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July 20, 2020

6 Decorating Trends of the 80s

Although they may seem remote, the 80s are present in different aspects of everyday life and interior design could not be an exception. Get to know the main interior design trends of that decade.

Some trends come and go almost unnoticed, while others seem to never disappear. That’s the case of the 80s, which always seems to be present in different professional (and even personal) areas of daily life.

This means that if you want to use some of the trends that we show you next, you can do so without the fear of looking "out of fashion" even because the 80s are back in force, mainly in interior design.

1. . Tubular furniture

Tubular furniture is one of the most used trends in the 80s and is undoubtedly a differentiating element in any room of a house; it was (and is) very common to see this tubular effect in furniture such as sofas and armchairs, and the truth is that these are still very sought after and used in decoration nowadays.

Speaking of furniture, let's also talk about the material in which it was (and is) lined: velvet. Velvet is back in force and always adds a sophisticated touch to any room in which it’s present. Velvet sofas (light or darker ones) are still one of the biggest trends today.

2. . The golden elements

Gold, besides being associated with luxurious contexts, is one of the preferred trends of the 80s. Even today, it is frequent to see furniture, such as the ones used in the bathroom, with elements in gold (like it happens with drawers’ handles).

Gold is also widely used in mirror frames and in elements such as the sink, the washbasin, and even in the taps themselves (whether we’re talking about the kitchen or the bathroom).

Together with the golden elements, marble was widely used, not only on walls but also on bathroom furniture. Even today, the trend remains present inside several houses.

3. The bathrooms in pink tones

In the 80s, it was rare to enter a bathroom that was not decorated in shades of pink (not only on the walls but also on the chosen furniture). Even today, the decorative trend remains and is, at least, very original and different from the traditional white that most people choose to decorate their space.

The pink bathrooms are, once again, a famous trend, mainly because of the original and fun touch they give to any house. And to relate this trend to the one mentioned above, the truth is that the pink tones coexist very well with the golden elements.

4. Memphis style furniture

Do you know this kind of furniture? It looks like it came out of an animated movie, but Memphis style furniture couldn't be more real. The combination of different shapes and colors are two of its main characteristics and, despite being one of the decoration trends of the 80s, this kind of furniture is still widely used in rooms such as the living room and even kids’ toy room.

5. Glass bricks

Don't tell us that you only remember seeing walls in glass bricks in the 80s, because we can't believe you. This is the trend that has withstood the years and continues to be used both as an exterior and interior wall.

And the truth is that you understand perfectly why glass bricks continue to be used as part of the decoration of the house (or even of professional spaces, such as companies’ offices): the lighting they provide and the bold touch they give to the decoration are advantages that cannot be ignored.

6. The floral patterns

A major decoration trend of the 80s that continues to be chosen nowadays is the application of flower patterns on walls, in the form of wallpaper, or on furniture such as sofas or armchairs. And yes, of course, this trend also applies to cushions, one of the elements where flower patterns are most seen today.

We cannot deny that this is one of the most timeless trends of the 80s, which remains current regardless of the years that pass. The floral patterns were reinvented and adapted to more "modern" times.

There are more cyclical decoration trends than others and the ones from the 80s are just tone of those examples. Regardless of the years that go by, the types of 4 furniture, colors, and materials used are timeless and do not compromise the modernity of a division very much on the contrary, not least because they give a unique and distinctive touch to any place.