Home Remodeling<\/a> |\u00a0Trends and styles are forever changing and evolving. Home trends that were once the height of popularity eventually seem mundane and drab, only to experience a resurgence decades later. Here are 14 retro home trends that are worth revisiting and, perhaps, implementing in your own home.<\/p>\n Vintage-inspired wallpaper is making a huge comeback. The colorful and bold prints of the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s are by definition retro, but they can make a modern style statement when used judiciously throughout the home. Incorporate these period patterns on an accent wall, in a bathroom, or in any area that needs a colorful boost.<\/p>\n The classic bar cart got its start in the 1950s and ’60s, providing convenient housing for an assortment of beverages, glasses, and other cocktail-hour essentials. Over time, however, these portable staples became replaced by built-in bars. Now, the elegant carts are experiencing a comeback, retooled to tie the classic aura of the past with the features and accessories that today’s home bartenders want. Not only are these rolling bars efficient and compact, but they offer endless options for personalization.<\/p>\n The clawfoot tub was a symbol of bathroom elegance back in the 1920s, and today is no different. While freestanding tubs receded into the background for many years, they have now regained the spotlight as a luxurious upgrade, complete with custom finishes and a range of styles. As a bonus, their raised feet help keep a bathroom feeling open and airy.<\/p>\n The current obsession with stainless steel finishes is quickly becoming old news. Instead of cool, silvery metal, try warming your spaces with brass and copper alternatives. Metallic knobs and fixtures, most notable in the 1970s, offer a comforting glow that complements many kitchen and bathroom elements.<\/p>\n Sheepskin or faux-fur rugs never really went out of style after their rise in popularity during the 1970s, but lately they\u2019ve become a must-have accessory. With amazing texture, natural style, and unparalleled softness, faux-fur rugs offer a warm and cozy contrast to rustic hardwood floors.<\/p>\n Invented in 1941 by Henry P. Glass, hairpin legs were designed to limit the amount of material needed to make sturdy supports. Today, these midcentury modern furniture legs can be found everywhere, in part because their minimalist profile focuses attention on the\u00a0tabletop’s material and design. They also offer a light and airy alternative to clunky, solid table legs, making them perfect for small spaces that need a little breathing room.<\/p>\n Shaker- and Craftsman-style cabinetry has long been a presence in many American homes. These cabinets showcase a simple yet functional design that can make either a classic or current statement in the kitchen. By varying your choice of wood, color, stain, and hardware, there are plenty of ways to bring this style out of the past and into your modern home.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re bored with stainless steel appliances, these vintage-style alternatives that feature up-to-date functionality may be exactly what you\u2019re looking for. Available in a wide array of Eisenhower-era\u00a0colors, including buttercup yellow, cherry red, pink lemonade, and beach blue, these retro appliances provide the perfect pop of warmth and personality for today’s kitchens.<\/p>\n The simplicity and clean lines of midcentury furniture\u00a0are making a major resurgence in modern interiors. Easily updated with contemporary colors and features, these vintage pieces are hot commodities at thrift stores and flea markets. These furnishings embody the theme of “less is more,” which works just as well in today’s homes as it did when the pieces were first produced.<\/p>\n The history of the sunburst motif goes back centuries, and there are numerous examples of sunburst mirrors<\/a>\u00a0dating back to the 1800s. Their popularity continues today\u2014whether big or small, round or oval, metallic or colorful, bejeweled or wooden, sunburst mirrors still act as stunning focal points in bedrooms, living rooms, and other spaces throughout the home.<\/p>\n Wood paneling, that mainstay of the 1960s, has now become retro cool. While paneling has always injected texture and depth into a room, today’s fresh spin on this traditional wall treatment adds an updated feel with slimmer slats, smoother surfaces, and a wealth of neutral colors to replace the harsh latex wood finishes of the past.<\/p>\nVintage Wall Vibes<\/h3>\n
Better Bar Carts<\/h3>\n
Bathroom Bliss<\/h3>\n
Back in Brass<\/h3>\n
Soft and Stylish<\/h3>\n
Barely-There Table Base<\/h3>\n
Classic Cabinetry<\/h3>\n
Fifties Fun<\/h3>\n
Furniture Flashback<\/h3>\n
Sunburst Season<\/h3>\n
Panel Play<\/h3>\n
Outside Indoors<\/h3>\n