How to channel Daisy Jones & The Six’s free-spirited style at home

It’s hard to resist a tale about the legendary, yet short-lived, exuberant rise and chaotic fall of a rock band set against the backdrop of 1970s Los Angeles. I’ve always adored evocative “I’m with the band” anecdotes that resemble Cameron Crowe’s Almost Famous – the on the road, half-asleep-with-your-feet-up-on-the-dash type stories. The ones accented by a single, stuffed-to-the-brim suitcase, new best friends, and a different city every night. Where groupies like Penny Lane roll out of crammed motel beds in the concert tees they’ve worn for days and throw on some flared jeans. Stories of barefoot dancing on stage long after the show is over and watching the sun come up on your way to the next venue.

Prime Video’s new hit series Daisy Jones & The Six, based on the bestseller by Taylor Jenkins Reid (and very much reminiscent of Rumours-era Fleetwood Mac), has taken us back into that time capsule of covetable style and unapologetic cool. According to Pinterest, “Daisy Jones & The Six aesthetic” has tripled in searches since the show came out. For our homes, this means low-slung velvet and rattan furniture, the humble houseplant, bamboo drinks trolleys, and terrazzo surfaces. Think toffee-coloured, polished wood-clad walls, mustard yellows, avocado greens, and autumnal floral prints. And if, like myself, you can’t say no to a little bit of sparkle, consider hanging a disco ball above your sofa, allowing the sun to shed flecks of confetti light around the living room.

open image in gallery

Understandably, the decade has long been lampooned for its questionable design choices (wall-to-wall shag carpet, linoleum floors, and plastic furniture covers should indeed stay in our past). But a restrained, curated approach to nostalgia-inspired decoration can result in an uplifting space that tastefully nods to the era’s freewheeling spirit.

open image in gallery

To begin, nothing transports us through space and time – enabling us to recall feelings we didn’t even remember existed – quite like fragrance. Skincare and fragrance brand Malin + Goetz has revealed the Rum Room, a celebration of its signature, cult-favourite Dark Rum scent, situated on the first floor of the brand’s sleek Regent Street apothecary. Open until 26 March, the pop-up space is decked out in the fragrance’s signature Pantone colour, something between mustard and canary yellow, which screams Seventies joie de vivre. Available as a candle, the spotlighted scent – sweetened with ripe plum and crisp bergamot with notes of leather, rum and creamy milk – captures the essence of indulgent late nights during the disco craze.

open image in gallery

Next, nailing the colour scheme is key to adding a modern slant to a groovy space. “When done right, yellow infuses spaces with energy and warmth. But it can feel like an intimidating colour to decorate with as we often think first of fluorescent, lemony hues,” explains Diane Hyde, marketing manager at Craven Dunnill, a leading manufacturer and retailer of fine ceramic tiles. “The glossy shades Amber and Flame in our handcrafted tile collections are uniquely restrained yellows that provide an elegant, refreshing burst of colour, especially when contrasted against a muted sage green wall or warm wood cabinets.” From tiled doorframe borders to chimneypieces, a tile feature wall can bring brilliant decorative panache to a home.

open image in gallery

If yolky shades aren’t your thing, you might find terracotta, butterscotch and ochre easier to work with, helping to ground and bring warmth to an otherwise clean, crisp scheme. Think rich brown leather or velvet furniture, paired with creamy walls and a natural jute rug, with accents of pistachio green (a fresh alternative to dated guacamole hues), dusky pink or indigo. There aren’t many elements of your home that you can change up on a whim. So, when it comes to your bedding, why not let loose? Embrace flower power with blooming motifs that boast busy repeats. Look to bedlinen designer Sheridan for lush examples. I suggest the Lundelle quilt cover set, which features ditsy autumnal florals against an ebony base with contrasting green piping. Patterned bedding can be mixed and matched with white sheets or plain, block colours to give the eye somewhere to rest.

In the same vein, patterned throw cushions or a quilt over plain bedding will do the trick. Consider Missoni Home’s gradient Maseko checked-jacquard and Margot fringed zigzag-jacquard cushions, available from Matches Fashion. Or inject retro charm into a reading nook or lacklustre living room with Projektityyny’s Vuokko embroidered gingham quilt – designed in a small barn in West Dorset, crafted by talented artisans in India, and available at Liberty – which boasts a mustard-checked patchwork design, overlayed with embroidered bouquets.

open image in gallery

Finally, glamorous lighting is essential to perfecting the Seventies look and feel. The iconic mushroom-shaped lamp is making a major comeback right now. Opt for a fixture with a rounded rattan shade – a nod to the era’s liberal use of the woven material which filters harsh light to create a diffused glow that subtly evokes the atmosphere of a Studio 54 party. The Pari dome wall light, Pari floor lamp, and Roha table lamp from Lights & Lamps deliver just that.

Niki Wright, co-founder of the design-led lighting brand, shares: “We are seeing a huge shift to more grounded, earthy tones as well as more natural materials this year. We have reflected this by expanding our rattan collection, combining it with earthy-coloured marble or chocolatey-dyed concrete. Our palette continues to carry this further with the introduction of warm bronze finishes.” A la Seventies.