Brady Bunch House Decor: 14 Groovy DIY Ideas From TV’s Most Famous Family Home

The Brady Bunch house is one of the most famous homes in television history, and this year it became official: in March 2026 the Los Angeles City Council voted to make the Studio City split level a Historic-Cultural Monument. Its owner now uses it for charity events, and fans love any chance for a peek inside. The story of the house is a DIY story too. In 2018 HGTV bought it and rebuilt the inside to match the sitcom sets, staircase, wood paneling and all. Below are fourteen groovy, budget friendly projects that bring that sunny 1970s family home feel into your own rooms, no time machine required..

The Brady Bunch House Story

Florence Henderson played Carol Brady, the mom at the heart of The Brady Bunch, which ran from 1969 to 1974. The real house used for the outside shots sits in Studio City, California. HGTV bought it in 2018 for $3.5 million and renovated it to match the TV interiors for A Very Brady Renovation, with the surviving cast taking part. In 2023 a longtime fan bought it to keep it as is and use it for charity events. Warm wood, orange and avocado, and lots of sunshine are the look we are chasing..

You will need: Warm wood tones, orange, avocado and mustard accents, plants, macrame, a sunburst mirror.

How to make it: 1. Pick two or three 1970s colors for one room. 2. Add warm wood and a few plants. 3. Mix in one handmade groovy accent at a time so it feels fun, not like a costume.

Open Riser Staircase Look

The floating staircase in the living room was the star of the show’s set, and the HGTV team rebuilt it to match. You do not need to tear out your stairs to get the look. Painting spindles a crisp white against a warm wood handrail and treads brings back that open, airy 1970s feel. Add a big potted plant at the bottom step and you are halfway to the Brady Bunch house. Would you paint your spindles white or a bold color?

You will need: Sandpaper, primer, white semi gloss paint, a small angled brush, painter’s tape, drop cloths.

How to make it: 1. Sand the spindles lightly and wipe them clean. 2. Tape off the treads and handrail, then prime. 3. Paint two coats of white semi gloss and remove the tape while the last coat is slightly wet.

Orange and Avocado Pillows From the Brady Bunch House

Nothing says 1970s faster than a pile of orange and avocado pillows. Sew simple envelope covers from thrifted fabric in bold geometric prints, or paint circles and stripes onto plain covers with fabric paint. Keep the sofa neutral so the colors pop. It is an easy, low cost way to try the trend before committing to paint. Which color would you start with?

You will need: Thrifted or new fabric in orange, avocado and mustard, pillow inserts, a sewing machine or fabric glue, fabric paint (optional).

How to make it: 1. Cut a front square and two overlapping back pieces for each pillow. 2. Hem the back pieces and sew all three together. 3. Turn right side out and slip in the insert.

Brady Bunch House Wood Paneling With Peel and Stick Planks

Wood paneling covered the walls of the TV house, and it is surprisingly trendy again. Peel and stick wood planks make it renter friendly and easy to remove. Run them vertically on one accent wall behind a sofa or credenza, and keep the other walls a soft cream. The warm honey tone makes a room glow in afternoon light. Would you panel a whole room or just one wall?

You will need: Peel and stick wood planks, a level, a utility knife (adult use), a measuring tape, a pencil.

How to make it: 1. Clean the wall and draw a level guideline. 2. Stick the first plank along the line and press firmly. 3. Continue across the wall, trimming the last plank to fit.

Sunburst Mirror From Paint Stirrers

Sunburst mirrors were everywhere in 1970s homes, and you can make one for a few dollars. Free paint stir sticks from the hardware store become the rays around a small round mirror. Glue them to a cardboard circle, alternate long and short sticks, then spray paint everything gold outdoors with an adult. It looks like a pricey vintage find, right at home in a Brady Bunch house style room. Where would you hang yours?

You will need: A small round mirror, 20 to 30 wooden paint stir sticks, a cardboard or plywood circle, wood glue, gold spray paint (adult use, outdoors), a picture hanger.

How to make it: 1. Glue the stir sticks around the cardboard circle like sun rays. 2. Spray paint the rays gold outdoors and let them dry. 3. Glue the mirror in the center and attach a hanger on the back.

Macrame Plant Hanger

Macrame plant hangers are the easiest way to add 1970s texture, and they are fun to make. A few basic knots and some cotton cord turn into a hanger for a trailing pothos or spider plant. Hang one near a sunny window for that bright family room feel. Once you learn the square knot, you can make one in an evening. Our retro 70s decor gallery has more groovy projects. Which plant would you hang?

You will need: Cotton macrame cord, a wooden ring, scissors, a tape measure, a potted plant.

How to make it: 1. Cut eight long cords and loop them through the ring. 2. Tie rows of square knots, then split and rejoin the cords to form a basket. 3. Gather the ends with a wrap knot and set the pot inside.

Painted Geometric Kitchen Backsplash

The Brady kitchen was full of bold color, and a painted backsplash brings that energy home. Use painter’s tape and a round plate as a stencil to paint circles and stripes in orange, mustard and brown. Seal it with a clear water based topcoat so it wipes clean. It is a budget alternative to new tile and very easy to change later. Would you go bold or keep it to one stripe?

You will need: Painter’s tape, a pencil, a plate for tracing circles, small foam rollers, wall paint in 70s colors, clear water based topcoat.

How to make it: 1. Clean the backsplash and sketch the pattern. 2. Tape off each section and paint one color at a time. 3. Let it dry and seal with two coats of clear topcoat.

Brady Bunch House Horse Statue Shelf

Fans remember the horse statue in the Brady living room, and a small brass or wooden horse is an easy nod to it. Style a shelf with the horse, a few hardcover books, a little plant and a ceramic vase in mustard or orange. Thrift stores are full of brass animals for a few dollars. Group items in threes and leave a little empty space so it does not look cluttered. What would you put next to your horse?

You will need: A small brass or wooden horse figurine, hardcover books, a small potted plant, a ceramic vase, brass polish.

How to make it: 1. Polish the brass horse until it shines. 2. Stack books flat and set the horse on top. 3. Add a plant and a vase, keeping the shelf balanced.

Shag Rug Reading Nook

Shag rugs are back, and they make any corner feel cozy. Lay a small brown or orange shag rug in a reading nook, add a floor cushion or an armchair, a lamp and a basket of books. Kids love sprawling on them. You can even make a mini shag rug by hooking yarn strips through rug canvas, which is a relaxing winter project. Who in your house would claim the nook first?

You will need: A shag rug, or rug canvas and yarn with a latch hook tool, a floor cushion, a lamp, a basket.

How to make it: 1. Choose a quiet corner near a window. 2. Lay the rug and add a cushion or chair. 3. Add a lamp and a basket of favorite books.

Flower Power Painted Cabinet Doors

Flower power daisies would fit right into the Brady Bunch house, since they were everywhere in the early 1970s, and painting them on a cabinet door is pure fun. Use a simple daisy stencil or freehand big petals in orange and yellow on a cream background. Try it on a laundry room cabinet or a small bathroom vanity first. Seal with a clear topcoat so it lasts. It is a happy little surprise every time you open the door. Which room would you try it in?

You will need: Cabinet paint in cream, acrylic paint in orange, yellow and green, a daisy stencil or chalk, small brushes, clear topcoat.

How to make it: 1. Clean the doors and paint them cream. 2. Stencil or sketch daisies and fill them in with color. 3. Seal with clear topcoat once dry.

Vintage Lamp With a Fringed Shade

A thrifted ceramic lamp plus a little fringe trim equals instant 1970s charm. Glue orange or mustard fringe around the bottom edge of a plain lampshade, and you are done. Pair it with an avocado or brown lamp base for full effect. Use LED bulbs so the shade stays cool. It is a five minute project that changes the whole mood of a room. Would you pick long or short fringe?

You will need: A plain drum lampshade, fringe trim, fabric glue, clothespins, an LED bulb.

How to make it: 1. Measure around the bottom of the shade and cut the fringe. 2. Glue it on and hold it with clothespins until dry. 3. Fit the shade on the lamp with an LED bulb.

Mustard Yellow Upcycled Side Table

Mustard yellow is the color of the decade and of every Brady Bunch house tribute, and a thrift store side table is the perfect canvas. Sand it lightly, prime, and paint it with a glossy mustard enamel. Tapered legs look extra mid century. Put it next to an orange or brown armchair with a lamp and a plant on top. It is a weekend project that costs very little. Would you go mustard or burnt orange?

You will need: A wooden side table, sandpaper, primer, mustard yellow enamel paint, a small roller, a brush.

How to make it: 1. Sand and clean the table. 2. Prime and let it dry. 3. Roll on two coats of mustard enamel, sanding lightly between coats.

Mustard Macrame Wall Hanging

A macrame wall hanging in mustard yellow adds warmth and texture to a blank wall. Make one from a wooden dowel and thick cotton cord with simple square knots, then trim the ends into a V. Hang a trailing plant above it for a layered, sunny look. It is a gentle, satisfying project for a quiet evening. Would you choose mustard, rust or cream?

You will need: A wooden dowel, thick cotton cord in mustard, scissors, a comb for the fringe, a hook.

How to make it: 1. Fold cords over the dowel with lark’s head knots. 2. Tie rows of square knots down the hanging. 3. Comb out and trim the fringe into a V shape.

Brady Bunch House Gallery Wall

Family photos are part of the charm of any family home, and a gallery wall of mismatched frames brings that warm feeling back. Mix thrifted wood and gold frames, and fill them with family snapshots, vintage postcards or your kids’ art. Lay them out on the floor first, then trace each frame on paper and tape the templates to the wall before hammering. It is the perfect finishing touch for a groovy Brady Bunch house look. Whose photos would go in the middle?

You will need: Mismatched thrifted frames, family photos or prints, kraft paper, painter’s tape, nails, a hammer, a level.

How to make it: 1. Arrange the frames on the floor until you like the layout. 2. Trace each frame on paper and tape the templates to the wall. 3. Nail through the templates, tear the paper away and hang the frames.