OUR FAVORITE PAINT COLORS
We get asked about paint…a lot. The colors you choose for your space have a huge impact on the overall look and feel of the design, and our clients tend to agonize over the perfect shade. Choosing paint *seems* like it should be an easy decision, but the sheer...
WHAT INTERIOR DESIGN IS REALLY ALL ABOUT…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Truth time. As we welcome in 2020 and begin exciting projects with clients new and old, I find myself revisiting ways that I can share with our community the TRUE role of an interior designer. You’ve probably heard my rant on realistic...
REVAMP YOUR HOUSE (WITHOUT LEAVING IT)
Spending a lot of time at home can cause some serious restlessness. Looking at a lot of your unfinished projects and feeling like you want to dive headfirst into smashing out those walls, or ripping up the floor. Let me tell you: now is NOT the time to do that. We are...
MID CENTURY MAIN HOUSE REVEAL: MASTER BATH
Back to back reveals on the blog?! Sure — we totally need some beautiful distractions right about now. The master bathroom at the Mid Century main house is a perfect compliment to some of the other space (like their guest bath here and kitchen here). It carries...
PROJECT REVEAL: EAST MICHIGAN MASTER
Do you ever wish you could be a fly on the wall when we reveal a renovation to a client? Well now you can! Our East Michigan Master client was so kind as to let us record her reaction to seeing her renovated bathroom for the FIRST time. And by first time, I mean...
OUR FAVORITES: WARM BEIGE PAINT COLORS
Remember our 2020 Trend Predictions post? One of our forecasted trends is in an influx of warmer tones, including toasted almond. What’s another word for toasted almond? It’s beige. Stay with me though! Beige gets a bad rap because it’s practical and...
We Are Anti-Open-Concept. Here’s Why:
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...
PROJECT REVEAL: PARK + PINE LIVING
FINALLY another project reveal! Although I love major construction projects– every once and a while a project comes along that is just in need of paint and furniture to make your jaw drop. The Park + Pine living room is exactly that project. Park + Pine BEFORE I...
5 INTERIOR STYLING ESSENTIALS
When we talk styling, some clients get scared away. But hear me out! By intentionally choosing and using certain decor accessories, we can give your space (particularly a newly renovated space) that lived-in feel by adding curated and layered pieces. When done right,...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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