Chicago-based lady designed her entire “time capsule” home so it looks like it is in the 1970s. And she revealed that most of the furniture cost less than $25.
Corbyn Wittig, 51 years old, purchased the four-bedroom home last year. When she moved in with her husband, Corbyn Hanson Wittig, and the three of their children, she found some items that had been left by previous owners. She was inspired.
Corbyn transformed the house completely, making it feel like a time capsule.
The mom-of-3 decided that she would only buy secondhand furniture when redecorating her home in order to save the environment and decrease landfill waste.
After searching thrift stores for items from the 1970s, she slowly filled her house up with different objects.
Chicago woman designed her entire “time capsule” home so it looks like it was built in the 1970s. Each piece of furniture cost less than $25
Corbyn Hanson Wittig (pictured), 51 bought the 4-bedroom home last year
When she moved in, with her husband, their children, and other family members, she came across some things that had been left behind by previous owners. She was inspired.
Corbyn made the decision to transform his home into a retro haven, making it feel like he was going back in history.
The mom-of-3 decided that she would only buy secondhand furniture when redecorating her home in order to save the planet and minimize landfill waste.
She has never paid more than $25 for an item or made after 1980.
You feel like you are stepping back into the 1970s as you enter the home. Corbyn’s children can be seen inside.
There isn’t one thing in her house that costs more than $25 or was made after 1980.
You feel like you are stepping back into the 1970s as you walk through the house, which has brightly patterned wallpaper and colorful blankets and pillows. Corbyn also found other charming ’70s pieces at thrift shops.
Corbyn said that she prefers style from this time period to the “boring white and grey” homes she sees nowadays.
‘I wanted to create the opposite to the white and grey homes – it’s everywhere and it’s such a boring path to take,’ she said.
“I love flowers and bright colors. Everything had this style in the 1970s. We don’t have it now.
“I believe many people miss that maximalism, which is the complete opposite to the grey and white homes we have now.
The room is filled with colorful wallpaper, blankets, pillows, and other ’70s charms Corbyn found at thrift shops
Corbyn claims she prefers style from this time period to the “boring white and grey” homes that she frequently sees in today’s world.
Walls are covered with antique paintings and elaborate frames. You can also find colorful pillows and throw blankets on the couches and chairs.
Corybn stated that she hopes people will use secondhand furniture when shopping for new furniture.
“It felt the right moment to search for alternative options to buying new due climate change so we decided to turn to secondhand first,” she stated.
Corybn stated that she hopes people use more secondhand furniture in the future when it comes time to look for furniture.
“It felt right to search for alternative options to buying new due climate change so we decided to turn to secondhand first,” she said.
“If the price is the same, or lower than Target’s, then why buy a Target bin when Target could sell the exact same vintage or a cheaper one?
“There’s almost nothing here older than 1980, or more costly than $25. A thrift shop is often able to offer better quality for less.
Her final words were some tips for homeowners looking to renovate their home.
It’s not about renovating, but restoring. She said that you shouldn’t remove your pink bathroom fixtures or wooden panels.
“It is cheaper to buy secondhand items than new, and we are able to keep more of our trash out of landfills.”
Bright appliances from the 1970s are also featured in this bright kitchen
Bathroom walls are covered in bright blue wallpaper
Corbyn stated that renovating a house is not about renovating, but restoring it.
According to her, homeowners should not tear down their wooden panels or pink bathroom fixtures. They could still be part of the design.