The ’80s were a fascinating decade. It was a time of excess, brash attitudes, and bold colors. A period when artists dared to dream in every possible direction, and cultural icons didn’t hold back with the creative forces they unleashed. But even though the ’80s are widely known as the golden age of Western culture that blessed us with countless gifts, let’s be honest — it’s equally weird. Especially stylistically.
It’s easy to look at the design choices from the decade, whether clothes, gadgets, or decor, and know it was a completely different era. But once you look past the strange, wacky, and tacky, you may find a certain charm in its gaudiness. And thankfully, there’s an Instagram account that’s working hard to showcase a delightful compilation of the best of the decade.
Enter ‘The 80s Interior’ project that offers its 381k followers a peek “inside the rooms of the eighties.” The account is full of bright and colorful interiors that are the total opposite of the trendy obsession with minimalism where everything is carefully arranged. We’ve gathered some unique examples to offer you a daily dose of inspiration, so continue scrolling! Be sure to upvote your favorites and let us know which ones you loved most in the comments.
#1 My 80s Conservatory Is Better Than Yours!
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#2 Who Wants To Snuggle Up In Bed In This Loft Apartment, Watching And Listening To The Rain On The Slanted Windows? Decor By Design – 1988
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#3 Was There Ever A More 80s Bedroom?
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#4 I Wouldn’t Need A Holiday If I Had This Fabulous 80s Slide At Home!
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#5 When Your Office Building Has A Foyer With A Restaurant, Waterfall With Pond, Skylight And Tropical Planting 🌴 Commercial Interiors International – Grosvenor Press 1986
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#6 Esplanade Mall 1988
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#7 Mall 1981
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#8 Mcdonald’s Party Room – 1981
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#9 Decorating On The Cheap – Mary Gilliatt 1986
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#10 Hanging Plants, Wicker And Windows! The Los Angeles Times California Home Book, 1982
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#11 Cove Haven – Pocono Resorts. The Legendary And Kitschiest Of Couples Resort Boasts Honeymoon Suites With 7-Foot Champagne Glass Whirlpool Baths Overlooking Glass Heart-Shaped Pools. Promo 1989
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#12 Pool Party Anyone? Sunset: Ideas For Swimming Pools – 1981
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#13 Who’s Coming Dancing? Restaurant Design – 1987
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#14 “Making The Most Of A Wonderful Location On America’s West Coast, The Architect Has Designed The House Around The Windows.” Terence Conran’s New House Book 1985
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#15 This Bathing Annex On The End Of A Modern Suburban Home Epitomises Peace And Relaxation. A Sunken Tub Of Pure White Tile Is Trimmed With Hand-Painted Blue And Gold Tiles In A Room Equally Clean, Pure And Neatly Boarded By Tile, Plants, And Windows
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#16 Skylight Anyone? The International Book Of Lofts – Susan Slesin, Stafford Cliff, Daniel Rozensztroch 1986
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#17 Me: I Just Want A Subtle Look To My Dining Room. Also Me:
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#18 80s Home Spa Realness! Beyond The Bath: A Dreamers Guide – Thomas Cowan 1983
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#19 Bedroom Decor – 1981
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#20 What I Wouldn’t Do For This Iconic IKEA Sofa From 1988!
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#21 Is It Comfortable? Who Cares When Your Bathroom Looks Like This! Bathroom Design – 1987
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#22 Brick, Wicker And Ferns Oh My! This Bathroom From 1982 Is Giving Me Life
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#23 The Los Angeles Time: California Home Book – 1982
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#24 Apartment Life Magazine – 1980
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#25 Imagine Climbing These Stairs Drunk! The Complete Home Book – Pamela Ferguson 1983
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#26 The Complete Home Book – Pamela Ferguson 1983
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#27 Keith Haring Pop Shop – Store Design – NYC 1989
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#28 Decorating On The Cheap – Mary Gilliatt 1984
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#29 The International Book Of Lofts – Suzanne Slesin, Stafford Cliff, Daniel Rozensztroch 1986
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#30 💗💅🏻
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