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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Sophie Edwards

John Lennon's Eclectic '60s Living Room is a Masterclass in Retro Styling – The Transitional Space Embodies a Truly Unique Charm

A split screen with a picture of john lennon on the left and his '60s living room on the right.

The biggest synergy between interior design trends of the 2020s is nostalgia. Silhouettes and materials from the '60s, '70s, '80s, and '90s have been dominating our mood boards in an all out rejection of anything that feels too modern or minimalist - thus, we return to the past for styling inspiration.

John Lennon's home in Surrey, UK, is the perfect place to start for '60s trends making a comeback. An archival image from 1967 shows the Beatle reclining in his living room on a cane sofa (similar to this mid-century modern one from Wayfair). The rest of the room is alive with personality. John's cabinets and shelves are covered in items gathered from his travels, the floor is adorned with a Persian rug, and the walls are alive with a gallery. No surface has been ignored as a potential home for his eclectic collection.

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