We encounter nostalgic moments every now and then, and most of these moments will make you all sentimental, longing for what you once had. Wouldn’t it be nice if we had the luxury of reliving these nostalgic moments in the present? Now, it’s not impossible with retro-style furniture. Retro minimalist interior design has been on the rise, quickly becoming one of the hottest interior design trends in 2020. And the reason behind all of these are furniture ideas that have the power to evoke nostalgia. Read on to find out.
Opt for the Timeless Material, Rattan
Rattan tops the list of materials that make your furniture timeless. Rattan has been the go-to material for chairs at home since as early as the 90s’, and for good reason. Firstly, this naturally-sourced material is both durable and comfortable. When you pair that with the material’s natural ability to receive paints and stains, it’s no wonder that rattan furniture is trending when it comes to home interior designs in 2020.
The sofa is perhaps the most-used furniture at home, be it day or night. If you’d like a sofa that’s timeless in every way, the Rafael Rattan 2-Seater Sofa is the one you need. It bears resemblance to everyone’s favourite couch, back when they were living with their grandparents. Talk about nostalgia. It’ll also be the perfect centrepiece of a vintage-inspired living room.
Introduce a Fun Combination of Colours
The best part of home interior designs back in the days were the combination of colours used. This is evident in many of the vintage-inspired living room exhibits you can spot during furniture events and roadshows. There’s never a ‘right shade’ – as long as it uplifts the mood at home, it’s a go. The key is to nail the colour contrast, which is to pair a neutral (non-overpowering) coloured furniture with another piece that compliments it well, like a chair and a cushion.
The Jago Rattan Chair is a fine example. Its wide fabric seat compliments it well in both colour and comfort. Get a few of these and you’ll be living in nostalgia in no time. If you are in need of barchairs over regular chairs, there’s always Kloop Rattan Barchair, a modern twist on the traditional farmhouse breakfast counter chair.
The Return of Terrazzo
If rattan is timeless, terrazzo is eternal. This ‘marble chips in concrete’ is the material for tiles back in the days. It was also used in the construction of public buildings like schools during that era, which is why the previous generation was so fond of it. Terrazzo furniture such as dining tables and coffee tables are trending in 2020, not just because of its design, but also for its durability and low maintenance.
Imagine having dinner with the entire family on a beautiful dining table like the Terrazzo x Ricky Dining Table, where everyone starts talking about how life was back then. So wonderful.
Use Your Furniture Differently
Remember how we used to put a blanket around our legs and tuck ourselves under the coffee table while watching TV? Those were the days where we had nothing to worry about. What if we told you that it’s still possible: all you need to do is use your furniture differently! The Terrazzo X Lola Coffee Table – Big, for instance, has sufficient leg room for more than one! Relive the past and get lost in the moment while you binge-watch all your favourite drama series with your loved ones.
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