The 1930s

• Simplistic, yet stylish, the style of the '30s was one dominated by the sleek lines of the art deco style that predominated the decade. Bedroom furniture that features sharp lines contrasted with metallic or veneered accents will create the base of your bedroom.
  
  Linens should lean toward blacks, whites, blues and muted pinks. Geometric patterns such as those that were readily found on the movie theater marquees of the time can tie together all elements of the design of your art deco inspired bedroom.
  
  Art deco artwork or framed travel posters from the 1930s will further accentuate the feel of your retro bedroom. Lamps and clocks with sleek curved designs finish the design and will turn your bedroom into a portal to the 1930s.
  
  

The 1950s

• When most people think of the '50s, they think of the sometimes garish, bright colors of the hot rods and rockabilly style that has become associated with the design of the time. However, there is a softer side to the '50s that will bring out the decade's style in your retro bedroom while also maintaining a friendly atmosphere.
  
  Muted blues and browns can evoke the feel of the '50s, while white and light pink can recall the more feminine side of the era. The bed itself can be composed of a traditional headboard and footboard found from a local thrift shop or antique shop. Many of the popular headboard styles of the era featured storage within the headboard which was composed of a shelf or sliding compartments that hid essential items. Bed linens usually consisted of long, thin bedspreads that were tightly tucked around the mattress and pillows.
  
  Accents in the room could consist of a reproduction rotary princess phone as well as other novelties known to the era such as atomic-style alarm clocks and ceramic ashtrays.
  
  

The 1960s

• Bright colors and sleek curves dominated the style of the 1960s. When creating your retro bedroom in the style of the '60s, consider choosing furniture that coincides with the mod style associated with the decade. Curvaceous, sleek furniture in white with fluid lines will create the illusion that your bedroom has gone back in time.
  
  Pinks, oranges and bright greens will create a color base for your retro bedroom while accessories such as Peter Max prints, spherical light fixtures and starburst wall clocks will add the '60s flavor your bedroom needs. Scour thrift shops and eBay for boomerang-shaped nightstands that will complete the look and bring the room together.
  
  

The 1970s

• The style of the '70s was a time when earth tones such as yellow, brown, orange and green were the dominant colors used in decorating. To decorate a bedroom in the style of the '70s, consider choosing all earth tones for your color palette. You might even consider adding a shag rug.
  
  When choosing bedding, consider choosing candlewick or chenille bedspreads, which were at the height of their popularity during the '70s. You can find vintage candlewick bedspreads in excellent condition on sites such as eBay or Shopgoodwill.com.
  
  Accents for your '70s bedroom can include artwork featuring owls or large, colorful flowers. Consider adding retro electronic devices such as tabletop eight-track players or a turntable complete with vinyl albums from the '70s displayed nearby.