Lizzie Mullaney, 33, has always loved the aesthetic of the ’60s and ’70s.
She’s so convinced that she was born in the wrong era that she spent £6,000 turning her home into a throwback to the time, filling her Stratford, London, house with
vibrant oranges, funky patterns, and psychedelic prints.The mum-of-two has a wardrobe packed to the brim with retro fashion, wearing flared pants, a polo neck, and huge shades as her daily attire. Feeling the urge to make her living space match her clothes, she set to work on renovations.
Lizzie said: ‘I’m very inspired by old films such as Blow-Up, and those based in the 60s/70s era such as Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, Valley of the Dolls and Boogie Nights.
‘I wanted to recreate that vibe within my home to kind of match how I dress every day.
‘I found that during the lockdown, decorating was a great way to stay positive, it started with one room and just progressed from there.’
Although the home makeover looks high-end, it was done over a number of months, with Lizzie spending about £300 monthly and building up to the final design.
‘I really tried to stick to a budget, so a lot of furniture and accessories are from charity shops,’ said Lizzie. ‘I also upcycled a lot of furniture and even reupholstered this old chair I had.
‘I aimed to spend less than £300 a month and I’ve tried to decorate the house with little bits that I love. I also inherited lots of homeware from my late grandma, which really fits with the look I was aiming for.
‘I wanted to create a bit of escapism, and I haven’t left a wall untouched.’
The house now boasts floor to ceiling prints, a 70s tan couch, and a vintage Mediterranean kitchen.
Focusing on bright colours and bold shapes, Lizzie incorporated oranges, pinks, and greens – with retro floral patterns and tiny art deco prints – into her home renovation.
As Lizzie has been vintage shopping for fifteen years, describing herself as a ‘bargain queen’, she was able to put her secondhand skills to work and find thrifty retro pieces.
She’s also transferred the same ‘make do and mend’ attitude she has with clothing into her home.’
Lizzie said: ‘Because I’ve been wearing 70s styles clothes for so long, I really couldn’t put a figure to how much my wardrobe is worth, but I love to buy second hand and independent.
‘I try my best to avoid fast fashion, and wearing vintage clothes is the most sustainable and ethical way to be.
‘If something doesn’t fit me properly anymore, or if I like the pattern but not the item itself, I like to upcycle it to make something new. Or if it’s just a pair of trousers that are too long, it’s very easy to patch them up to the right size.’
The Behiece interior designer also shares her passion for ’70s fashion with her husband Leon, 47, CEO of Fire Integrity, and children Dita, 4, and Jarvis, 12.
And the kids love to get involved in the fun.
Lizzie said: ‘Dita loves matching with me, and when we’re out and about together people will come over to say how cute she looks.
‘I occasionally make my own outfits, and one time I made a matching set for myself and Dita, and a t-shirt for Jarvis so he could get involved.
‘I love to knit as well, and Jarvis helped me make quite a few scarves for friends and family last Christmas.
‘I just love that I get to be myself, and that my family love to join in, and that we are all being sustainable.’
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