Pro-Style Kitchens for The Home Cook
KIM COOK Associated Press Avid home cooks often want to outfit their kitchens with the kind of high-end appliances and gear used by professional chefs. There’s that aspirational notion that […]
Storage For The Urban Kitchen
Kim Cook | Associated Press For city dwellers, adaptability comes in handy in the kitchen. Urban kitchens are typically tiny, presenting storage challenges. And for food storage, there’s also the frequent problem […]
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 […]
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 […]