by Allison Harlow | Interior Design Tips, Lighting, Shopping Guides
The Curio Team loves finding all the little details that tie a room together. Lighting is a great way to add variety, texture and playfulness to a space. Lighting is a category we tend to go more TRENDY with as these are generally things that can be easily changed...
by Allison Harlow | Color Story, Interior Design Tips, Kitchen Design, Paint Colors
Any successful design project needs to master the mix of materials. It is this mix that makes a space feel layered, connected, balanced, and unique. One of our favorite combos is mixing natural wood into our projects. We love these combos because they: are durable for...
by Allison Harlow | Design Plan, Interior Design Services, Interior Design Tips, Kitchen Design
Bad news first: kitchen renovations are expensive. Good news? They are usually a very good return on investment, whether that means having a functional, heavily used space in your home or increasing the resale value. At the kick off of any project we have to get right...
by Allison Harlow | Benjamin Moore, Color Story, Interior Design Tips, Paint Colors, Sherwin Williams
Dark and moody paint colors have made a resurgence in interior design trends, bringing a little something we call…ambiance. And what better moment to experiment with these rich hues than during PSL season? Find our favorites below (and if you’re not ready...
by Allison Harlow | Accessories, Home Decor, Interior Design Services, Interior Design Tips, Interior Styling
Rugs…on rugs? Yes. If the concept of layering area rugs is foreign to you (like it was to my husband…) let us explain why we love this technique so much. [PS: Remember our advice on choosing rug sizes, it comes into play here too!] Layering your rugs can...
by Allison Harlow | Accessories, Home Decor, Interior Design Services, Interior Design Tips
The rug in any room is an anchor for the look, feel, and style you’re trying to achieve. Finding the right size is key…you want the rug to make the room feel pulled together and connected. And the key to that? The rug has to be the right size. Our Curio...