KIM COOKAssociated Press Home decor’s got a split personality this year: Call it “city glow” and “cottage flow.” At the two international design fairs that I attended — Maison et […]
KIM COOKAssociated Press Whether it’s a modest balcony, a pocket-size patio or a tiny backyard, small outdoor spaces have big potential. With a few smart design choices and some creative […]
KIM COOKAssociated Press Interior designer and stylist Jonny Carmack has a “fruit room” in his Danbury, Connecticut, home. Colorful faux produce bedecks every inch, from the cherry-shaped ceiling fixture to […]
Kim CookAssociated Press If you like to stay hydrated no matter where you go, chances are you’ve got a reusable water bottle or two. Or 10. (The collectors know who […]
Kim CookAssociated Press Spurred by the pandemic, dens became offices, extra bedrooms became workout zones, dining rooms morphed into multifunctional creative spaces. Our homes have been multitasking for a while now. They may […]
KIM COOKAssociated Press Ever wonder how some of the stuff we use every day came to be? I think about it sometimes when I’m at the stove with my favorite […]
By KIM COOKAssociated Press By now, you may be familiar with biophilic design — it’s the idea of integrating nature into design to enhance our connection to the environment. Sustainability, wellness and harmony are usually […]