The new ‘70s

Ways to bring the new ‘70s look into your interior.

Stylist tips: With ‘70s glam making a comeback in fashion and interiors, we’re taking inspiration from iconic photographer Slim Aarons. His images are a window to a bygone era of luxury, power and beauty, capturing a golden age of wealth, privilege and leisure. - Amber Armitage

70s grey charcoal lounge

70s moodboard

70s teal and blue lounge

Paint and accessories...

Grey lounge – Wall painted in Resene Blue Bayoux, fireplace in Resene Bastille and floor in Resene Cedar wood stain. Clockwise from top left: Layers vase in Amber from Citta, 19th century Italian alabaster bust & Cire Trudon room spray both from World, Echasse vase by Menu from Simon James, clear crystal bulb table lamp by Lee Broom from Ecc, Poolside Glamour print by Slim Aaron from Green With Envy, Ligne Roset long island armchair, Good Morning side table and Jo by Eric Jouran vase all from Domo, Cire Trudon candle from World, Mokum vintage cushion from James Dunlop Textiles, Bossa chair by Sollos from Ecc, books stylist’s own.

Moodboard – Floor in Resene Cedar wood stain. Clockwise from top left: Messina Ink fabric by Villa Nova from James Dunlop Textiles, Bone bowl by Tom Dixon from Simon James, paint swatches from left in Resene Twilight Zone and Resene Blue Bayoux, Pool At Lake Tahoe and Poolside Glamour prints by Slim Aarons from Green With Envy, Leopardo fabric in Sapphire and Vintage fabric in Peacocke by Mokum from James Dunlop Textiles, Cire Trudon room spray from World.

Blue lounge – Walls painted in (left) Resene Blue Bayoux and Resene Tarawera. Floor in Resene Cedar wood stain. Pool At Lake Tahoe print by Slim Aarons from Green With Envy, Messina Ink fabric curtain by Villa Nova from James Dunlop Textiles, Aiko sofa in blue from Citta, Leopardo fabric cushion in Sapphire and vintage fabric cushion in Peacocke by Mokum from James Dunlop Textiles, Adamas reading lamp from Domo, Standing Man Worldview by Ottmar Horl from World, cotton velvet cushion from Citta. Bronte rug, Apero coffee table and Apero side table all from King living. On tables: Cire Trudon candle from World, U Candle-holder in brass by Minimalux, Cyclades vase by Menu both from Simon James, Layers vase in Amber from Citta, Cire Trudon candle and room spray from World, This Is Home book from Paper Plane.

Here are ways to bring the new ‘70s look into your interior:

As the cooler weather sets in we’re making the move towards luxe fabrics, vintage tones and the sparkle of something pretty.
Go dark with your wood. The light whitewashed Scandi-style floors we've seen in interiors for a long time are being rivalled with deeper darker shades. Try Resene Cedar.
Turn up the intensity on texture and depth of colour.
Contrast large ‘heavy’ pieces of furniture (such as a wide-armed couch) with more delicate pieces with fine lines (like side tables with thin framed borders or fine brass details).

Rejuvenate the colour and bring out the beauty in faded interior timber with Resene Colorwood natural wood stain.