by Allison Harlow | Interior Design Services, Interior Design Tips
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...
by Allison Harlow | Benjamin Moore, Design Inspiration, Home Decor, Interior Design Tips, Kitchen Design
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...
by Allison Harlow | Accent Walls, Bathroom Design, Design Inspiration, Home Decor, Interior Design Tips, Kitchen Design
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!...
by Allison Harlow | Color Story, Home Decor, Interior Design Tips
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...
by Allison Harlow | Budget Friendly Design, Design Inspiration, Design Plan, Interior Design Services, Interior Design Tips, Virtual Design Services
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...
by Allison Harlow | Budget Friendly Design, Home Decor, Interior Design Tips
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...