70s home decor12/25/2023 ![]() ![]() If you want something subtle opt for a Beni Ourain rug. Think about plush textiles like sheepskin rugs and shaggy floor rugs that feel just amazing underfoot to instantly glam up any 21st century bedroom or living area. Image: The Family Love Treeĭraw inspiration from the soft and luxurious shag pile carpet that was all the rage in homes during the 70s by bringing in a contemporary version in rug form. A whitewashed version would be perfect for a beachy aesthetic or opt for a vibrant turquoise or sunny yellow for a show stopper that instantly makes any room pop. 27 Weber Street, Brighton, VICĪ stately peacock chair would look at home perched on a veranda, in a living room that lacks drama or in an entryway that needs a welcoming focal point. Keep an eye out for oh so glamorous and exotic peacock chairs, hanging egg chairs, elaborate wicker framed mirrors and curvy wicker bed heads in natural and fresh sorbet hues. Image: Ran Ran DesignĪnother staple of 70s households set for a comeback is statement wicker furniture. Some contemporary macramé artists have even used macramé techniques to fashion incredibly intricate chandeliers. Use thick black cord for a more contemporary look or work shells and driftwood into an undyed yarn weave for a Hamptons feel. ![]() You can use dip-dyeing, tassels and beads to customise your wall hanging to suit your homes unique style. With their growth in popularity of late, woven hangings are available to buy in a huge range of colours, patterns, materials and styles to suit almost any décor scheme.Īlternatively, if you’re feeling crafty why not take a class or buy a kit and learn how to make your own. Think of these groovy tapestries as ‘fibre art’ that adds warmth, texture and life to stark walls. So many possibilities! Image: Warp & Weftĭon’t just stop at macramé hangers, turn your walls into something special with knotty and chunky woven macramé wall hangings. Take it a step further and use neon coloured cotton cord macramé hangers to hold your toothbrush in a jar in the bathroom, organise utensils in the kitchen or store stationary over your desk. Remember to make sure your cradled pots have adequate drainage to keep the plants happy or bring in fake greenery for no fuss no muss. Display your fave plant varieties, terrarium or pots in knotted macramé plant holders hung from ceilings, awnings, windowsills, pergolas or verandas. Another bold trend to return is wood panelling, it was the staple of every 70s home, but If the idea of covering entire spaces makes you claustrophobic, breathe a bit of life into it by choosing one or two feature walls.Bring some swingin’ 70s flare to any room with macramé hangers. Pair your colour palette with brass fittings and terrazzo – yes, I said terrazzo – which is tipped to be the flooring of choice as it works beautifully with pastel tones, muted shades, and the aforementioned metallic finishes. If that feels like too much, too soon, using an abundance of white 4x4 square tiles is an alternative, more simple way to deliver that retro flair. Today this style is a lot more refined with pops of colour to lift a neutral palette or, if you're feeling brave, introducing coloured or patterned tiles – think floral 70s patterns rather than geometric prints to really drive this look home. Not for the faint hearted, kitchens in the 70s embraced colour and used it liberally. Three design staples that we think scream the 70s are: sunken living rooms, wood paneling and the quintessential kitsch kitchen, but bypassing sunken living spaces for now, we want to talk kitchens, the kitsch kind. Design:ĭuring the 70s rules were made to be broken so it's time to forget everything you think you know and have some fun. ![]() Whether you're boho or glam there's a style to suit everyone, read on to see how to bring some free-spirited 70s vibes into your home. Shifting from neutral, grey tones and jumping feet first into the colourful, kitsch world of the 70s. ![]() Side stepping from mid-century modern, a design movement that heralded the well loved Scandi style, the latest trend to hit our homes fully embraces the arts and crafts revival. ![]()
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