WHAT I’M SHOPPING: DINING ROOM CHANDELIERS
he chandelier is most often the focal point in any dining space. Hanging brightly above the table it anchors and highlights all the features of the room. This week I am on the hunt for a brand new chandelier for my dining room and there are so...
5 KEY ELEMENTS FOR TRANSITIONAL LIVING ROOMS
ransitional décor is the perfect solution for many of my clients. It blends all the comforts of traditional design with a bit of contemporary elegance. Mixing two different design styles can be tricky, so to help you out here are 5 of my best tips...
MY ETSY FAVORITES-APRIL
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] tsy has some amazing stuff. It is such a great resource to find customized art, decor and textiles. Every couple weeks I find myself going down the rabbit hole of Etsy shops and always find some unique items to...
SHOWER CURTAINS FROM SOCIETY6
ently I posted about the beginning phases of our master bath renovation. The plan is really coming together and I can't wait to share progress pictures with you on facebook and instagram! In the meantime I am on the hunt for shower...
MY GO-TO DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES- UNDER $60!
ecorative accessories are a great way to add unique finishing touches to bookshelves, end tables or coffee tables. Adding in a fun object rather than another picture frame or vase can break up the monotony of the decor and express your personality....
FOR THE LOVE OF COLOR: Benjamin Moore
s your space in need of a quick and budget friendly face lift? Paint is the easiest way to transform your space without emptying your bank account. Here are some of my current top picks from Benjamin Moore paint colors. Check out some of their low...
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OUR HOUSE- MASTER BATH RENOVATION [ pt. 1 ]
his summer we are planning to work on a lot of stuff in our new house--A 1908 2 story traditional that hasn't been touched since 1988. I want to rip out everything and start from scratch, which eventually we will do. But since we are doing this...
ORANGE & NAVY MASTER BEDROOM
bit ago I posted a blog about how to arrange furniture in odd shaped rooms. The example I used was this funky L-shaped master bedroom that I worked on for an e-Design client. I touched all on design tricks I used to combat her awkward layout but...
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. ...
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