It’s easy to see why in these troubled times people are pining for the exuberant designs of the 1970s.
Even black and white photos from the era scream colour, so florid was the wallpaper and lino flooring of the day.
Geometric designs ruled, shades of orange and avocado were everywhere, and people knew how to lounge out in style.
These photos show some of the items and design features you could find in almost every 70s household, from the living room to the kitchen and bathroom.
How many did your home feature back then and do you still own any?
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5. Mushroom lamp
The mushroom lamp - often in bright orange like this one, lit up rooms across the nation during the 1970s | Thymezz - stock.adobe.com Photo: Thymezz - stock.adobe.com
6. Push button phones
Technology took a leap forward in the 1970s as push button phones like these ones, pictured in 1971, replaced the old rotary telephone | Fox Photos/Getty Images Photo: Fox Photos/Getty Images
7. Hanging chair
OK, you didn't find these in every 70s household, but if you had a hanging chair back then - when they were the height of fashion - you were certainly making a statement | Hulton Archive/Getty Images Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images
8. Shag carpet
The 70s were all about comfort, and nothing exemplified that better than the shag carpet, though they were a nightmare to clean. This living room scores extra points for also featuring a sunken floor - another popular 70s design feature. | Abbas - stock.adobe.com Photo: Abbas - stock.adobe.com