Color and personality in a VoIP world: What your home phone style reveals
 | February 25, 2026 | 5 min read |
A home phone is a very functional part of any household. And while we think of it in terms of its usefulness, it also holds some design significance. Why? For starters, a home phone is a throwback to pre-cellphone days and a nod to retro design. Second, unlike a cell phone, it doesn’t just get shoved in your pocket or purse. The home phone is out on full display for anyone to see upon entering your home. Meaning it’s part of the home aesthetic. Meaning, yes, whether it’s a 90s corded phone or a retro landline phone, the color and personality of your VoIP phone make a statement about you, your personality and how you want your home to feel.
Why VoIP phone design matters
Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) home phones are modern home phones. They’re part of your home, add simplicity to your life (by way of fewer notifications), and add a touch of physical design.
The psychology of space is the interaction between people and their spaces. This involves color theory, acoustics, lighting, scale and materials that influence how we feel. The VoIP home phone is technology in an aesthetic that affects your mood and behavior. It will get noticed – especially when it rings! And when it does, it will be tied to your overall personality and the feel of your space.
So, instead of just grabbing the cheapest phone, consider what you want it to say about you. Take a color personality test and figure out whether a pop of color will make you happy when you enter the room, or whether a white phone will blend and put you at ease. Are you a big fan of retro fashion trends? Get a retro landline to match. Or maybe you want to throw it back with a 90s corded phone.
From retro landline phones to wireless handsets: explore phone personality styles
Your internet phone design choice is a place where you can have fun with your design. There are so many options to choose from that one is bound to match your personality and aesthetic. Take a look.
The 90s corded phone enthusiast
Ring, ring, ring, the 90’s called – they want their phone back, complete with the cords that tangle and kink. But seriously, if you still dig the 90’s style with pastel tones, curvy furniture and tech that’s on full display – no sleek hidden devices here — then you’re in luck. Ooma has a large selection of retro phones in a range of pastel colors and a curved design that will fit right in with a retro design. We recommend taking a color personality test to determine which color best fits your style. If you love a 90s landline, it shows you value a simpler, more colorful time when tech felt visible, reliable and built to last.
The minimalist white (or black) phone persona
If, on the other hand, you prefer a calm, serene space where the tones are neutral, the lines are clean and items serve a distinct purpose, then a white phone might be just what you need. Instead of drawing attention, a white phone will blend in without interrupting the Zen of your space. Same goes for a black phone. A white or black phone choice signals that you value clarity, order and a space where every item earns its place.
The yellow phone optimist
No hiding it here, yellow draws attention. In color theory, yellow is associated with energy, optimism and warmth. It’s a color and personality statement all in one and will be a statement piece in your space. A yellow phone will show off your individuality and make you smile every time you pick it up. A yellow phone choice screams energy, optimism and design choices that reflect your personality without apology.
The wireless handset traditionalist
In a modern space where tech is taken seriously, a VoIP phone with a handset sparks a stark contrast to a playful retro landline phone. A handset is a practical, flexible use of a traditional tool, while a VoIP phone is the modern home office phone. It’s a familiar tool with an updated, easier-to-use interface. If you prefer a wireless handset, it means you also value flexibility, practicality and modern tools that move with you.
The retro statement piece collector
If you’re one whose style leans to bold and sculptural, and you want a conversational piece, this is where a kettle phone comes in – you know the ones. They’re shaped like a kettlebell and bring to mind that old-timey feeling. Or opt for a rotary phone that leans into a retro landline phone feel. Either one – Ooma’s got them! A sculptural retro landline phone shows that you value conversation, nostalgia and décor brimming with personality.
The playful novelty phone personality
Is your motto “Go bold, or go home”? If so, Ooma’s got the phone for you. How about a hamburger-shaped phone? Or a lips phone? Slightly goofy and full of personality, these retro fashion trends are bold in self-expression. A bold choice like this means you value humor, self-expression and a home that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
What your phone style says about how you live
Regardless of why you choose to have a home internet phone, the design choice reflects your style and makes a color and personality statement about you and your space. There is no “wrong” choice. Whatever you choose should be intentional in style and technology. Pick an option with the technology and functionality you need in a color and design that expresses your style and personality. Ooma offers both.
A VoIP home phone from Ooma is functional and puts no limit on the color and personality options. Featuring retro landline phones, handsets, 90s corded phones, a white phone, a yellow phone and a lot of choices in between that represent retro design, there is sure to be something you’ll love. Not to mention, Ooma retro bundles include the Ooma Telo home phone system and free home phone service (you just pay applicable fees and taxes). If you’re ready to get back to a home phone that makes a statement, Ooma is here and ready to help you do so in style.
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Alicia Kalnawat, brand marketing manager at Ooma, is an experienced marketing professional driving successful multi-channel campaigns, product launches and creative strategy. She joined Ooma in 2022, bringing hands-on experience from the commercial real estate and insurance industries.
