Look of the week: Retro

For anyone who feels nostalgic about an era long past, you don't have to say goodbye forever. Incorporating retro-inspired decor items into your home will help you keep a forgotten time period alive. "Using vintage pieces is a great way to inject a retro vibe into your home," says Lisa Canning, designer, Lisa Canning Interiors. "Shop second hand stores for truly unique light fixtures, dishware and accessories straight from your preferred time period."

Lisa suggests choosing a few pieces as focal points in your home, so the entire look doesn't feel too cluttered or dated. "A colour palette is a great place to start to inject a retro vibe. Pick colours typical of your retro time period for paint, fabrics and accessories. Keep the look modern with a balance of old and new pieces."


Northstar Stove
Add an authentically retro look to your kitchen with this stove that harkens back to an era gone by. Available in nine different colours, this stove will be a real conversation piece in your home.
Available at: elmirastoveworks.com
Price: Prices vary; see website for details