1970s house

With a target to reduce domestic energy consumption by 25%, it tackled two major issues: the installation of external walls and air change rates, both of which are particularly energy-intensive.As in the two preceding decades, 1970s homes favoured concrete over brick, so you will undoubtedly need to address concerns around damp control and heating. That said, these are substantial houses, many of which face south and have their own gardens. When considering renovation, buyers should check not only ventilation, but also the absence of asbestos and/or lead-based paint. The attractive prices asked for houses of this period will help to fund the cost of eco-friendly upgrades.

The birth of psychedelia

The 1970s were also marked by an unforgettable movement in culture and the arts: psychedelia. Swirling colours and shapes, bold graphic motifs and floral prints! The only rule was that there were no rules. This fresh breeze of love and peace also blew through interiors, with acid orange giving a wake-up call to living rooms, wallpaper with enormous floral motifs, and furniture in voluptuous natural curves.

This free and uncomplicated decorative style can be restored and updated with a few small touches. Some Vitra Verner Panton dining chairs, a flower power wall in the children’s bedrooms, a Cini Boeri Strips sofa in the living room… The rounded forms, bright colours and star designers of the 1970s made a huge impact on the world of design by creating an instantly recognisable style that remains very popular today.