The average person might only live in one or two homes in her adult life, but Barbie has a penchant for real estate and interior decorating: She upgrades her living space every few years.
Through the decades, she's embraced mod style, gone super glam, and has tried out the latest in household technologies (though one thing is constant: Barbie always has a beachfront pad in Malibu). Take a tour of her many homes, from smart studio to posh pink mansion:
1. 1962
Can you believe the first iteration of today's pink Barbie palace was made completely out of cardboard? The original design relied on Mad Men-esque style, including minimalist furniture and colors inspired by nature.
2. 1974
By the '70s, Barbie was movin' on up: This three-story home even had an elevator! The decor showcased tons of bright colors and patterns that were decidedly fun and girlie.
3. 1979
This A-frame house looked realistic with working doors and windows, and had cute planters for polish. The lifelike design was so popular that Mattel continued to make it for almost a decade.
4. 1983
This dreamhouse doubled down on creating a realistic world for Barbie by using flat photographs to decorate each room (a somewhat eerie effect that hasn't been repeated). But, of course, the dolls still got their elevator.
5. 1990
Barbie's world reached peak pinkification with this "magical mansion." It featured a ringing telephone, a working doorbell, and a fireplace that lit up.
6. 1998
The architectural details of this dreamhouse are some our favorites: It has stained glass, bay windows, pink arches, and even a balcony.
7. 2014
Stop everything: Barbie's latest pink pad has two elevators. And one is just for her clothes (so they can travel seamlessly from her wardrobe to the bathroom, of course). We're moving in.
TELL US: Which dreamhouse is your favorite?
Photos: Courtesy of Mattel
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This article originally appeared on Good Housekeeping.
