Kim Cook, Author at Concord Monitor - Page 3 of 8

Concord Monitor

The Concord Monitor is a Pulitzer Prize winning daily newspaper and website located in the capital city of New Hampshire. The Concord Monitor is Central NH's dominant media with more than 70 percent household penetration. The Monitor is a key source of news and information for Concord, NH.

Subscribe

This photo provided by Artistic Tile shows Michael Aram's orchid design transformed into a striking three dimensional ceramic tile by Artistic Tile. The tile has dozens of hand formed flowers on a black or white background. The pattern is also available in a 2D version for floors and other purposes. Artistic Tile via AP)

News

‘Like theater in tile form’: Tile’s patterns, designs expand

by Kim Cook Associated PressNovember 22, 2019

This undated photo provided by Material shows their reBoard cutting boards which are made of recycled plastic and renewable sugarcane. The warm palette includes a range of earth tones, including a terracotta-hued coral. (Material via AP)

News

Terracotta makes a color comeback

by Kim Cook Associated PressNovember 22, 2019

Craig & Company shows a master bedroom that interior designer Joan Craig designed for a New York client. Craig used a hand-painted Chinoiserie gilded silk from de Gournay. “Wallpaper is having its day,” says Craig.

News

Fall décor’s style song: Feel-good vibes, personality

by Kim Cook Associated PressNovember 22, 2019

This photo shows one of designer Timothy Oulton's chesterfield sofas. Oulton is known for updating iconic pieces like chesterfield sofas and lounge chairs by playing with scale or adding dramatic upholstery. But it's all done with reverence for the original pieces, rooted in Oulton's pride in his British heritage and family history. (Timothy Oulton via AP)

News

Design and décor with British flair

by Kim Cook Associated PressNovember 4, 2019

At Feaster Charter School in California, collaborative classrooms offer flexible seating options like ball chairs, and comfortable bean bags on which students can read and research.

News

Today’s assignment for classroom design: flexibility

by Kim Cook Associated PressAugust 16, 2019

This undated photo provided by Hermosa Beach, Calif., based designer Kate Lester shows a safari-themed playroom designed by Lester near Los Angeles. A soothing palette and unexpected artsy elements like the animal head wall art and Marley + Malek Kids wallpaper assure the space will grow with the kids. Lester says she and her team use removable floor tiles like these on almost all their projects. They're rugged and washable, and if one gets stained it can be changed out. (Amy Bartlam/Kate Lester via AP)

News

Creativity, functionality both matter in playroom decor

by Kim Cook Associated PressAugust 5, 2019

This photo provided by SMEG USA shows one of their yellow ranges. If you're keen to take a bigger leap into yellow beyond just paint or accessories, consider appliances. SMEG has a suite of stoves, range hoods and fridges in the hue; paired with neutral colors, stone and wood, the look is upbeat and uber cool. (SMEG USA via AP)

News

Hello, yellow: Home decor’s upbeat hue should be used right

by Kim Cook Associated PressJuly 5, 2019

Ryan Hughes Design Build shows an outdoor space at a home in Florida. Tampa-based designer Hughes for this project took inspiration from the homeowner’s daughter’s love of “Alice in Wonderland” to create a playful, over-the-top outdoor space complete with unique lighting effects, a hanging bed and oversized checkerboard.

News

Outdoor decor that’s ‘out there’ and edgy

by Kim Cook Associated PressJune 21, 2019

This photo provided by Ballard Designs shows Suzanne Kasler's Seafarer nautical flag collection. The collection places the graphic, modern flags inside natural wood frames; they'd make a striking display either solo or in multiples. (Ballard Designs via AP)

News

Nautical decor with modern panache

by Kim Cook Associated PressJune 10, 2019

This photo provided by Wayfair shows the Ikon faucet from Maestro Bath. The design inspiration for the Ikon was a prism and the faucet comes in three metallic finishes as well as uber-trendy white. (Wayfair via AP)

News

Bath hardware makes a stylish splash

by Kim Cook Associated PressMay 2, 2019