18 Living Rooms That Show the Bold Style of the ’60s
The ’60s were known for glitzy decor and sleek mid-century modern styles that made even the most mundane rooms look groovy. From neon pink shags and retro conversation pits to psychedelic wallpaper that dared you to stare, living rooms in the ’60s were a masterclass in all things flashy, bold, and a tad futuristic.
If you lived through the 196os or are just feeling nostalgic, join us on a technicolor trip down memory lane as we revisit some of the era’s most distinct styles in pictures.
1. Where Shag Carpet Meets Cocktail Hour: Welcome to Peak ’60s Living
2. ‘My Little (Mostly) ’60s Living Room.’ Groovy, Indeed
3. Of Course Elvis Had a Groovy Living Room at Graceland
4. Shag Carpeting and Enough Earth Tones To Hide a Grizzly Bear? Sounds About Right
5. ‘My Grandmother’s Living Room 1960 Vs. 2023’
6. A Conversation Pit AND a Fireplace? Talk About the Dream Den
7. When Your Living Room Looks Like a Movie Set
8. Just Imagine Watching a Movie With Surround Sound Here
9. Because There Was No Such Thing as Too Many Pillows or Shag Carpeting in the ’60s
10. Petition To Bring Back Sunken Living Rooms!
11. Didn’t Realize How Badly I Needed a Red Grand Piano and a Conversation Pit for My Living Room
12. This ’60s Lair Even Doubles as a Greenhouse
13. Clearly the Owner Is a Fan of Midcentury Modern
14. ‘I Love the Warm Colors, Natural Materials. Gives a Warm and Cozy Feeling’
15. Can’t Forget the Curvy Couches and a Pop Art Moment
16. ‘Home Interior, 1960s.’ Woah, Are We Sure This Wasn’t the Vatican?
17. This Guy’s Even Got the Lava Lamps and Wallpaper Done Right
18. Another Conversation Pit!
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