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 […]
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Terrazzo -the stuff of old hallway flooring – Goes Upscale
KIM COOK Associated Press Many of us think of terrazzo — a composite including chips of various stones and glass — as a utilitarian flooring material, something you see in […]
Water-Themed Decor
KIM COOK Associated Press Summer for many of us means reconnecting with water — lakeside hikes, paddles in the sea, luxuriant floats in some relaxing pool. And that connection isn’t […]
Green’s A Go For Spring Decor
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 […]
Latin American Style Comes Home
KIM COOK Associated Press The exuberant colors, textures and patterns of Latin America crafts are injecting an easy, comfortable and fun aesthetic into home decor. The look includes textured rugs, throws that […]
Fall 2014 Home Decor: an ensemble production (with photos)
KIM COOK Associated Press Are you a fan of midcentury modern? Drawn to classic elegance? Does the handcraft of global decor grab you? There was an era when experts said […]