Marie Proeller Hueston

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Marie Proeller Hueston is the author of several books on home design decorating, including Country Living Farmhouses and Country Living Cottage Style. She is the former Arts & Antiques Editor of Country Living. A fan of all things DIY and design, Ms. Hueston lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband, son, and daughter.

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OCTOBER 11, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
How To: Arrange Furniture

Anything's possible in an empty room. You can fill it chockablock with traditional wood furniture, or you can favor a spare, modern aesthetic by sticking to the essentials of daily living...

JULY 26, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
11 Crazy Colorful Homes We Love

Curb appeal takes on a whole new meaning when a house is painted in cheerful, unexpected hues! Whether you're considering a face-lift for your own address, or simply searching for a reaso...

JUNE 9, 2017 | FRIDAY
The 10 Best Colors for a Brighter Basement

In the ongoing quest for more living and storage space, homeowners often overlook the basement. But this neglected space can be incredibly versatile. With a few simple upgrades it can bec...

OCTOBER 28, 2016 | FRIDAY
The 12 Paint Colors You're Going to See Everywhere in 2017

What's on the horizon for paint colors in the year ahead? Industry experts are predicting an embrace of warmer, more comforting hues that create a visual retreat from the fast pace of eve...

OCTOBER 4, 2016 | TUESDAY
The 8 Best Paint Colors for a Restful Sleep

You might think that any color you love will work well in a bedroom, and that may well be true. If, however, you're someone who has trouble falling asleep (or waking up on time), you may ...

JUNE 16, 2016 | THURSDAY
13 Weirdly Awesome Ways to Paint a Room

A fresh coat of paint does wonders for a room, and because painting is something most homeowners are comfortable tackling, it's probably the most common DIY project out there. If there's ...

APRIL 7, 2016 | THURSDAY
9 Paint Color Rules Worth Breaking

Rules are made to be broken—this is as true for interior design as it is for anything else. Read on for 9 common rules about paint colors that merit some reconsideration, along with tips ...

MARCH 7, 2016 | MONDAY
Hard Sell: 7 Pretty House Colors That Scare Buyers Away

Getting ready to sell your house often involves a good deal of decluttering and sprucing up so that every room will look its best. But this presale prep shouldn't stop at the front door. ...

NOVEMBER 11, 2015 | WEDNESDAY
If This, Then That: Your Guide to Pairing Paint Colors

It can be hard enough choosing one interior paint color you'd love to live with day after day, but what about the ultimate design challenge: Finding two or more colors that work well toge...

OCTOBER 21, 2015 | WEDNESDAY
Editors' Picks: The 9 Greatest Grays for Your Next Paint Job

Few colors in home design can be considered both fresh and traditional, but gray succeeds on both counts. It's been called the color of the season for more seasons than we can count, and ...