| What is it about the whole "retro" style that's so | | | | course, the words will always be accompanied by |
| appealing today? Some say that it's a comforting | | | | a smile. Not only will it be quite the conversation |
| feeling of days gone by, when times were simpler | | | | piece, it will add a bit of nostalgia, fun and |
| and seemed to move at a slower pace than they | | | | atmosphere to any style of home. |
| do today. Others claim that it's a generational | | | | If you could only pick one room to add some |
| lashing-out against the mass marketing of today. | | | | trendy, retro-flair, which would you choose? |
| Still others just think that it looks cool. Whatever | | | | Kitchens across the country are bringing in some |
| your particular view is, you'll be pleased to know | | | | extra charm with the 1950's diner-styled dinette |
| that the retro-style is alive and well, as everything | | | | sets. Both booth and chair styles, plus a wide |
| that's old is new again, due in part to the shopping | | | | variety of bar and counter-height stools can make |
| ease of the World Wide Web. | | | | even the most boring center of a home pop with |
| The classic designs and styles of the 1930's | | | | excitement! |
| through the 1980's are brought to life all over | | | | Retro bathroom fixtures make any lavatory a |
| again with this decorating trend, adding nicely to | | | | place you'd love to hang your hat. Likewise, |
| already popular home décor styles of | | | | vintage bedroom sets can set the stage for quite |
| country, early American, contemporary, classic, | | | | a tale with grand bedposts and stunning details |
| antique, art deco, as well as the many | | | | and workmanship on the bureaus, nightstands and |
| combinations among them. Retro furniture and | | | | headboard. Add an authentic, antique lamp, or a |
| accessories can complement any just about any | | | | reproduction of one--you'll be amazed at what |
| style that you currently have, or add a splash of | | | | you can find online! |
| excitement to a somewhat dull and dreary room. | | | | Every little detail is important when you're creating |
| For example, say that your home décor is | | | | a retro style room, home, or just want to add a |
| primarily country with a few antiques added in for | | | | bit of fun and nostalgia to your abode. Don't |
| good measure. What if in the middle of the | | | | forget about clocks, knick-knacks and wall mirrors |
| country quilts and braided rugs, a black and | | | | to reflect the days of yesteryear. Vintage style |
| chrome, pay-phone-style, vintage-looking | | | | jukeboxes, record players and radios, with or |
| telephone is hung on the wall in your kitchen? | | | | without the added luxury of a CD player, will |
| You're sure to hear "I haven't see one of these in | | | | always have a story to tell, to those who want |
| years", by at least one your houseguests, and of | | | | to listen. |