Going retro? 8 home decor ideas that prove old is gold

The design of this apartment combines retro, industrial and contemporary inspired elements

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The retro-style Smeg fridge is integrated into the dining area to become part of the display console. Its lovely mint hue complements the attractive colours of the dining chairs.

(Design: JQ Ong)

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Condominium apartment with retro and Peranakan-inspired look

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Vintage-style wooden dining chairs and Peranakan tiles add to the look in the dining room.

(Design: Design Channel)

Retro-stle HDB flat decorated with a trishaw!

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Interior design firm Design Channel created a canvas on which the homeowners could create their vision of a local mid-century-styled home, complete with vintage teak furniture, Peranakan tiles, and old-school appliances!

(Design: Design Channel)

Five room, HDB home with a touch of nostalgia

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The minimalist master bedroom gets a touch of nostalgia with old-fashioned accents such as a recycled metal grille gate and lace drapes, which also serve as a screen for the walk-in wardrobe.

(Design: Momo & Partners)

See also: 6 decor tips to turn your 4-room HDB flat into a luxe abode

Retro elements infused in a three-room HDB unit

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An eye-catching patterned rug, paired with brightly coloured pendant lamps in the living room, adds to the retro vibe in the home.

(Design: Exquisite Art Furniture Decoration

A contemporary house that's quietly stylish and retro

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The homeowners of this inter-terrace house — owners of furnture shop Pomelo — have created a beautiful mix of old and new, traditional and edgy design, in its interiors. 

(Design: Formwerkz)

Modern meets retro with sensual curves

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How does one mesh clean, contemporary lines with circular patterns inspired by the 60s? A $450K renovation turned this 2,200sqf two-storey inter-terrace home into a bright-hued space dotted with nostalgia.

(Design: Whiz Concepts)

See also: Hipster chic! 10 ways to give your new home a cosy cafe vibe

Three-room HDB maisonette in Clementi with a evocative industrial-chic vibe

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The industrial-chic cement floor provides a raw edge to the homely Peranaken-style furnishings.

(Design: Metaphor Studio)

See also: Industrial-themed homes! 5 inspiring interiors for your new residence