From the fashion statements–matching windsuits, baggy denim, flannel shirts and Doc Martens–the era definitely had a look. And so did the home decor and interior design.
Houses in the ‘90s saw the resurgence of trends from decades past, and also gained inspiration from new, more modern designs. And with technology continuing to evolve, there were plenty of new electronics that replaced outdated ones. Today, many of these trends may be hard to understand, but they made total sense back in the day.
To take you back, we created a list of household items that will make you super nostalgic. Here are 15 things that every house had in the ‘90s.
Cordless phone
In the 90s, practically every home had a cordless phone. Gone were the days of mile-long cords.
Posters on walls
If you went into any kid or teen bedroom in the ‘90s, you probably saw walls that were covered in posters. From bands to sports teams, whatever your interests were, there was a poster for you.
VCR player
Before DVDs, VHS tapes were how we watched movies. And to play them, a VCR player (a video cassette player) was how you watched them.
Sponge painting
For added texture, a popular paint trend was sponge painting on walls. It created more dimension compared to typical paint rollers (and meant you could skip the ever-present floral wall paper.)
Boombox
To blast your tunes in the ‘90s, you needed a boombox. You could play both cassette tapes and CDs on most, and the sound came out the large speakers on each side.
Floral couches
Floral prints had a huge boom in the ‘90s, and floral fabrics often covered couches. Fro living rooms to sitting rooms, flower-covered seats were everywhere.
Lava lamps
While you may associate lava lamps with the groovy ‘70s, they had a resurgence in the ‘90s as well. They lit up rooms of kids and teens alike.
Corian countertops
Corian is a brand name of countertops that had a granite/stone look, but were actually made of polymer and natural minerals. According to Logan and Foster, Corian countertops exploded in the ‘90s.
Rotating ball disco lamp
These rotating disco ball lamps would get any party started in the ‘90s. The disco-ball vibes had multicolored lights that rotated to create a rainbow of light.
Linoleum kitchen flooring
Many kitchens in the ‘90s had floors that were covered in linoleum. Many had patterns or neutral designs.
Fake plants
The addition of fake plants to interior decor in the ‘90s were everywhere. From trees to flowers, silk and plastic materials were used to create them.
Inflatable furniture
From chairs to couches, inflatable furniture was such a trend in the ‘90s. The see-through decor came in funky colors like pink, purple and blue.
Parquet floors
Parquet flooring was huge in the ‘90s. Parquet flooring is characterized by layering wood blocks. According to Wood Works Flooring, the trend had a resurgence in the ‘90s.
Plastic bead curtains
The addition of long strands of plastic beads to the doorways of bedrooms (especially girls and teens) was all the rage in the ‘90s. From clear rainbow hues to iridescent shaped like butterflies, they were everywhere.
Track lighting
Track lighting was a popular lighting trend in the ‘90s. Rather than have lights in-set in walls, lights were exposed and placed on metal tracks.
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