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70's House

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A loud-and-proud interior guide crammed full of 70s maximalist inspiration that epitomises the freewheeling, more-is-more energy of the era

"[Estelle Bilson] gives people the courage to use [her] products without fear - [she is] brilliant - I think [she] is the most important creative look since Conran." Barbara Hulanicki OBE

From disco and glam to space age and psychedelic, there's no denying the huge impact the 70s had on style and design. But how do you bring the era's maximalism to your interior without it looking like a cluttered junk shop or a period pastiche?

Estelle Bilson aka @70shousemanchester transformed her unremarkable 3-bedroom terraced home into a 70s wonderland, using a thrifty eye and vintage know-how. In her first book, she shows you how to bring the same creative magic to your home with her expert advice, tips and tricks on choosing colour, pattern, shapes and materials - whether you're after a few nods to the era, or the full 70s fantasy.

70s House is the definitive guide to the most daring decade in design, covering everything from shag carpets and supergraphics, to Hornsea ceramics and G Plan furniture. The book is split into three sections: 70s influences - what shaped the era?; How to bring the 70s to your interior design; and At home with 70s House Manchester. And of course, it wouldn't be the 70s without a good old-fashioned shindig - Estelle also reveals her secrets to throwing the grooviest get-together, complete with vintage recipes and record selections to match.

Part interiors guide, part manual for living, this loud-and-proud book will bring not only 70s colour and kitsch to the modern day, but also the rebellious spirit, pure joy and freewheeling energy epitomised by the era.

70s House Manchester (@70shousemanchester) started as the home of Estelle Bilson, daughter of an antiques dealer, who has been collecting since 1990. A former Savile Row product developer and technical designer, Estelle designs and sells her own 70s-style luxury wallcoverings, fabrics and homewares from her online boutique, www.70shousemanchester.com. Estelle can be seen regularly on BBC1's The Bidding Room, presented by Nigel Havers, as one of the show's specialist dealers, where she displays her vast knowledge of mid-century and 70s curiosities. Her 70s House is available to hire as a location for film, photography and weddings and has featured in advertising campaigns for ASOS, The Hippie Shake and more.

Hardcover

176 Pages

Dimensions: 23.5 x 17.1 x 2cm