Many home decor trends come and go. However, some of them stay with us a bit longer than others. A great example of a trend still with us today is the ‘70 home decor aesthetic. Especially now, the trend is gaining popularity amongst people who like to re-decorate their homes.
The reason? The ‘70s home interior style is over the top. It’s definitely not for someone who wants to have minimalist decor. The trend is famous for colours, patterns and texture without worrying whether it is “ a bit too much” for some. Let’s also not forget about unique furniture and interesting gallery wall prints.
In this article, we rounded up our favourite interior design ideas from the ‘70s, so let’s jump right into it!
Rattan and bamboo
In recent years we have seen many people choosing minimalism over making their homes seem extravagant. However, the ‘70s was a period of time when bold colours and textures were ruling. Thanks to the trend coming back, you can spot some of those in various home-interior shops. For example, incorporating bamboo and rattan materials is a great way to add some rustic vibe to your flat. You can opt for some new furniture or fancy storage solutions that will take you back to the 1970s.
Bold colours
Crazy and bold colours were all the rage during the 1970s. The most popular ones were orange, brown, bright green and turquoise. On top of that, people tried to incorporate white almost everywhere to offset some of the brighter colours. The most popular colour combinations were green and blue, yellow and orange or red, black and white.
Suppose you like those colour combinations but would prefer to make them slightly more modern? In that case, the good idea is to incorporate some pillows, accent chairs and other fixtures in somewhat more natural colours, and if you want to go a bit bolder, you might want to try warm brownish-pink or terracotta.
Tableware and glassware
Another great way to make your home feel more like the ‘70s without breaking the bank is to pick up some new tableware. During this time, reactive glaze dinnerware was hugely popular. It usually came in complementary shades and had patterns that highlighted individual speckles and swirls.
Adding new glassware is also a great way to transform your place. You can opt for some bowls and vases in sharp monochrome or rich jewel colours. In terms of shape, we recommend looking for something that combines beautiful bulbous curves with angular lines.
Prints and wallpaper
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when thinking about 1970s interior design? It’s patterns. Wallpapers with repeating prints or graphics were hugely popular. There were a lot of geometric patterns with warm ombre, teals and oranges. So if you want to truly transform your space into the ‘70s, then picking up some wallpaper and covering your walls with it is a great and not very expensive way to do so.
However, if you are not keen on making your flat look very bright and possibly want to skip the headache which you can get after looking at it for a while, wall prints are a great substitute. We advise that you pick up at least three prints in bold colours, such as oranges or greens.
Corduroy
Curdoroury is not only reserved for clothing. In fact, it was extremely popular during the ‘70s. People would usually choose furniture such as sofas and armchairs with that texture.
It should definitely be on your bucket list if you want to get that 1970s aesthetic. Fortunately, you don’t have to pick up brand-new furniture. There is plenty of them available on the secondhand market. However, if you are not keen on buying a new sofa, then choosing some new corduroy cushions or blankets is also a great idea.
