1970: Linoleum
1971: Bean Bag Chairs
1972: Wood Paneling
1973: Shag Carpet
You don’t see a ton of shag carpets these days, but it was all the rage in the 1970s. It might have been a pain to keep clean, but it sure felt nice and cozy on your feet! If you simply must relive the excitement of shag carpet today, we recommend a small rug so that you can get your fix without ruining your house.
1974: Hanging Chairs
1975: Crochet Blankets
1976: Merry Mushroom Decor
1977: Stone Fireplaces
If you didn’t have a stone fireplace that took up an entire wall of your living room, did you really live through the 1970s? These giant fixtures were pretty commonplace back in the day, and while we still think they look great, we understand why people these days don’t want to go to all that trouble of installing one.
1978: Sunken Living Rooms
1979: Rattan Furniture
1980: Telephones with Long Cords
1981: Memphis Design
1982: Floor-Length Drapes
1983: Glass Dining Tables
1984: Low Sofas
1985: Giant CD Racks
1986: Glass Blocks
1987: Lucite
1988: Vertical Blinds
1989: Floral Bedding
1990: See-Through Electronics
1991: Oak Cabinets
1992: Southwest Decor
1993: Neon Signs
1994: Track Lighting
1995: Themed Beds
1996: Animal Print Wallpaper
1997: Inflatable Furniture
1998: Sponge Painting
1999: Glow in the Dark Decals
Author
James Stephens
Last Updated: October 27, 2024