Interior design from the 1980s is coming back, albeit in refreshing and more modern ways. Glass blocks, tiled fireplaces, and colorful kitchens are a few trends designers wish would come back.

More "Quiet" Glamour “1980s design leaned into glamour—high-gloss finishes, dramatic silhouettes, and rich materials,” says 2025 Next Wave designer Ashi Waliany.

The interiors of the 1980s may not align with contemporary tastes, but there's one popular design trend of the era that's coming back -- with a modern twist.

This St. Louis House Is a Pattern-Filled Time Portal to the ’80s In her home, the artist Katherine Bernhardt conjures the giddy heyday of the Memphis design group.

Mauve and turquoise, 1980s staples, find a new life in this bathroom by Kevin Sawyers. R. BRAD KNIPSTEIN The maximalism of '80s interior design dealt with primary colors in overly saturated tones.