OPULENT RETRO
Update era-defining shapes and styles with rich materials and clashing colours
1. Focus on the detail
The finishing touches tie this look together – jewel-hued glassware to give a luxe edge, oversized candlesticks and vases to add height, and abstract wall art to pick out the colours in the rest of the room.
2. Build upon layers
Turn the seating area into a focal point. Start with a sofa and large footstool in vibrant complementary velvets, then add abstract cushions in a different fabric and a woven rug in punchy tones.
4. Pick interesting lighting
Choose slimline, angular pieces, such as floor lamps and occasional furniture, in striking black to give a contemporary edge to this otherwise plush scheme.
3. Create a colour explosion
Mix rich tones of pink, orange and yellow with contrasting teal and green, all in statement blocks. Pick one eyecatching colour for the walls and keep it fresh with white woodwork.