Color of the Year? Colors in our Home Should Transcend Trends

Mary Cook contributed to this story. Cook is the founder and president of Mary Cook Associates. Her new book, “The Art of Space: Seven Fundamentals That Guarantee Great Interior Design” demystifies interior design and makes it accessible to everyone. It’s available on Amazon.com. Green will be everywhere in 2017. But...

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And the 2016 Pantone Color of the Year is…

This is a guest blog post from Mary Cook, founder and president of Mary Cook Associates, and author of the book, “The Art of Space: Seven Fundamentals That Guarantee Great Interior Design.” You can read more of Mary’s design-inspired guest posts here.  For the last 15 years, Pantone, the world...

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5 tips for adding spring color to your home

Have some fun with color this season! Add spring color to your home with these 5 decorating tips. Accessorize! Fill the empty spaces in your home with brightly colored pillows, throw rugs, and wall hangings. Have a dark-colored throw pillow you absolutely love and don’t want to throw away? Pick...

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Decorating with Indigo – This Season’s Hot New Hue for Interior Design

It’s hard to think of 'design' without the term 'color' coming to mind almost instantly. Like many people, I was in love with my crayon box as a kid - one of my favorite crayon colors was blue violet. Becoming a designer meant getting to dabble in color even...

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