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There’s a big trend these days with graphic designers “retro-fying” modern media. Among the most popular projects was a series of retro ads for Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Skype. San Paulo firm Moma Propaganda created the fake ads as part of a “Everything Ages Fast” campaign for Maximidia Seminars. You can see the social future [...]
We love the idea of upcycling old pages of sheet music or book leafs. For such a simple DIY the outcome is nothing short of artistic and adorable. And, since you choose your own designs of paper, you can opt to create one for the holidays or everyday hanging. Other needed supplies include tape, glue, [...]
Here’s an awesome find we stumbled across at Retro Renovation – a pool house modeled with pure retro in mind. Built just this year, Nancy’s little getaway screams “I’m so retro!” right down to a custom styling of the front of the dishwasher. From wall decor and knick knacks to the flooring, it would be [...]
We were filled to the brim with retro enthusiasm when we found this magnet project by Jessica Jones at How About Orange. She painted bottle caps, added magnets, and affixed mid-century clock designs on them. Bonus? She provides a downloadable PDF file of designs you can print at home. So empty out that junk drawer, [...]
Curtains can add a great splash of color to any room. Retro modern patterns can help transform that blah living room into a timeless getaway. Unfortunately, quality curtains are pricey, and usually it’s hard to find the exact design we want. Enter: No-Sew curtains you can make on a Saturday afternoon. And Kirsten Nieman over [...]
If you’re looking for retro design inspirations, be sure to visit our Pinterest board: Unique Retro Decor & Design Ideas. There you’ll find more than 200 images of kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms and bedrooms. Some have retro touches and others are all out vintage. Have you stumbled across a great retro board on Pinterest? We’d [...]
In the 1950s, Americans were ready to enjoy prosperity in simple forms. The war was over, and people set out to build smaller homes and adorn them with brighter colors. At the least, many homeowners updated the exterior of their houses with new paint colors that reflected the country’s newfound optimism. In later years, we [...]
If you’ve been looking for the cutest snack signs to display in your home theater, kitchen or kids area, these little dancing theater signs are simply adorable. Made of heavy steel with cool, retro artwork, they’ll add the perfect touch of nostalgia. Okay, they’ll make you hungry, too! What makes these guys so cute is [...]
One of the simplest rooms in the home, the laundry room typically calls for a simple design. Those blessed with an oversized room for sorting, folding and ironing clothes will find using shelves and bins for organizing makes for an uncluttered space. The rest of us, however, need to keep this area void of knick [...]
I’d always understood that light affects color, but I never realized just how much until we started painting the master bathroom. We chose a classic gray color that would work well with many types of decor – we didn’t want to be married to a specific overall color theme or design. We opted for a [...]
Upcycling is a great way to introduce vintage wares into modern designs. Whether working with broken pieces, or simply displaying grandma’s collection differently, this method of recycling items is quite popular. At Manolo for the Home, you’ll find ways to repurpose old teacups. Our favorite is this teacup clock, but there’s some other great designs, [...]
Just two months ago I called Lowe’s out for labeling a retro-dorable front door the ugliest. And now the company’s gone and destroyed an equally fabulous retro-style pink bathroom. Check out this commercial, party of the company’s “Never Stop Improving” campaign, whereas a wife takes a sledgehammer to all that is retro: Thanks to Pam [...]
Early American, or “Colonial” was in vogue. Wooden furniture with floral fabrics, ruffles were all the rage. Interiors were not just functional but fun.
