How to Make Your Room Look 80s & Girly

Pop-Culture Shrine

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  Paint the walls. Coat them in a outrageous hue. Electric shades of green, pink and yellow reigned supreme in '80s pop culture. Just remember these daring colorings may require multiple coats to acchive the right look. Once the base is set and dry, break up the ocean of neon with geometric shapes like circles and squares in another color or black. Be creative and random. It's okay if the figures overlap or intersect.

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  Display posters from the age. No girly-girl from the '80s' walls could survive without posters of her favorite heartthrob on the wall. Dress the walls with headshots of 80s boy-toys like Mike Seaver from "Growing Pains," Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones and Michael Jackson. Add a few female icons, too, such as Madonna, Jennifer Beals and Cyndi Lauper.

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  Add crazy furniture and bedding. Pick furniture coverings and bed sets that feature stripes, zebra prints -- like those made famous by rock star fashions -- or other daring prints. Plastic inflatable furniture or video game chairs are great for those who want an even campier feel.

'80s-Inspired Room

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  Dress the walls. Paint is a quick and inexpensive way to achieve the right look on a budget. Pastel shades of pink, blue or green can help you create an '80s vibe. Wood paneling was also popular during the '80s, but its installation is more expensive and takes longer. Plus, wood paneling also creates a more masculine look, appropiate for game rooms and man-caves.

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  Pick a furniture style. Furnishings from the time tended to be large, creating a sense of opulence. As far as fabric choices, look to large floral prints, bold geometric designs and faux suede. Wicker furniture is another option that was popular during the '80s. Refer back to the lovely abode from "The Golden Girls" if you need more inspiration for this selection.

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  Accent the room with eclectic art and knickknacks. In the '80s, African- and Asian-inspired art was making its way into the mainstream because young professionals were indulging in foreign vacations. They wanted to incorporate their experiences in their home designs. You can emulate this trend by displaying statues of exotic creatures, woven accessories and lacquered figurines.

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  Select window treatments. Consider vertical blinds, puffy valances that mimicked the ballooning shelves from the decade's fashion trends or curtains featuring large floral or geometric prints.