by Allison Harlow | Before & After, Design Plan, Interior Design Services, Kitchen Design, Project Reveal
The Before. Classic old house problems. The kitchen was small and felt completely cut off from the rest of the house. There wasn’t enough un-obstructed wall space to fit all the appliances and the client was lacking useable counter space and...
by Allison Harlow | Before & After, Curio Custom, Design Plan, Kitchen Design, Project Reveal
A true design challenge is being tasked to completely transform a space without undergoing a major renovation. There are plenty of instances where this makes sense. You don’t want to sink more cash into your house , you have a good layout you can work with or...
by Allison Harlow | Bathroom Design, Before & After, Curio Custom, Design Plan, Home Decor, Interior Design Services, Kitchen Design
2020. What a ride. For so many, this year didn’t go exactly as planned. For lots of us, that is an understatement. However, Curio Design + Curio Custom feel lucky to have been able to keep working through the pandemic. Supporting our clients, building our...
by Allison Harlow | Before & After, Curio Custom, Kitchen Design, Project Reveal
Major renovations are one of our favorite jobs (ok…we love every kind of job for different reasons! ) but there is something about knocking down walls and reorganizing space that really makes a job special. A major renovation gives us so much control over the...
by Allison Harlow | Bathroom Design, Home Decor, Interior Design Tips, Kitchen Design
The details matter. When we start a project, everyone is excited about the big vision plan and the Pinterest-worthy reveal. Part of my job as the designer is to support that vibe while also bringing attention to details. Small things. The oft-overlooked design make or...
by Allison Harlow | Home Decor, 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. The most important thing to remember is the HGTV...