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Linoleum floors
- Popular in bright colors, it was hard to find a kitchen or bathroom floor without patterned linoleum.
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Shag carpeting
- Nothing says 1970s more than shag carpeting, which was usually in eye-searing colors like bright orange.
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2 / 30 Fotos
Huge TVs
- Televisions weren't always so flat and light as today. Back in the '70s, they were practically furniture.
© Getty Images
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Bean bag chairs
- Undeniably comfortable, but how did anyone ever get out of them?
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4 / 30 Fotos
Wood wall paneling
- While wood can be a beautiful wall covering, the '70s version was usually made from anything but real trees.
© Getty Images
5 / 30 Fotos
Lava lamp
- Technically, the hypnotic lava lamp was made popular in the '60s, but it continued to be a household staple throughout the '70s.
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6 / 30 Fotos
Floral-patterned furniture
- Big, bright, bold, and busy, furniture fabric was all about florals back then.
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Statement stone fireplaces
- All the way from the floor to the ceiling, this fireplace trend usually took up a whole wall.
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Push-button phones
- Between the rotary phones and the cell phones of today, the '70s had push-button phones.
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9 / 30 Fotos
Patterned wall paper
- In the '70s, walls were also sporting papers splashed with big, bold colors and flowery or geometric shapes.
© Getty Images
10 / 30 Fotos
Stereo systems
- Stereo systems have become more compact over time. But in the '70s, they were huge!
© Getty Images
11 / 30 Fotos
Rattan furniture
- Once found exclusively on patios, rattan furniture became a hot addition to interior spaces in the '70s.
© Getty Images
12 / 30 Fotos
Alarm clocks
- Before the world went digital, people woke up to alarm clocks with numbers that flipped and clicked. They came in popular fake wood veneer or bright '70s colors.
© Shutterstock
13 / 30 Fotos
Dark tones
- Rust, sand, brick, harvest gold, and avocado were all dark, popular tones in the '70s.
© Getty Images
14 / 30 Fotos
Pyrex dishes
- It's still available in glass, but back in the '70s, Pyrex dishes and mixing bowls came in fun colors and patterns.
© Getty Images
15 / 30 Fotos
Chrome finishes
- Despite all the earth colors, the '70s were also about shine. Chrome accents on kitchen chair legs, coffee tables, and lamps were also a huge trend.
© Getty Images
16 / 30 Fotos
Typewriters
- We still have typewriters, just in the form of laptops and cell phones.
© Getty Images
17 / 30 Fotos
Macramé
- Created by tying cords into knots, macramé was all the rage in '70s homes! Be it as decorative wall hangings or used as potted-plant holders.
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Record players
- Record players peaked in the '70s, thanks to the release of some of the biggest hits in music history.
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Fringe elements
- Fringe was a popular decorative element in the '70s, especially on lamps, where it diffused light and helped create a mellow vibe.
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Radios
- Back before the internet and satellite radio, there was only AM and FM radio.
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Vinyl tablecloths
- Easy to wipe up spills, vinyl tablecloths were spread over kitchen and dining room tables in the '70s.
© Getty Images
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Popular pottery
- Whether it was caused by the rise of ceramic artists, or people getting their hands on a new hobby, ceramic lamps, vases, and more were in every home.
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8-Tracks
- One of the most iconic things from the '70s, these plastic analog tape cartridges are now long gone.
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Fondue pots
- Entertaining in the '70s often involved a fondue pot. But you better spill cheese on the shag carpet!
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25 / 30 Fotos
Massive coffee makers
- Just like most devices in the '70s, coffee makers also took up lots of room.
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26 / 30 Fotos
Rec rooms
- Often set in a basement, '70s rec rooms tended to be a bit gloomy and the perfect spot for teens to hang without their parents watching.
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Super 8s
- Before digital video cameras and smartphones, '70s families would record themselves on Super 8 film.
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Exposed brick
- Exposed brick became a popular feature in the '70s, especially when combined with a fireplace. Sources: (Country Living) (House Beautiful) (Best Life Online)
© Getty Images
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© Getty Images
0 / 30 Fotos
Linoleum floors
- Popular in bright colors, it was hard to find a kitchen or bathroom floor without patterned linoleum.
© Getty Images
1 / 30 Fotos
Shag carpeting
- Nothing says 1970s more than shag carpeting, which was usually in eye-searing colors like bright orange.
© Getty Images
2 / 30 Fotos
Huge TVs
- Televisions weren't always so flat and light as today. Back in the '70s, they were practically furniture.
© Getty Images
3 / 30 Fotos
Bean bag chairs
- Undeniably comfortable, but how did anyone ever get out of them?
© Getty Images
4 / 30 Fotos
Wood wall paneling
- While wood can be a beautiful wall covering, the '70s version was usually made from anything but real trees.
© Getty Images
5 / 30 Fotos
Lava lamp
- Technically, the hypnotic lava lamp was made popular in the '60s, but it continued to be a household staple throughout the '70s.
© Shutterstock
6 / 30 Fotos
Floral-patterned furniture
- Big, bright, bold, and busy, furniture fabric was all about florals back then.
© Getty Images
7 / 30 Fotos
Statement stone fireplaces
- All the way from the floor to the ceiling, this fireplace trend usually took up a whole wall.
© Getty Images
8 / 30 Fotos
Push-button phones
- Between the rotary phones and the cell phones of today, the '70s had push-button phones.
© Getty Images
9 / 30 Fotos
Patterned wall paper
- In the '70s, walls were also sporting papers splashed with big, bold colors and flowery or geometric shapes.
© Getty Images
10 / 30 Fotos
Stereo systems
- Stereo systems have become more compact over time. But in the '70s, they were huge!
© Getty Images
11 / 30 Fotos
Rattan furniture
- Once found exclusively on patios, rattan furniture became a hot addition to interior spaces in the '70s.
© Getty Images
12 / 30 Fotos
Alarm clocks
- Before the world went digital, people woke up to alarm clocks with numbers that flipped and clicked. They came in popular fake wood veneer or bright '70s colors.
© Shutterstock
13 / 30 Fotos
Dark tones
- Rust, sand, brick, harvest gold, and avocado were all dark, popular tones in the '70s.
© Getty Images
14 / 30 Fotos
Pyrex dishes
- It's still available in glass, but back in the '70s, Pyrex dishes and mixing bowls came in fun colors and patterns.
© Getty Images
15 / 30 Fotos
Chrome finishes
- Despite all the earth colors, the '70s were also about shine. Chrome accents on kitchen chair legs, coffee tables, and lamps were also a huge trend.
© Getty Images
16 / 30 Fotos
Typewriters
- We still have typewriters, just in the form of laptops and cell phones.
© Getty Images
17 / 30 Fotos
Macramé
- Created by tying cords into knots, macramé was all the rage in '70s homes! Be it as decorative wall hangings or used as potted-plant holders.
© Getty Images
18 / 30 Fotos
Record players
- Record players peaked in the '70s, thanks to the release of some of the biggest hits in music history.
© Getty Images
19 / 30 Fotos
Fringe elements
- Fringe was a popular decorative element in the '70s, especially on lamps, where it diffused light and helped create a mellow vibe.
© Shutterstock
20 / 30 Fotos
Radios
- Back before the internet and satellite radio, there was only AM and FM radio.
© Getty Images
21 / 30 Fotos
Vinyl tablecloths
- Easy to wipe up spills, vinyl tablecloths were spread over kitchen and dining room tables in the '70s.
© Getty Images
22 / 30 Fotos
Popular pottery
- Whether it was caused by the rise of ceramic artists, or people getting their hands on a new hobby, ceramic lamps, vases, and more were in every home.
© Getty Images
23 / 30 Fotos
8-Tracks
- One of the most iconic things from the '70s, these plastic analog tape cartridges are now long gone.
© Shutterstock
24 / 30 Fotos
Fondue pots
- Entertaining in the '70s often involved a fondue pot. But you better spill cheese on the shag carpet!
© Getty Images
25 / 30 Fotos
Massive coffee makers
- Just like most devices in the '70s, coffee makers also took up lots of room.
© Getty Images
26 / 30 Fotos
Rec rooms
- Often set in a basement, '70s rec rooms tended to be a bit gloomy and the perfect spot for teens to hang without their parents watching.
© Getty Images
27 / 30 Fotos
Super 8s
- Before digital video cameras and smartphones, '70s families would record themselves on Super 8 film.
© Shutterstock
28 / 30 Fotos
Exposed brick
- Exposed brick became a popular feature in the '70s, especially when combined with a fireplace. Sources: (Country Living) (House Beautiful) (Best Life Online)
© Getty Images
29 / 30 Fotos
Things every home in the '70s had that you rarely see today
Here's a retro flashback to the grooviest decade!
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Feeling nostalgic about the '70s? Well, it's time for a reminder of how we used to live back then. From floral patterned furniture to record players and colored Pyrex dishes, there were certain items most modern homes had at the time. But whether good, bad, or just plain tacky, homes in the 1970s were certainly unique! And if you didn't live it, then you should definitely take a look at how it was.
So, if you want to step inside the time machine, click through this gallery of 30 things homes in the '70s had that you rarely see today.
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