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...
CHOOSING A NEW KITCHEN SINK: THE PROS AND CONS
When renovating your kitchen, the last thing you probably are thinking about is sink style. When we start working with a client on their kitchen we run through a number of questions to help determine project goals and selections. Kitchen sink is one of the specific...
PROJECT REVEAL: NEUTRAL NICOLET 1ST FLOOR
Often times kitchen renovations spill into other areas of the 1st floor Taking a closed off kitchen and making it more open means we have to think about how this new space impacts other adjacent areas. Luckily we had great clients who were aligned with this idea and...
LOVING RIGHT NOW: WALLPAPER SPOONFLOWER EDITION
It can't be said enough: we LOVE wallpaper. It's not just that wallpaper is back...wallpaper is bigger than ever. This week we are sharing our favorites from Spoonflower, one of our go-to vendors for finding beautiful wall coverings. See anything you like? 1. DECO...
3 UPGRADES FOR BUILDER BASIC FINISHES
A new home doesn't HAVE to lack character... You just might need to get a little creative to give it some oomph. Spoiler alert: it's lighting, window treatments, and millwork. Want to learn more? Check out the full video. Ready to work with us to make your builder...
CURIO YEAR IN REVIEW 2022
Our Year in Review has us beaming with pride! We got our hands on all kinds of projects, from paint transformations to kitchen renos to commercial spaces. We are so grateful to our clients for opening their homes and their dreams for us. We are so grateful for our...
DESIGN TREND PREDICTIONS FOR 2023
The year cannot end well without our Curio Team putting our heads together to make predictions for 2023. We spend the year working with clients and creating designs that give us insight into what people are leaving behind and what they are LOVING for the new year....
5 INTERIOR STYLING ESSENTIALS
We want to talk accessories...but we don't want your eyes to glaze over. We try to keep the concept of Stying Essentials SIMPLE (check out our last post here). While the overall design concept is often the most exciting part for our clients, these finishing touches...
PROJECT REVEAL: CENTER STREET KITCHEN
We love design kitchens. Can you tell by the project reveal, or this one, or this one... you get the point right? Kitchens are the heart of the home, the place we spend the most time, and likely the most expensive reno you will do inside your home. All the more reason...
PAINT COLORS: COPPER + TERRACOTTA
We are loving the trend of more copper and terracotta paint colors this year...as the temperatures cool down, this is a great time to warm up your walls. These tones create warmth and coziness in rooms of any size and work well with white, blues and green. Check out...
PROJECT REVEAL: WEST CRESCENT KITCHEN
Kitchens are some of our favorite spaces to design. The ability to blend aesthetic and function is unmatched when it comes to kitchen renovations. We ESPECIALLY love designing kitchens for wonderful deserving clients who are not afraid of color or pattern! THE BEFORE....
HOW TO MAKE A MODERN KITCHEN WORK IN AN OLD HOUSE
Old house charm...can bring old house kitchens. In this video we talk about how to gain more open space (without losing all your wall space), improved heating options, better storage solutions and more. Want to learn more about designing a modern kitchen in your not...
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