70s House: A bold homage to the most daring decade in design
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“[Estelle Bilson] gives people the courage to use [her] products without fear – [she is] brilliant – I think [she] is the most important creative look since Conran.” Barbara Hulanicki OBE
From disco and glam to space age and psychedelic, there’s no denying the huge impact the 70s had on style and design. But how do you bring the era’s maximalism to your interior without it looking like a cluttered junk shop or a period pastiche?
Estelle Bilson aka @70shousemanchester transformed her unremarkable 3-bedroom terraced home into a 70s wonderland, using a thrifty eye and vintage know-how. In her first book, she shows you how to bring the same creative magic to your home with her expert advice, tips and tricks on choosing colour, pattern, shapes and materials – whether you’re after a few nods to the era, or the full 70s fantasy.
70s House is the definitive guide to the most daring decade in design, covering everything from shag carpets and supergraphics, to Hornsea ceramics and G Plan furniture. The book is split into three sections: 70s influences – what shaped the era?; How to bring the 70s to your interior design; and At home with 70s House Manchester. And of course, it wouldn’t be the 70s without a good old-fashioned shindig – Estelle also reveals her secrets to throwing the grooviest get-together, complete with vintage recipes and record selections to match.
Part interiors guide, part manual for living, this loud-and-proud book will bring not only 70s colour and kitsch to the modern day, but also the rebellious spirit, pure joy and freewheeling energy epitomised by the era.
Because the 70s is so much more than the decade that taste forgot.
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by Luisa
Absolutely fantastic book will bring back loads of memories of everything
by Raindear
This book is a absolute delight for anyone interested in design, history, and the 70’s in general.
It’s more than just a deep dive into 70’s interior design, there’s plant care advice, recipes and musings on the cultural phenomenons of the day. It’s a real feel good nostalgiafest for those of us who lived through that age.
The author imbues her text with a warmth and passion for her subject matter that elevates this from “informative” to “entertaining”.
I’ll be buying this for birthday presents all year for my friends to put alongside their Jackie annuals on their bookshelves.
Love it love it love it ❤️
by Amazon Customer
This book is not only nostalgic, it has a clear guide on how to create your own cool rooms.
When it comes to decorating, the lady behind this book, not only knows 100% what she is doing. She also has created a brilliant book to help anybody achieve high end retro styling.
by Michael Field
From the overall background to the special and practical details, including illustrations, this involving and helpful book, about a most vivid time, has clearly been written by a lady who’s both astute and funny. Recommended.
by Mrs. K. S. Fry
Love this book, would totally recommend for anyone interested in interiors for the 1970’s. Gorgeous pictures and great information.!
by Chantal
Love this book, had been following on Instagram and so excited to see this come to life. Each page is full of groovy delight and inspiration.
by PM
I don’t write reviews often but this book really deserves it! A fun, informative, and beautifully-presented coffee table book about 1970s home design. It’s packed with information, beautiful pictures, context on the creators and brands, tips on how to source specific pieces, and some really nice personal anecdotes.
The book is very well put together too, with a pleasant binding and super hi-res glossy pictures (fit for the bold 1970s colours!), plus nicely structured in thematic chapters. I really enjoy design books and this one is one of the best I’ve seen, it’s just a joy to flick through and dip into again and again – I feel like I’m learning a lot reading it. This is clearly a labour of love from an expert on the topic.
Genuinely a no-brainer for anyone who enjoys design and 1970s/retro styles – highly recommended!
by Kindle Customer
70s House is a fantastic read, Estelle has combined her extensive knowledge of the 70s with photos and images that are a feast for the eyes. A peek into her own house filled with reclaimed, upcycled and vintage items bought on a budget inspires the 70s loving individual to search out their own favourite styles of the era. Pages of fun with music/food/fashion of the time and secret gazes into other vintage abodes around the world and sumptuous throwback depictions of original 70s living spaces. No self respecting 70s fan should be without this on their (vintage/reclaimed!) coffee table.