1970s Glamour

Retro interiors are set to be a big hit for 2018 however they don’t always have to be the bold and bright spaces that we normally associate with this style of design. If you want to create a luxurious finish in your chosen room then the 1970s GLAMOUR trend will add a splash of vintage charm and opulence to your home interior. This look brings together retro items and accessories with elegant furnishings and fabrics and colour palettes to create a rich and refined home interior.

Start with a classic and neutral colour palette that will create a stylish backdrop for your interior space. Soft white, dove grey and taupe colour tones are a great base for a 1970s inspired home and can be accented with tonal pastel hues such as duck egg and lemon or mustard and duck egg for a hint of luxury colour. Opt for white or grey coloured wallpaper with a gold or silver print and pattern such a retro geometric designs or vertical stripes that will create visual detail without overpowering the entire room. Velvet or suede effect wallpaper will add texture and movement to a main feature wall while glittered wallpaper will look extremely glamorous in a bedroom or dressing room interior.

Opt for rich and luxurious fabrics that will work across your upholstery and soft furnishings. Velvet and satin make the perfect choice for a 1970s inspired interior look and look great in metallic silver and gold hues. Hang curtains in oversized swathes with tasselled or beaded tie backs and add a gold or silver beaded or glitter blind behind for added retro glamour. Upholster a vintage sofa in rich velvet with a black painted frame for a contrasting finish. Choose a mix and match of geometric patterned cushions with metallic accents and partner with faux fur and glitter cushions for a hint of disco glamour. Finish the room with a large shag pile rug in crisp white or grey to create a focal point in the centre of the room.

Crisp white painted furniture will create the light and bright feel that will compliment the metallic glitz and glamour of a 1970s interior. Opt for painted items for a cosy feel and sleek high gloss pieces or clear glass furniture that will create a sense of space and openness in smaller rooms of the home. If you are feeling extra glamorous then why not invest in some silver or gold painted furniture items that can be co-ordinated with your choice of upholstery and fabrics. Opt for accessories such as 1970s gold vases, wall lights or beaded ceiling lights and abstract metallic wall art and mirrors that will look great on a main feature wall or chimney breast area. If you’re feeling extra fun then why not add a disco ball and get groovy in your newly designed retro space.

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