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These calculated tangles of knots suspending plants from the ceiling were popular in the '70s and they've been a nice addition to modern homes.
Statement pieces are back in. Crafty decorators in the '70s used macramé to make wall art too.
They're probably not that strange avocado color that the '70s adored, but shag rugs are proving to soften up modern homes.
Moroccon decor was all the rage in the '70s, and today these versatile, circular pieces are making their way back into living rooms.
In the '70s, a lot of inspiration came from nature, and today shades like mustard, terracotta, and greens are back in style.
Decorators in the '70s played with different fabrics and textures, one of which was velvet. Now it's creeping its way back into homes on throw pillows or, for the more daring, entire sofas.
It seems nothing was off the table in the '70s, and decorators often mixed several animal patterns. Today, it's more seen as a singular accent.
Designers in the '70s embraced color, and homes often included pigmented cups, vases, plates, or bowls. People these days are ditching the boring white and reaching for bright hues.
Millennials are often credited with bringing plants into the home, but decorators back in the '70s used greenery as accents, actually using many of the same varieties popular today: cacti, spider plants, fiddle leaf fig trees, and more.
It was actually quite difficult to find a home without wallpaper in the '70s, and they were often not subtle. Modern decorators are loving the trend again, from floral designs to geometric patterns.
Fringe was everywhere in the '70s, and while many abandoned fringe in favor of cleaner lines, the tides appear to have turned in favor of fringe once again.
The composite material with chipped pieces of marble, glass, quartz, and more was extremely popular in the '70s, and today it's coming back to countertops and bathroom floors.
Plain white tiles were not common in the '70s, and though they've become the norm in many homes, today these colored tiles are becoming a beloved retro aesthetic.
White marble was already claimed by the great sculptors of the Renaissance, so in the '70s designers chose to outfit their homes with marble in shades of gray and black. Today, these dark shades are synonymous with chic.
These tall stone fireplaces were staples in the time when natural elements influenced interior design, and now these features are a coveted element of homes for sale.
Stainless steel, silver, wrought iron, and gold are all predictable right now, so people are going back to the '70s trend of brass as a fresh ode to a vintage style.
Crystals in general have seen a huge resurgence in popularity, but it was first made popular in the '70s.
These conversation pits were probably one of the coolest features of homes from the '50s to the '70s. It entails a depressed section of flooring, though today there's usually furniture as opposed to the built-in seating of the past.
The concept of the house party really took off in the '70s with the popularity of bars in homes. Today it's a sought-after luxury.
A traditional staircase was too boring and closed off for designers of the '70s, and instead these open-concept floating stairs were preferred. Today, the style is characteristic in hypermodern design.
The boho chic style of the '60s bled into homes in the '70s, and today that cozy, lived-in feel, with plenty of textiles and colors, is popular once again.
The sun motif was popular among interior designers in the '70s, and today you'll find these sparkling sunburst mirrors everywhere.
The marvel of these chairs without four legs really took hold in the '70s, and today, though updated, they're a popular choice in homes.
Couches weren't always comfy, but the '70s welcomed space to curl up on couches, and today there are endless options of deep sofas to choose from.
The see-through material made its furniture debut in the '70s, after having only been used for jewelry. Today, there's a lot more lucite furniture available than back then.
It sounds strange, but for some reason owls became a popular decor accent in the '70s, and, even more inexplicably, it's back.
The aesthetic of the '70s relied heavily on geometric shapes, from furniture to art motifs, and today a piece of geometric art is a quick way to give your home a more retro feeling.
In the '70s, people didn't restrict furniture to the floor, and instead seats that hung from the ceiling grew in popularity. These hanging chairs have made a serious modern comeback!
The natural material, which comes from sources like bamboo and reed, is woven into chairs, shelving units, and much more. While it's more popular on patios these days, it's making its way indoors.
A colorful crocheted throw was usually found on sofas and armchairs in the '70s, and now people are using them to liven up beige living rooms.
Most things that go out of style have a sneaky way of resurfacing years later. Sometimes that style is called "retro," and sometimes the people who buy into the trend aren't even aware that it was popular a long time ago. That seems to be case with '70s decor, as its strange colors, concepts, and mix of aesthetics are finding their way back into people's homes.
Click through this gallery, inspired by Scribol, and decide for yourself whether these comebacks are far out or far gone.
Surprising '70s decor trends making a comeback
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Most things that go out of style have a sneaky way of resurfacing years later. Sometimes that style is called "retro," and sometimes the people who buy into the trend aren't even aware that it was popular a long time ago. That seems to be case with '70s decor, as its strange colors, concepts, and mix of aesthetics are finding their way back into people's homes.
Click through this gallery, inspired by Scribol, and decide for yourself whether these comebacks are far out or far gone.