Fads come and go, but few could have anticipated the revival of a look influenced by Barbie, a childhood classic. With the premiere of the latest Barbie film, a new wave of nostalgia has swept across the design community, giving rise to the "Barbiecore" style. The colorful, vibrant, and shamelessly feminine aesthetic that is associated with Barbie is becoming more and more popular in Vogue, on the streets, in stores and in our home decor.

 

As the name implies, Barbiecore was inspired by the well-known Mattel doll, and the new Barbie movie is one of the major contributors to this trend Bold, hot pink color schemes, maximalist design features, and a playful, nostalgic vibe define the aesthetic. Both Gen Z and millennials have embraced this trend, employing it to infuse their homes with a dash of fun and personality.

 

Amanda Hansen, a graphic artist from Tacoma, Washington, was highlighted as an example of a homeowner who has fully embraced the Barbiecore trend in a recent New York Times piece. Her house is a Barbiecore fantasy, complete with hot pink above-ground pool, pink and white checkered terrace, purple and pink floral wallpaper in the dining room, and pink Smeg appliances in the kitchen.

 

Barbiecore is a trend that extends beyond interior design. It has even had an impact on real estate, as noted in a Business Insider piece, with some pink properties that were influenced by the Barbie aesthetic being up for sale. These homes, which range from a pink Beverly Hills home to a pink townhouse in New York City's West Village, represent the Barbiecore style and give prospective purchasers the chance to live in their own Barbie Dreamhouse.

 

Barbiecore, however, is more than just the color pink. In terms of home decor, it's about embracing a feeling of maximalism and joy. It involves making rooms that are colorful, entertaining, and characterful. The Barbiecore movement invites homeowners to exceed the limits of conventional interior design and showcase their individual flair through vibrant, patterned wallpapers and dramatic furniture pieces.

 

Whether you're a lifelong Barbie fan or just someone looking for a way to inject a bit of color and personality into your home, Barbiecore might just be the trend for you. Check out some of the images below of inspired real estate and home decor!