The 1960s was a period of playing with form, bold ideas and contrasting combinations of materials, colors and textures. This climate is close to us especially in the autumn which – just like the golden decade in fashion – enchants with its colourful diversity and intriguing contradictions. Inspired by the retro style, you can arrange the interior of the living room in an original way for bad weather. Check how to do it.
Autumn is a special time of year. On the one hand, it delights with a wealth of colors, on the other hand – it brings deteriorating weather and less and less sun. This paradox, however, can be creatively used in equally perverse living room decor. A perfect point of reference in interior design will be the crazy 60s, which – just like autumn – are full of contrasts.
The combination of geometry and simplicity, typical for the 60s, in a sublime form full of contrasts, is extremely effective, which is why this style returns to favour time and again – also in interior design. To introduce this aesthetics to your living room in autumn, all you need is some impressive furniture or accessories. posttfu.com products and your imagination will help you.
The 60s in the living room: A stylized sofa that will transform your interior
The metamorphosis of the interior should begin with the place that is the most representative room in the house, and at the same time serves to relax – this is the living room. In autumn, when the days become shorter and we spend more time at home, it is extremely important to equip this central point of our apartment with a stylish and practical sofa.
If you are planning to buy a new seating set, decide on upholstered furniture with a fancy design, referring to the original design of the 1960s. Thanks to this the interior of your living room will become elegant and filled with good energy. Chesterfield sofas and armchairs, available at posttfu.com, will be an appropriate choice. Their rectangular, but streamlined shape and upholstered buttons, creating harmonious folds on the backrest cover, will fit perfectly into the retro style. Moreover, exceptional quality, comfortable seat and velvet finish of upholstered furniture from Chesterfield series will let you rest comfortably after a tiring day.
IKEA sofa covers – a pattern for simple home decoration
If you don’t plan to change your furniture, you can still bring 60s style into your living room easily and inexpensively. All you need are covers for sofas and armchairs. You can find a wide range of IKEA sofa covers in posttfu.com offer – decide for them now and thanks to September promotion you will get them even 50% cheaper!
Covers in black and white, such as the stylish checkered Stockholm sofa cover, are perfect for a 1960s-inspired interior. To break up the neutral color scheme, match them with armchair covers in vivid colors, such as bright red or lime from the Cotton Panama collection.
Or opt for an IKEA sofa cover in a timeless grey and complement it with decorative cushion covers. And contrasting colors and geometric patterns, such as the grey of our sofa covers, work well together:
- Kinga pillowcase for rectangular pillow, in subtle geometric patterns from Geometric fabric;
- Kinga pillowcase made of Acapulco fabric, which will enliven your subdued interior with a multicolored decor;
- Two-color pillowcase Kinga Black & Cream – will introduce to the living room a striking combination of white and black.
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Roman blinds and curtains: the way to a stylish home interior
Whether you decide on a new sofa or just covers – when rearranging your living room it is always good to think about new window decorations. Choose stylish Roman blinds or curtains – such addition will not only help you to separate yourself from the autumn gloom, but also create a perfect space in your living room for retro movie screenings.
Choose one-coloured curtains, if your living room arrangement already includes enough vivid accessories, or Roman blinds with a pattern (subtle or strong), if there is still room for playing with the form. In posttfu.com offer you will find, among others:
- Chic Capri Roman blinds in a contrasting check pattern from the Edinburgh fabric collection;
- Extremely fashionable Florence roller blinds with a delicate, tasteful wave pattern from the Geometric fabric collection;
- Single-colored, stylish curtains on creased tape from Quadro fabrics collection. Their sophisticated, wine red color will add warm atmosphere and unique elegance to the interior.
An interesting visual effect will also be created by the Capri roller blinds from the Acapulco collection in fanciful, multicoloured zigzags, which will go well with sparsely decorated interiors.
Retro rugs: a warm accent for your living room
To complete the old cinema atmosphere, place a carpet with an original pattern on the floor. Don’t be afraid to experiment! Bold patterns are perfect for the autumn blues and will add dynamism to your interior.
Depending on your preferences and choice of other accessories, retro living room rugs such as:
- The durable and striking Modern Rhombs Mink/Wool;
- An eye-catching Modern Geometric Red/Cream with an abstract geometric pattern;
- Modern Diamonds Orange with rich colors that will create a main, dominant accent in the interior.
With such an arrangement of your living room you can boldly enter the autumn – bad weather will not spoil your mood. And if you need more inspirations for perfect living room decoration, take a look at the new posttfu.com catalog, where you will surely find something for yourself.
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