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Marie Proeller Hueston

Contributing Writer

About

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.

More from Marie Proeller Hueston

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Furniture & Decor

The Best Furniture and Decor to Spruce Up Your Entryway

By Marie Proeller Hueston

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Exterior

15 Top-Rated Color Combinations for Your Home Exterior

By Marie Proeller Hueston, Reviewed by Bob Vila

10 Easy, Budget-Friendly Backyard Makeovers
Outdoor Living

10 Easy, Budget-Friendly Backyard Makeovers

By Marie Proeller Hueston, Teresa Odle

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Painting & Finishing

The 13 Painting Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes

By Marie Proeller Hueston, Margaret Foley

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Storage

17 Clever Uses for the Space Under the Stairs

By Marie Proeller Hueston, Katie Nolan

Softly Illuminated Open Plan Living Room at Nighttime
Interior Design

The 13 Best Paint Colors for Low-Light Rooms

By Marie Proeller Hueston

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Basements

The 10 Best Paint Colors for a Brighter Basement

By Marie Proeller Hueston

7 No-Fail Exterior Paint Colors
Curb Appeal

7 No-Fail Exterior Paint Colors

By Marie Proeller Hueston

Paint Intro
Exterior

12 Exterior Paint Colors That’ll Help Sell Your House

By Marie Proeller Hueston

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Bedrooms

The 9 Best Paint Colors for a Restful Sleep

By Marie Proeller Hueston, Savannah Sher

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Interior

13 Surprising Pantry Items That Naturally Clean and Freshen Your Home

By Margaret Foley, Marie Proeller Hueston

Is Cork Flooring Right for You?
Flooring

Is Cork Flooring Right for You?

By Marie Proeller Hueston, Bob Vila

Editors’ Picks: The 9 Greatest Grays for Your Next Paint Job
Painting & Finishing

Editors’ Picks: The 9 Greatest Grays for Your Next Paint Job

By Marie Proeller Hueston

15 Fresh Takes on the Eat-In Kitchen
Kitchen Design

15 Fresh Takes on the Eat-In Kitchen

By Marie Proeller Hueston, Caitlin Castelaz

18 Paint Colors You’re Going to See Everywhere in 2018
Interior Design

18 Paint Colors You’re Going to See Everywhere in 2018

By Marie Proeller Hueston

If This, Then That: Your Guide to Pairing Paint Colors
Gardening

If This, Then That: Your Guide to Pairing Paint Colors

By Marie Proeller Hueston

7 Things You Need to Know Before Painting Your Walls White
Painting & Finishing

7 Things You Need to Know Before Painting Your Walls White

By Marie Proeller Hueston

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Kitchen & Dining

Is a Kitchen Banquette Right for You?

By Marie Proeller Hueston

The Most Popular Paint Colors in America
Interior Design

The Most Popular Paint Colors in America

By Marie Proeller Hueston

13 Weirdly Awesome Ways to Paint a Room
Painting & Finishing

13 Weirdly Awesome Ways to Paint a Room

By Marie Proeller Hueston