5 INTERIOR STYLING ESSENTIALS
When we talk styling, some clients get scared away. But hear me out! By intentionally choosing and using certain decor accessories, we can give your space (particularly a newly renovated space) that lived-in feel by adding curated and layered pieces. When done right,...
INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS 2020
Sequins Eve 2019 is upon us and we are ready to welcome in a new decade, which means it is time for our annual predictions post. Last year we were welcoming in florals and more florals, black bathrooms, and patterned backsplashes and floors. In 2020 we are predicting...
2019 Year in Review
One more day of work and then we are bringing 2019 to a close! It was a great year with a lot of wonderful projects and amazing clients. 2019 was especially great because we officially expanded the Curio fam to include not only a new assistant (Hi Miriam!) but also...
SOFAS: SPLURGE VS SAVE
No matter the price point, sofas are an investment. Real talk: there is a too-good-to-be-true factor when it comes to sofa prices. Even a 'save' sofa will be around $1,200...I would never advise going below that as the quality will be so poor that it won't even...
SEASONAL DECOR: HOLIDAY EDITION
Remember our enthusiasm for fall decor? Well, that was NOTHING compared to how we feel about winter holiday decorating. But just like with fall...it’s easy to get over-excited and just throw Christmas all over your house. Let’s not do that. We’ve got holiday...
HOW TO MAKE A BED LIKE A PRO–5 MUST-HAVES!
5 MUST HAVES TO MAKE A GOOD BED I keep this running list entitled "Things My Mom Was Right About Afterall" (that I rolled my eyes at at the time) and near the top of that list is: make your bed everyday. Ok, maybe not every.day. But more often that not. A beautifully...
COLOR TREND ALERT: AUBERGINE
Aubergine, the cousin of eggplant but much fancier is having a moment and we are obsessed with the look of this dramatic, saturated color as it trends The Curio team predicts that color trends will warm up in general in 2020 (remember our rundown of the best blushes?...
3 WAYS TO DECORATE FOR FALL (THAT CAN BE USED ALL YEAR ROUND)
We are big fans of seasonal decor. Real big. And despite how much we love summer, we are leaning into fall hard. All the pumpkins. All the cozy. Adding some autumnal pizazz to your place doesn’t have to be hard though...and actually, it shouldn’t be. Keep it simple....
SAY NO TO BOOB LIGHTS : 17 FLUSH MOUNT ALTERNATIVES
Part of my duty as an interior designer is to slowly rid the world of what, in the industry, we call, “boob lights”. You know — the builder-basic lights that vaguely resemble a boob on a chilly day. While we definitely aren't boob haters at Curio, we prefer them...
MID CENTURY MAIN HOUSE REVEAL: KITCHEN
It's REVEAL TIME! And this one has been a long time coming! Mainly because, phew, things got really busy for a while there. Well they are actually keeping that busy momentum but I had to carve out some time to show you guys the kitchen from the Mid Century Main House...
ALTERNATIVES TO KOHLER PURIST
Whether you’re doing a full bathroom reno or looking for a way to add some updates with minimal dust and cost, choosing and updated plumbing fixture can have a dramatic effect on the feel of the space. We’ve been drooling over the Kohler Purist Collection for a sleek,...
4 THINGS TO UPDATE IN YOUR GUEST BATH
Often the extra spaces in our homes get the short shrift when it comes to design and decor. You might be willing to splurge on a dream kitchen or spend some time creating a master bedroom that you love, but no matter how much you might want to impress your...
MID CENTURY MAIN HOUSE REVEAL: GUEST BATH
Reveal day is like Christmas for us! We finally get to share the final product of months (and sometimes years) of hard work come to fruition. The reality is that major renovations take time, a lot of time, despite what HGTV might be telling you. And sometimes the...
BEST OF AMAZON PRIME DAY : HOME + DECOR
Amazon Prime day is generally known for great steals in tech and gadgets. But there are a LOT of great options for HOME + DECOR too! Check out a round up of our favorite steals for Prime Day 2019. BEST OF AMAZON PRIME DAY : HOME + DECOR 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 One...
WHEN TO HIRE A DESIGNER
When we first start working with clients on a renovation project, they are often shocked at how long it will take for their project to go from vision to completion. Depending on the extent of the renovation, the availability of contractors, and the inevitable bumps in...
BEST WHITE PAINT COLORS PART 2
After 6 years of blogging about all topics on design my MOST view post ever continues to be….Best White Paint Colors. And you know what, you guys? That IS an exciting topic. We can talk about blush paint or green paint until we are blue in the face, but you can’t beat...
Pine Street Living Room: Design Plan + REVEAL!
As we touched on in the reveal of the Pineview House, design isn't always about knocking out walls and making big changes. It is equally about creating a space that works for your family through furniture placement and color selection. Check out how we transformed...
KID FRIENDLY COFFEE TABLES
One of the most common concerns when designing living spaces for our clients is making things ‘kid-friendly.’ And, after being a mom (of babies, toddlers and dogs) for years, I’m here to tell you: no such thing. Wait! Don’t panic! All I’m saying is this: any space...
PATIO DESIGN TIPS
While we devote so much time to our indoor spaces, sometimes the spaces outside our homes get neglected a bit. Just because your patio doesn’t have four walls and a ceiling doesn't mean it doesn’t deserve to be created with intention. Our favorite finds will make your...
OUR TOP 12 DESIGN TIPS
Over in the Curio Collaborative we notice patterns to the questions and conundrums our amazing community comes up with. (psssst...did you know we have a free Design Community where members ask questions and create design solutions together...well now you do! Join us.)...
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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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