The Seventees in interior design

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The early Seventies in fashion carried a lot of the Hippie vibe: people would wear bell-bottom pants, frayed jeans, midi skirts, maxi dresses, Tie-dye, and ponchos. Others would prefer a dressy casual look: tight t-shirts with flared pants, sweaters, cardigans, and boots. Pastels were popular colors, especially baby blue, yellow, mauve, and peach. By the mid-1970s, the Hippie look fell out of fashion and was replaced by tailored business styles: tailored blazer, midi skirt, a fitted blouse, and classic high heels. While the late Seventies was all about disco: chunky heels became a must, along with jersey wrap dresses, tube tops, sequined shirts, spandex shorts, and high slit skirts with boots. Three-piece suits with wide lapels and flared pants were popular in powder blue, beige, and white.

In the music, there was more variety than ever, and people were listening: Funk, Soul, R&B, Pop, Hard Rock, Soft Rock, and Disco. In the late 70s was born another music style: hip-hop. Some of the best rock n roll of all time was recorded in the 70s: David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Elton John, Jackson Five, Diana Ross, Johnny Cash are only the loudest examples. The 70s were a golden era for vinyl records: everyone had a record player. 1970 also marked the end of a period: The Beatles dissolved.

This lifestyle had a direct impact on the interior design of that period, which was divided between two distinctive styles: the Boho revolved towards natural, earthy, and easygoing look, and the Glam with glitzy disco feels. The first one had incorporated macramé details, shag rugs, and rattan furnishings. While the second style went for black and gray marble, walnut wood and sparkle finishings.

If I would like to go for a Seventies interior design look today, I would choose to mix the modern minimalistic style with a boho or disco pieces. Whatever version is close to your heart, you'll be able to create an eclectic mood that would look up to date but will the same time, have a recall to that era.

Here below is a small selection of my pics for a decoration in the Seventies Styles:

Is there an item that you like? Why would you pick that among all the others? Let me know your thought in the comment section here below. If I can help you with advices or tip decorations, don’t hesitate to contact me.

Best regards,

Nadiya 

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