7 Things Every House in the 70s Had That No One Sees Today

Linoleum Floors

There was no other kitchen and bathroom flooring in the 70s nearly as ubiquitous as patterned linoleum, beloved by working

Bean Bag Chairs

No home in the 70s would have been complete without a few bean bag chairs thrown around the basement. Sure they were comfy.

Wood Paneling

You still see wood paneling around, but rather than the currently trendy beadboard or shiplap, the 70s version was usually made from anything.

Lava Lamps

Technically the oddly hypnotic lava lamp was made popular in the 60s, but it continued on strong through almost the end of the 1970s.

Shag Carpeting

If the 1970s were about one interior design trend, it was wall-to-wall shag carpeting, usually in eye-searing colors like bright orange.

Statement Stone Fireplaces

Made of rough rock and usually taking up a whole wall, this design trend wouldn't have looked out of place in a hunting lodge.

Rattan Furniture

Once consigned to patios and the like, rattan furniture become a hot addition to living rooms and other interior spaces in the 70s.