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50 Design Pics From The ’70s And ’80s That Show How Different Those Eras Were
Home & DesignJAN 28, 2024

50 Design Pics From The ’70s And ’80s That Show How Different Those Eras Were

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Wood paneling on the walls, a record player resting on the sideboard, crocheted cushions on the floral couch and a shag rug for the cat to cozy up on on the linoleum floor. Do you feel like you've been transported to the groovy days of the 1970s? 
If you’re looking for a blast from the past today, pandas, we’ve got some beautiful and nostalgic photos down below from the 70s Design and 80s Design subreddits. From furniture that might remind you of your grandparents’ home to advertisements for kitchen carpets, enjoy scrolling through these designs that were all the rage. And be sure to upvote the photos that make you want to embrace some of that retro style today!

#21 Found An ‘89 Honda Vtr250 On My Walk Today

Found An ‘89 Honda Vtr250 On My Walk Today
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David also emphasized the importance of continuing to share photos from the past. "It's all about learning from history,” he noted. “And I feel like we were really close to harmony with clothes and colors back in that time. Some furniture is really over the top with details and that's not my thing, but I can at least learn from it or take certain elements. Because the 70s was the last decade of natural materials and colors.”

#22 Hotel Room Inside The Brickman Hotel Of The Catskills, South Fallsburg, New York, 1970′s

Hotel Room Inside The Brickman Hotel Of The Catskills, South Fallsburg, New York, 1970′s
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#23 That’s A Lot Of 1970s In One Living Room

That’s A Lot Of 1970s In One Living Room
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#24 Fotomat Drive-In In Los Angeles, Ca (1979)

Fotomat Drive-In In Los Angeles, Ca (1979)
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Are these photos taking you back to the home you grew up in or your grandparents’ home, pandas? We hope you're enjoying this virtual trip through a time capsule, and please remember to keep upvoting the pics you love the most. Let us know in the comments what your favorite elements of 70s and 80s designs are, and then if you're interested in checking out even more retro designs, look no further than right here!

#25 Aston Martin Lagonda Interior With It’s Digital Dashboard

Aston Martin Lagonda Interior With It’s Digital Dashboard
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#26 A Glitter Gold Starburst Shoe Rack I Found In My Building’s Trash Room ✨

A Glitter Gold Starburst Shoe Rack I Found In My Building’s Trash Room ✨
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#27 70s-Fantastico Trailer House, Oklahoma 🆒

70s-Fantastico Trailer House, Oklahoma 🆒
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#28 The 70s

The 70s
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#29 Peak Taco Bell

Peak Taco Bell
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#30 1970s Bathroom Decor From The Jc Penney Catalog

1970s Bathroom Decor From The Jc Penney Catalog
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#31 Christian Dior Prêt À Porter 🚬🫦🍸 Magazine Jours De France, Octobre 1974

Christian Dior Prêt À Porter 🚬🫦🍸 Magazine Jours De France, Octobre 1974
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#32 Super ‘70s Den

Super ‘70s Den
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#33 House Built In 1989 And Never Renovated

House Built In 1989 And Never Renovated
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#34 “Welcome To Sunny Monte Carlo” Chevrolet Ad, 1974. Check Out Those Swiveling Bucket Seats!

“Welcome To Sunny Monte Carlo” Chevrolet Ad, 1974. Check Out Those Swiveling Bucket Seats!
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#35 A Rad Postmodern Courtroom On Miami Vice (1986)

A Rad Postmodern Courtroom On Miami Vice (1986)
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#36 Interior Of The Barbican Foyer, 1981

Interior Of The Barbican Foyer, 1981
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#37 From 'The American Standard Design Book' (1976)

From 'The American Standard Design Book' (1976)
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#38 1978 Pet Computer Brochure

1978 Pet Computer Brochure
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#39 My 1989 Buick Reatta Dashboard

My 1989 Buick Reatta Dashboard
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#40 Life Is Unfair

Life Is Unfair
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