25 dining room ideas – trends, styles and rooms to inspire a change of decor

'Browns, oranges and purples were considered the groovy colors of the 1970s and were often used in bold patterns and combinations,' says Joa Studholme, color curator at Farrow & Ball.

'Mellower and easier to live with than those of the previous decade, their earthy natural tones reflected a connection to nature, with dark brown woodwork being extraordinarily popular.'