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Designer Profile:
Hillary Cohen

We sat down with Hillary Cohen, Principal and founder of HCO INTERIORS, to find out more about her signature 'liveable modern' aesthetic and her passion for French antiques.

MAY 2025

MANSION IN MAY

Mansion in May 2025 Wildfair
Interior and Landscape Designers Chosen

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APRIL 18, 2025

Designer Intel: 27 Design Insiders On Using Natural Materials And Artistic Statements To Bring The Outdoors In

MARCH 21, 2025

LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN

Wood Wall Design Ideas for Every Aesthetic

MARCH 2025

SOMERSET HILLS MAGAZINE

The City List

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Modern hallway with blue circular art piece, beige walls, wooden floor, and a decorative ceiling light fixture. A bench with an open book is on the left, and a small table with a potted plant is on the right.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

Are Upper Kitchen Cabinets Going Extinct? Here’s What Designers Think

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Great Expectations: What Our 2024 Featured Designers Are Looking Forward to in 2025

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

DESIGN NEWS NOW

What They Don’t Tell You About Starting Your Own Firm

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JANUARY 19, 2025

DESIGNED FOR THE CREATIVE MIND PODCAST

Managing Like a Pro With Hillary Cohen

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JANUARY 16, 2025

DESIGNERS TODAY

Check Out These Stylish Spaces From Mid-Atlantic Designers

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JANUARY 6, 2025

BUSINESS OF HOME

Hillary K. Cohen’s Cozy Winter Collection of Long-Fringed Suede, Nubby Nubuck Leather and Interwoven Wools

Modern home office setup with a black desk, a chair, and a wooden bookshelf. The desk features decorative items including orange flowers in a vase, artwork, and open books. The wall has framed art, and the shelves hold books and decor pieces. A knitted pouf is on the floor beside the bookshelf.

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

What Interior Designers Buy Time and Again From IKEA

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

Designers Say Closed-Concept Layouts Are Making a Comeback

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST

15 Dreamy Baby Girl Nursery Ideas to Make Your Little One Feel Right at Home

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

K&BB FROM THE TAP

Podcast: Hillary Cohen on Starting Your Own Design Firm

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

SERENDIPITY

A Duplex with a Minimalist Look and Maximum Personality

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Top 6 Kitchen Trends That Will Rule 2025

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

5 Common Entryway Lighting Mistakes Designers Never Fail to Notice

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

Designer Hillary Cohen Creates Focal Points From Every Angle

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AUTUMN 2024

Blow by Blow

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

MARTHA STEWART

14 Easy Ways to Transition Summer Décor to Fall, According to Interior Designers

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

DESIGNERS TODAY

Hillary Cohen | Profiles in Design

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Urban Chic, Our Jersey City Mid-Century Project

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

HOMES & GARDENS

Decorator’s Address Book

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

HOMES & GARDENS

How to Update Your Kitchen for Fall — 8 Ways to Create a Cozy, Welcoming Space

Modern bedroom with a navy bed, patterned pillows, light-colored walls, and a contemporary chandelier. It features two pink chairs and a round black coffee table with a vase of flowers.

AUGUST 31, 2024

MARTHA STEWART

20 White Bedroom Ideas to Make Your Space Feel More Calm and Inviting

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AUGUST 29, 2024

The 12 Best Outdoor Sectionals That Are Perfect For Lounging

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JULY 3, 2024

HOUSE BEAUTIFUL

12 Interior Designers Showed Us Their Childhood Bedrooms

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JUNE 2024

NY LIFESTYLES MAGAZINE

Elevating Spaces Through Timeless Design

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JUNE 17, 2024

HOMES & GARDENS

Designer Profile: Hillary Cohen

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Modern living room with a tan leather armchair, gray sofa with decorative pillows, abstract wall art, and a white lamp on a side table. A coffee table with a white vase of dried grass is in the foreground and a patterned rug is on the floor.

MAY 29, 2024

MANSION GLOBAL

Cozy up Your Space With Wall-to-Wall Carpeting

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MAY 21, 2024

REAL SIMPLE

28 Guest Bedroom Ideas for a Cozy, Inviting Space

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MAY 11, 2024

HOUSE BEAUTIFUL

The 10 Questions You Need to Ask Before Buying a Home

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MAY 10, 2024

BUSINESS OF HOME

How Do You Make the Most of Trade Shows?

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APRIL 22, 2024

We Asked the Experts If Custom Kitchen Cabinets Are Actually Worth It

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Child's playroom with a light gray sofa, two patterned pillows, and a beige throw blanket. A red ride-on toy car and a small round table with chairs are on a light rug. Two framed abstract artworks hang above the sofa, and there are two windows with Roman shades.

MARCH 26, 2024

The 60 Most Beautiful Blue Paint Colors, According to Designers

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MARCH 4, 2024

Maximalism in Minimalism

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

MONTCLAIR GIRL

How to Spring Clean, According to Interior Designers

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Modern dining room with a wooden herringbone wall, a light wood dining table, gray upholstered chairs, a contemporary chandelier, and abstract wall art. The table is decorated with green glassware and white ceramic vases. A white sideboard holds a large vase with greenery and two candles.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

NJ HOME MAGAZINE

Tailored Modernity

Modern living room with two white boucle armchairs, a small round side table, abstract wall art, window with neutral Roman shade, wooden coffee table with books and a vase of flowers, and a woven decorative bowl.

JUNE 26, 2023

HOMES & GARDENS

5 Things to Take Out of a Living Room for a More Minimalist Space

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JUNE 16, 2023

APARTMENT THERAPY

River Residence

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, black pendant lights, a gray island, and bar stools. The countertop has a vase with greenery, a fruit bowl, and stacked dishes. A stainless steel stove and marble backsplash are visible.

APRIL 17, 2023

Interior Designers Share 5 Things You Should Splurge on in Your Home and 4 Things to Buy Cheap

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APRIL 4, 2023

10 Ideas for a Spring Home Refresh

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AUGUST 11, 2021

THE SCOUT GUIDE

Interior Designers in the Northeast You Should Know About

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MARCH 30, 2020

When Blank Walls Get Boring

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APRIL 15, 2018

Jersey City Residence

Modern living room with large windows, gray furniture, blue chairs, and a round coffee table with a vase and plant.

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

THE STAR LEDGER

Sugar House Loft

Modern interior with a black-framed glass door, white cabinet, tabletop lamp, and framed artwork. The room features light wood flooring and minimal decor.

AUGUST 18, 2010

HUFFINGTON POST

Cheap Is All Relative

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