WHY WE STILL LOVE SUBWAY TILE
Yes, we still love it. Call it overdone. We’re still picking it. Trends come and go, and every few years someone declares subway tile finished. Then we walk into a kitchen or bathroom where it’s done well and remember why it lasted this long. It’s been on walls for over a hundred years for a […]
PROJECT REVEAL: CAPONATA KITCHEN
A Historic Kitchen, Cooked Down to Something Rich :: This kitchen is all about deep color and slow layering. Aubergine paint, warm oak, aged brass, and a little marble go into the pot, and what comes out is a kitchen that feels like it has always belonged to this old house. THE BEFORE: Good Bones, […]
OUR FAVORITE SINK + FAUCET PAIRINGS
Some decisions in a kitchen design get more attention. The countertops, the island, the backsplash, the color of the cabinets. But one of the first things you touch every day in your kitchen is the sink and faucet, and it deserves some attention to detail. Get it right, and it does its job for years. […]
BEST PAINT COLORS FOR FALL
As the days get a little darker, we love to embrace saturated colors and design with paint colors that are rich, moody, and make a statement. This palette leans into earthy warmth rather than the classic pumpkin spice fall cliché. Team Curio has made a list of our faves below, and if paint feels like […]
PROJECT REVEAL: JADEITE LUXE
A Primary Suite Built for Ritual, and Real Life :: We love when a primary suite does it all…holds a little glamour while still working like a real bathroom, morning after morning. This one was designed to do both. THE BEFORE: Two Rooms, One Story If you’re thinking, this isn’t a ‘before’ picture of a […]
How to Mix Modern and Traditional Design Successfully
One of the most enduring trends in interior design isn’t a trend…it’s the thoughtful blending of modern and traditional styles. When done well, this approach creates spaces that feel timeless, sophisticated, and uniquely personal. Start with a Dominant Style The key to successful mixing is choosing one style to lead and the other to support. […]
PROJECT REVEAL: HERITAGE HAZE
A Kitchen Reconfigured for Storage, Flow, and Everyday Life :: Some kitchens don’t need to be gutted to be transformed; they need a thoughtful eye toward what isn’t working and a plan that fixes it without losing what already feels like home. BEFORE: Small Moves, Big Impact This project called for a layout reconfiguration to […]
OUR FAVORITE NEUTRAL WALL COLORS
Whites and soft grays are always popular, but picking the right one is harder than it looks. The key to understanding neutrals is understanding the undertone. A gray that looks serene on a chip can turn lavender on your walls. An off-white can go butter-yellow or dusty pink depending on your exposure. A perfectly chosen neutral […]
PROJECT REVEAL: JASPER GARDEN 3RD FLOOR
A Shared Space Built for How a Family Actually Lives :: Some rooms in a home hold so much potential, they just need a vision and a plan. For this family, a large, underutilized upper-floor became the starting point for a renovation designed around real life. BEFORE: A Space Without a Clear Purpose The existing […]
5 Reno Mistakes To Avoid
Most renovation regrets don’t happen on the job site. They happen in the decisions, or the indecision, made before a single wall comes down. Here are five mistakes we see most often, and what to do instead. Setting a budget that doesn’t account for the full picture. A renovation budget covers EVERYTHING. Demo, electrical, plumbing […]
