Dads in the ‘90s had their own set of home “upgrades” they were proud of, whether or not they actually improved the house. Some were practical, some questionable, but all of them felt like milestones at the time. A Big Entertainment Center Nothing said success like a giant oak entertainment center. These bulky units held…
The ‘90s were full of “next big thing” gadgets that promised to make life easier in the kitchen. At the time, they felt like something straight out of the future—even if most ended up collecting dust. Looking back, these tools tell the story of how kitchens were changing and how people were willing to invest…
The ‘90s left behind plenty of unforgettable design choices, and not always in a good way. While some trends feel nostalgic, others make a house look stuck in time. If your home still has these details, it might be worth updating to bring it into the present. Oak Everywhere Golden oak cabinets, trim, and furniture…
The ’80s brought plenty of memorable design choices, but not all of them were good. Some fads felt trendy then but look downright odd now. Here are the ones best left in the past. Pastel Bathrooms Peach toilets, pink tubs, and mint sinks were everywhere. Today, they’re a resale nightmare. Fixtures in bold colors lock…
Wallpaper goes in and out of style, but certain prints hold up for decades without looking dated. The trick is choosing patterns that work with different furniture styles and don’t feel tied to one specific era. If you’re considering wallpaper, these prints are the safest bets to stay stylish long-term. Stripes Stripes work in nearly…
A lot of design choices from decades ago feel dated now, but not everything our parents did missed the mark. Some of their go-to tricks still hold up because they were practical, budget-friendly, or made a house feel more like a home. If you’re looking for easy ways to update your space without spending big,…
The ’70s gets mocked for avocado appliances and shag carpet, but not everything was a miss. Some design choices from that decade were actually smart—and many are making a comeback today. Open Floor Plans Knocking down walls wasn’t common before the ’70s. That’s when open layouts started showing up in suburban homes, and the idea…
The early 2000s brought a wave of decorating styles we thought looked polished at the time. But when you see them now, they instantly date a house. Some of these choices might still be hanging around your home, and they’re the fastest way to give away when a room was last updated. Tuscan Kitchens Dark…
There was a time when certain upgrades were marketed as high-end, and everyone wanted them. But fast-forward a few decades, and those same “luxuries” make homes look dated or downright cheap. What once felt like status symbols now serve as reminders that trends don’t always age gracefully. Jacuzzi Tubs In the ’80s and ’90s, a…
Looking back, some of the “upgrades” our parents loved feel more like mistakes. We carried some of them into our own homes, only to find out the hard way that they didn’t age well. These are the fads most people would rather leave in the past. Popcorn Ceilings Popcorn ceilings seemed smart because they hid…