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New Rental? How To Turn A Bland Space Into A Personal Haven

KIM COOKAssociated Press Even though she was moving into a rental apartment, Alexa d’Argence was eager to put her personal stamp on it. “Loving my space is more important to […]

Stylish, Green, Available: Antique Furniture Is New Again

By KIM COOKAssociated Press There’s always been a taste for antique furnishings. These days, a widely acquired taste. Antiques are hot partly because of supply chain delays and higher prices for […]

Homes: Storage That Goes Well Beyond The Utilitarian

By KIM COOKAssociated Press You might think of storage cabinets as utilitarian. But designers are forever fascinated with how a simple cupboard can be built, dressed and adorned in ways […]

The Heart Of The House Gets New Color, Cubbies, Connectivity

by KIM COOKAssociated Press As French chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud puts it, “Kitchens should be designed around what’s truly important — fun, food, and life.” Kitchens now might not […]