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 | Home Decor, Interior Design Tips, Interior Styling
Decorating a rental can have some serious limitations. Often you can’t paint, replace carpet or lighting or even put holes in the walls. I used to struggle with this when I spent the majority of the year abroad for my husband’s career. We lived in rental...
by Allison Harlow | Bathroom Design, Benjamin Moore, Color Story, Home Decor, Paint Colors, Sherwin Williams
There was a time not so long ago, that there was a good chance that *almost* every bathroom you entered was painted a shade of sea salt. Not that there’s anything wrong with that! But just like the sea, we all have to adapt and change. Don’t get us wrong,...
by Allison Harlow | Bathroom Design, Before & After, Curio Custom, Design Plan, Interior Design Services, Project Reveal
We are so excited to share this project with you. It was one of those DREAM projects where things went almost completely 100% to plan with out any major hiccups or surprises. As soon as we stepped into this home we knew this project was going ot be something special....
by Allison Harlow | Home Decor, Interior Design Services, Interior Design Tips, Interior Styling
Anytime you are creating a space for multiple users the job becomes a little bit more difficult. Not only do you have to consider the overall flow of the space, but you also need to consider the individual needs of each user. Packing all the necessary items into a...
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 | Accessories, Budget Friendly Design, Home Decor, Interior Design Tips, Interior Styling
When it comes to design, guest rooms always take the back seat. We focus on our living rooms and kitchens and our personal master bathrooms but have a hard time sinking serious bucks into a space that doesn’t get as much use. But a nice and welcoming guest...
by Allison Harlow | Accessories, Furniture, Home Decor, Interior Design Services, Interior Design Tips, Shopping Guides
‘Predictions’ feels like a tricky word after the year we have had. But the DESIGN TRENDS must go on! We will be spending this New Year’s Eve at home, obviously, but we will spend it in our fanciest sweat pants, dreaming up the next time we can wear...
by Allison Harlow | Bathroom Design, Before & After, Curio Custom, Design Plan, Interior Design Services, Project Reveal
Master bathrooms are kind of becoming our thing. There is something about taking an old, dated, cramped space and infusing it with personality and function. We love it even more when it is a master bathroom. That means our client is prioritizing self-care and needs...
by Allison Harlow | Accessories, Home Decor, Interior Design Services, Interior Design Tips, Interior Styling
Something is missing. You’ve worked hard to update your home, you love the colors, the furniture, the overall look…but something you can’t *quite* put a finger on is keeping you from having that designer look, that Instagram vibe. What is it?...