Trend report: retro rerun

September 05, 2023

No, you haven't stepped through a time warp: bold wallpaper, vintage furniture and retro styling are having a major revival. Mustard first started when Becca began collecting vintage lockers, so it's no surprise that we are all about this modern twist on a bygone era. Luckily, so are our friends at Lust Home!

To celebrate, we've paired up with Lust Home to create the ultimate retro power duo: colourful lockers and patterned wallpaper. We might be biased, but we think this is a match made in heaven. If your tastes tend to lean more towards maximalism than minimalism, you'll love this retro revival. The aesthetic is all for loud patterns, bold colours and layering textures (think the opposite of pared-back Scandi!) Want to embrace the swinging sixties or psychedelic seventies? Here's how to nail the trend.

A Blush Midi sits against pink and orange zebra patterned wallpaper. There is a cream boucle chair next to the locker.

The Midi in Blush paired with Good Vibrations Wallpaper + Groovy Baby Cushion

A Lilac Shorty sits in a pastel themed room with lilac gingham wallpaper and a blush couch. There is a vintage style tea party setup on the coffee table.

The Shorty in Lilac paired with Picnic in the Park Wallpaper + Dance of the Dragonfly Cushion

these walls talk

One of the biggest trends in the interior world is the return of wallpaper. The right pattern can completely transform your space and tie all your homewares together for a look that's as vivid as it is cohesive. Head to Lust Home to browse every geometric pattern you need to create a major vintage vibe. We love a sweet gingham for a pastel-themed kid's room, a lush floral for a sense of drama and a funky zebra print for a moody yet modern take on retro style. And we love a matching locker even more!

An Ocean Lowdown acts as a bar cabinet in a room with red and white candy-striped wallpaper. There is a red neon bar sign and vintage styling including coke bottles and harlequin flooring.

The Lowdown in Ocean paired with Hypnotize Wallpaper

A pastel workspace features a Lilac Shorty with pea green gingham wallpaper and a matching lamp. There is a small white desk and a green folding chair.

The Shorty in Lilac paired with Picnic in the Park Wallpaper

unlock the past

Unlock the secret to the retro aesthetic with Mustard Made lockers. Our nostalgic silhouettes and tactile powder-coated surfaces are the perfect mix for spaces inspired by yesteryear. Retro-styled furniture favours strong, clean shapes and often nods to industrial elements. Tick and tick! Plus, the Mustard rainbow is a perfect match for a retro colour palette, which favours bold jewel tones. Lean into the sixties with Lilac, Ocean and Sage, embrace the seventies with classic Mustard and Olive or go all-out eighties in Poppy, Navy and White.

A lilac and orange themed lounge room features bold colours and clashing patterns. There is a goldfish-print wallpaper, velvet chair and Lilac Shorty locker.

The Shorty in Lilac paired with Mesmerised Wallpaper + Groovy Baby Cushion + Keep On Rollin' Cushion

Vibrant green plants surround a small table and chairs. There is a Blush Midi standing against an intricate peach patterned wallpaper.

The Midi in Blush paired with Life's a Peach Wallpaper

it's playtime

As the vintage vibes reign supreme, retro styling calls for a playful approach to decor. Accessorise your space with thrifted pieces like neon signage, vintage glassware and ceramics, and artwork or prints that evoke nostalgia. A throwback item like a rotary phone or record player is a shortcut to retro heaven. More is more when it comes to this look, so don't be afraid to get adventurous! Layer textures like velvet, metal and glass, experiment with clashing patterns and above all, let your personality shine. There's nothing like a unique vintage piece to start a conversation!