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The New ’70s Modern

March 6, 2015 by Kate Leave a Comment

A greenhouse picnic from Design Love Fest

We spend a lot of time talking about 1980s style here at Mirror80, but today we’re heading back to the ’70s. Yet it’s different from past visions of the 1970s filled with orange, mustard and avocado tones. It’s the ’70s re-imagined through dreamy photographs, an abundance of plants, large mineral specimens, geometric terrariums, and wall hangings that look like something out of a sci-fi film. A new ’70s modern!

This ever-growing style overlaps with today’s popular Boho chic and geo design movements, and there’s definitely a clean-lined element that’s hard to ignore. Plus, there’s plenty of texture from sheepskin rugs and faux fur throws. You may have also noticed an overlap with certain ’80s design features, especially when it comes to the geometric shapes involved in this earthy, retro yet modern look. If you like what you see below, be sure to check out Mirror80’s new 1970s Style board on Pinterest. Here are a few of our favorite images…

A 1970s interior via Tumblr 

'70s interior design image from Tumblr drydockshop

An Agate Stone Table Lamp from Urban Outfitters

Agate Stone Table Lamp from Urban Outfitters

A Stained Glass Air Plant Terrarium from Etsy shop Raven’s Stained Glass

A stained glass air plant terrarium from Raven's Stained Glass

A screen shot from Sofia Coppola’s The Virgin Suicides

Kirsten Dunst in The Virgin Suicides

Sonadora Hemp Brass Hoop Wall Hanging from Urban Outfitters 

Hoop wall hangings from Urban Outfitters

A greenhouse picnic from Design Love Fest

Greenhouse desert plants from Design Love Fest

For more retro-modern images like the ones above, follow Mirror80’s 1970s Style board on Pinterest. Happy Friday!

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