Nothing is more 2026 than the '70s. As homeowners rebel against the greige, modern farmhouse interiors of the early 2020s, nothing is more appealing than the disco era. Thus, Homes & Gardens turns to the home of one of the most famous style icons of the time for timeless inspiration: David Bowie. His pattern-drenched living room is giving us plenty of ideas.
An archival photograph from 1972 offers a glimpse into the singer's maximalist living room in his London home. It's complete with a jacquard sofa, floral rug, and fringe-trimmed ottoman. In a period famed for its stylistic excesses, David Bowie took the look to the max through textiles. Though it's not immediately apparent, his sofa was ahead of its time.
