Marie Proeller Hueston

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Marie Proeller Hueston is the author of several books on home design decorating, includingCountry Living FarmhousesandCountry Living Cottage Style. She is the former Arts & Antiques Editor ofCountry 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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JUNE 9, 2017 | FRIDAY
The 10 Best Colors for a Brighter Basement

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2016年10月4日星期二|
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 ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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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...

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 | THURSDAY
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