History,CuriositiesJUL 26, 2026

97 Design Photos From The 1970s And 1980s That Show Just How Special Those Decades Were (New Pics)

Mantas Kačerauskas, Adelaide May Ross and Jonas Žvilius

While some people are only focused on looking forward, it’s nice to look back every now and then too. And if you’re in need of ideas on how to spruce up your home, you might just want to look to the 1970s and 1980s for inspiration.

We visited the ’70s Design and ’80s Design subreddits and gathered some of their best posts below. From fabulous interior design to gorgeous retro gadgets, these pics will give you a serious blast from the past. Enjoy scrolling through this nostalgic list, and be sure to upvote the photos that make you want to pull out your old record player and blast some Queen!

#21 Mcdonalds Moon Man Mac Tonight Poster Artwork

McDonalds Moon Man enjoying a meal, showcasing 1980s interior design and advertising art.

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Apartment Therapy notes that 1980s style has had a resurgence in recent years too. The design of that era was so much more playful than what we often see today, and it really appeals to younger generations. Apparently, some are even mixing Art Deco with Memphis Milano now.

“When you didn’t live through that period, you don’t realize that one of those styles was a resurgence from the 1930s and one of them was a new invention of the 1980s,” says Justin Riordan, the founder of Spade and Archer Design Agency. “Millennials and Gen Z just see the whole thing as ‘80s style’ and are taking that whole genre and mixing it all together, so we’re getting this new genre that I call ‘Memphis-Deco.'”

#22 The Instrument Panel In My 1985 Chrysler Laser

A car's dashboard at night with glowing digital displays, reflecting 1970s and 1980s interior design.

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#23 Wicker Furniture From The Sears Fall-Winter Catalog, 1974

A set of wicker furniture with orange patterned cushions, including chairs and a table, in a classic 1970s and 1980s interior design style.

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#24 The Twin Towers Trident Arch Design

A low-angle, black and white shot of a skyscraper's exterior, a classic example of 1970s and 1980s architecture.

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Are you enjoying your journey back in time and into these famous ’70s and ’80s spaces, pandas? Keep upvoting the ones that you think are still stylish today, and let us know in the comments if there’s anything else you miss from those iconic eras. Then, if you’re interested in checking out another article from Bored Panda featuring design from the same two decades, we’ve got the perfect list for you to read next right here!