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...
HOW TO PICK THE PERFECT PAINT FINISH
HOW TO PICK THE PERFECT PAINT FINISH Paint colors can be overwhelming. You walk into the store and there are literally thousands of colors staring back at you. We spend a lot of time talking about our favorite whites, or best gray color combos or even the best...
PICK THE BRAIN OF A DESIGNER: QUICK EXPERT ADVICE
Interior design isn’t all intense renovations and complete makeovers (thank goodness!). So many clients come to me looking for help bringing their vision to life without investing all the time (or budget) to full-service design. You might have a few (thousand) images...
HOW TO SCORE GREAT VINTAGE PIECES
It's no secret. We love vintage. There is something about incorporating old items into a space that make it feel cozy, layered and unique. But how do you know what is a good score and what is better suited for the rubbish bin? We have nailed down a few tips on what to...
ON TREND vs CLASSIC: How to Decide?
When I sit down with my clients to help them define their design aesthetic and prioritize updates or renovations in their home or business, we often end up at the same question when choosing details. Do you go for the trendy look you are loving that reflects...
TREND ALERT: RUNNERS IN THE KITCHEN
When we’re designing kitchens, sometimes we focus on all the big pieces. This room is the hub of our homes, so when it’s feeling a little drab it’s tempting to thinking about starting over (get out the sledgehammer!) with a big kitchen renovation (which we recently...
FOURTH STREET KITCHEN:REVEAL
Get ready to pick your jaw off the floor. The Fourth Street Kitchen Reveal could not be a bigger transformation. From ditching all the wood paneling to completly re-configuring the layout, this kitchen was the definition of a gut job. Don't let HGTV fool you ---there...
4 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOUR KITCHEN RENO
The kitchen is the center of your house, the hub of activity and the room where people tend to gather. Having a kitchen you LOVE sets the tone for your home, but the decision making process when designing such a crucial space can be daunting...and paralyzing! Never...
WOOD WITH TILE: AN AFFORDABLE UPGRADE
We are seeing lots of warm wood tones entering back into kitchen and baths. I know-- you are probably thinking-- OH NO not all those full Oak kitchens again please?! But we are talking about intentional pops of warm wood into a space. Sometimes this is through...
BEST BLUE PAINT COLORS
As a designer, one of the most common questions I get from clients is...what color should I paint this room? And I get it! The color of a room sets the tone, and standing in front of the paint sample display in your home improvement store can be daunting...and...
FOURTH STREET KITCHEN : DESIGN PLAN
Kitchen design is one of my favorite things to work on. There is so much opportunity to enhance function, make the space easier to use for the homeowner + there are all those shiny pretty finishes. The Fourth Street Kitchen was no exception. There were tons of...
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