Google has finally moved to a new and more colorful design that some people seem to like while others don’t.
If you are in the latter category, here’s a URL tip that will help you easily switch to the classic (old) version of Google.
http://www.google.com/webhp?hl=all
Your subsequent Google searches will use the old layout but if you ever want the new design, just use the following URL.
http://www.google.com/webhp?hl=none
This will again set a cookie so you’ll stay in the new version as long as you want to.
Thank you Brett Tabke for the tip.