by Allison Harlow | Before & After, Design Plan, Interior Design Services, Kitchen Design, Project Reveal
My favorite project is one that challenges me. Every designer comes into a project with an IDEA of what that project will be, after all that is what is expected of us. To bring fresh eyes and new ideas to a space that feels stagnant, non-functional or dated. But the...
by Allison Harlow | Design Plan, Home Decor, Interior Design Tips, Kitchen Design
Open concept is overrated. I heard you *GASP*, but hear me out. For the longest time, the trends (and the HGTV shows) were telling us we need to take out every wall. Open concept open concept open concept. Walls, bad. No walls, good. But from a design perspective and...
by Allison Harlow | Home Decor, Interior Design Services, Interior Design Tips, Kitchen Design
Sequins Eve 2019 is upon us and we are ready to welcome in a new decade, which means it is time for our annual predictions post. Last year we were welcoming in florals and more florals, black bathrooms, and patterned backsplashes and floors. In 2020 we are predicting...
by Allison Harlow | Before & After, Design Plan, Home Decor, Interior Design Services, Kitchen Design, Project Reveal
It’s REVEAL TIME! And this one has been a long time coming! Mainly because, phew, things got really busy for a while there. Well they are actually keeping that busy momentum but I had to carve out some time to show you guys the kitchen from the Mid Century Main...
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 | Home Decor, Kitchen Design
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...