Are you obsessed with the 90s? Who wouldn’t be ? The music, movies, and fashion – everything was iconic. Get ready for a blast from the past as we take it back to a time of pure nirvana .
In this article, I’m sharing my favorite tips on how to create a teen room that screams 90s decor.
Getting a Feel of the 90s
The 1990s was a decade of diverse and iconic music, with pop, grunge, alternative, and hip-hop. Most importantly, there was an explosion of pop and R&B with the rise of girl and boy bands. Nothing says 90s teen room decor more than a wall plastered with your favorite artists.
Recreate the look with printouts of your favorite artists, like Spice Girls, Nirvana, Britney Spears, and Destiny’s Child.
Transform your space with this Album Art Poster Decoration Kit! Includes 100 vibrant posters and 224 glue dots to create a unique look that’s all yours. Perfect for adding color and personality to any room! (note that this includes 2000s music as well)
Get Inspired by 90s Movies
The 90s were a great time for movies, with the release of some of our all-time favorite rom-coms, like Clueless, She’s All That, and Never Been Kissed.
90s Teen Magazines
Before the internet became widely adopted, teen magazines were all the rage. Teens looked forward to the next issue of Seventeen, Tiger Beat, or Teen People. Teen magazines provided all the celebrity news, fashion, and beauty trends, plus so much more.
Create a room with issues of 90s magazines as coffee table books or design your own magazine cover statement wall, like Vogue.
90s Polaroid Decor
Polaroids were a huge phenomenon in the 90s, making it easy to capture moments with friends. Evoke some 90s nostalgia in your room by investing in a Polaroid camera and capturing all your unedited moments.
A Polaroid wall is a great way to showcase your moments and create an aesthetically pleasing room. Get string lights with clips to hang your Polaroids.
Get the Polaroid String lights
90s Landline
Using a landline phone as 90s decor is a nostalgic nod to the past. Place a vintage landline phone on a bedside table or desk, and suddenly you’re transported back to a time of dial-up internet and phone cords.
Take it a step further by using a phone with a fun and colorful design, like a neon-colored lip phone or a retro-themed Disney phone.
This cute Lip Shaped Phone is a great decor piece. It also comes in pink and purple. Note this phone is best used a a decor piece only .
Add some vintage phone books or Yellow Pages to the nearby shelf, and you’ve got a rad 90s-inspired vignette.
The Era of CDs
Using CDs as 90s decor is a creative way to pay homage to the iconic music format of the decade.
Hang CDs on the wall using string or twine, creating a makeshift mobile or wind chime that adds a touch of nostalgia to the space.
You can also display favorite albums on a CD rack or tower, showcasing beloved artists and albums like Britney Spears, NSYNC, or Nirvana
Old Cameras and Film
Here’s a more detailed look at using old cameras and film, retro keyboards and mice, and old gaming consoles as 90s retro tech decor:
Display vintage camera on a shelf or hang old camera straps on the wall or use them as a unique decorative piece
Showcase film rolls, film canisters, or vintage camera accessories like lenses or flashes
Create a photo display with printed photos taken with vintage cameras.
Retro Keyboards and Mice
For all my techies out there . you can create a cool retro computer setup with an old monitor, keyboard, and mouse
If you want something more functional you can use retro style tech that’s available today, this not only give your room a 90s retro feel but you can get this retro inspired wireless keyboard and mouse.
90s Gaming Consoles
For my gamers out there, you can display some classic consoles like Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis, or PlayStation on a shelf or in a glass case
Or you showcase vintage games and controllers on a shelf or in a decorative basket
Lighting Options for a 90s Inspired room
Neon Signs
Neon lights were a staple of 90s decor. Teens loved displaying neon signs with their name, favorite band, or a fun phrase like “Talk to the Hand”.
You can find cool neon lights designs like the one below on amazon or you can have a sign custom made.
String Lights
Colorful string lights were a popular choice for adding a cozy ambiance to a teen room. They often featured small bulbs in neon colors or fun shapes like stars or hearts.
Get the look with these string lights
Lava Lamps
Lava lamps were a retro favorite that made a comeback in the 90s. Their groovy, flowing motion and colorful glow added a psychedelic touch to any room. .
I was surprised to find some really cool lava lamp options on Amazon. You can check them out for more inspo
Black Lights
Black lights were a must-have for any teen room in the 90s. They made neon-colored posters and decorations glow, creating a rad ambiance.
Relive the iconic 90s with these retro decor ideas! From music-inspired walls to vintage tech and lighting, create a teen room that screams 90s nostalgia. Get creative, get rad, and have fun with it!
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