Forget the bean bags and lava lamps – for homeowners looking to provide their homes with a serious fashion flair, consider a blast from the past with decor inspired by the various interior design themes of the 1970s.

Mood lighting

This experimental period in American decor history offers a mix of different themes, yet one thing is certain – mood was the most important aspect of all. Homeowners can influence the mood of their interior with glass pendant lights, which could be used to light an entire room or even build an alluring uplighting effect. Established in 1949 by Manhattan-based designer Harry Gitlin, but popularized in the 1970s by interior designers like Barbara D'Arcy and François Catroux, uplighting creates a richly textured and atmospheric energy that can be used to accent the mise-en-scène of any domicile. Cleverly positioned behind a fern or bonsai tree or over an end table, this effect can lend an aura of intrigue to a room that is certain to impress.

Futuristic furniture

Interior decor that borrows from a 1970s aesthetic wouldn't be complete without the right furniture to lend it desirability and enviable appeal. Homeowners seeking to incorporate a futuristic or otherworldly element into their dwelling should consider a lacquer wood cabinet or lounge chair derivative of the highly structural works of designer Pierre Cardin, who rose to fame in the 1960s and '70s with his cutting edge, boldly-hued creations inspired by the space race. This non-traditional and distinctive look is sure to garner plenty of notice.

Disco chic

Conceptual furnishings aside, the creature comforts of decor that take their cue from the Disco Age cannot be understated. While you may not be eager to adorn your walls in tapestries or other vestiges from that bygone era, you can still channel the energy of those mellow times with luxurious polyester shag rugs, which offer a blend of comfort and high style. Resilient and durable, these types of rugs can help transform a space into something extraordinary and would be a chic complement to interiors that feature cork wall tiling.