How Do You Create A Retro-Modern Living Room?
The retro-modern living room hearkens back to the heyday of both family and swinger: the Space Age. Many companies sell retro-modern furniture and fixtures, so decorating any room in that style is easy. Whether your intent is to gather around the family television or relax with martinis, you can easily assemble a retro-modern living room by following these steps. Replace ceiling lights with period lights; a group of teardrop shaped pendants or the Jetsons-inspired Skyport from the Satellite Modern website say Space Age like no other detail. Complement these with cone-shaped perforated stainless steel wall lamps such as the Aloha and a table lamp such as the rocket-shaped Zoom or the Quest in pink, light blue or from Lighting Universe (see Resources). Fill the room with functional furniture in sleek lines and modern fabrics such as leather. Sofas from Chiasso feature angular modern lines and brushed aluminum legs. Complementary chairs in white, black or aqua make a similar statement, or