90s Home Furnishing & Decor Styles

Great Rooms

• Great rooms are family rooms off the kitchen with high ceilings and fireplaces. The larger rooms are a place for families to gather for movies and family night entertainment. In the 1990s, the great room gained popularity in family homes. In a home with a great room, bedrooms and kitchens feed into the centrally located family room.

Colors

• The Southwest décor in 1990's homes included natural colors such as brown, cream and neutral shades. In addition, the color choices included dark red and blue as well. Sage green, teal, aquamarine and blue-green were also common color combinations in 1990's homes. White-on-white décor also gave 1990's rooms a sleek, modern look.

Natural Elements and Country Decor

• Natural elements such as water fountains, polished stones and materials from nature fit in well with the decorating style of the 1990s. A rustic country décor such as shabby chic creates a charming appearance in 1990's home interiors. To create the rustic appearance of a country décor, homeowners distressed furnishings to give pieces an aged look. Arranging furnishings using feng shui was also popular in the 1990s. Feng shui is the art of arranging furnishings and elements in a room to improve the flow of energy for the occupants of the home.

Furniture

• Sectionals can fill the larger great rooms and provide comfortable seating for everyone in the family. The typical design for a sectional sofa in a 1990's great room wraps around the corners in a section of the plus-sized room. Heavy armoires as entertainment centers hide televisions and video equipment in the bedroom. Large armoires also provide additional storage for clothing in a 1990's bedroom.