MODERN FARMHOUSE LIGHTING
We love lighting as a relatively easy and inexpensive way to make noticeable upgrades to your living space. Lighting can be done on a minimal budget and installed affordably (hello YouTube tutorials!) while having a big impact. Not only can the right lighting...
TREND ALERT: MOODY PHOTOGRAPHY
Over the last few years, we’ve seen wall decor trend towards abstract canvas style artwork and gallery walls. But we’ve been seeing a shift lately and lots of large statement pieces have been catching our eye. As we predicted in our 2019 Trends, those statement pieces...
HOW TO GET YOUR SPOUSE ON BOARD FOR YOUR RENOVATION
Usually when a new client approaches me it is one half of a couple. That one person is ready for change, or knows that a space is not working for how the family needs to use it. The other half of the couple (usually) is coming from the camp of “it’s working fine, I...
BRUTALIST INSPIRED DECOR
When we shared our interior design trends for 2019 predictions, we got lots of awesome responses (heart eyes emoji!) but one of our choices left a few of our peeps a little unsure (thinking face emoji?). We’re planning on seeing (and using!) a lot more brutalist...
PROJECT REVEAL: PINE STREET BATH
Bathroom renovations are some of our favorite projects. There is something about the challenge of creating a beautiful space that also has to function that we just love. Combine that with some amazing clients and you have a recipe for success! This classic black and...
PINE STREET BATH: DESIGN PLAN
The Pine Street bathroom is in the books! But before we get to sharing all the drool-worthy after images we have to talk DESIGN PLAN. A lot goes into planning a bathroom, especially when your bathroom renovation starts out as a small first floor office. This...
FAUX PLANTS THAT DON’T SUCK
When we’re helping our clients envision a space, we almost always include plants of some kind...greenery brings LIFE and a sense of completion to any room. But some clients get a little, shall we say, hesitant when we mention bringing living things into their home....
INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS 2019
INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS 2019 The Curio team is VERY into New Years. Champagne, sequins, and fresh starts. What’s not to love? As we looked back on 2018 and bid her farewell, we loved seeing the way our 2018 Trend Predictions came to life. From matte black and...
BEST PAINT COLORS TO GO WITH OAK
What do you do when you’re ready for a refresh on your paint (yay!) but have those oh-so-common oak cabinets of yesteryear or the very prominent and formerly popular brown granite and tile? You let us help with the paint palette, of course! THE BEST PAINT...
I AM AN INTERIOR DESIGNER AND I’M NOT JUDGING YOU
I'M AN INTERIOR DESIGNER AND I'M NOT JUDGING YOU LISTEN UP. It's always hard to open up our home to strangers. Before we have guests we usually fuss about, cleaning and straighting items. We don't want to appear to live like slobs to the outside world right?! It's...
BLACK KITCHEN CABINET TRENDS
BLACK KITCHEN CABINET TRENDS As the Curio Team predicted for 2018, dramatic, dark colors are trending and one of our favorite places for this impactful use of paint is on kitchen cabinets. Often we hear clients express fear that using black or other saturated...
FLOWERWORKS COLLABORATION SERIES: THE BEST PLANTS FOR LOW LIGHT ROOMS
In our last post, we talked about the best plants for bright spaces...but what about those places in your home that get just a little bit of light but could still use a little green? In the final part of this series, the team Flower Works in Marquette have curated a...
FLOWERWORKS COLLABORATION SERIES: BEST PLANTS FOR THE BATHROOM
We've covered high light, but how about the high humidity, high traffic bathroom? For part 2 of this series, Flower Works in Marquette gave us their best recommendations for bringing some greenery to your bathrooms. THE BEST PLANTS FOR THE BATHROOM Bright...
FLOWERWORKS COLLABORATION SERIES: THE BEST PLANTS FOR BRIGHT LIVING SPACES
When we are picturing our ideal home, with all the cohesion of design with the warmth of a space full of personal meaning, it's only natural to picture beautiful, thriving plants scattered throughout the rooms. But so many of our clients resist these natural pieces of...
KITCHEN FAUCETS WE ARE LOVING RIGHT NOW
In rooms with lots of design decisions that are meant to be long-term, finishes like hardware and kitchen faucets are a place where we can make bold decisions because they are easier to change down the line. A couple friendly reminders before you get overwhelmed...
BEAUTIFUL EVERYDAY ITEMS FOR YOUR KITCHEN
The kitchen is often the hub of our home...but it’s also a really utilitarian space that has to have practical tools for keeping the flow of life going and the stomachs of our families full. So when we are designing kitchen spaces clients often ask me...how do I make...
PATTERN PLAY: FAVORITE CEMENT AND FAUX CEMENT PRINTED TILES
In projects where we are looking to add texture and variation, we often turn to tile. While our clients often expect tile in bathrooms and kitchens, we also love to incorporate it into other spaces. Tile can be bold and timeless, modern and versatile. We love tile!...
PROJECT REVEAL: GROVE KITCHEN
Another beautiful Marquette kitchen in the books! This kitchen is full of contrast. From the accent color island, to the mix of subway + cement tile , the visual interest keeps your eye trailing around the room stopping to find the detail in each element along the...
OUR FAVORITE PRODUCT PICKS FROM GOOP x CB2
We’re weak in the knees for the new collaboration between goop and CB2. The collection is full of texture, warmth, and soft, beautiful shapes. Contemporary pieces that can blend seamlessly into your home right now...what more could we want?! It was hard for us to pick...
GROVE KITCHEN: DESIGN PLAN
Another kitchen in the books. Like I mentioned when we were chatting about the Fourth Street Kitchen, I love working on kitchen renovations. Even more when the renovation spills over into the other rooms and we get to look at how changes in one space create change in...
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