TGIF Crush is a sitcom interior design aesthetic that was popular from the 1980s until the late 1990s. The term was coined by designer Steves Peeps in 2023. It is named after the iconic TGIF block that aired on ABC.
History[]
The set designs of Miller-Boyett-styled comedies intended to create aesthetically interesting and attractive places that frequently mirrored the characters' personalities and the comic tone of the episodes. These sets were crucial in strengthening the storyline and immersing the viewer in the world of the sitcom. The initial traces of this style surfaced in the early 1980s and gradually faded as the 1990s decade progressed.
Media[]
TV Shows[]
- Alf (NBC) (1986-1990)
- Blossom (NBC) (1990-1995)
- Boy Meets World (ABC) (1993-2000)
- Girl Meets World (Disney Channel) (2014-2017)
- Family Matters (ABC/CBS) (1989-1998)
- Full House (ABC) (1987-1995)
- Fuller House (Netflix) (2016-2020)
- Getting By (NBC/ABC) (1993-1994)
- Going Places (ABC) (1990-1991)
- Growing Pains (ABC) (1985-1992)
- Just The Ten Of Us (ABC) (1988-1990)
- Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper (ABC) (1992-1997)
- Meego (CBS) (1997)
- Mr. Belvedere (ABC) (1985-1990)
- Perfect Strangers (ABC) (1986-1993)
- The Hogan Family/Valerie (CBS) (1986-1991)
- The Torkelsons/Almost Home (NBC) (1991-1993)
- Step by Step (ABC/CBS) (1991-1998)
- Who's The Boss (ABC) (1984-1992)
Parodies/Homages[]
- Taco Bell (2024)
- Too Many Cooks (Adult Swim) (2014)
Visuals[]
- Soft Countriana influences
- Yellow font title cards
- Walls in either bluish gray and/or light blue
- Stairs directly next to the front door
- Wooden accents and walls
- Stone walls
- Colonial style exteriors
- Large coffee tables
- Shooting style involving a soft camera effect
Gallery[]
Full House
Fuller House
Boy Meets World
Who's the Boss
Step by Step
Perfect Strangers
Perfect Strangers
Perfect Strangers
Family Matters
Going Places
Clip - Step by Step - Warner Archive
Steve Urkel becomes Stefan Urquelle! - Family Matters - Warner Archive
Taco Tuesday - Featuring LeBron & Jason