
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SUNDAY, September 10, 1995                   TAG: 9509110041
SECTION: HOMES                    PAGE: D-1   EDITION: METRO 
SOURCE: KATHY SUE GRIGG
DATELINE:                                 LENGTH: Medium

THE GROOVY '60S MAKING THEIR WAY BACK

I see the styles and colors of the 1960s all over the place. Vivid colors, such as, avocado green, gold, orange, lime green and hot pink, set the mood for the '60s. Most of us turn our noses up when we think about these colors and dread their return. I on the other hand, love them.

The styles from the 1960s - macrame, murals, foil wallpaper, shag carpet, antiquing furniture and pop art are now trying to be passed off as new. You know the old saying that every 30 years the clock turns back. Well, it's true.

I once went to a macrame class and made a hanging plant holder. It lasted in my house for about a month. Personally, I am surprised that it ever happened (my neighbor made me do it).

I have noticed that wallpaper with murals seems to be catching on. There are not very many out, but I bet we'll see more of a choice next year. Foil wallpaper is also sneaking back in. I actually haven't seen it used yet, but people are looking.

Recently, I've seen some new carpet that looks like a short shag. Maybe this would work with an area rug, but not wall to wall. There is too much upkeep (remember those rakes?).

Instead of antiquing furniture, we now pickle, faux finish or sponge-paint furniture. The products available now have improved dramatically since the 1960s. Stains even come in pastel shades.

Another style from the '60s, pushing its way into the '9Os, is the diner-style kitchen. It's definitely back!

In fact, I recently renovated my kitchen. I now have black and white Amtico floor tiles, stainless steel appliances, black counter tops, red-painted walls and wallpaper patterned with primary colored diner coffee cups. I love it! This certainly adds spice to my kitchen.

I have never been afraid of color. In the 1960s, I used hot pink, orange and lime green in my bedroom. If my husband, David, would allow it, I would have the same color combination now. I guess you could say, he's not very groovy.

by CNB