Art wall 234

Art wall 234

Amazing blend of colors and shapes for a retro room appearance. Bring the Memphis Design to your home with these lovely prints. Have a nostalgic vibe with this creative inspiration and enjoy the fun and exciting view.

Number of posters: 2

Art wall 236

Art wall 236

Amazing blend of colors and shapes for a retro room appearance. Bring the Memphis Design to your home with these lovely prints. Have a nostalgic vibe with this creative inspiration and enjoy the fun and exciting view.

Number of posters: 2

Art wall 245

Art wall 245

Amazing blend of colors and shapes for a retro room appearance. Bring the Memphis Design to your home with these lovely prints. Have a nostalgic vibe with this creative inspiration and enjoy the fun and exciting view.

Number of posters: 2

Styles That You Have Loved In The 80s

Memphis art white sun in turqouise poster in interior

Take a walk down memory lane and see how beautiful the styles that are popular even in films are. You probably have used them in your home for years until other trends have come along. These days, the styles of the 80s are making a comeback and are being used in many homes, offices, restaurants, and other establishments. Read on to know more about the styles that many people have loved over the years. 

Chintz

Chintz is a printed cotton fabric with a glazed finish and multicolored patterns. It was originally used for upholstery, curtains, and clothing. These days, chintz refers to the floral patterns seen in fabric and other decorative materials, such as wallpaper. It is common to see designs and patterns such as nature, flowers, and leaves. 

Pastels

Pastel colors belong to a pale family of colors that are described to have high value and low saturation. The colors of this family are considered to be soothing. The most commonly used pastels are pink, mauve, baby blue, mint green, peach, periwinkle, and lavender. 

Country Style

Country interior style is any design that appears casual and cozy. The overall appearance eludes the feeling of simple country life. It includes color palettes that are bright along with pastel colors. In addition to these, the colors should also be able to blend perfectly with other design elements like vintage wares and second-hand accessories.

Verdigris

Verdigris is a green or bluish patina that forms on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces that is exposed to air for long periods of time. It consists mainly of copper sulfate. 

Open Kitchens

The open kitchen is a remarkable design for homes that are small. The absence of barriers or doors allows spaces to flow into each other. This design makes the home look more spacious than it is. The good thing about open kitchen design is that it also keeps the family in touch by integrating meal preparation with nearby activities like watching television in the family room. 

Memphis-Inspired Design

The Memphis Design is one of the most popular styles ever created. It is known for the use of bright neon, primary and pastel colors, geometric shapes, and bold, repetitive patterns, such as black and white stripes. 

Preppy

Preppy interior design showcases genteel mix patterns. Plaid is the traditional pattern of preppy style, but not the only one. Think about stripes, houndstooth, herringbone, and gingham checks mix to create a curated look that is anything but stuffy. 

Shabby Chic

Shabby Chic is defined as having a soft, relaxed, romantic style that appears cozy and inviting. The design style usually is related to females, On the other hand, masculine shabby chic appears to be rusty, along with deeper or richer colors. Other decorative items that may be used to achieve the design style are rustic furniture, unfinished wood, denim, burlap, sailcloth, and homespun. 

Japanese Zen

Soothing and spiritual, Japanese-inspired design was a popular trend in the 80s. Zen refers to meditation and has become a popular principle for interior designers. The design style focuses on creating balance, harmony, and feelings of relaxation through a minimalist approach. 

Memphis art lined circle and triangle poster

Memphis art lined circle and triangle poster

Have fun with colors and shapes in this Memphis-inspired poster. Set a trend in your home while preserving a retro appeal. This poster will be a cool and lovely addition to your wall art.

Memphis art white sun in turqouise poster

Memphis art white sun in turqouise poster

Stylish poster of colors, lines, and shapes that will add accent to your walls. A simple yet interesting design that will have a big impact on the overall appearance of your wall.

The Memphis Design

Just like the appearance of the design, Memphis design also has a colorful history. The style emerged from the celebrated Memphis Design collective of Milan-based designers in the early 1980s. With combined ideas and creativity, the design style was born to add colors to the world. The style is not for the faint of heart as it is packed with bold colors, patterns, and a radical approach to design. 

A brief history of Memphis Design

The movement was spearheaded by Italian designer, Ettore Sottsass in 1980. He assembled a team of bold and daring designers from around the globe to transform the design industry. As a result of this gathering, they introduced their controversial, eye-catching, rule-breaking style that became famous around the world. The name “Memphis Design” was inspired by the Bob Dylan song, Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again, from his 1966 Blonde on Blonde album that has been playing during the night the group of designers had their first official meeting. 

The style is incorporated with pop culture and historical references. Memphis Design was the answer to the clean and linear aesthetic of midcentury modern and the minimalism of the 70s. In addition to these, it is interesting to know that Memphis Design was influenced by Art Deco and Pop Art. The design style also influenced popular culture, inspiring the set of several television shows like Pee-wee’s Playhouse and Saved By the Bell. Several celebrities also are fans of the design style. 

Characteristics of Memphis Design

  • Designed to initiate an emotional response.
  • Loud, brash, spirited, playful, uninhibited.
  • The use of bright colors is exaggerated in unique and interesting combinations.
  • Use of bold and clashing patterns
  • The use of geometric shapes.
  • The popularity of squiggles.
  • Use of materials such as terrazzo and plastic laminated in various finishes. 
  • Out of ordinary style that may clash different styles. 
  • Rounded edges and curves.