Decorative accent pillows are easy to decorate with, even in an already finished bedroom or living space. Because accent pillows are so affordable, they give you the option of changing the look of your space with the season. Make your pillows a conversation piece; you can place two accent pillows on either side of your sofa.  Collect an assortment of different colors and sizes and rotate them, mixing patterns and colors to accentuate the size and scale differences.  Do not forget patterns. The retro look is a great choice for those who cannot get enough of swirls, circles, tie-dye, and elaborate paisley prints.

RetroChic’s multi-colored throw pillows can be added for an added dash of spice.  Retro look picks:

RetroChic Decorating

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Using bright, bold color has long been a way to make a room interesting and full of life.  RetroChic Home has a fun, lively feel to it, showcasing bright colors, wild designs and an overall sense of “flair”.  Using a bright, bold color is a great way to make a room interesting and full of life. Retro style decorating is about combining a variety of shapes, textures and colors to create a look that is unique.  Think about the rooms you may have seen in 60’s and 70’s movies; the colors, black light posters, shag carpeting, throw rugs, door beads, lava lamps and bold prints. Now you do not have to go that far with the look, but keep in mind that retro-style requires a bold and audacious approach, so it requires no fear of bright colors or busy patterns.  If you remember the colored grandeur of those rooms, you will notice that each piece seemed to have a life of its own. Yet, collectively they worked. Creating functional retro style requires attention to every detail from the red pillows to the bright RetroChic quilt on the bed. So, how can you bring retro style into your home and still be trendy? Introduce color.

With impressively bright colors such as purple and hot pink, orange, green, indigo blue, and yellow, how is a girl to choose? For those leaning towards more vibrant colors for their décor pallet, this guide will help you pick your pallet.

Orange: Like a tropical sunset.
Orange warms a room in a friendly way. Orange is warm like a sunset and works great in entry areas.  Great for any area of your home where you want warmth, or have people gather.

Pick this color if: You are enthusiastic and good-natured, extroverted.

Yellow: Like a room filled with sunshine.
Yellow grabs attention and catches the eye, yellow illuminates! Vivid yellows are perceived as outgoing, active, enthusiastic, and joyful. Yellow is associated with cheerfulness and optimism and makes a perfect decorating choice. Yellow draws the eye and becomes brighter with greater saturation. Intellectual and uplifting, yellow is an ideal color to add friendly warmth, adding sunshine to narrow or dark rooms.

Pick this color if: You are optimistic and full of energy.

Blue: Like sleeping on the open sea
Blue is an ideal bedroom color choice.  The electric blues are active and energizing.  It makes us comfortable and lulls us to sleep. It also brings a sense of peace and serenity; it is the color of the sea. Interior decorating guides recommend blue for any room where serenity is preferred.

Pick this color if:  You are patient, even-tempered and reliable.

Green: Like sitting on grass
Green is an attractive color, and is considered the easiest on the eye.  Green is thought of as a symbol of prosperity. Green can be used to create a folksy atmosphere.

Pick this color if: You are stable, balanced, caring.

Purple: Associated with non-conformists.
Creative and sophisticated, purple was once reserved for royalty. With that history, purple is not for everyone but can be used in its varied shades; it can be a great accent in your home.  Paler shades like lilac are contemplative, and darker ones like eggplant evoke a sophisticated atmosphere.

Pick this color if: You are quick-witted, highly creative, sentimental, and like to be thought of as “different.”

Red: Hot like fire.
Red is not meant to be ignored, it is vibrant and flirty. It screams. In some cultures red is believed to encourage prosperity and happiness. Red reminds us of a large lollipop or flavored lip-gloss. Simply put, youth.

Pick red if: you are passionate, impulsive, cheerful and competitive.