The Goldbergs
bpath
7 years ago
So I'm watching The Goldbergs tonight, and notice that the ubiquitous 80s wallpaper is even on the side of the stairs. Really? I don't remember that, do you?
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Bluebell66
7 years ago
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7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoit looks like their hse has had a few tweaks over the seasons...
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7 years agoMy mom had our 1900's home remodeled in the mid 80's, when I was in college. Floral print wallpaper in every room. Same color scheme, (peach, spring green and dusky blue) repeated but different iterations. Large floral in dining room, solid peach wood grain paper in the living room (I thought that was particularly hideous) and smaller floral in the adjoining front hall. Large floral repeated in the upholstery and curtains in the living room. Peach high-pile carpet in living room and front hallway. Here is a photo of the settee and chair from the old living room, all that remains of those days. The ottoman is torn so I'm using the last of the fabric to fix the bottom skirt. Now I live in the house that has builders white on every wall and light blue carpet and window treatments in every room. Early 90's. The window treatments will go eventually but not high on my priority list yet.
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