Home was not just where the heart was, it was where the beads hung in the doorway, the lava lamp pulsed like a disco beat, and every surface had at least one plant in a macramé hanger.
These days, the world of interiors is leaning back into the past, and we are loving it. Here is our ode to the grooviest décor trends from the ’60s through the ’80s that are totally due a revival.
At Zingo Bingo, we say your space should feel fun, nostalgic, and just a little bit fabulous, especially when you are settling in for a bingo night.
1. Macramé (Because Walls Deserve Texture)
Why it rocked:
Woven wall hangings, plant holders, and even room dividers made macramé the ultimate in hand-crafted cool.
🧵 Zingo Style Tip:
Use a macramé hanger for your houseplant in your bingo corner. Add fairy lights and a retro mug for max cosiness.
🎲 Bingo Room Match:The Penny Arcade
A 1p wonder full of seaside charm and retro value. It is as classic as your mum’s living room in 1978.
2. Lava Lamps (Let There Be Slow-Moving Light)
Why it rocked:
Part lamp, part hypnotic sculpture, lava lamps added personality to any room. And yes, they still do.
💡 Zingo Style Tip:
Set the mood in your bingo space with a lava lamp and dim the lights. Pair it with a mellow playlist and your lucky dauber.
🎲 Bingo Room Match:The Zingo Lounge
This room is your chill zone, full of calm wins and cool vibes that match a slow-glowing lava lamp perfectly.
3. Shag Carpets and Sunken Sofas
Why it rocked:
Soft, bold and a little over the top. These were furnishings you could sink into with a bowl of popcorn and your bingo card in hand.
🛋 Zingo Style Tip:
Hosting an at-home bingo night? Throw down a faux shag rug and velvet cushions. You will be dab-ready and ultra comfy.
🎲 Bingo Room Match:The Boogie Lounge
Lush textures, retro disco flair and the perfect space to lounge and daub in style.
4. Bold Wallpaper Prints
Why it rocked:
Floral, paisley, and geometric designs gave walls something to say. If your wall wasn’t loud, you were not trying hard enough.
🎨 Zingo Style Tip:
Frame vintage wallpaper or retro wrapping paper for instant flair in your bingo room. Extra points if it features neon or mustard yellow.
🎲 Bingo Room Match:The Retro Grid 75
Classic 75-ball fun meets bold patterns and gridlines, just like your grooviest accent wall.
5. Beaded Curtains
Why it rocked:
They did not block anything but they created mood. Walking through one felt like an entrance and an exit rolled into one.
🎉 Zingo Style Tip:
Hang a beaded curtain at your bingo entrance. It sets the tone and adds a little extra drama to your living room reveal.
🎲 Bingo Room Match:The Carnival Cabana
Colorful, playful and a little chaotic, this room pairs perfectly with statement décor and party energy.
Bring the Bingo Energy to Your Interiors
The perfect home isn’t about rules, it is about vibe. And when your retro setup is just right, all that is left to do is log in, grab your dabber, and let the bingo calls roll.
✅ Add soft lighting
✅ Put on a retro playlist
✅ Match your décor to your favourite bingo room
✅ Snap a pic and tag us using #ZingoLingo
Which Retro Décor Would You Bring Back?
Tag us with your lava lamp setups, shag rugs, and macramé plant babies using #BingoVibesOnly and #RetroZingoStyle. We might just feature your space during a live bingo event.
Let’s Zingo and Deck the Halls, Retro Style
🪩🛋️ Because your living room deserves to feel like a disco-era dreamscape.
