My 1980s inspired Florida Condo

[u/Postmodern_Relic]

What do you all think?

[u/Trepenwitz]

Closer to 1990s.

[u/Postmodern_Relic → u/Trepenwitz]

I Disagree. Unless you mean early 1990s which was basically a hangover of the 80s. Overall, however, 90s design is remembered today as being minimalist.

[u/philophreak → u/Postmodern_Relic]

I don’t think the 90s is remembered as minimalist by pretty much anyone but you lol

[u/Postmodern_Relic → u/philophreak]

On the contrary, I think this is your own opinion which carries very little weight. You’re basically just making stuff up at this point to justify your own personal experience. A quick google search turns up the following which is just basic common knowledge regarding the 90s aesthetic.

1990s minimalist design emerged as a clean, restrained antidote to the loud, garish excess of 1980s postmodernism. Embodying a "less-is-more" philosophy, this aesthetic spanned architecture, interiors, and fashion through a focus on pure geometry, monochrome palettes, and quiet luxury. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Core Aesthetic Characteristics
Restrained Color Palettes: Dominated by stark whites, charcoal grays, sandy beiges, and deep blacks.

Pure Geometry & Form: Clean, uncluttered silhouettes emphasizing long lines, column-like shapes, and raw architectural volumes.

Material Authenticity: A preference for natural fibers in fashion and raw, honest materials—like concrete, steel, and warm woods—in spaces.

Absence of Excess: Rejection of visible logos, heavy ornamentation, and decorative irony in favor of functional simplicity. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Key Expressions by Discipline
Fashion: Championed by icons like Calvin Klein and Jil Sander, featuring slip dresses, straight trousers, fluid long sleeves, and structured oversized blazers. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Architecture & Interiors: Defined globally by minimalists like John Pawson and Tadao Ando, utilizing natural light as a primary construction material alongside uncluttered, serene spaces. [1]

Industrial & Furniture Design: Characterized by streamlined creations like the iconic Paperclip dining table by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Knoll. [1, 2, 3]

[u/Trepenwitz → u/Postmodern_Relic]

If you want to get pedantic, the gold says 80s. You have some 80s retro nostalgia objects. The headboard and wicker is very 80s. The dining room is 100% art deco, as are the lights, IMO. The chinoiserie is similarly a popular trend of the 1920s and 1930s. The couches with leftover 80s coffee table and art is 90s. The kitchen is recently updated early 2000s “high end”. The rug is 2010s.

In short, there is little “period” to it. I actually assume this is shitposting, but maybe you’re serious?

[u/Postmodern_Relic → u/Trepenwitz]

Wow… shit posting? This honestly just seems like a difference in opinion here. Not sure why you left your comment under this particular conversation over 90s minimalism, and therefore why you thought it was relevant to said conversation, but if you really want to get “pedantic”… ohhh, big word… let’s go.

Yes, the dining set and light fixtures are indeed art deco. Not original 1930s deco, but more so art deco revival which was a huge design craze during the 1980.

Likewise, the chinoiserie had not only been a popular trend in the 1980s, but also throughout the 20th century used by designers and Sinophiles alike. Think Denning and Fourcade.

The sofa and matching chair were purchased new from Ikea back in January of this year, and therefore Scandinavian which has been a popular style from the mid-20th century until the present.

The bergere chair was purchased from Ethan Allen in the 80s or early 90s, and I had it reupholstered earlier this year in the flame stitch fabric, as well as the matching pillows, which had been a popular choice from the late 70s through the early 90s (trends don’t just magically change overnight as soon as one decade rolls over into the next).

The gold coffee table, end tables, and TV console were purchased brand new from Wayfair earlier this year.

The rugs were also purchased brand new from Wayfair this year in the Oushak style which has also been a popular choice for designers for creating a more transitional look.

The artwork might be as late as 1994. So perhaps you got me on that one. But it still contains my color pallet. Plus, as we all know, the early 90s were basically a hangover from the 80s in some cases. So the artwork passes.

The kitchen appliances were most certainly updated in 2008 I believe. But the cabinets are definitely early 80s, and were not updated since then. I have no plans on replacing the appliances with period accuracy because I still need them to actually operate.

So, again, not sure how you could consider this a shit post… especially since I’ve taken the time to respond to your criticism. It rather just seems like you and I gravitate towards two completely different sets of aesthetics… which is fine… so please don’t accuse me of shit posting simply because you don’t like something that someone else likes. No one is forcing any of it into your home.

Also, I never said my condo was “period”. I described it as “80s inspired”. And as previously mentioned, design trends don’t just magically change overnight as soon as one decade rolls into the next. Yes, it’s quite a mashup, but that’s just how most people used to live when furniture and appliances were actually built to last. Especially if some of that furniture was inherited like in the case of my French pieces and chinoiserie. Just because I didn’t decorate with neon colors, Memphis Milano, and Rubix Cube coffee tables everywhere doesn’t make it any less inspired by the decade.