Picture this: the smell of mulled wine, a crackling fire, glossy ceramics in warm earthy tones and that unmistakable 1970s feeling all around you. Welcome to Retro Après-Ski, the theme that combines cosy winter vibes with a big dose of nostalgia and character.
This is Christmas for those who don't play it safe.

Winter can handle a bit more spice

Many shopkeepers and interior lovers wrestle with the same question every season: how do I create something that stands out among all those white, minimalist and gold Christmas collections? Something with personality. Something that makes people stop, look and feel.
Retro Après-Ski is exactly that. This theme doesn't ask for restraint, it asks for attitude. And that's precisely why it works so well. In a sea of subtle Christmas decorations, a warm, colourful and nostalgic display is a must-have eye-catcher. For your customers and for their customers.

From mountain lodge to shop floor

The concept is instantly tangible: the atmosphere of a cosy mountain lodge somewhere in the snow, combined with the playful energy of the 1970s. But how do you turn that into a real display in your shop or an interior at home?
The key lies in the combination of colour, shape and texture. Retro Après-Ski has a clear colour palette, and that palette is the basis of everything. As soon as you put those colours together, something happens. The atmosphere simply appears.

How to bring Retro Après-Ski to life

Start with the colours. Warm reds, mustard yellow, orange accents and deep browns: together they form a palette that instantly evokes nostalgia. These aren't colours that whisper. These are colours that say something. Put them side by side and let them do their thing.

Then add the shapes. Retro Après-Ski is all about eye-catching shapes with character: think round vases, chunky pots with a sturdy look and decorative objects that look as if they came straight out of a 1970s mountain lodge. These are pieces people pick up, admire and instantly want.

Then the material. Glossy ceramic is the star of this theme. The shine enhances the warm colours and gives every object that typical retro look. Combine glossy with matt, big with small, sturdy with playful. That contrast is where the magic lies.

For the shop floor: go all in. Retro Après-Ski is not a theme for a single shelf. It's a theme that deserves space. Build a central display with a large, eye-catching vase or pot as the centrepiece, with an expressive bouquet. Add snow-covered trees and other smaller objects at varying heights and mix up colours and shapes. Make the whole thing feel like a mini mountain lodge in the middle of your shop.

At home, the same principle applies. A mustard yellow vase next to a brown ceramic pot on the sideboard. An orange accent on the dining table. A red bowl on the kitchen counter. Small choices that together create a big feeling: warm, cosy and wonderfully retro.

Nostalgia sells itself

Retro Après-Ski speaks to something deeper than aesthetics alone. It brings back memories. Of the past, of cosiness, of winters that felt like an adventure. And that's the feeling customers take home with them.
For your shop, this means: once the display is up, the theme tells its own story. Customers feel the atmosphere, recognise the nostalgia and want to be part of it. Mix the glossy ceramics, combine the warm colours and let the retro vibe do its work. No holding back. Just going all out.

Because retro never goes out of style

Discover the full Retro Après-Ski collection at daankromhout.nl or visit our showroom in Rijsenhout. We'll gladly walk you through the theme and show you how to make the most of this wintry retro vibe in your shop or interior.

Together, let's bring Joy in Everyday Living.