35+ Retro Interior Designs That Prove Taste Was Optional In The ’70s And ’80s

Wall-to-wall carpet? Sure. Carpet on the walls? Even better. If it was shaggy, mirrored, or the color of burnt orange, it was going in the house.

The 70s and 80s were a peak era for loud patterns, bold choices, and architectural features that feel less like design and more like a dare.

This gallery is a tribute to that era—when homes had conversation pits and actual sunken living rooms, and everything somehow matched even when it didn’t.

These aren’t your average Pinterest-perfect homes. They’re chaotic, committed, and endlessly fascinating.

We’ve pulled together some of the most delightfully intense examples for your scrolling pleasure.