What is 70s Revival interior design?
Groovy, sculptural retro warmth: modular Togo-style sofas, bubble chairs, conversation pits, chrome, burl wood and shag in burnt orange, mustard and chocolate. Spans cosy-retro and the monumental concrete-meets-lush of Bofill's La Fabrica.
Also searched as: Conversation Pit / Retro-Futurist
How to get the 70s Revival look
- Palette: burnt orange, mustard, avocado, chocolate brown, cream
- Materials: chrome, smoked glass, burl wood, shag, travertine, cane
- Furniture: modular Togo-style sofas, bubble/ball chairs, low and chunky, conversation pits
- Lighting: mushroom lamps, chrome arc lamps, marbled-glass globes
- Accessories: shag rugs, geometric brown-mustard textiles, smoked-glass objects
- Mood: warm, sculptural, retro-futurist
What to avoid
- Sleek cold minimalism or all-white schemes
- Cool blue/grey palettes
- Delicate, dainty or formal-traditional pieces
70s Revival room ideas
70s Revival FAQ
What is 70s Revival interior design?
70s Revival interior design is groovy, sculptural retro warmth: modular Togo-style sofas, bubble chairs, conversation pits, chrome, burl wood and shag in burnt orange, mustard and chocolate. Spans cosy-retro and the monumental concrete-meets-lush of Bofill's La Fabrica.
What colours work for 70s Revival?
70s Revival works best with burnt orange, mustard, avocado, chocolate brown, cream.
How do I create a 70s Revival room?
Start with chrome, smoked glass, burl wood, shag, travertine, cane, then use the furniture, lighting and accessories in the style guide to keep the room cohesive.
What should I avoid with 70s Revival?
Avoid sleek cold minimalism or all-white schemes.
