1980s House Reddit

Common 1980s house problems? We just bought a house in Southern Indiana that was built in 1985. It's our first house older than 2000 so I'm wondering what kind of problem we're common with houses built in this time period? Design 12 Outmoded Features of 1980s Homes-and How to Modernize Them Today Is your home stuck in the '80s? Revive your home design with a modern twist and bring your abode into the 21st century.

A 1980s home looks neither new or old-but in-between. Also, unlike mid-century and '70s houses, there is no clearly defined retro-style for the eighties popularized in movies and design magazines yet. Although it was a prosperous time overall, a million fewer houses were built than during the the peak of household formation for baby boomers in the seventies.

Here's what to look for if. My house was built in the 1980's. It exhibits a very typical style.

They are often split level or for cheapness, the HVAC, pipes, etc were built in the middle of the house, so open floor plans weren't possible without a major overhaul. Typical fireplace in the 'sitting room'. Usually a 'den' in the basement.

Hi everyone. I'm planning on building my own home one day and was compiling a big list of all sorts of 1980s home design aspects. Please help by adding your own stuff to it.

furniture, fixtures, general decor solid oak dining room tables - like that one on roasanne, over stuffed furniture, esp. with matching ottoman, brass and glass tables, lighting fixtures, the last regular, non. A subreddit dedicated to preservation and appreciation of art and design from the 1980s.

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While in reality, 1970 was 50 years ago. I came across this the other day while showing a few small homes to a couple for a starter home. We looked at a new build in the country, a home that was 10 years old, and one that was built in 1980.

On paper, 1980 for whatever reason just doesn't sound that old. But that house is almost 40 years old. Hi all, Im in the process of house shopping (I know.

In this market?!) and a lot of houses in my area are in this dated 70/80's contemporary style (I've also heard it called the Shed style. Let me know if there's a better name). It isn't my favorite in terms of aesthetics or curb appeal but I was curious if anyone knew of some resources for modernizing or making the most of a home in this.

I am considering jumping out of my comfort zone and making an offer on a house built in the 1980s.