How To Embrace Retro Sophistication With Soft ’70s Style

There’s a lot of love about ’70s interior style (yes, even the kitschy elements!), particularly low-slung silhouettes, earthy colour palettes and interesting texture — think mottled glass, cork, and rich velvet.
But above all, homes from this era are robust, inviting and easy to live in.
It’s no surprise, therefore, that we’ve seen a revival of this tactile and fun style — but with a softer, contemporary twist.
Below, architects Jessie Fowler and Tara Ward, of Fowler and Ward, take us through how to get the look at home with some of their top picks from our Design Directory.

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