If you’re like us, when it comes to sitcoms of the ’80s, there are few that give you as much nostalgia as Diff’rent Strokes. This iconic TV show gave us an inside look at the day-to-day lives of two African American boys and their billionaire adoptive father in an era where the race was still an incredibly sensitive topic. If you were lucky enough to own your own home during this time period, odds are you didn’t live anywhere near as luxuriously as Arnold Drummond did.
The Front Door
When you step through the front door of a quintessential ’80s TV home, you’re immediately transported back to a simpler time. The living room is usually small and cozy, with big, comfy furniture that encourages family bonding. There’s often a television in this room, as well as a fireplace. The walls are decorated with family photos and knick-knacks. As you move through the house, you’ll notice that each room has its own unique style. One may be more formal, while another might be more casual. It’s all about making your home feel like it’s your very own space.
The Living Room
In the living room of an ’80s TV home, you’d find plenty of bold colors and patterns. The furniture would likely be overstuffed and uncomfortable, and there would be at least one portrait of a smiling family hanging on the wall. The focal point of the room would be the television, which would be flanked by stereo equipment and a VCR. And, of course, there would be a pile of magazines and newspapers on the coffee table. There was no Internet back then, so these were people’s main sources for information. On top of the pile would be Entertainment Weekly or People with coverage of all the big events that had happened since last week when they were published.
The Bedroom
In the bedroom, we see a typical ’80s layout with the bed against the wall and a window behind it. There’s a small nightstand next to the bed, and on the opposite wall is a dresser with a TV on top of it. The room is finished off with wallpaper that has a floral design. An orange shag rug sits in front of the bed and an alarm clock sits on top of the dresser. On the back wall is a door that leads into a bathroom, which can be seen through its open doorway.
There’s often a television in this room, as well as a fireplace. The walls are decorated with family photos and knick-knacks. As you move through the house, you’ll notice that each room has its own unique style. One may be more formal, while another might be more casual. It’s all about making your home feel like it’s your very own space.
The Bathroom
The 1980s were a time of excess, and that was no different when it came to bathroom design. oversized Jacuzzis, gaudy wallpaper, and marble countertops were all the rage. But as with all things ’80s, eventually, the trend died down and we moved on to more subdued designs. But we can’t help but look back at those over-the-top bathrooms with a sense of nostalgia.
There’s often a television in this room, as well as a fireplace. The walls are decorated with family photos and knick-knacks. As you move through the house, you’ll notice that each room has its own unique style. One may be more formal, while another might be more casual. It’s all about making your home feel like it’s your very own space.