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6 days ago | 
telegraphherald.com | Kim Cook
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 Objet in France, Ambiente in Germany — acres of exhibition booths were full of Art Deco furnishings, island-vibe rattan seating and lighting and lots of emphasis on sustainably produced materials. But a couple of aesthetics drawing crowds were especially interesting.
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1 week ago | 
greenevillesun.com | Kim Cook
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 Objet in France, Ambiente in Germany — acres of exhibition booths were full of Art Deco furnishings, island-vibe rattan seating and lighting, and lots of emphasis on sustainably produced materials. But a couple of aesthetics drawing crowds were especially interesting.
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1 week ago | 
dailypress.net | Kim Cook
Jun 20, 2025 Dark hues have a bad rap as gloomy and depressing. More likely, they’re bringing home the good vibes, all year long. One weekend when I had the house to myself, I painted our family room Benjamin Moore’s Kendall Charcoal, a deep, earthy gray.
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1 week ago | 
midfloridanewspapers.com | Kim Cook
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 Objet in France, Ambiente in Germany — acres of exhibition booths were full of Art Deco furnishings, island-vibe rattan seating and lighting, and lots of emphasis on sustainably produced materials. But a couple of aesthetics drawing crowds were especially interesting.
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2 weeks ago | 
journalgazette.net | Kim Cook
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 flair, even the most limited square footage can become a welcoming and rejuvenating retreat. The very constraints of a small area can inspire more thoughtful – and impactful – design decisions. Here’s how to make the most of your petite patio, balcony or urban garden and turn it into a space that wows.
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2 weeks ago | 
djc.com | Kim Cook
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Tiny outdoor space? Turn it into an inviting retreatBy 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 flair, even the most limited square footage can become a welcoming and rejuvenating retreat. . . .
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2 weeks ago | 
dailyherald.com | Kim Cook
Lemon Gleam - Framed Acrylic Art. The Oliver Gal Artist Co. via AP 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 Objet in France, Ambiente in Germany — acres of exhibition booths were full of Art Deco furnishings, island-vibe rattan seating and lighting, and lots of emphasis on sustainably produced materials. But a couple of aesthetics drawing crowds were especially interesting.
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2 weeks ago | 
midfloridanewspapers.com | Kim Cook
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 flair, even the most limited square footage can become a welcoming and rejuvenating retreat. The very constraints of a small area can inspire more thoughtful — and impactful — design decisions. Here’s how to make the most of your petite patio, balcony or urban garden and turn it into a space that wows.
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2 weeks ago | 
sun-sentinel.com | Kim Cook
By KIM COOK, Associated PressHome 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 Objet in France, Ambiente in Germany — acres of exhibition booths were full of Art Deco furnishings, island-vibe rattan seating and lighting, and lots of emphasis on sustainably produced materials. But a couple of aesthetics drawing crowds were especially interesting.
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3 weeks ago | 
sandiegouniontribune.com | Kim Cook
By Kim CookFor The Associated PressWhether 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 flair, even the most limited square footage can become a welcoming and rejuvenating retreat. The very constraints of a small area can inspire more thoughtful — and impactful — design decisions. Here’s how to make the most of your petite patio, balcony or urban garden and turn it into a space that wows.
