40 Well-Loved Family Home Trends Boomers Adore but Millennials Find HILARIOUS!

The home design trends of the past have always been influenced by the generation that grew up in them. For boomers, certain styles and designs were considered the epitome of sophistication and elegance.

However, with the arrival of millennials, these same styles are now often seen as outdated and tacky.

From shag carpets to popcorn ceilings, there are plenty of home design trends from the past that have been forgotten by younger generations but still hold a special place in the hearts of boomers.

We take a look at 40 of these forgotten family home trends that remain beloved by Boomers despite being met with eye rolls and laughter by Millennials.

#1. All Wood Furniture

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#2. Monotone 

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#3. Word Arts

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#4. Pastel Colors

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#5. Vertical Blinds

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#6. Window Valances

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#7. Animal Print

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#8. Floral Prints

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#9. Linoleum Flooring

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#10. Nautical Motifs

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#11. Fake Fruit

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#12. Faux Plants

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#13. Crystal Chandeliers

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#14. Popcorn Ceilings

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#15. Vaulted Ceiling

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#16. Carpeted Bathrooms

 

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#17. Open Shelving 

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#18. Stereo Racks

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#19. Mass-Produced Furniture and Art

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#20. Furniture Skirts

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#21. High Back Dining Chairs

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#22. Clear Furniture

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#23. Midcentury Modern

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#24. Mirrored Closet Doors

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#25. Glass Block Showers

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#26. Ceramic Decorations

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#27. China Display

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#28. Terrazzo Pattern 

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#29. Accent Walls

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#30. Bulky Corner Tubs

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#31. Sleigh Beds

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#32. Tile Countertops

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#33. Tiffany Lamps

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#34. Lace Doilies

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#35. Wood Paneling

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#36. Gold Hardware

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#37. Worn Out Phrases

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#38. Carpeted Toilet Seat Cover

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#39. Knitted Table Runners and Curtains

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#40. Farmhouse Style 

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