subject: Interior Design Tips: 10 Tips To Get That 70s Feel [print this page] The 70s is a fun eraThe 70s is a fun era. If you want to have a 70s vibe in your room, here are some tips that you can follow to get it right.
1. The Right Sideboard - find a sideboard with warm tone. Usually, honey-toned wood is ideal if you want to bring back the 70s era in your room. Aside from the aesthetics it lends to your room, it also provides you with additional storage.
2. The Right Accessories - go for accessories with natural tones. For example: soft greens, oranges or browns. Make sure it has graphics and angular textures.
3. Natural Look - you can mimic the look of real wood. At the same time, make sure that you use wallpaper that matches your room. You can also use faux animal skins as well as a log burner.
4. Choose The Right Wallpaper - during the 70s, lacy style of wallpaper was a hit. Go find some nice wallpaper to install in your room.
5. Shag Pile - this is also a hit during this year. You place it under your coffee table and match it with curvaceous furniture.
6. Create A Dim And Cozy Area - the 70s interior design schemes did not stay away from creating a darker and moodier room. So what you can do is to choose an area in your house that you want to feel cozy and welcoming for this design. For additional glamour, use metallic accessories.
7. Be Bold With Color - the 70s had the swag that other eras didn't have. It didn't shy away from using bold colors. To temper the color, you can match it with earthy tones that have bold and graphic patterns. You can say it's a little over the top but it still looks gorgeous!
8. You Can Mute The Colors - this is more common in the late 70s and early 80s. When you mute colors, you create a calm and cozy feel in your room. This is ideal for areas that receive heaps of natural daylight. Bring in some reflective wallpaper and fabrics to add a tad of glamour in the room.
9. Fit paneling - add contrast to your wall, with graphic wallpaper pattern, by adding paneling. This look is so 70s. You may add furniture with warm pine tones to finish this look.
10. Veneer Sheets - purchase sheets of wood veneer and install them to the walls of the room. Make sure that they are stained or varnished in order for you to get that authentic 70s look. This option is cheaper and it gives a look of real wood.
