PROJECT REVEAL : TURRET MODERN HOUSE
This project reveal was a long time coming. With covid delays and busy schedules it took a long time to wrap this one up! We finally got in to put our final styling touches in these two spaces and we are so excited to share them you with. THE BEFORE. A total blank...
HOW TO USE COLOR IN YOUR KITCHEN
A kitchen reno is a considerable investment. And because of that cost, some of our clients who love color and creativity hesitate to express themselves in this space, the hub of their home. Not on our watch! Ready to learn our favorite ways to use color in your...
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...
PROJECT REVEAL : BOLD HEWITT HOUSE LIVING & MASTER BATH
THE BEFORE. Project reveal time! This is one of our favorite colorful clients-- you have seen their kitchen here! The before was lovely-- but was missing a lot of the final details and interesting layers that this client craved. The bathroom space was a bit less...
FAVORITE EXTERIOR COLOR COMBOS: MODERN COASTAL LOOK
While the interior is, of course, the heart of our home, the exterior is where we make a first impression. We love when clients use their Virtual Paint Plan for exterior color recommendations, and here are a couple of our recent favorites. FAVORITE EXTERIOR COLOR...
LIGHTING GUIDE: LAYOUT AND SIZES
Lighting can be the centerpiece to any space, instead of an afterthought or a distraction, but the correct proportions (size) and mounting (location) are key to nailing the look. A few of the most common types of lighting our clients get hung up on are below: ...
PROJECT REVEAL: EAST MAGNETIC KITCHEN
This kitchen is the definition of a complete and total transformation. The East Magnetic was dark, dated and not functional. It did not justice to the rest of the beautiful historic home it was a part of. That's where we came in/ THE BEFORE. Dark, dimly lit but tons...
TREND ALERT: RAISIN AND AUBERGINE
The trend towards warmer paint colors continues and we're loving the rich raisin and aubergine (French for eggplant, which sounds WAY fancier). We are seeing this trend in wallpaper, colorful pops in bathroom vanities, or a rich and moody tile accent. We love seeing...
VIRTUAL PAINT PLANS
Paint colors can make a BIG impact. And picking them out can be...overwhelming. Finding the perfect hue and making sure all the colors in your home work together is, well, a big job. But the good news is that it is LITERALLY our job. PURCHASE A CUSTOM PAINT PLAN The...
DESIGN HOMEWORK: CREATING A FLOOR PLAN
When we visit a client's home, the VERY FIRST step in our design process is taking all the dimensions of the space and drawing a floor plan. Whether it is an entirely new room with no furniture or an existing room that you want to refresh, an accurate, to-scale floor...
PROJECT REVEAL: COASTAL CHIC MASTER BATH 2
Second part of the full reveal of the Curio Coastal Chic is here. Last time we talked about the first master bath--the starting point for the entire design. We loved how that space came together and pulled complementary finishes throughout the rest of the home. THE...
PROJECT REVEAL: COASTAL CHIC MASTER BATH 1
The Curio Coastal Chic project reveal was a big one. We wanted to take the time to break out some of the details of each space. First up is the main level master bathroom. This is the first space we designed in the condo and loved all the combinations of texture and...
HOW MUCH DOES A LIVING ROOM RENO COST?
The budget is the groundwork for upgrading you space. And the truth is that people tend to underestimate the total price of furnishings, and we find it helpful to break things down item-by-item. Not just to give you a ballpark for the TOTAL, but also to give an...
PROJECT REVEAL: EAST ARCH CONVERSION
Get ready for the project reveals of all project reveals! Not one or two but FIVE great spaces that we got to fit out in one amazing East-side home. The client was bold yet traditional and we had ALOT of fun playing with all the color and texture they wanted in the...
CEILINGS: THE FORGOTTEN SURFACE
We spend hours choosing paint colors, architectural details and wall coverings for, well, walls...but what about the ceiling? One of our favorite places to add interest is right in front of you, if you just look UP! Some of favorite ways to give attention to the...
ESSENTIAL ADVICE FOR YOUR BATHROOM RENO
Our bathrooms are a crucial space in any home...but are often one of the smallest. What does that mean? The layout is KEY. Have that layout down? Next, it's time to find the right balance between classic elements and fun trends. Ready to design your dream bathroom? We...
PROJECT REVEAL: CANE LIVING ROOM
In the true spirit of the start-stop-delay-resume renovation schedule of Covid supply chain issues, we have a BOOM of project reveals rolling in for our (oh-so-patient) clients and we are excited to share! The Before. While this space was relatively new (compared to a...
HOW WE PLAN FOR THE UNEXPECTED : DESIGN IN THE TIME OF COVID
I can't believe we are still talking about Covid. But here we are. When it comes to design and construction, the Covid supply chain disruptions are still a major factor. We can make it work, but planning is key. HOW WE PLAN FOR THE UNEXPECTED : DESIGN IN THE TIME OF...
2021 YEAR IN REVIEW
Through another tumultuous year, it's been our pleasure to work with clients to make their design teams come true. Consider this our highlight reel, some of our favorite moments (and outtakes) to reflect on as we dream even BIGGER for 2022. Ready to see yourself on...
DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2022
Every year, while Santa is busy in his workshop, the Curio Design Studio elves put their heads together and, in one of our favorite tasks of the year, make our predictions for the design trends for the coming year. Remember our 2021 visions? This year we are talking...
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