A mum who is convinced she was born in the wrong decade has turned her home into a retro paradise.
Lizzie Mullaney, 33, has decorated her home in London with vibrant oranges, funky patterns, and psychedelic prints.
Her retro obsession is also reflected in her wardrobe - packed with flared pants, polo necks and huge shades.
The interior designer shares her passion for seventies fashion with her husband Leon, 47, who runs a fire protection service, daughter Dita, four, and stepson Jarvis, 12.
She said: “I’m very inspired by old films such as Blow Up, and those based in the sixties and seventies such as Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, Valley of the Dolls and Boogie Nights.
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“I wanted to recreate that vibe within my home to match how I dress every day.
“I found that, during lockdown, decorating was a great way to stay positive, it started with one room and just progressed from there.”
Thrifty Lizzie raided charity shops and upcycled old furniture to give her home its vintage vibe.
She said: “I really tried to stick to a budget, so a lot of furniture and accessories are from charity shops and 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.
“I’ve been shopping vintage for the past fifteen years, and because I’m a bargain queen, I love to raid the £5 or fewer rails.
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“Because I’ve been wearing seventies style 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 [clothes].
“I love flared pants and polo necks, and I always make sure I’ve got my big pair of oversized glasses.
“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.”
Lizzie’s house now boasts floor to ceiling prints, a seventies 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 little art deco prints into her home renovation.
She even gets her kids and husband involved in the fun, from decorating the house to copying her seventies look.
She 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.”
