Table’s New Star? The Relaxed And Versatile Dinner Bowl
KIM COOKAssociated Press Dinner menus are now crowded with mixed greens bowls, savory stews and casseroles, which can create a quandary when it’s time to set the table. Should you […]
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The Look Of Hand Drawn Art Is Hot In Decor
KIM COOKAssociated Press Handcrafted is popular these days, and many home decorators are looking for unique textiles and other furnishings that feature the look of hand-drawn art. Items like the […]
Terracotta Makes A Color Comeback
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 […]
Solutions And Help For Small-Space Living
KIM COOKAssociated Press Setting up home in a small apartment poses all sorts of challenges. First, there’s the floorplan: With small rooms come issues like storage, and where to put […]
Don’t Forget Sconces In Your Lighting Plan
KIM COOK Associated Press Lighting a room seems simple: Plug in a lamp or flip a switch. Not so fast. “Nothing enhances a space more than a thoughtful lighting plan,” […]
Fall Decor Forecast: Stylish, Functional, Comfortable
KIM COOK Associated Press Unfettered from dated conventions that urged us to pick a decor style and stick to it, more and more designers and retailers this fall are blending […]
Designers Look Skyward For Inspiration
KIM COOK Associated Press Designer Lee Broom was vacationing at a friend’s house in the Cotswolds, an idyllic bit of rural England. “I’m a city boy, brought up in the […]