OUR DESIGN PROCESS
We pride ourselves on our design + build process. Over the years of working with clients, we've honed this skill...to make it an art. So what does that look like end to end? Let us break it down like this. * click here for a video explainer * MEET: We meet to get...
HOW WE PLAN KITCHEN STORAGE
Designing your kitchen is like designing the beating heart of your home...it's where you make your food, store your food, gather with your family, host friends. All of the big beautiful design elements are finishes are enchanting....but at Curio we are obsessed with...
PROJECT REVEAL: THIRD STREET BAGEL
Time for another project reveal! Over the last year or so we have been working on a lot more small businesses and commercial restaurant interiors. This is work we really feel we thrive in. Taking a brand and turning it into a physical space that helps deliver a better...
BEST PAINT COLORS FOR FALL
Dark and moody paint colors have made a resurgence in interior design trends, bringing a little something we call...ambiance. And what better moment to experiment with these rich hues than during PSL season? Find our favorites below (and if you're not ready for paint,...
PROJECT REVEAL: FASSBENDER UPDATED TRADITIONAL PART 2
Part two of the Fassbender Updated Traditional is here! In this part we move away from the kitchen and take a look at the adjacent newly open-concept living space as well as the newly expanded primary suite. THE PLAN. The new living room is now directly adjacent to...
PROJECT REVEAL: FASSBENDER UPDATED TRADITIONAL PART 1
This project is a big one. Over the next 3 posts we will share with you how we transformed the entire first floor of this house to create a comfortable retreat for a wonderful couple. Up first is the Kitchen and dining space! THE PLAN. The main goal of the kitchen was...
FOUR REASONS TO LAYER AREA RUGS
Rugs...on rugs? Yes. If the concept of layering area rugs is foreign to you (like it was to my husband...) let us explain why we love this technique so much. [PS: Remember our advice on choosing rug sizes, it comes into play here too!] Layering your rugs can help to:...
PROJECT REVEAL: FLAGSTAR DOWNTOWN OFFICES
Commercial Interior Design is such a different beast than residential. The project goals are so different and therefor so are the design solutions. Often times we need to consider the pathways, durability, and code compliance of every selection. This downtown office...
CHOOSING YOUR RUG SIZE: OUR DEFINITIVE GUIDLINES
The rug in any room is an anchor for the look, feel, and style you're trying to achieve. Finding the right size is key...you want the rug to make the room feel pulled together and connected. And the key to that? The rug has to be the right size. Our Curio team has...
PROJECT REVEAL: JUNIPER PARK KITCHEN
We LOVE a project reveal. It is what everyone wants to see--the big BEFORE + AFTER. As a reader you probably take them for granted. As a design + build company we are always eager to share them after a YEAR of work. From planning, through revising, to pricing and...
5 THINGS TO MAKE YOUR KITCHEN MORE CUSTOM
We’ve all pinned our dream kitchen on Pinterest only to discover... ...that every single bit of it is custom and therefore, ahem, a little bit out of the budget. The good news is that there are a handful of things you can do to improve the look (and function) of your...
Your home is a work in progress. FOREVER. And so is mine. The sooner we all accept this, the more we can enjoy our spaces NOW. (I'm talking to you, but I'm also talking to me!) Ask me how I know. Since the last time I shared a tour of my home, we have: done an...
PROJECT REVEAL: EAST MAGNETIC BATHROOM
Small bathrooms can pack the most punch. The opportunity for transformation is huge. This small East Magnetic bathroom was no different. THE BEFORE. These type of bathrooms are typical in an old home. They aren't overly huge and are seriously lacking in modern-day...
CHOOSING YOUR COUNTERTOP: PROS AND CONS
The countertop is the workhorse of the kitchen, supporting us through meal prep and catching every spill. Overall, picking the right countertops is essential for achieving a functional, visually appealing, and personalized kitchen design that aligns with your needs...
WHAT MAKES A CURIO KITCHEN
What makes a kitchen a...Curio Kitchen? We work with our clients closely to make sure their kitchen meets their needs and makes their dreams come true. But we sprinkle our specific Curio Kitchen Magic in along the way. How do we do it? WHAT MAKES A CURIO KITCHEN:: MIX...
COSTS THAT DRIVE UP YOUR KITCHEN RENO BUDGET
A kitchen renovation is always an investment, but that doesn't mean we can't appreciate thinking strategically to reduce the overall costs. We work intensively with our clients to bring their vision to life...from finishes to furniture. When considering ways to keep a...
PROJECT REVEAL: COASTAL CHIC DINING AND KITCHEN
The third part of the full reveal of the Curio Coastal Chic is here. So far we have covered the upstairs bath and main floor bath. We loved how that space came together and pulled complementary finishes throughout the rest of the home. THE BEFORE. This space had so...
OUR FAVORITE BROWN PAINT COLORS
Neutrals are making a comeback, baby. And we are loving brown the most. No one panic, this color can be bright, sophisticated, and modern. Our favorite browns are warm and comforting. They complement traditional styles and they highlight the natural elements in your...
PROJECT REVEAL: JAPANDI JACK AND JILL
We are suckers for symmetry so a good Jack and Jill bathroom renovation was an exciting project for us! THE BEFORE. This space was pretty builder-basic. A standard condo bathroom which was suitable for the needs of the client but DEFINITELY did not showcase their...
HOW TO PLAN YOUR KITCHEN LAYOUT
Great kitchens need great colors, and great textures...but more than anything, they need an efficient workspace. Stay with me here...layout might not be as flashy as choosing a wallpaper, but the impact on your daily life is much more significant...we spend so much...
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Founded in 2012 by Allison Harlow, Curio Design Studio focuses on creating distinctive interior environments for new construction, whole house renovations and kitchen + bath remodels for modern families and leading professionals.
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