Retro Renegades are "stylistically bold by instinct, intellectually honest and introspective. This style maven is known to be a bit of an iconoclast by choice. They are purists with an intellectual twist and represent high-style contemporary." This group is composed of our ultimate trend setters, even though their inspiration may reveal true appreciation, if not preference, for 20th century modern design classics." You may even see a few of these vintage collectibles in the mix. (Think of them picking one or two examples of industrial looks by Bauhaus, ladderback chairs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Reitveld's zig zag chair, or chaise by Le Corbusier.) However, ever stylish they have a knack for mixing today's themes into their homes in a way that is highly innovative, creative and edgy. It is that skill that makes their homes true contemporary in an of-this-century sense rather than simple regurgitation of a look from yesterday. (That would be way too boring for these bold ones.)
Personna : This client is to the point, virtually bound, gadget and tech-savvy. Remember, they thrive on defining style for themselves and tend to be minimalist and contemporary. Developing this demanding style requires time and talent, but they find it well worth it since each piece tends to lean on the side of works of art in their own right. Perhaps the excess is revealed in this highly-developed design aesthetic with a punch of tongue-in-cheek art or an unexpected plush throw pillow in the mix. In any case, each piece is required to be of highest quality by some of the best designers since the 20’s. Their overall scheme is minimalist.
Ask Designer Recommendations : Ask Design Center provides a number of products well-suited to the contemporary mind-set and functionally smart to compliment this design style in any area in the home. Critical to this look is updating it with today's new fabrics, patterns, colors, accessories, art and, of course, technologies to create a truly contemporary home. Whether primary colors or neutrals the effect is always sleek, clean, bold, smart.
Compatible Secondary Style : Urban Warrior, Eco-Style Crusader
