Is 1970's the decade that taste forgot?
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9 years ago
As you may be aware, the 1970's was responsible for bold colours, brave design, hippy fabrics and extravagant patterns that swept the residents of many. The age of of design rebellion, freedom of expression and 'love and peace' was the stepping stone for creating interiors that were completely unapologetic.
With that being said, is it a period that we should be in awe over, quietly confess it to be our guilty pleasure, or lock it away forever?
While 70's design speaks honestly of its ostentatious age, with the mix of the classic 70's fused together with contemporary elements, the rise of brave and hippy-esque interior are definitely coming back, and we love it!
http://www.uber-interiors.com/wordpress/news/seventies-chic/
With that being said, is it a period that we should be in awe over, quietly confess it to be our guilty pleasure, or lock it away forever?
While 70's design speaks honestly of its ostentatious age, with the mix of the classic 70's fused together with contemporary elements, the rise of brave and hippy-esque interior are definitely coming back, and we love it!
http://www.uber-interiors.com/wordpress/news/seventies-chic/
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Emmeline Westin
9 years agoA little bit of orange has never hurt anyone :) While it's not exactly my style, I love this 70's inspired pad!
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Maureen
9 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
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9 years agoOne of our favorite 70's touches is the Shag Rug, and we're so excited to see it coming back in style!
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PROIron Rose Home
9 years agoI think 70s are coming back in vogue now, but people hated it so far now it's gone. Not all 70s style was good, but I do love some really abstract designs (and the 70s movies)
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