Johann Hunt
There’s something delightfully predictable about a Boomer home, right down to the decor that stayed loyal through decades. Plenty of today’s must-haves never joined the lineup. This list highlights those absent items with a wink and a nod. Stick around and see which ones remind you of childhood visits or your own parents’ place.
Smart Light Bulbs
Boomers trust a switch over an app any day. Smart bulbs may impress younger homeowners, but a traditional lamp with a warm glow feels just right to them. Besides, who needs Wi-Fi for lighting when you can reach over and flip a switch?
Air Fryers
That countertop gadget everyone swears by rarely lands in a Boomer’s kitchen. They already mastered crispy chicken with an oven and a little patience. To them, air fryers just clutter valuable counter space—and no gadget beats a tried-and-true cast-iron skillet.
Video Doorbells
For Boomers, a good old peephole or front window does the job. Video doorbells seem like overkill when a simple “Who is it?” works fine. Besides, they prefer real face-to-face hellos over grainy app footage of delivery drivers.
Minimalist Decor
Walk into a Boomer home and you’ll see cozy chaos—framed memories, souvenirs, and layered textures. Minimalism feels too cold and too empty. Their spaces tell stories, not design trends. Every wall and corner is lived-in, and they might not all be showroom-approved.
Streaming-Only TV Setups
If you suggest canceling cable, prepare for a polite but firm “No, thank you.” Boomers grew up flipping channels, not navigating endless menus. Their remote still rules the living room, and they’ll happily pay for that familiar click of the button.
Smart Thermostats
Fancy touchscreens and smartphone controls hold little appeal for those who’ve adjusted dials for decades. A Boomer’s thermostat works just fine as long as it clicks when turned. Why complicate comfort when warmth is literally a turn away?
Digital Photo Frames
A photo display is most personal when it stays still—framed, familiar, and full of sentiment. Flipping through albums brings a kind of joy no screen can match. Digital frames might save space, yet glossy prints on a mantel keep memories alive in a warmer way.
Robot Vacuums
Boomers have strong feelings about vacuuming: it’s exercise and satisfaction rolled into one. Watching a robot bump around doesn’t quite deliver the same clean feeling. They trust their upright vacuums, cords and all, to get every corner right the first time.
Indoor Plant Walls
Houseplants, yes. Full living walls, not so much. Boomers love their ferns and spider plants on window sills, but the idea of turning an entire wall green feels high-maintenance. Dirt, watering systems, and humidity? They’d rather keep things tidy and simple.
Open Shelving Kitchens
A Boomer kitchen values order behind closed doors. Open shelves may look stylish, yet constant dusting quickly dulls the charm. Cabinetry that conceals clutter wins every time. Function comes first in this kind of kitchen, while photo-ready design remains a distant afterthought.