From the colour palettes to the materials and patterns, the 70s interiors decided to be a remarkable trend for this year.
With its exquisite attractive colourful look and patterns, the 70s style can relate to last years’ trends of maximalism. It also enriches the interior design possibilities and choices.
These retro types of interiors have been known for their special palettes, since the 70s are the years when colour movies became the norm, with colours being an important storytelling tool.
That’s what makes this style relatable to mood creation and romanticisation of the space since most people want to create the look they have seen in a specific old movie.
Here we will present some touches that will be the peps of your 70s-inspired interior!
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Colour palettes
Let’s talk first about the huge possibilities of colour palettes. These great colour combinations are enough to create a happy great-looking interior.
Earthy palette
It combines earthy tones just as brown, olive and grey. Its mostly used with wood furniture to complete the natural vibe.
Sunset palette
It is a mix of light pink, white, orange, yellow and light peach. Other colours could be added without losing the sunset mood.
Sunshine palette
Tan, golden yellow and sea blue are the main colours in this palette.
Brick house palette
This palette includes popping colours as: olive green, banana yellow, marigold, and fiery orange.
Goin” bananas palette
Featuring orange, yellow, teal, and pink, the bright, bold 70s colour scheme makes this a perfect palette for retro statement walls and corners. Colourfull plastic elements could be a great addition to give a bubbly retro vibe.
Disco queen palette
It features raspberry, pink, beige, and orange. Metalic accents could be added. You can also use mirror walls and objects to give an italian diso mood!
The 70s interiors picks to upgrade your space:
Shag carpets
A fluffy textured carpet is a great way to add warmth to your living room.
Conversation pits
A great way to limit electronics consumption during family gatherings, and it add warmth because of the feeling of being surounded from all directions.
Lava lamps
It is a statement piece that everyone will pay attention to. With its colourful swimming liquids, it adds a modern touch and is an iconic mood lighting for the 70s.
Velvet sofas
A luxurious texture that marked the 70s.
Avocado green elements
Avocado electronics and appliances were a must-have for the decade.
Wood panelling
Another trend that adds warmth and makes you feel connected to nature.
Chrome and glass furniture
A flex to show modernity and add sparkle to the space.
Statement wallpaper
It could have geometric patterns, flower patterned, or metallic. In this decade the wallpapers were known to be over-patterned and catchy to the eye.
Plush armchairs
Covered with soft fabrics, these fluffy armchairs are a great way to make your furniture look interesting to use and feel comforting.
Hanging chairs
Adding a playful touch to the space, by enjoying the colourful or metallic chairs that can add a futuristic look because of their geometric shapes
Mushroom lamps
Interior designer Verner Panton played a significant role in shaping the 70s mushroom lamp trend. His Mushroom Lamp design featured various colour options, including green, red, and yellow, but the most iconic remains the bright orange design
Track lighting
Because of its industrial-looking design, track lighting become very popular lately, especially for dressing rooms and big spaces ( living rooms and studios) where lightning is needed to reach all corners.
70s Terrazo
This trend allowed us to discover great colour combinations to make terrazo an art that can lay on your floor, wall or even your furnitures!
OP Art
This delusional art can make your floor, walls and ceiling an abnormal fun world for you.
Statement hanging lamps
colourful smoked glass lamps or oversized rattan lamps are the trend for this one.
Rattan furniture
Once again we have a trend that could help to create a more natural look, just like in boho. This material can be a great choice for your beach or your countryside home.
Colourful plasticware
Plastic may look cheap but in these years, recycled plastic decoration will remain a trend. Plastic can add a bubbly retro look, and add shine to your home thanks to its surface. Here we see the famous Pantone chairs and a hard plastic transparent lamp.
Vinyl records
Collecting Vinyl records has been a trend for a long time, we’ve even seen artists drawing on Vinyl to use it as a decoration. You can even buy special hangers and displays to showcase your collection and give a 70s vibe.
Disco balls inspired decoration and mirror elements
Being a trend lately on social media, disco balls were also related to dopamine decor. You can add your disco ball or your mirrored object to a playful space full of colours
Mediterranean-style furniture
Here we are talking about handcrafted articles that add the Mediterranean touch with its heavy and rustic touch. Archs, colourful carpets and cushions, metallic sophisticated lamps and ornamented fabrics are all a good choice.