HOW TO MAKE DESIGN PERSONAL: AVOIDING THE PINTEREST TRAP
The age of Pinterest and Instagram have made diverse, gorgeous, and well-staged designs available to us, quite literally, at our fingertips. But just like the whole of social media, the rooms you seen designed on Pinterest aren’t as real as they feel. You might...
PROJECT REVEAL: B+W LAKESHORE BATH
We love a bold bathroom! And not all of our projects are major renovations–some only require a few upgrades to bring the space up to times! The Before. The existing bathroom was a perfectly-fine builder-grade space. Functional? Yes. Spacious? 100%. But...
WHAT COMES FIRST? THE CONTRACTOR OR THE DESIGNER
It’s a classic chicken and egg scenario, but I think I’ve got the answer. Through the years I have found that as soon as people decide on a renovation, they immediately start looking for a contractor. A contractor will want to know the scope of the project...
WHAT DOES A KITCHEN RENO ACTUALLY COST
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. The most important thing to remember is the HGTV...
HOW TO MIX METAL FINISHES: BRASS + CHROME
There are certain design rules that are meant to be broken. Black and brown do actually match… the right polka dot can complement any stripe…and metallic finishes in your space do not have to be limited to either silver or gold. Mixing and matching metals is a fun and...The Curio Design Blog
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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