PROJECT DETAILS-MIAMI EAT IN KITCHEN
et me just start by saying this, whenever I work on new construction projects there always seems to be issues with layout. It's like the houses are built without considering how the space will be used or what kind of furniture needs to be in the...
IKEA FURNITURE WITH O’VERLAYS!
nterior Design comes with its share of challenges. There is always a restriction whether it be budget, space constraints, style, product availability etc. etc. etc. And where some might complain about the complexity of dealing with all these...
HOW TO DESIGN WITH COLOR
pring is coming…Spring is coming! The season that leads to warm weather, green grass and usually (for me anyways) an overhaul of my wardrobe to make way for the new spring fashions! In honor of spring why not give a room in your house a seasonal...
HOW TO ARRANGE FURNITURE IN AN ODD SHAPED ROOM
Each client always has their own set of unique problems that need to be addressed. Whether it is budget, lack of storage or the need to create defined work zones for specific tasks there is always a design challenge that needs to be met head on. But one thing that all...
WHAT I’M SHOPPING: Bathroom Hardware
his week as we plan our master bath reno’s back in our Michigan home I am completely encapsulated with bathroom hardware. Never mind the fact that I have NO CLUE what the vanity will look like that this actual hardware goes on—it hasn’t stopped me...
THE LOOK FOR MORE OR LESS: Jonathan Adler
t’s probably no surprise that I <3 Jonathan Adler. His products and patterns are bold, unique and quirky…you really can’t go wrong! Although JA goods can get costly… a JA inspired interior doesn't have to be! Let Curio Design Studio show you...
INVENTING INSPIRATION: Copenhagen
or me travel to a new and unknown destination always sparks creativeness. There are so many fresh things to take in and draw inspiration from. In my travels through Scandinavia this year I have found myself drawn to the large expanses of saturated...
DON’T FORGET THE CEILING!
enerally when people tend to visualize their space they think of a box with 4 walls around them. First paying attention to all the vertical elements and all the ways to address them, then focusing on the floor as they debate over the broad...
MY TOP NEUTRAL WALL COLORS
f you know me you know I love color, embellishment and pattern. But I also love using beautiful, rich neutral tones on the main walls in a space. Seems contradictory right? Well not exactly---using a great neutral wall colors in your space creates...
INVENTING INSPIRATION: Fashion
nspiration can be found all around us. You just have to know where to look and how to dissect the components of what you are seeing and translate it to your interior style. In this series of posts “Inventing Inspiration” I will guide you through...
USING BLACK TO TRANSFORM YOUR SPACE!
want to paint everything black. Literally every room in our new house, including the nursery. I find myself drooling over images of spaces with black walls that look so glam. It is dramatic and bold and really says you are not afraid of taking...
Shelf Styling 101: 10 Tips to Do it Like a Pro!
re you looking to make some changes to your home to start the new year? One easy way to get a fresh look is to restyle shelving. This is one of my favorite ways to update a room because you can use items you already have floating around your home. ...
Add Punch to your Powder Room!
powder room tends to get overlooked. When a homeowner considers designing their space the largest and most often used rooms come to mind first. But don't be fooled--packing a little punch to your powder room is a great way to add LOTS of...
#CURIODESIGNTIP!
ou don't have to install expensive, custom built-in cabinetry to get a custom looking work station in your home office, living room or kitchen. Just install upper cabinetry 18" above one of your favorite desks and top it off with some swing arm...
PROJECT DETAILS- COMPLETE RENOVATION OF 1920’S APARTMENT COMPLEX!
Early this year a mid-sized development company reached out to me to help with the full renovation plans for a 1920's apartment building. These guys had all the tools and resources to pull off the renovation but they were a little lost (and overwhelmed) with all the...
HOW TO NAIL THE "ECLECTIC STYLE" !
Whenever I see a client check "eclectic" under the style preference in my design questionnaire my heart skips a beat. It is my MOST favorite style in which to pull a space together. I love creating layered and textural spaces that give the impression that the items...
#CURIODESIGNTIP!
An easy and inexpensive way to change up the vibe in your dining room is to swap out the two chairs at the head of the table. In this case we went for the ultra-affordable Reidar chair from Ikea to add a pop of bright color in this otherwise monochromatic space. For...
DESIGN DILEMMA: DECORATING A SHARED GENDER KID’S ROOM!
When it comes to children's room, creating a shared space can be difficult. Make it a shared space for a little boy and a little girl of different ages and with very different preferences and it becomes nearly impossible! A recent e-Design client came to me with this...
REDO VIEW AND BREW!
Last weekend I got the chance to participate in a wonderful event to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. The first annual "Redo View and Brew" is an up-cycled furniture contest where 10 participants find an old, outdated or un-useful item and turn it into something...
PROJECT DETAILS—LIVING ROOM DESIGN FOR ‘AIN’T NO MOM JEANS’ BLOGGER SHANA!
These details have been a long time coming--sorry for the delay things have been very busy! This project, for head blogger at Ain't no Mom Jeans,was one of my absolute favorite to work on. That mama has got GREAT style and we had to translate it into her living...
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