Wanderlust Woes? Décor Ideas For The Housebound Traveler
KIM COOKAssociated Press If your actual travel plans are on hold, you can soothe your wanderlust with a few home décor change-ups or additions. Whether you’re wishing you were at […]
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Plant-Based Materials Catch On With Home Goods Designers
KIM COOKAssociated Press With an eye toward sustainability, makers of home furnishings are experimenting more and more with plant-based materials. You can find things like bark, leaves and seeds transformed […]
Spring Decor Trends: Soothing, Soft, Sustainable, Stylish
KIM COOKAssociated Press If you’re looking for respite from this winter’s weather and news, you’ll find plenty of peace and quiet in the spring offerings beginning to show up at […]
Reclaimed Wood’s Past Adds Character To Decor
By KIM COOKAssociated Press This photo shows Rhinebeck, N.Y based Sawkille Co.’s salvaged tree trunks made into stump tables and seating. They can be bleached, stained or custom dyed. (Sawkille […]
Hotel Design Trends: Lobbies And Rooms With A Point Of View
KIM COOKAssociated Press Designers of hotel spaces have traditionally tended to favor either theatrical flair (baroque finishes and opulent flourishes) or the opposite: a low-key insouciance consisting of neutral, contemporary […]
Calamine Pink, Or Dead Salmon? What’s Behind Paint Names
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 […]
It’s That ’70s (and ’80s) Show In Home Decor
KIM COOKAssociated Press You’ve probably noticed it in clothing stores: racks and shelves full of high-waisted flares, rib-knit turtlenecks, acid green sweatshirts and disco ball metallics. It’s that ’70s — […]