Going Back To The 70s
They say style is ever-evolving. It can be said too that style comes, goes and returns. Why else do we see bell-bottoms, retro eyeglasses, big hairdo, platform shoes and vintage gowns at this modern time? Home design too is experiencing the same style evolution what with the retro or 70s style making a comeback.
Home decor in the Seventies involved more than just the typical lava lamps or funky light fixtures. It was more about the then popular hippie philosophy of anything-goes expression. Recreating that means using far-out combinations of colors and textures - even ones that don’t seem to go together! The Seventies theme will be created by a few key pieces that you have to have.
Furniture are important for achieving a retro design. Think of curvy pieces and sleek lines. There’s more “meat” in the furnishings of the 70s. If you see an egg-shaped chair for instance, that’s a retro-inspired furniture. Beanbags may be common home decorations but they have started to mark their way as early as the 70s. The bolder the colors, the more retro.
An area rug comes next on your shopping list. Rich shag rugs were extremely popular at the time, but that doesn’t mean you have to go and remove your existing carpeting. As long as you can find a shag rug that can stand out against the rest of your flooring, you’ll be fine. And though jewel shades were all the rage for shag carpets of the decade, you’ll want to avoid those, as they can get hard to work with color-wise. Browns and light greens will be easier to pair up with other items, while evoking the feel of the decade to boot.
Area rugs - go for loud colors. Shag rugs are ideal to go with this theme. If you are rather reserved with the use of colors, choosing earth colored rugs will do like greens and browns.
Area rugs contribute too to the retro look, especially rugs in bright colors or abstract design. Even for a carpeted flooring, a shag rug will complement this theme very well. To make the colors stand out, use multiple area rugs in a room and place them in spots that highlight a piece of furniture or decoration.