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The ’80s have gotten a bad rap.
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April 27, 2016

The ’80s have gotten a bad rap. The decade of big hair and shoulder pads may be known for some really bad taste, but there are also some “totally ’80s” decorating motifs that will always have a place in this designer’s heart. Besides introducing us to Prince, Duran Duran and Madonna, the ’80s also gave us a delightful design sensibility that included bright colors, bold shapes and humor. If only I had a time machine (a DeLorean, naturally) to go back and get my hands on some of these decorating treasures.

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