Retropolitan Design

Retropolitan Design Creating contemporary statement pieces, from retro furniture. All furniture is hand painted using quality mineral paint and materials.

Teal and copper over green provide the perfect pop of colour. They were commission for a repeat customer’s guitar room w...
23/03/2023

Teal and copper over green provide the perfect pop of colour.

They were commission for a repeat customer’s guitar room which has green accents. The copper stripes were inspired by the many guitar strings in the room. Copper accents are also on the legs.

I finished these nesting tables just before I left for the UK. I’ve been a little bit busy, so I’m only just getting around to sharing them with you now.

I was really chuffed to be able to use up the last of my paints on such a great project. Does anyone else love using up products, or is it just me?

This lamp will always remind me of Australian countryside and will be a feature in my home in the UK. Yes, big news I’ll...
23/02/2023

This lamp will always remind me of Australian countryside and will be a feature in my home in the UK. Yes, big news I’ll shortly relocating after being in Australia for over 12 years.

I’ve spent many a happy hour in the past few years, visiting a small farm in south east Queensland. When I decided to return to the UK, I really wanted a keepsake from there. I chose to make a lamp from a huge old Ironbark tree that had fallen years ago. I added galvanised steel support legs, a vintage light fitting and incandescent bulb.

It’s now functional art and the perfect piece to remind me of my time on the farm. I just love the rugged texture and the differing shadows the light creates. What do you think?

I’ve made an extra one too, so if you’re interested DM me.

⚡️I’m Zinging in the New Year with these beauties⚡️ Teal, mustard and silver make these Mid Century bedside cabinets pop...
06/01/2023

⚡️I’m Zinging in the New Year with these beauties⚡️

Teal, mustard and silver make these Mid Century bedside cabinets pop. The design was inspired by the handles and this has been continued on the backs with a feature retro wallpaper. They now have a fresh zing for the New Year.

Don’t you think they’re the most perfect design with a draw and shelves to hold your favourite books and nicknaks?

I hope you enjoyed the festivities, wishing you a very Happy New Year 🥳

24/12/2022

Everyone takes a sneak peak under the 🎄don’t they?

Well if you’ve done that, I thought you’d like a look at some bedside tables I’ve been working on.

I know I’ve been a little quite for a while, but I’ve plenty planned for 2023!

Wishing you a very merry Christmas, enjoy the festivities & see you on the other side. 🎄🥂

🦚Deco Peacock🦚If you’re passionate about your cocktails and love the art of preparing them, then this 1930’s vintage cab...
11/09/2022

🦚Deco Peacock🦚

If you’re passionate about your cocktails and love the art of preparing them, then this 1930’s vintage cabinet has been restored to be a centre piece in your home and add theatre to your mixology.

The gorgeous velvet peacock fans are the design focal point, and hide the hidden surprise, a pop-up mirrored bar!

The cabinet has been painted in two custom Fusion Mineral Paint colours to exactly match the fabric, a deep green for the outside and a striking teal for the inside. The back of the cabinet has been layered in gold leaf and a custom design added. It lets off a vibrant glow when illuminated by the remote control lights, these really add ambiance to your bottles. There’s plenty of storage space, with ¾ depth shelves, great for tall bottles and four drawers.

The handles really catch the light and highlight the waterfall edges of the cabinet and drawers. The luxury continues on the interior of the drawers, they have been lined with a teal velvet, and easily hold all of your cocktail accessories for your very own speakeasy.

Get in contact to make this yours.

Dimensions:
D 47cm
W 153cm
H 93cm and 133cm when extended

☎️ Get in contact to make this yours!

Rip Queen Elizabeth II 🖤An immense service to the Commonwealth & UK.I love this cheeky laugh of her & Prince Phillip. ...
08/09/2022

Rip Queen Elizabeth II 🖤

An immense service to the Commonwealth & UK.

I love this cheeky laugh of her & Prince Phillip.




04/08/2022

One Year Today, Hip Hip Horray! 🎂

The Retropolitan furniture journey started out a year ago, now I’m totally hooked!

Here are all of the pieces I’ve given a quirky personality to this year.

Thanks for all of your support, I hope you’ve enjoyed being along for the ride.

I’d love to know, which is your favourite.





✨This photo makes my heart sing! ✨Seeing the table I custom designed, fitting right into it’s new home is just amazing!T...
26/07/2022

✨This photo makes my heart sing! ✨

Seeing the table I custom designed, fitting right into it’s new home is just amazing!

The retro colours and funky design were all carefully considered, ensuring it’s a focal piece whilst complimenting the room decor.

I love it, what do you think?
🧡💛💚💜🖤

This photo makes my heart sing! 💫Seeing the table I custom designed, fitting right into it’s new home is just amazing. T...
26/07/2022

This photo makes my heart sing! 💫

Seeing the table I custom designed, fitting right into it’s new home is just amazing.

The retro colours and funky design were all carefully considered, ensuring it’s a focal piece whilst complimenting the room decor.

I love it, what do you think?
🧡💛💚💜🖤

18/07/2022

Get ready to jump!

This was me a year ago, at the end of a great week at Eden Health Retreat I’m climbing a 7.5m telegraph pole, I had to really concentrate on keeping my breathing calm, else the pole wobbled like mad..it was very nerve racking!

At the top I made the promise to myself, that I was going to launch my furniture business. There’s something about saying a goal out loud, even if it’s to yourself that holds you accountable. When I got home I began working on some pieces and coming up with the business name.

I’ve been a bit quiet of late, but I’m busy working on a big piece that I’ll show you soon.

First though, I’m lucky enough to be returning to Eden for a week at the end of July, I can’t wait!









07/06/2022

Watch to see the work involved 👀

I can’t believe I’ve not shared all of the stages involved in reupholstering this chair until now.

I’d forgotten how many steps there were, but they were all worth it, it’s so comfortable!

The teal geometric fabric and the detailed work has given it a wow factor.

Let me know what you think of it in the comments below. 👇

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Commission work has started! 🧰Yesterday was my first day back at Women's Shed at Ferny Grove Inc after my holiday. It wa...
19/05/2022

Commission work has started! 🧰

Yesterday was my first day back at Women's Shed at Ferny Grove Inc after my holiday. It was so good to be back on the tools again!

Remember my Mid-Century Wall Art? I had a number of people contact me saying they’d love some, so I’ve made a start on the commissions today.

The shapes have been cut out using a table and band saw, I’ve then drilled pilot holes so I can jigsaw out the inner shapes. I may have got a little overboard with the number of pilot holes! That said it will help ease the jigsaw around, and I was having too much fun to stop 😆. You’ll see the art progress in my stories over the coming weeks.

If you’d like to talk about a commission, then do get in touch.

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Highgate Hill, QLD
4101

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