Jan 26, 2012 | 0 comments

Video: Mary Cook Shares The Art of Space With WGN Chicago

If you weren't able to catch Mary Cook live last week on WGN news, here's your chance for a do-over. In this short "Midday Fix" segment, Mary shares tips on how to incorporate The Art of Space in any home. By using the seven fundamentals (Objective, Function & Livability, Scale & Proportion, Light, Color, Pattern & Texture, and Significant & Relevant Ornament) any person can easily transform a troubled space into a balanced interior that elevates moods and enhances lives. Watch the video for details, and for more tips, make sure to visit our last post on Using the Art of Space in Your Home.

 


Jan 19, 2012 | 2 comments

Using The Art of Space in Your Home

Trump Tower Chicago, Unit H, Interior Design by Mary Cook & Associates

Have you ever entered a room and felt an almost instant change in mood? When a space is designed with the end results in mind, using the 7 fundamental principles that make up what Mary Cook calls The Art of Space, the final design enriches the lives of all who experience it. The beauty of this formula is that it can be used by anyone, in any space. It has nothing to do with using a particular style, color, or price point; you only have to be willing to put in some effort and keep the 7 fundamentals in mind: