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 […]
THE REAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BUILT AND FINISHED
There’s a moment in every project when the construction is technically done. The walls are up, the floors are laid, the cabinetry is installed. Everything works but…something is missing. The space feels built but not finished. That gap between built and finished is exactly where Curio Design x Curio Custom thrives. A good build alone […]
PROJECT REVEAL: LINEN FIELDS KITCHEN
Doesn’t everyone love a beautiful before and after? This kitchen gave us a lot to work with and the clients were wonderful to collaborate with to bring the vision to life. BEFORE: A LOT of oak cabinetry, a microwave as a focal point, and a layout that worked but didn’t quite meet their needs. The […]
GO BOLD IN YOUR POWDER ROOM
Give a small space a big personality. When homeowners start thinking about design, central daily living spaces like the kitchen or living room naturally take center stage. But there’s one room that quietly gets overlooked, and it has enormous potential: the powder room. Your powder room is a small canvas, which actually makes it the perfect place […]
Design Paralysis is Real
Here’s How Our Process Keeps You Moving Forward If you’ve ever stood in the middle of a room you desperately want to change and felt frozen…you’re not alone. We often see design paralysis in our clients before we start working together. The options feel endless, the stakes feel high, and the fear of making an […]
PROJECT REVEAL: VICTORIAN SANDS
Kitchen, Pantry, Laundry & Bathroom Renovation in a Historic Lake Superior Home:: Renovating older homes always comes with a balance: honoring the original character while making the space function for modern living. In this late-1800s home overlooking Lake Superior, our clients were ready to transform a series of underutilized and outdated rooms into a layout […]
