Retro revival in the Lawson 25 as mid-century style meets millennial cool
Looking for a home that’s full of personality, warmth, and lived-in charm? The Lawson 25 at Crownlea Estate in Warragul stands out as a modern tribute to nostalgia, mixing the iconic shapes and textures of mid-century-inspired home design with playful, millennial energy.
This is retro revival, reimagined for today’s lifestyle where vintage silhouettes and bold colour pops meet the practical must-haves modern buyers love; a true showcase of Mid-Century Millennial style.
The Lawson 25’s clean-lined Emerson facade and inviting Botanical interior palette create a home that feels both timeless and right on trend. Signature features like the broad gable roofline and offset masonry pier add a timeless touch, while a clever floorplan and layered comfort provide the perfect canvas for bold styling and playful personality to shine.
The warm timber tones in the Botanical scheme work perfectly with a Mid-Century-style home, especially capturing that relaxed, Palm Springs vibe that’s become really popular again. It’s a style that a lot of millennial connect with—part nostalgia, part self-expression.
– Homebuyers Centre Display Designer, Nadija Saluwadana.
A calm canvas with plenty of personality
Inside, the Lawson 25 strikes a careful balance between cohesion and character. The Botanical scheme’s palette of soft greys, walnut wood, and stone textures brings a calming energy, allowing colourful accents to make an impact without overwhelming. The result is a space that feels both lived-in and fresh, layered with materials that invite touch and comfort.
Mid-Century Millennial is all about mixing vintage-inspired elements with modern design. We’ve layered bold colours and mixed textures throughout—there’s leather, velvet, and timber, but also playful touches like an apricot-colour fringed floor lamp that keeps the look approachable and fun.
A floorplan designed for entertaining
Beyond its good looks, the Lawson 25 display is designed to support the social, style-forward lifestyle at the heart of mid-century modern living. The steel frame construction provides long-term durability, while inside this display, the optional L-shaped kitchen layout expands the space with generous bench space and a seamless connection to the dining area—setting the scene for retro-inspired entertaining.
Outdoors, the nostalgic mood continues with crazy-pave landscaping and a built-in firepit—bringing relaxed, resort-style energy to the alfresco zone.
In the open-plan dining zone, bold styling choices elevate the experience. We picked a glossy orange dining table to really anchor the space. It ties in perfectly with the Palm Springs photo on the wall—there’s a matching orange door in the artwork that brings that pop of colour to life. Overhead, a pendant light adds another layer of mid-century charm, proving iconic design never goes out of style.
Curate your own retro revival
Colour should play a starring role in any home—and nowhere more dramatically than in the Lawson 25’s home theatre. Painted in Dulux Woodland Brown across three walls, the space is fully immersed in deep, chocolatey tones, with matching sheer curtains and a rich leather sofa enhancing the moody, cinematic feel.
This expressive use of colour isn’t confined to one room. Throughout the home, retro elements come to life through walnut-toned timber furniture, bold artworks, and the re-emergence of wallpaper—used in bedrooms to inject pattern and visual interest.
I really leaned into a colour-drenched look in the theatre. It’s bold and immersive but still incredibly warm and inviting. We used a layered mix of textures to give it depth and personality.
Come and see the Lawson on display in Warragul
For those who want to channel the Mid-Century Millennial look at home, explore the Lawson 25 at Crownlea estate and see how modern design has recaptured this timeless magic.