintage look can work its magic in almost every room in your home...
Let's go retro-style: How to create a vintage look in every room
A new look: Retro kitchen accessories that celebrate nostalgia
Go back in time: Creating the perfect retro look in your kitchen is easy - mix-and-match glassware, vintage crockery and new buys with a retro feel
Classic kitchen looks from yesteryear often put enamel, glass and stoneware front and centre.
As much as these materials – used in everything from biscuit tins to bread bins, define the era, so does colour. For an authentic palette, go for pastels – think blues, yellows, greens and pinks.
A vintage look doesn't need to cost the earth either, with budget retro mugs an affordable way to instantly switch up the mood of your kitchen.
Or pick up retro-inspired appliances or cookware – an Aldi Large Cast Aluminium Pan in sage costs £19.99, with a matching Immersion Blender at £19.99.
Vintage homeware finds your living room will love
Go bold! Pops of striking colours - mellow yellows, turquoise and reds - can give the mid-century look via accessories and textiles
The living room is the perfect place to get playful with mid-century homeware.
Pick up statement light shades and fittings, stylish mirrors and striking smaller ornaments and vases to create a vintage aesthetic that has real visual impact.
Retro textiles can also transcend your room to another style period.
Go for velvet cushions, bold pattern throws and cosy shagpile rugs – often not in classic shapes – to help soften your interiors look and add in warmer tones too.
Collectively, just a few small inexpensive additions can add up to a vintage look that changes the whole mood of your living room.
Add some vintage flair to your tabletop with retro crockery
Keep an eye out for crockery, glassware and plates to curate a characterful tabletop that looks as if it's landed straight from a bygone era.
There are plenty of pieces on the high street this season to take your pick from. Items don't always need to match; in fact blending different materials, such as mid-century porcelain, pastel glasses and retro mugs, can help you build a crockery collection that looks authentic and has real vintage flair.
Look to mid-century retro textiles for an easy-win vintage makeover
Fabrics and textiles from the fashionable 1950s and 60s didn't shy away from eye-catching looks, and you shouldn't either. There's velvet textures, chunky knits and geometric patterns to discover – all influencing retro homeware as much as they did high street fashion of the day.
Retro homeware shopping tips
How to achieve it in your home? Look for vintage homeware finds including throws, rugs and runners that incorporate the fabrics, patterns and weaves of those eras – you'll instantly create a retro tone.
Colours to help you achieve a retro look
- Focus on vintage colours - pastels and bold pops of turquoise and red
- Look for texture and patterns when buying retro style fabrics, from velvet to geometrics
- Pick up ornaments and accessories that incorporate the materials of the era, including glass, wood and stoneware
- Crockery and enamel coated mugs in vintage style colours are an affordable, easy win
- Don't be afraid to mix-and-match items in different colours and styles - variety is very retro!
Retro homeware shopping cheat sheet
Where can I pick up budget retro decor to transform my home's look without spending too much?
Low cost supermarkets such as Aldi are a great place to start – with everything from cookware to appliances available with vintage flair.
Can I mix old thrift shop purchases with new items to achieve the mid-century homeware look?
Q. What about retro textiles? What should I look out for?
A. There are a few major giveaways when it comes to finding 1950s and 1960s retro textiles...geometric patterns, bold colours, interesting weaves and textures such as velvet.
There are a few major giveaways when it comes to finding 1950s and 1960s retro textiles...geometric patterns, bold colours, interesting weaves and textures such as velvet.
Get the vintage look for less
The best thing about retro style homeware for interiors fans?
It's a look you can create on a shoestring budget with even brand new items, such as enamel mugs in bold shades, available at prices you'll love.
Add in colourful vintage-sourced homeware from charity shops or thrift sales, such as ceramics, crockery and textiles and your look will soon take shape, without costing the earth.
Go, go, go, it's time to kick-start your retro homeware style! Whichever rooms you're looking to change up know that, if you're a vintage lover, then just a few items can quickly start to build the look.
And remember, you don't need a full home makeover, simply introducing small, affordable items in retro colours will get your vintage vision underway.