Relaxation Is This Season’s Home Trend
KIM COOK Associated Press The biggest trend in decor may be that there is no longer a seasonal shift in style. WARM AND WELCOMING: “Cosy seems to be the buzzword […]
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Fashion-Forward Tile For Walls And Floors
KIM COOK Associated Press One of the oldest materials in home design is now trending like a hot newcomer. Shelter magazines, design blogs and home renovation stores are featuring tile […]
Outdoor Entertaining With Indoor Style
KIM COOK Associated Press Hosting an outdoor party on the balcony or in the backyard has often involved a run to the big-box store for utilitarian paper goods and plastic […]
Modern Folklore Patterns Adorn Decor
KIM COOK Associated Press Many young international designers are drawing on heritage, folklore and their imaginations to create contemporary textile, ceramic and wall-covering patterns. Some are finding larger audiences through […]
Al Fresco In The Big Apple
NYC Hosts the ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST Design Show by KIM COOK In a city of 8 million people, few are lucky enough to have much in the way of outdoor living […]
Bridal Fashion 2018? All Signs Point To Individuality
KIM COOK Associated Press Individuality is in when it comes to bridal fashion and accessories. “Brides today want to look and feel like themselves — their most beautiful selves,” says […]
Decor That Brings The Luxe Outside
KIM COOK Associated Press Innovations in design, materials and manufacturing have had a big impact on home decor — outdoors as well as in. Besides advances in durability, there’s now […]