However, this wistful theme doesn't have to be limited to the memories of your own life, it extends to past interiors in general — nostalgia-inspired designs have an undeniable retro edge. Color ...

It cost around $11,000 to achieve this electric makeover. For the color palette, Drakeford looked to the hues Fryer and Stickley had already featured elsewhere in their home.

A couple of days after the “retro” comment, I was watching Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.And, yes, the client was right. My color palette matched the Wonka palette from 1971.