In celebration of “National Retro Day,” Steve Humphreys, the owner of “Vogue Vintage,” in Ferndale paid a visit to “Live in the D.” He discussed the difference between what’s considered vintage and what’s considered antique. “We consider vintage items from 1950′s-1980 ‘s, anything older is an antique,” Humphreys said. Also, retro furniture items usually have a geometric shape. He brought in some really cool items, that will spark up a lot of memories for some. “We remind you of your mom and dad, and grandparents,” said Humphreys. The store has 2 levels of various items including retro clothing, radios and home decor items to name a few. Many people are now mixing these items with their modern decor, making what’s old, cool again.

Watching someone transform a room or a home into something stunning, is fascinating. Two local men that have been doing just that, paid a visit to “Live in the D.” Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas started out transforming old houses in Detroit, by making them new again. They also have a furniture and design store, called “Nine Design + Homes,” that has blossomed into a TV show on HGTV called “Bargain Block.”

If, during this time, you’ve been taking a good hard look at your home, perhaps you’ve been thinking you could use a change to make it a little cozier. Tiffany Moore, with 50 Floor, explained how just one change with new flooring can give your home a fresh new style and feel. For instance, replacing old carpeting with hardwood, vinyl, tile or laminate can give a room a sleek new look. Or if you want something warm and cozy, replace your old tile with new carpet. Did you know you can shop at home and see how your selection looks with the rest of the furniture?

Tati Amare spoke Erika Woelfell with Behr Paint and Sarah Fishburne from the Home Depot about the new colors out now that give your home that much needed revamp. For this new color collection, Behr focused on giving homes a feel of elevated comfort. They have released six new color themes to help everyone achieve this feel. These themes range from calm tones which feature nature inspired colors to subtle focus which has a wide range of pastels. Woelfell and Fishburne recommend simple DIY projects like painting a small space or just a piece of furniture.