A man has transformed his home into a groovy 70s inspired home for £2,500 with second-hand items bought online.
Ben Scott (28), was inspired to decorate his mid-terrace two-bedroom house by his grandparents.
The home features groovy floral designs, browns, and retro furniture.
The former support worker’s 1970s nostalgic home cost no more than £2,500 to renovate because he buys most items from eBay and Facebook marketplace, with the priciest costing £80.
Ben Scott, 28, was inspired by his grandparents home when decorating his house in the style of the 70s in Sheffield and spent £2,500 on the groovy renovations. Photo: The living-room
Ben is instilled by 70s inspired design elements, such as the beige and warm tones, and the wallpaper used in his kitchen.
He said: ‘I absolutely love 70s decor. Modern houses look exactly the same to me.
“Mine has personality, and visitors instantly recognize what I am like when they come to my door.
“The walls were once made of magnolia, but they felt cold.”
“Now, I have lots warm tones such yellows oranges browns.
“Everything I own is free on eBay and Facebook Marketplace.”
“My sofa was donated by someone on Facebook. It was never sat upon.”
Former support worker, he carefully selected the items on second-hand websites such as Facebook Marketplace. As you can see, his bedroom is filled with old headphones and yellow cushions as well as Formica units which are in keeping with the floral wallpaper.
Ben (pictured at 28), said that modern homes all look alike and that he wanted the comforting atmosphere in his grandparents home.
“In the 70s, people used their living room more as a showroom. That has been a good thing for me with the sofa.
‘The fireplace was £20 and so was the unit next to my bed.’
The most expensive item in Ben’s home is the armchair which cost £80.
He adds: ‘I usually pay around £20 for an item or less.
Ben only paid £20 for the floral wallpaper in his bedroom, and decorated with plants, faux-fur rugs and colourful throws, as well as items from the 1970s
The living-room was painted in warm orange, pictured, and furnished with the fireplace, which only cost £20, as well as dark wood furnishing and an eye-catching sofa
‘I have a large west German lamp in my living room which looks more than £20.
‘The kitchen wallpaper was £10 and the yellow floral wallpaper in my bedroom was £20.
“Some items are used, while others were never used. I’m not bothered by either.
“Everything, from the dinnerware to the bath rug is 70s-inspired in my home.
“I have an old wooden cabinet that I use in my living space and I’ve stuck vinyl wallpaper from the 70s to the back.”
“I have been decorating for over two years. But it spiralled after the lockdown when I realized that decorating was good for my mental health.
The funky floral wallpaper Ben used for his kitchen only cost £10. The decorator also used floral platters, pots and wind chimes to emulate the 1970s.
Ben selected the best art and sculptures from 1970s to decorate each bedroom. In addition, one of the bedrooms includes a corner-bed filled with pillows and shaggy Rugs.
“I now live in a world of vibrant floral patterns, which I absolutely love.
‘My home definitely helps lift my spirit.’
His grandparents Sarah (82 years old) and Jeff (73 years old), were the inspirations for Ben.
He added: “Growing-up, I lived in the same house as my grandparents.
“So my home now feels safe and secure like it did in the past.”
“It is comforting that I am in my own home, as it recalls them.”
Pictured is Ben in his living room, with its feature mirror and a drawing by a woman and many 70s-inspired decors.
The Christmas decorations Ben chose for his house are all from the 1970s, and match his vintage living room.
Ben chose plants, pots, and a rug to complement his 1970s vision for the bathroom tiles.