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24.07.2023 - 19:33 / thespruce.com
The Barbie Dreamhouse has stood as an aspirational symbol of the ideal home ever since Mattel debuted it in 1964. With its cheerful pink hues and bounty of furniture accessories, it evokes feelings of comfort, happiness, and pure reverie among the youngest members of each generation. If you want to channel a bit of that light-hearted fun and nostalgia into your everyday life, here are 20 of our favorite Barbie-themed home goods that should do the trick.
Homesick
So what exactly would Barbie's Dreamhouse smell like? According to Mattel's collaboration with Homesick, her signature home scent would be bright and floral-forward with a touch of earthiness to ground it all. The top notes in this candle are peony and rose, the mid notes are lemon zest and jasmine, and the base notes are sandalwood and plush velvet. In other words, this candle is a crowd-pleaser no matter which fragrance profile you tend to gravitate towards.
Williams-Sonoma
One key characteristic of a Barbie Dreamhouse is even the most utilitarian household items have some flair. This pastel pink SMEG fridge is a bit retro and kitsch, just like Barbie. However, the pale blue version is also a nod to the Barbie look, especially if you pair it with other pink kitchen accessories.
KitchenAid
If you aren't ready to commit to a large Barbie-esque appliance like a fridge, a KichenAid Stand Mixer is a safer (but equally as fun) option. The 2023 KitchenAid Color of the Year just so happens to be Hibiscus, which is a lovely shade of hot pink. However, we'd say the light pink version would also make Barbie proud.
Ruggable
This rug is part of a brand collaboration with Barbie and Ruggable, and it certainly leans into Barbie's 1970s mod-era. It's a subtle nod to the
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