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9 of the best 70s-inspired home accessories to give your space a retro feel
By Tayla Mitchell &Katie Rosseinsky
4 days ago
2 min read
Take a trip back to the 70s with home accessories that lend a retro vibe to modern interiors.
When it comes to decor, the 70s often get a bad rap. Known as the decade that taste forgot, visions of lurid shag-pile carpets, headache-inducing prints and endless wood panelling might spring to mind. Oh, and don’t forget the brown. So much brown.
Every decade has its fair share of design disasters, but there’s plenty to love about the era too.
If you prefer your home to have clean lines and minimal touches, you can bring a hint of the decade into your space with coloured glassware, textured cushions and rattan furniture. Bamboo accessories and macrame can add subtle 70s accents too, and if you’re prepared to go all out, start investing in warm orange tones and vintage floral prints.
For now, these are the easy accessories to add to your home to get a hint of the 70s without having to redecorate.
Balu wiggle and stripe placemats
With the combination of scalloped edges and geometric lines, this set of placemats is every pattern lover’s dream.
Shop Balu wiggle and stripe placemats at Maison Flaneur, £120
Urban Outfitters orange velvet bubble chair
This super-soft textured bubble chair will add a playful touch to your sitting room.
Oliver Bonas perla blue enamel side table
The smooth curves, the bold shade of blue and the high shine finish of this side table will make a bold statement in your home.
Our Place short night and day glasses
Earthy tones were a hallmark of 70s style, and this glassware set from Our Place is a modern take on a retro shade.
Made Piper table lamp in chrome
Inspired by disco, chrome screams 70s. This lamp blends the shiny silver metallic with curves that will give your space a polished finish.
H&M embroidered cushion cover
A cushion cover is an easy way to bring a 70s vibe into your home, and the pattern and colours in this H&M design are spot on.
Dunelm flower tassel velvet footstool
A playful yet elegant footstool, the flower-shaped design and flowing tassels create a charming silhouette that combines style and versatility.
Rockett St George glass storage jar
There is absolutely no need for a boring storage jar to be found in the home. This orange pick offers a quirky twist to your everyday storage.
Shop Rockett St George orange glass large storage jar from Next, £30
Perch & Parrow speckle side table in leopard
Compact yet impactful, this side table is a modern way to add a 70s vibe to your space. Whether for displaying a piece of decor or for holding a cup of coffee, this piece is a stunner.
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