How to arrange an interior in the 70s style? What exactly is this style? We present 5 things that are necessary when creating such an interior.
The 70s style - design at that time referred to the hippie movement. So it used optimistic shades and rejected everything oppressive or bourgeois. Combining contrasting colors also comes from this period. Futuristic furniture and lamps are characteristic elements for such an interior too. They are associated with landmark events of the era, which inspired designers of the time, such as the moon landing. Thanks to intriguing colors and retro charm, the 70s style has earned the label of the one that never gets old.
Color blocking
Bold and vibrant colors were popular in the 70s. Orange, purple, red, mustard, brown or petrol were ofthen used in these arrangements. Interior in this style can't be monochromatic. It is important that intense colors are juxtaposed, even in the craziest way. However, opt mainly for warm ones.
Warm colors are the hallmark of a 70s interior
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An abundance of patterns
Bold wallpapers in bright colors, full of psychedelic motifs and shapes, were particularly popular. The cherry on top of a 70s style interior, however, are textiles with the craziest patterns. From geometrics to flower power to animals.
Introduce bold patterns with textiles
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Unusual furniture
During this period, furniture with distinct shapes, often with round or rounded elements, was popular. Egg-shaped armchairs, sofas with round armrests and upholstered furniture in bright or contrasting colors were fashionable. They also often had tall tapered legs. Plastic furniture was popular not only for its bright colors. Their main advantage was their lightness and unconventional shape.
Plastic furniture in bright colors and unconventional shapes are a characteristic elements of this style
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Expressive lighting
Lamps are key elements in the 70's style decoration. The most popular are those made of plastic, which, due to its lightness and plasticity, could be given the most unconventional shapes. Characteristic for such an interior, for example, are models that resemble the form of a UFO.
An unusual lamp will be a great addition
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Let it shine
A characteristic element of this style is also colored glass. It can take a variety of forms. Colorful tableware, an interesting vase or plate, as well as a geometric candlestick. All these accessories will work perfectly. The 70s also means disco. It is worth including an element referring to it in our arrangement. Ideally, these will be shiny or chrome elements.
Colored glass can take many forms
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Compiled by:KATARZYNA SZOSTAK