31 Popular Household Items That People In The 80s Were Practically Guaranteed To Have In Their Homes

If you grew up in the 980s then you probably have seen one or more of these items within your household.

Daphnie

• Published in Interesting
• July 22, 2022

If you grew up in the 80s then the chances that you'll recognize something on this list are almost guaranteed as we've compiled a list of the most popular things you'd have seen in everyone's home in the 80s. Basically, it's a list of popular things from the 80s.

This is going to give you a blast from the past type of feeling after reading all of these 80s household essentials. We just thought it would be fun to look back on some of the things we grew up with or if you didn't grow up in the 80s then it will be awesome to see how things have changed and what they did back then.

Regardless, there's something for everyone in this post and you never know, you may find something new that you want to try out, buy, or do. The 80s types of toys were lots of collectibles, puzzles, real-life toys, and dolls.

We love seeing all of the different types of items that were common among children years ago versus how the children are nowadays and what they play with. Seeing these again might make you want to go out and purchase them.

Let's dive in and check out these common 80s toys.

1. Rubik's Cube

Of course, the first popular toy/puzzle is the infamous Rubik's Cube Original. This is a huge essential for households even now.

2. Cabbage Patch Kid

Most of us remember what this was and how in-demand they were.

3. Care Bears

Care Bears were another extremely popular toy that everyone wanted and was trying to collect.

4. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

These were collectibles that everyone wanted.

5. Trivial Pursuit

Trivial Pursuit is a popular game that came out in 1979.

6. Anything Wrestling

Anything WWE or wrestling was super popular, just like this Hulk Hogan lunch box.

7. Slap Bracelets

We had these in literally every pattern and color, but our favorite part was just slapping in on over and over again.

8. Walkman Casette Player

Now, this doesn't look like an iPod to me or even an MP3 player. I's crazy to think people carried these around.

9. Finger Monsters

10. Micro Machines

These tiny cute cars were very popular at one time.

11. Fanny Pack

These are actually coming back in style but are called a "belt bag."

12. Garage Door Opener

13. Sewing Machines in The Laundry Room

Sewing was a common household thing and it was easily accessible in the laundry room.

14. This Wallpaper

This wallpaper has been seen in a lot of Kindergarten classrooms in the 80s, as well as in some homes.

15. Bread Box

I don't understand why this isn't really a thing anymore.

16. Electric Typewriter

17. Outdoor Furniture

It seems like everyone had redwood outdoor furniture featuring a checkered plaid print.

18. Cane Wood and Chrome Chairs

These chairs were seen in almost everyone's home.

19. Recipe Box

Now we have Pinterest boards.

20. Juicer

21. Wallpaper

Wallpaper isn't used very often at all and if it is then it's used mostly sparingly.

22. Iron Outdoor Furniture

23. Floor To Ceiling Mirrors

This is a style that should really come back.

24. Polaroid Cameras

These are making a bit of a comeback too.

25. Boxy TVs

26. Tile Furniture

27. Blinds

A lot of people still use blinds though.

28. Rattan

29. Faux Stone Fireplaces

Another style that I'd love to return.

30. Brassy Chandeliers

31. Hi-Fi Sound System

These objects, toys, decorations, and materials found in homes during the 80s definitely give us the inspiration to appreciate the changes that have come. However, I think we'd like to bring a few of these things back and make them more popular again.

Daphnie