Things everyone had in their home in the '80s -

There's a lot of love and nostalgia today for the '80s. After all, it's a decade defined by big hair, memorable pop culture, and fanny packs. And if you actually lived through the '80s, you'll remember that it was a time when TVs were often one per household and enormous, and that telephones were stuck to walls. Homes back then certainly didn't have the modern luxuries and conveniences that we have today, but they certainly did have its charms.

Click on for some flashback of things everyone had in their home in the '80s. 

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Encyclopedia set -

In the days before Google, many parents of young kids and teens invested in a set of at-home encyclopedias filled with knowledge and facts on various subjects.

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Walkman cassette player -

The Walkman originally debuted in 1979, and it didn't take long before everyone had one on their hip.

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Rattan furniture -

From rattan chairs to glass tables, this living room from 1980 has elements that would become quintessential to the decade's interior design trends. 

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Popcorn ceiling -

This once-popular ceiling texture was a staple in most '80s homes. Some even had glitter for some extra pizzazz! 

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Floor-sweeping curtains -

There were drapes and then there were drapes, featuring all the bells and whistles that reminded one of a royal palace.  

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Recipe box -

Popular in the '80s, recipe boxes provided easy viewing while cooking and baking. Plus, all your recipes stayed organized. 

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Mini blinds -

Instead of just curtains blocking the windows, mini blinds came into fashion in the '80s. They were nether kid nor cat friendly...

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Answering machine -

In the US, answering machines became more widely used after the restructuring of AT&T in 1984, which was when the machines became affordable.

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Coordinating florals -

The '80s were all about pastoral England, with armchairs, curtains, and bedding in matching florals. 

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Juicer -

Fresh-squeezed OJ was a labor of love in the '80s, and juicers like this one were commonplace in many homes. 

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Massive television -

Often the only television in the home, these massive devices took up a lot of living room space. They also often lacked remote controls, which caused a lot of fights over who had to get up to change the channel! 

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Tupperware -

The '80s were filled with Tupperware parties, meaning that every household had at least a few random Tupperware items lying around. 

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Atari -

With 8-bit graphics, the Atari was just the start for home gaming systems like the Xbox and PlayStation.

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Wallpaper -

Wallpaper remained popular in the '80s as an interior design option. And the prints were definitely bold! 

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Cabbage Patch Kids -

One of America's longest-running doll lines, these dolls that smelled like baby powder were a staple in every home.

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Chrome chairs -

Definitely a chic '80s furniture trend, these chairs were constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome, and animal skin.

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Boombox -

If you wanted to listen to loud music, the boombox had speakers the whole neighborhood could hear.

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Trivial Pursuit -

The game was created in 1979 and in 1984, 20 million sets sold that year alone. More than 100 million units have been sold since 1984. 

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Floor-to-ceiling mirrors -

Maybe not every home had a floor-to-ceiling mirror, but you probably saw it often enough in films and television shows.

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Wall phone -

Long before cell phones, families had to share one phone, which was often attached to the wall in the kitchen. So much for privacy! 

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Bread box -

The bread box seems almost nonexistent these days, but they used to be a staple in any '80s kitchen. 

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Rubik’s Cube -

Originally called the Magic Cube, the puzzle was created by Erno Rubik, a professor at Budapest's Academy of Applied Arts and Design. It was first marketed in Hungary in 1977 and by 1980, it was frustrating millions of Americans, too.  

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Electric typewriter -

Before personal computers became a household staple, these electric machines made typing a little easier than the original manual typewriters. 

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Chandeliers -

A dining room chandelier appeared pretty frequently in the homes of the '80s. 

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Slide projector -

Back in the '80s, a lot of people opted to get their photos turned into slides so they could show everyone their vacation pics. 

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Wrought iron outdoor furniture -

Wrought iron furniture has always found a place on the patio, but they were especially popular in the '80s with flowery cushions. 

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Electric knife -

Every dad's dream to cut the holiday turkey, the electric knife was simply an '80s must-have! 

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Metal lunchboxes -

Eventually replaced by plastic lunch boxes, metal ones sporting characters were part of every kid's daily lunchtime routine.

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Polaroid cameras -

Polaroid cameras date back a long way, but by the '80s nearly every home had one or at least something similar. 

Sources: (Country Living) (Family Handyman) (Architectural Digest) 

See also: The most significant events of the 1980s

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