Fantastic Four Aesthetic: How to Bring 1960's Futurism Into Your Home
With Fantastic Four: First Steps hitting screens July 25th, retro-futurism is having a serious moment. Inspired by the film’s 1960s setting and bold mid-century visuals, we’re channelling that atomic-age optimism into tile design and trust us, it works.
Think inspired not gimmicky
These aren’t novelty gimmicks. This is about celebrating the textures, shapes, and colours of a retro-inspired future: curved forms, space-age signage, and cool powder blues with contrasting creams. Think Jack Kirby meets modern interiors. This style blends storytelling with functionality, creating mood-rich spaces that feel like a scene from your favourite comic panel, or your dream sci-fi loft.
The Look: Retro-Futurism in Design
From floating cars to orbital towers, the Fantastic Four posters deliver a world where science meets style. This aesthetic merges mid-century optimism with sleek modernism, think Sputnik-era silhouettes, modular furnishings, and playful geometry. Tiles are a perfect medium for this look. Translate it into interiors with curved fluted tiles, checkerboard layouts, and sci-fi palettes. The right tile layout can replicate the bold lines of retro architecture, while surface textures can introduce that tactile, space-age touch. It’s minimal, but with a cosmic twist.
Moodboard: Cosmic Lounge
Imagine walking into a room that feels like a scene from a futuristic 1960s film. Deep matte midnight tiles on the wall evoke the stillness of space. Checkerboard floors anchor the room in retro reality. Furniture with gentle curves softens the space, while chrome finishes and circular mirrors add a high-shine sci-fi edge. Want to recreate the look? Our
Archi.Vinyl range adds movement and texture,
Metro tiles bring in high-gloss colour, and
Terrazzo offers playful speckled surfaces that feel grounded yet otherworldly.
Space-Age Colour Pairings
Powder blue and cream. Duck egg and mustard. Glossy red and battleship grey. These are colour pairings pulled straight from mid-century concept art and advertising, but now they're back with a twist. Use coloured grout to push the retro angle or try high-variation tile finishes that echo the unpredictability of deep space. Don’t be afraid to mix finishes, combine satin walls with glossy floors or a soft glaze against metallic accents. The goal? Visual contrast that feels dynamic, not dated.
Reed Richards Would Approve
In Fantastic Four, every character is both brilliant and bold and your interiors should be the same. Reed Richards doesn’t compromise on innovation, and neither should you. These tile concepts aren’t just about aesthetics, they’re about function. Tiles are durable, easy to maintain, and versatile. They stand up to heavy traffic, high humidity, and everyday wear. Whether you're designing for a creative studio, a home spa, or a retro-chic café, these surfaces offer both form and function worthy of a superhero HQ.
Ready to Flip the Switch?
The future might be unpredictable, but your design choices don’t have to be. Whether you want to go full retro or just add a sci-fi touch, our tile collections provide the perfect launchpad for bold interior storytelling. Add a checkerboard floor to your kitchen. Elevate your hallway with curved vertical flutes. Create a bathroom that feels like an escape pod. It’s time to bring the Baxter Building energy home.
Tiles That Fit the Style
