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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Architectural Digest Design Show Is Calm, Cool and Collected
KIM COOK Associated Press This month’s Architectural Digest Design Show offered winter-weary attendees a breath of fresh air with many design ideas that were calm, cool and collected. Some highlights: […]
Whats Old Is New Again: Home Decor Rethinks Its Materials
KIM COOK Associated Press The Earth is awash in garbage, and designers of home decor are looking at ways to reuse the waste. Among the many clever ideas emerging are […]
Low Profile, High Style: Kitchens That Go With The Flow
This undated photo provided by Dunagan Diverio shows a kitchen designed by the Coral Gables, Fla. based design firm. The Custom cladding appliance fronts and cabinetry create an integrated, serene […]