One of the by-products of growing older is that styles and trends come ‘round again. Such is the case with the current craze to revisit the 1970s - through either fashion or interior design.
As I hear it, apparently it was all about color. And sometimes about no color at all.
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Gee I remember it being all about harvest gold, avocado green and lots and lots of earthtones. I certainly don’t recall pinks, purples and lime green. Okay orange was around (remember earth tones) only it’s now called mango. I can get onboard with that - I like mango.
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I sort of recall color blocking as well. But did it really ever go away?
And aren’t the groovy combinations of pinks and reds together more of the 1960s era? Pair it with camel and viola - now it’s as modern as modern can be.
Personally I love the geometric patterns and just about anything Missoni. Thanks Target for bringing it all back to mainstream America. The mango too.
While the completely all-white look is still relegated to the inside of the high end decorator magazines, today’s take for the masses is more Restoration Hardware, the opposite end of the spectrum.
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This year’s hot Pantone color interior design and fashion has been a saturated, yet soft, coral known as honeysuckle (18-2120). Before that it was turquoise. And before that mimosa (hot yellow). Betcha didn’t know that. The hot color for next year may be anyone’s guess but tangerine seems to be a standout for now.
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As for me, I'm all about the green.
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| Who wouldn't want a green front door? |
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| Note the sassy vintage Murano glass lamp |
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| Okay, maybe a bit carried away. |
