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 […]
KIM COOKAssociated Press Ice cream has been described as “happiness condensed,″ so what better way to boost your mood during this pandemic summer than to bring the hues and patterns […]
KIM COOKAssociated Press Ever wonder how paint colors get their names? If you’re shopping for pink, say, you’ll find dozens of shades referencing roses, bubblegum and shells. There are some […]
KIM COOKAssociated Press The term “biophilia,” an affinity for the living world, was coined back in the 1980s by American biologist and author E.O. Wilson. We have an instinctive drive […]
KIM COOKAssociated Press There was a time not that long ago when designers were tearing out anything terracotta-colored, whether it was tile, painted walls or upholstered furniture. A darling hue […]
When we start thinking “spring,” one color comes to mind. Tender pea shoots, that soft fuzziness on budding trees, a new lawn — there’s a palette of greens that herald […]
KIM COOK Associated Press There’s been a subtle shift in contemporary décor; it started to emerge at this year’s furniture and design shows, and continues to gain ground in retailers’ […]