A mum has created an incredible ‘time capsule’ home which transports you to the 70s – where almost everything is second-hand and cost less than $25. <br /><br />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 70’s. <br /><br />The mum-of-three transformed the four-bed detached house in Chicago, Illinois, using almost exclusively second-hand and vintage items, each costing less than $25.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />"It feels like the right time to find alternatives to buying new due to climate change, so we turned to second-hand first.<br /><br />"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.<br /><br />"I wanted to create the opposite to the white and grey homes - it's everywhere and it's such a boring path to take!<br /><br />"I think 70s flower power and bright colours are what we're missing now - it's more stylish, nostalgic and it keeps things out of landfill."<br /><br />Corbyn, who is mum to Rainer, 22, Zeke, 15 and Molly, 14, moved into their Illinois home last year and were inspired by the aged decor of the previous owners.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />She said: "It felt like the right time to find alternatives to buying new.<br /><br />"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?"<br /><br />70s 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.<br /><br />Writer Corbyn said their house contains almost nothing made after 1980 - and hardly anything more expensive than $25 due to being second hand.<br /><br />The house features everything from countless multicoloured throws and lampshades to a bright orange fridge-freezer and even several brightly coloured ukeleles.<br /><br />Although the theme is primarily 1970s - with an emphasis on "flower power" and warm, bright colours - she said she also has a keen eye for the odd 1950s and 1960s piece.<br /><br />She said: "I love the flower power and the bright colours - in the 1970s everything had that style and we don't now.<br /><br />"I think many people are missing that maximalism - the total opposite of the white and grey homes everyone has now."<br /><br />Corbyn said she also used to dress in 70s style vintage attire - although being a busy mum-of-three has meant she is more often seen sporting "yoga pants".<br /><br />But she does like to enjoy a touch of crewel embroidery, a popular hobby in the 70s.<br /><br />She encourages others to take on her vintage approach to do their bit for the planet - as well as creating an incredible interior.<br /><br />She said: "You can find so many things in thrift stores instead of paying Amazon to churn it out.<br /><br />"You don't need to update something when you can lean into its vintage style - it's about restoring, not renovating.<br /><br />"Don't tear out your wooden paneling or pink bathroom features, when you could use them as part of your design.<br /><br />"Not only is it cheaper, but if we turn to second hand things first, we can keep more out of landfill."<br /><br />ENDS
