SAY NO TO BOOB LIGHTS : 17 FLUSH MOUNT ALTERNATIVES
Part of my duty as an interior designer is to slowly rid the world of what, in the industry, we call, “boob lights”. You know — the builder-basic lights that vaguely resemble a boob on a chilly day. While we definitely aren’t boob haters at Curio, we prefer them fearlessly peeking out of a new […]
MID CENTURY MAIN HOUSE REVEAL: KITCHEN
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 House Project, because it’s just […]
ALTERNATIVES TO KOHLER PURIST
Whether you’re doing a full bathroom reno or looking for a way to add some updates with minimal dust and cost, choosing and updated plumbing fixture can have a dramatic effect on the feel of the space. We’ve been drooling over the Kohler Purist Collection for a sleek, modern look that suits those with a […]
4 THINGS TO UPDATE IN YOUR GUEST BATH
Often the extra spaces in our homes get the short shrift when it comes to design and decor. You might be willing to splurge on a dream kitchen or spend some time creating a master bedroom that you love, but no matter how much you might want to impress your mother-in-law when she comes to […]
MID CENTURY MAIN HOUSE REVEAL: GUEST BATH
Reveal day is like Christmas for us! We finally get to share the final product of months (and sometimes years) of hard work come to fruition. The reality is that major renovations take time, a lot of time, despite what HGTV might be telling you. And sometimes the in-between stuff is not so pretty. But […]
BEST OF AMAZON PRIME DAY: HOME + DECOR
Amazon Prime day is generally known for great steals in tech and gadgets. But there are a LOT of great options for HOME + DECOR too! Check out a round up of our favorite steals for Prime Day 2019. BEST OF AMAZON PRIME DAY : HOME + DECOR 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 […]
WHEN TO HIRE A DESIGNER
When we first start working with clients on a renovation project, they are often shocked at how long it will take for their project to go from vision to completion. Depending on the extent of the renovation, the availability of contractors, and the inevitable bumps in the road along the way, most projects take 15-17 […]
BEST WHITE PAINT COLORS PART 2
After 6 years of blogging about all topics on design my MOST view post ever continues to be….Best White Paint Colors. And you know what, you guys? That IS an exciting topic. We can talk about blush paint or green paint until we are blue in the face, but you can’t beat a classic. And […]
PINE STREET LIVING ROOM: DESIGN PLAN + REVEAL!
As we touched on in the reveal of the Pineview House, design isn’t always about knocking out walls and making big changes. It is equally about creating a space that works for your family through furniture placement and color selection. Check out how we transformed this space with little more than paint and some practical […]
KID FRIENDLY COFFEE TABLES
One of the most common concerns when designing living spaces for our clients is making things ‘kid-friendly.’ And, after being a mom (of babies, toddlers and dogs) for years, I’m here to tell you: no such thing. Wait! Don’t panic! All I’m saying is this: any space that has kids and family life running through […]
