If you’re trying to decide how to decorate, or redecorate, your home, there are so many fun and eye-pleasing options to choose from. You could go with modern/contemporary, minimalist, French country, rustic, Bohemian, shabby chic, coastal, and on and on. But one style that always looks hip and relaxed is interior design from the 1970s.
“This time period had two pretty distinct things going on — boho hippie vibes and glam, glitzy disco feels, which means you can probably find a way to work something ’70s into your home no matter your aesthetic,” according to Apartment Therapy.
You may remember macramé, lots of velvet, and Terrazzo, all popular styles during the ’70s. But there are so many more amazing interior decorating trends from the decade of bell bottoms and disco balls. We recently found some of the best home decorations from the ’70s that will never go out of style. Check these out …
Shag rugs just have a cool, cozy look to them. They have such an inviting textured appearance, that they can work in any traditional or modern room.
Using giant palm fronds are a really good way to accent your living room, dining room, or kitchen. You can use ferns or other similar plants for accent decorating.
Certain crafts were all the rage in the 1970s. Macramé was one of them. It’s currently making a comeback, and you can make all sorts of cool macramé projects, including planter holders and wall art.
The color marigold dominated the 1970s because it was warm and inviting. The color is perfect for couches and oversized chairs.
Tie-dye isn’t just for super cool T-shirts. It was also used to decorate furniture and artwork during the ’70s.
Terrazzo is a good look for flooring, furniture, countertops, and even as décor accents. This is a composite material made from chips of granite, glass, marble, quartz, etc.
7) Palm prints/jungle vibes
Jungle-themed and palm prints decorations are making a comeback, especially with design elements in wallpaper, couch throws, and bedroom items.
Rattan is light yet durable, and it was used to decorate during the 1970s. This material has come back into style, and it’s usually used in patio furniture and different types of chairs.
Vintage rugs, such as the old Persian-style rugs from the ’70s, are totally hip right now. Plus, they beautifully accent any room in the house.
While you may not have grown up in the ’70s, you probably know that disco balls were all the rage in that decade. Many home even had some sort of disco ball accent decoration in their family rooms or bedrooms.
Fringe blankets and fiber wall art were big trends in the 1970s. The laidback vibe this decorating style exudes is extremely strong.
The 1970s saw families using crystals and stones as room decorations, including geode tabletops or freestanding crystal displays. The energy these items bring to a home are undeniable.
Ahhh, the joys of velvet! The 1970s loved velvet, and so will you. It’s warm, rich tones are beautiful and its texture feels luxurious.
14) Faux furs/animal hides
Soft textures beyond shag carpets and velvet were also highly popular during the ’70s. Many households featured faux furs and animal hides in their design motif.
My mom loved to decorate with brass animals around the house during the ’70. From brass elephants to brass swans, these items can make for eye-catching home decorations.
Here’s another craft that I remember from the 1970s. I’ll admit that I may have made one or two of these adorable wall-art creations in my youth.
Crochet blankets can be used as an accent on your couch or bed. Bright-colored crochet blankets really bring a pop of color to any room. Plus, they are super comfy.
Cork floors were popular starting in the ’50 and into the ’70s. Cork tables were also used to bring an “organic” look to homes.
Here’s another craft that took over the ’70s decade. Embroidery is also making a comeback and can be used as furniture accent pieces, in wall art, and within furniture itself.
Wood-paneled walls were extremely “in” during the ’70s. So instead of painting, consider using wood.
These types of pillows present a boho look that’ll fit in any decade. The more colorful, the bigger the impact.
In some 1970s homes, marble was used around the house, but especially in the kitchen. Marble islands were popular and are making a big comeback again.
The use of geometric flooring tiles were used to make an impact, many times in a home’s entryway. This retro style is making a resurgence.
24) Over-sized sculptural seating
Decadent seating was a sign of the ’70s, including in lounge areas or on the patio. This over-sized sculptural chair is one example of 1970’s style.
In addition to marigold, the color orange was huge in the decade of disco balls and bell bottoms. The color packs a punch and exudes warmth and coziness, especially darker oranges.
Warm accents colors were used as focal points in a room, mostly against white walls. This provided a stark contrast between furniture color and the walls.
The 1970s saw the popularity of eclectic furniture in an attempt to impress visitors. From floor lounge chairs to giant wicker chairs, the more original the furniture, the better.
This fad may have started in the 1970s, but it’s still going strong. Combining a dark wood table against a vintage run and white walls just screams ’70s.
Tan leather couches and recliners were a big design element in the ’70s. Just like wood tables, this decorating trend never died out.
This 1970’s home feature wood paneling and a stone fireplace. Stone was used liberally in the ’70s, especially as fireplace backdrops.
Ah yes … I don’t remember seeing a kitchen in the ’70s that didn’t display homey dish towels matching the specific season of the year.
32) Merry Mushroom dinnerware
Themed dinnerware was hip in the 1970s, including this Merry Mushroom coffee server and cookie jar set.
For casual dining, colorful tablecloths with geometric designs were a staple of the decade. The retro look has become popular again.
Wallpaper that was actually textured with geometric designs was a big thing in the 1970s.
Hammocks, porch swings, and indoor hanging chairs were considered oh-so-cool in the ’70s.
Large mirrored vanities were considered chic in the 1970s. They were even featured in the ’70s hit show “Bewitched.”
Sunken living rooms give any home a luxurious, upscale vibe. This popular design element is making a comeback.
38) Sunburst clocks and mirrors
If you were alive during the ’70s, then you surely remember sunburst wall mirrors and clocks. They were extremely popular during that decade.
Just like floral-print art and bedspreads/pillows, the floral-print couch was almost a necessity in the ’70s.
Plants became a huge design trend in the ’70s. Homeowners would hang plants around the house and add freestanding plants strategically around the house.
Egg or oval-shaped chairs were considered extremely trendy in the ’70s. You might find these types of chairs in the bedroom, living room, or on the patio.
Just like textured wallpaper, patterned wallpaper or wall tiles seen in the 1970s is coming back in style.
And don’t forget about plaid wallpaper! If this is more your style, go for it!
Who could forget the awesome bean bag chair? Whether featured in the den, living room, or bedroom, the bean bag chair will never go out of style.
These blanket types are warm, comfy, and can be very colorful. Accenting a couch, chair, or bed with an Afghan is an easy way to accent a room.
These cute fisherman lamps were used to accent end tables or fireplace mantels. This or a similar style is a great way to add personality to any room.
The lava lamp was a major craze in the ’70s … one that never quite went away. These are perfect for bedroom and bonus/game room decoration.
Spindle chairs like this one were often used as guest chairs in 1970s living rooms.
The dinette table was big in houses without a formal dining room. Or, they were also used as an extra kitchen table in homes with bigger kitchens.
I remember seeing these clocks inside homes, restaurants, and businesses in the 1970s. They are still a cute retro design element for any room.
I was absolutely fascinated with terrariums when I was a kid. Today, they can still add a natural design element to your home.
Tube furniture was popular patio and lounge area furniture. It’s durable and colorful at the same time.
Barrel furniture provides an old-school rustic look for either indoors or on your back patio.
This retro boomerang clock has a sci-fi, edgy look to it. Popular in the 1970s, it was used to present a more contemporary, and even futuristic, design.
I’m pretty sure I had this exact dolphin/sea clock as a kid! What a great way to express your personal style.
56) Victorian accent chair
Homeowner sometimes used Victorian chairs to accent their sitting areas. They are so elegant and beautiful!
My mom hung several of these wooden wall displays in our home beginning in the ’70s. You can display just about anything here, including your spoon collection or other small trinkets.
Similar to the disco ball, these dance light boxes were used to decorate dens and bonus rooms. How colorful!
Hanging indoor plants were big in the 1970s. It’s an easy way to bring life to any corner of the room.
Another chair design style that was huge during the ’70s were tulip chairs. They were considered simple yet comfy at the same time.
Because nature was a common theme in the ’70s, skylights were used to create natural light in the home.
Brick walls were used to accent a living room or den. Today, the use of brick as an interior design element is becoming popular again.
A built-in bar was almost a necessity inside every home for entertaining guest during the ’70s.
Remember these color fiber-optic lights? They were, and still are, used as design elements in bedrooms and living rooms.
Floating staircases became popular in the 1970s. They help create an airy quality to living and family rooms, plus they allow for maximum use of space.
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Can you believe some people say the 1970s is the “unlovable decade” because it’s tacky and vulgar? I disagree! To me, it was a fun and free time, and the creative interior design featured technicolor, geometric shapes, and cool patterns.
If you’re trying to decide how to decorate, or redecorate, your home, there are so many fun and eye-pleasing options to choose from. You could go with modern/contemporary, minimalist, French country, rustic, Bohemian, shabby chic, coastal, and on and on. But one style that always looks hip and relaxed is interior design from the 1970s.
“This time period had two pretty distinct things going on — boho hippie vibes and glam, glitzy disco feels, which means you can probably find a way to work something ’70s into your home no matter your aesthetic,” according to Apartment Therapy.
You may remember macramé, lots of velvet, and Terrazzo, all popular styles during the ’70s. But there are so many more amazing interior decorating trends from the decade of bell bottoms and disco balls. We recently found some of the best home decorations from the ’70s that will never go out of style. Check these out …
