Happy Birthday, Barbie! Take a Look Back at All of Her Dreamhouses Inline
Photo: Courtesy of Mattel1/10Barbie’s Dream House, 1962
This modern-style studio was her very first home, and everything was made of cardboard except for the pink plastic hangers in the closet. The colors were bold and bright in gold and orange, and there were slight nods to the Abstract Expressionism wave that was popular at the time. If you look closely, she also kept records in the house that featured real band names from the early ’60s.
Photo: Courtesy of Mattel2/10Barbie’s Townhouse, 1974
One of the most iconic Barbie Dreamhouses, this three-story abode came with a working elevator and reflected the then-current mod interior design trends, like the use of bright turquoise, sunshine yellow, orange, and brown.
Photo: Courtesy of Mattel3/10Barbie Dream House, 1979
A refresh on the previous two homes, this model featured working doors and windows as well as planters and shutters. It was an A-frame house that featured bright pops of color like pink and also included plastic and vinyl furniture that was on trend with what was happening in the real world of interiors.
Photo: Courtesy of Mattel4/10Barbie Townhouse, 1983
In this home, there was a newly remodeled pink elevator, and it included interiors that were much more decadent than in years past.
Photo: Courtesy of Mattel5/10Barbie Magical Mansion, 1990
Barbie really got fancy in the ’90s: These big (for her) digs included new dollhouse technology like a ringing telephone and doorbell and a light-up fireplace and chandelier.
