Take a trip back in time to evaluate your home’s nostalgia rating with our fun Retro Home Challenge Quiz!How many of the items below have you ever had in your home? Get one point for each one and see how you rank.

Retro Home Challenge Quiz

How the Nostalgic Home Quiz Works

Do you long for the styles and trends of yesteryear? Let’s take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to explore the retro charm of your home! This fun 40-item quiz will reveal just how “retro” your living space is.

Simply check the box next to any item you currently have or once had in your home. Then click to get your retro score, ranging from Modern Minimalist to Time Capsule Dweller. You’ll also receive a colorful image nod to your decor era – from groovy retro to today’s sleek modern aesthetic.

Each item reflects a specific piece of old-school home design. So go ahead – raid your cabinets, scout the basement, and scan the decor for all things vintage mod. The more relics from the past you possess, the higher your score for retro fabulousness!

Let the time-traveling begin as we measure your home’s lingering nostalgia. Will it be a psychedelic trip back to the 60s and 70s? Or a sedate stroll through more recent decades? Click away and relish the throwback fun!

List Of Retro Interior Design Elements

Here’s a list of all the retro items in the quiz, along with a quick description:

1. Shag carpet – Thick, deep-pile carpeting popular in the 1960s through the 70s
2. Popcorn ceiling – Textured ceiling treatment common in mid-20th century suburban homes
3. Lava lamp – Decorative lamp with colored wax blobs that move when heated
4. Bean bag chair – Casual, frame-less seating filled with polystyrene beads
5. Floral wallpaper – Bold, large-print flower patterns on walls
6. Beaded doorway curtains – Hanging curtains made of colorful strings of beads
7. Waterbed – Bed filled with water for a unique sleeping experience
8. Fake plants – Artificial foliage, often made of plastic
9. Neon signs – Brightly colored, glowing tube lights as decor
10. Linoleum floors – Durable flooring material with printed patterns
11. Heavy wood paneling – Dark wood wall coverings popular in mid-century homes
12. Mirrored furniture – Furniture pieces covered in reflective surfaces
13. Carpeted bathroom – Wall-to-wall carpet in bathrooms (yes, really!)
14. Plastic furniture covers – Clear vinyl protectors for upholstered furniture
15. Glitter paint – Paint with embedded sparkles for walls or ceilings
16. Wallpaper borders – Decorative strips of wallpaper along wall edges
17. Inflatable furniture – Air-filled chairs and sofas, often transparent
18. Tie-dye curtains – Window treatments with psychedelic swirl patterns
19. Animal print rugs – Floor coverings mimicking zebra, leopard, etc.
20. Hanging bead dividers – Bead curtains used to separate rooms
21. Wall-to-wall carpet – Carpeting covering entire floor areas
22. Tassels – Decorative hanging threads on curtains, pillows, etc.
23. Brightly colored toilets – Bathroom fixtures in bold, non-neutral hues
24. Avocado green appliances – Kitchen appliances in that iconic 70s green
25. Wicker furniture – Indoor furniture made from woven plant fibers
26. Hollywood vanity lights – Makeup mirror surrounded by large, bright bulbs
27. Wallpapered ceilings – Patterned paper applied to ceilings
28. Mirror tiles – Small, reflective squares used on walls or ceilings
29. Lava rock walls – Interior or exterior walls made of volcanic rock
30. Clapper lights – Lights that turn on/off with hand claps
31. Ruffled bedspread – Bed coverings with frilly, gathered edges
32. Tiled countertops – Kitchen or bathroom surfaces covered in ceramic tiles
33. Swinging saloon doors – Western-style partial doors, often in kitchens
34. Wall stencils – Painted patterns applied using cut-out templates
35. Pastel bathroom fixtures – Soft-colored sinks, tubs, and toilets
36. Cherubs and angel decor – Ornate figurines and images of winged babies
37. Roman columns – Decorative pillars mimicking ancient architecture
38. Basket wall hangings – Woven baskets used as wall art
39. Heavy use of gold accents – Heavy gold-colored trim and decor
40. Indoor trellises – Lattice used for plants outdoors, but once popularly used as room dividers

What did you think of the retro style quiz? Did we miss any of your favorite nostalgic design elements? Let us know or share your results in the comments.