Published on: Frb 6, 2022
The strange thing about retro is that, to someone, it is always in vogue. This is, of course somewhat counterintuitive, given that the very reason something is retro in the first place is that it once went out of fashion.
Still, lest it be said that nostalgia isn’t what it used to be, there is always a certain taste for items form the past. It may be down to a particular interest in an era of history, a genre of music that had its finest hour, or a style of fashion. After all, here we are in the 2020s and the 1920s Gatsby party still has a certain appeal.
All this might suggest retro is a niche look and that it won’t, by definition, become a prominent trend luxury interior designers in London spend a lot of time engaging with. But might we be surprised?
For instance, Decorilla.com has suggested retro may definitely be ‘in’ this year. It suggested the 1970s may be a common theme – which hopefully means interiors and not inflation.
It said: “Gentle suggestions of burnt orange, moss greens, and other warm neutrals brighten up-and-coming interiors.” It suggested going to flea markets for such items, or “reupholster a vintage couch”.
Other suggestions for bagging retro items included visiting antique stores, fairs and markets, looking for less famous brands, buying vintage furnishings online and going to auctions.
If you truly want to go retro you could have your rooms redecorated in line with these 1970s furnishings.
Metrie.com also suggests retro could be the way to go in 2022. Insisting that not being born in the 70s or 80s is no impediment to loving those years, it stated: “Retro can go out of style, but urban lovers will always find a way to bring it back. After all, who doesn’t love lava lamps and funky wood panelling? “
In one sense, 2022 may be no different to other years. There will always be an undercurrent of desire to recreate the past. However, given how grim the start of the 2020s has been, now may be as good a time as ever to celebrate some happy days of the past.
