The years between 1950 and, say, 1975 have inspired countless designers, furniture manufacturers and blogs. The ubiquity of decor that cherry-picks nostalgia has, at times, felt a little dull. And while we can get behind clean-lined furniture or even bold brass accents, so much good taste can suffocate. Plus, worshipping at the altar of vintage can often overlook the less-desirable trends of the era. And by "less-desirable" we mean "decor hell."
Take a look...
(All photos via x-ray delta one's Flickr feed, which we think is a national treasure and worth a thousand looks.)
Avocado Cabinets
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Absolutely inescapable in the sixties, especially the latter part.
Too Many Tiles & Guns
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See that? It's a tiled kitchen...and living/dining area. We suppose its easier to clean up after any misfires? (Are those targets on the floor?)
Busy-Wallpapered Ceilings
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This room would have been fine, albeit loud, if the wallpaper wasn't extended to the ceiling. Or the curtains. We might have even overlooked the shag carpet, too.
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Too Much Pink
The inspiration here? Parisian nightclub meets Pepto.
Decor Fit For Restaurants
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We took one look at this and was immediately reminded of The Ground Round, which we remember as a rather dark restaurant decorated much like this.
Overdoing The Green Idea
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Every piece here is fine on its own. All together? Decor hell.
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Plaid. Lots Of Plaid.
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If you stare at this photo too long, the lines start to move.
Whatever This Is
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A shaggy, orange plaid sleigh bed, ottoman, pillows and carpet set. Need we say more?
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