1970s Style Rooms

Colors

• The colors in 1970s decor were bright and bold. To decorate your home in the retro style, choose orange, bright green, turquoise and yellow. The decorating style also used natural shades of brown. Black-and-white rooms and decor were also in popular fashion during the 1970s. The color choices for your home should be cheerful and bold.

Furnishings

• Geometric shapes, clean straight lines and modern design were common during the 1970s. To create the mod look of the decade, include leather, chrome and glass in your furnishing choices. The look of the furnishings in the 1970s was space-age and ultra-modern. Wicker and rattan furnishings are also a popular look for 1970s furnishings and provide rooms with a natural appearance. In addition to modern styles in the '70s, furniture such as floor pillows and beanbag chairs provided a comfortable and relaxed look in family room and bedroom design.

Textures and Fabrics

• Shag carpeting, vinyl, plastic and bright designs will work well in a 1970s-inspired room. Choose shag carpeting in bright colors to emphasize the retro look in your room decor. Fabrics for furniture, toss pillows and accessories in this design style include bright floral patterns and neon colors. Indoor-outdoor carpeting was also widely used in 1970s decorating.

Accessories

• Lava lamps, macramé plant holders and wall hangings depicting nature scenes complement a 1970s room decor. Choose pieces in glass and chrome to coordinate with the modern appearance of your room decor as well. Modern or abstract art is also a popular choice for 1970s room decor.