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What homes looked like in the decade you were born

Step inside the homes of yesteryear
The 1940s house
1940s: the living room
1940s: the kitchen
1940s: the bathroom
1940s: the bedroom
The 1950s house
1950s: the living room
1950s: the kitchen
1950s: the bathroom
1950s: the bedroom
The 1960s house
1960s: the living room
1960s: the kitchen
1960s: the bathroom
1960s: the bedroom
The 1970s house
1970s: the living room
1970s: the kitchen
1970s: the bathroom
1970s: the bedroom
The 1980s house
1980s: the living room
1980s: the kitchen
1980s: the bathroom
1980s: the bedroom
The 1990s house
1990s: the living room
1990s: the kitchen
1990s: the bathroom
1990s: the bedroom
The 2000s house
2000s: the living room
2000s: the kitchen
2000s: the bathroom
2000s: the bedroom
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Step inside the homes of yesteryear

Over the last century, our homes have changed dramatically in both their appearance and function. From decorating styles to new technology, not to mention architecture, the timeline of house design has been constantly evolving.

So, whether you're a 1950s baby boomer or 1990s first-wave millennial, click or scroll to take a trip down memory lane...

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Alexandra Upton

02 July 2025

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