Today we delve into the whimsical world of the 1988 film Big, which tells the story of barely-teen Josh Baskin as he makes a wish to be “big”… Enter 30-year-old Tom Hanks as the grown-up Josh. This piece of cinematic magic is without a doubt a “big movie”, from Hanks’ stellar performance to the ’80s-fabulous interiors.
Artistic ’80s Interiors
What are we looking at here?! Is it the set of a Thompson Twins video?… Actually, it’s 1980s product photography featuring a geometric design by Brooke Rugs. In fact, all of the ’80s interiors featured in today’s post blur the line between art and design.
Cozy Modern ’80s Interiors
With winter rapidly approaching, having a cozy, well-lit home becomes all the more important. The ’80s interiors featured in today’s post are bright, clean-lined and fabulous. The perfect antidote to cold, grey weather…
A New Romantic Fall Feast
Ready for a little bit of decadence? Using INXS’ music video for “The One Thing” as inspiration, I’ve created a New Romantic tablescape that’s fit for a fall feast! Keep reading for details and photos…
Columns: An ’80s Interior Design Trend
Columns are always in style–after all, they provide a key architectural function. But in the 1980s, they were extra fabulous! Read on as we take a look at the design magic of ’80s columns, from the minimalist to the totally decked out…
’80s Bathroom Style: Tub Talk
In the ’80s, bathroom remodels became an ever-growing design trend. After all, the yuppie lifestyle meant long hours of work, so having a home sanctuary was important. If you had the right job in a city like New York, working hard meant earning the money to renovate your place and add special features such as a deep soaking tub, shiny grid tile, and chrome finishes…
An Interview with David Zakrzewski
I couldn’t be more excited about today’s interview! David Zakrzewski experienced the best in ’80s retail design during the Decade of Decadence. Before becoming a Public Relations practitioner, David was an interior decorator and retail sales associate for four years at Los Angeles’ renowned Beverly Center. Get ready for a lesson in ’80s retail design, as well as a firsthand account of what it was like to be at the center of cutting-edge mall culture when it mattered most…
New Decor/Retro Flair: Geo Minimal
The fall collections are pouring in, and I’ve enjoyed checking out fun new color combinations (such as camel and pink), as well as exploring the latest trends. Lucky for ’80s design lovers, a geo minimal look is going strong, and leading the way in this sculptural, clean-lined aesthetic is CB2.
’80s Movie Style: Cocktail
My plan for today’s post was to revel in the ’80s goodness of beach resort movies. Yet after re-watching the 1988 film Cocktail after many years, I realized that its best design moments happen away from the beach. Keep reading for a recap of the movie (spoilers follow), as well as some fun retro screen shots…
Stranger Things: Get the Look
The perfect blend of comfort and mystery. That’s what it feels like to revel in the interior design of a movie or television series set in the 1980s. Especially when the story involves an other-worldly element, such as the extra terrestrial in E.T. or the alternate dimension of Stranger Things…
