Bring Retro Style Decoration To Your Room
If you were a flower child you may remember the favorite colors that all kitchens had; avocado kitchen appliances and orange carpets. If you weren’t a child of the seventies then you probably tuned into popular shows such as “The Brady Bunch” or even “The Partridge Family”. Looking back this was a fun time and stylish decade. If you are in the mood to create this look again you can create a 70’s style retro look.
You don’t need to wallpaper mushrooms on the wall or use lava lamps instead. Decorating in this decade is more about the freedom of expression. You can give your room a retro look and feel by making a few added seventies decorations. .
Furniture is the best place to start. You can find retro style furniture from the 70’s to add to your decor. Check out all the second hand shops or specialty stores for used furniture that you can redecorate and create a new look in your home. Look for Bean Bag Chairs or the egg chair that was suspended in the air. Make sure that the bean bag is sturdy and durable made from fabric.
The next feature to look for is the rug. You want to find an area rug that was most popular during this decade. What was more popular than the shag rug? This rug was a fixture in homes everywhere. When choosing your shag rug stay away from the jewel tones as these colors are not popular in the 70’s look. Look for orange, green, and brown tones.
After you select the perfect furniture and area rugs, you should look into curtains. The 70’s were a time for unconventional designs. Steer away from traditional fabric drapes and choose beaded curtains. Hang several layers of beads together until you get the desired thickness and hang them all from a curtain rod over your window. You could also hang beaded curtains in doorways or as a substitute for closet doors. Make sure you use window blinds if you choose to cover your windows with beaded curtains. This will give you some privacy without sacrificing your sparkling retro style.
Now it’s time to create that final touch, the little accessories that made the retro decor stand out in our minds; the lava lamps and disco balls. Lava lamps are the perfect addition to take the quick flashback in time. If you can find an old disco ball hang it from the ceiling or you can replace the regular bulbs in your lights with black lights. You can use fabric pieces to place in picture frames. Its very important to be creative and have fun.
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