The 70s Design Trends to Avoid That Will Just Make Your Home Look Dated, and What You Can Do to Make Them Work

Image of a beige living room with a chocolate brown sofa against the wall. In front of the sofa is a coffee table with a chrome stand and a light wooden top. There are two mid-century-style, burnt orange accent chairs and an arched floor lamp in the corner that has a bulb shade.

We're in the midst of a retro renaissance, baby — 70s interior style is back and, arguably, better than ever. The decade's vibrant colors, eclectic patterns, and sense of playfulness has inundated modern interiors again, and I, for one, couldn't be happier.

As is the case with all interior design trends, styles come and go. "After years of seeing the same minimalist interiors in gray and white, the world is craving color, playfulness, and individuality," interior designer Jessie McLaughlin tells me.