1970s wallpapers – high tech trends

1970s, a historical perspective and significance of design

The 1970s can be considered as a volatile era. The period is a roller coaster ride due to the exciting and dangerous events that are happening in many parts of the world. Historically, groups of people such as women, African Americans, gays and lesbians were on the height of their fight for equality and against discrimination. People are likewise in protest against the Vietnam War.

The 1970s is also considered the psychedelic era due to the widespread use of psychedelic drugs that has significance to many individuals. They believe that the use of these drugs can promote sociopolitical awareness, unity among themselves, limitless boundaries, and showing empathy towards others. Aside from those, the era pertains to the changes not only on the society and culture but likewise in language, literature and philosophy as well as how people dress themselves.

Even homeowners express themselves in the way they design and decorate their house. For example, one of the popular motifs then were curvilinear shapes, intense optical color inspired by the pop art movement. Pop Art is focused on the things that are not given much emphasis. The pop art movement is against the elitist and the lavishness of people’s way of life. It is the return to embracing the unappreciated items as well as simple business. As a result, the art works and ideas were more meaningful for many individuals. Many supported the pop art culture since they find it easier to understand, however, many still saw pop art as vulgar.

1970S Interior Design and popular wallpaper designs

The 1970s interior design emphasized on nature and environmental awareness. The designs then also reflect the Asian culture since many people are seeking answers in their spiritual teachings. The innovative designs that we see in the 1970s interior design is actually influenced by the non conformist culture that is widely expressed during the era. As a matter of fact, what is known as the “Mod” look was greatly influenced by these factors. Although the era is characterized by the rise in the Space Age technologies and the availability of new resources. Many stylish and innovative design trends resulted and were still being used up to this day.

Colors that were popular during the 1970s were considered to be trendy colors, such as bright green, sunshine yellow, orange. Brown and white. Most common color combination was black and white and the interior design was further improved by adding accents such as bright colored pillows, chairs and other furniture. Although black and white color combination was famous, other combinations were likewise common such as bright green and blue, pink and green, pink and purple, yellow and orange and yellow and white. Fabrics with designs of bright flowers or graphic and geometrical patterns were preferred over plain designs.

Wallpaper designs in the 1970s were also similar to the designs available for the fabrics. They are in bright colors and among the popular designs were repetitive geometric designs, mushrooms and flowers. These repetitive images on the wallpaper represents the sharp stylistic counterpart of the what is known as free form. Whatever the choice of design for the wallpaper be, as long as they are in bright colors, they will reflect the style that were popular during the 1970s. In most houses, the wallpaper design in important since it also reflects the personality and ideals of the homeowner. It was believed that the psychedelic drugs turned people towards bright and earthly colors, and as such, the designs should be livelier and happier as compared with the modern ones. These are the reasons why the 1970s wall paper designs appear as such.

The choice of furniture in the 1970s likewise distinguishes the decade among the other decades. Examples of materials for the furniture that were preferred were glass, vinyl, leather, chrome, and plastic. The designs available were Scandinavian, Bauhaus and stark.

The flooring of houses during the psychedelic era used wood for most of the rooms and ceramic riles for the bathroom. Rugs, linoleum, and carpets were used either to protect the floor and/or as a decorative item.

Lighting likewise served as a stylish decor and a functional fixture. Lava lamps were so popular that you can see them in many households. The wall decor that was commonly used were wallpapers with geometric designs in bright colors, nature design in natural colors. These designs should do well as long as they contrast the colors of the furniture and other fixtures.