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That ’70s House: Hop in the time machine that is this throwback home

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By Amy Reast via SWNS

A mom has created an incredible time capsule home that transports you to the'70s – where almost everything is second-hand and cost less than $25.

Corbyn Hanson Wittig, 51, took on a huge project converting her new home into a vintage haven after moving in 2020 and it’s like stepping straight into the '70s.

The mom-of-three transformed the four-bed detached house in Chicago using almost exclusively second-hand and vintage items, each costing less than $25.

She believes the modern grey and white minimalist décor of today is “boring” and hopes for a revival of'70s maximalism and flower power – which she says will also help to save the planet.

"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 think'70s flower power and bright colors are what we're missing now - it's more stylish, nostalgic and it keeps things out of landfill."

Corbyn, who lives with her kids and husband Ian Wittig, 30, said: “We moved into a new home last year and were inspired by the belongings left behind.

"It feels like the right time to find alternatives to buying new due to climate change, so we turned to second-hand first.

"There is almost nothing in here newer than 1980 or more expensive than $25 - you can often find something better in a thrift shop for less money."

Corbyn and her family moved into their Illinois home last year and were inspired by the aged decor of the previous owners.

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They decided to adopt the'70s and vintage theme of the house and opted to buy anything they needed second hand - saving them not only money, but keeping things out of landfill.

"It felt like the right time to find alternatives to buying new," Corbyn said.

"If you're paying the same, or less, why would you go and buy a bin from Target when you could get the same or cheaper vintage?"

Seventies child Corbyn said she was "inspired" by the nostalgic theme and scoured thrift shops to create her "time capsule home" which truly felt like being transported back in time.

The house features everything from countless multicolored throws and lampshades to a bright orange fridge-freezer and even several brightly colored ukeleles.

Although the theme is primarily 1970s - with an emphasis on "flower power" and warm, bright colors - Corbyn said she also has a keen eye for the odd 1950s and 1960s piece.

"I love the flower power and the bright colors - in the 1970s everything had that style and we don't now," she said.

"I think many people are missing that maximalism - the total opposite of the white and grey homes everyone has now."

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Corbyn said she also used to dress in'70s style vintage attire - although being a busy mom-of-three has meant she is more often seen sporting "yoga pants."

But she does like to enjoy a touch of crewel embroidery, a popular hobby in the'70s.

She encourages others to take on her vintage approach to do their bit for the planet - as well as creating an incredible interior.

"You can find so many things in thrift stores instead of paying Amazon to churn it out," she said.

"You don't need to update something when you can lean into its vintage style - it's about restoring, not renovating.

"Don't tear out your wooden paneling or pink bathroom features, when you could use them as part of your design.

"Not only is it cheaper, but if we turn to secondhand things first, we can keep more out of landfills."

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