This Or That: Retro Bedrooms

Many home design styles are influenced by popular fashion trends, which means the current prevalence of and appreciation for counter culture is having an impact on our interiors. Translation: hipster homes. Artfully-waxed facial hair, thick-rimmed glasses, and plaid shirts are popularizing eclectic decor. Where many opt to wear clothing reminiscent of the past, similar motifs are expressed in the way homes are being decorated – we’re adopting older styles and making them cool again.

Check out the two vintage bedrooms below and let us know which you prefer: Option A’s casual cottage chic? Or option B’s bold flavor? Where would you love to read Bukowski and listen to music we probably don’t know about?

Option A

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Option B

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Our Choice:

While each room has its own merits, we prefer Option B. We find Option A’s antique lighting, bedside table, and portrait make it a bit more dated than we enjoy. It evokes the 1920s where Option B has more of a 1960s feel. The fun colors and bright patterns are balanced by the hardwood floor and white accent pieces. All in all we think it’s a nice mix of modern and classic with some playful touches (we love the faux skin rug). 

Funky wallpaper is gaining in popularity, so we have to ask: what do you think of this trend? Are you excited to put a fun pattern on your walls, or do you think this is one revived decor style that should have stayed buried? Let us know below!  

And of course, for more bedroom advice and inspiration make sure to check out the Marketplace Events home show nearest you. Check out the home shows coming up in your area - US shows & Canadian shows. 

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This or That: Teenage Dream

Today we’re asking you to choose between the two teenage girl bedrooms pictured below. 

Option A

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 Option B

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Which would you prefer to stay up all night talking about boys in? Whose door would you love to slam after a rough day at school? Option A’s farmhouse chic or Option B’s classic charm?

Our Choice

We like Option B the best. There’s some creative drama with the juxtaposition of the mixed patterns and clean lines with the rugs, beams, and bed. As well, the throwbacks to childhood fun littered around the room provide a comforting element which we think is sweet. Overall we think this is a lovely space our teenage selves would be happy in.

These gorgeous bedrooms were both professionally designed, but we have to ask: what happens in your home? Do you let your teen have free rein when it comes to their bedroom decor? Or are there certain things, (like black walls), that you’d veto? Let us know who rules the roost below. And remember, for design inspirations for your whole home head to any of our Marketplace Events shows.

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Bedrooms For Him: 6 Easy Decor Ideas

With Father's Day fast approaching, it's time for us showcase some male-oriented spaces.  Today we're showing you some of our favorite gender neutral bedrooms or bedrooms for him.  When decorating for him, it's important to think less about decorative frills, and more about minimalism and functionality.

Below are some steps to achieving the perfect bedroom for him! 

1. Incorporate darker woods and other natural elements. 

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2. Get a clean look by going minimal and incorporating neutral shades.  

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3. Make sure the room's decor reflects his personality. 

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4. Add texture and a focal point to the wall without using wallpaper or artwork. 

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5. Frame and some of his favorite pictures in black and white.  

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6. Incorporate his favorite colors and textures on the bed. 

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Does your dad's favorite space need a makeover? 

Enter our Dad's Favorite Space challenge by clicking below and you could win him a $100 Home Depot gift card! 

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