Ed Del Grande of HGTV is more of an anthropologist than we give him credit for, typically. He recently talked about how you can discover some of the hidden history of your home (especially if it’s an older home) just by studying the old, crappy (haha) toilets in your home. It’s also a chance to really channel the retro look and work with your home’s existing character.
1950s: Striking new colors such as flamingo pink and cerulean blue expressed optimism.
1960s: In this decade of rule breaking, it seemed that anything was accepted. Plumbing fixtures followed the times with colors like antique red, tiger lily and even blueberry.
1970s: How do you follow the psychedelic ’60s colors? With new colors like sunflower, avocado and Swiss chocolate, of course.
1980s: Muted tones made a more sophisticated statement. We welcomed soft colors such as sea foam green and innocent blush.
1990s: Soft colors gave way to a more straight from the earth look as green-building trends began to catch on. New colors such as biscuit, beeswax and merlot were introduced.
via SeattleTimes
