HOW TO SCORE GREAT VINTAGE PIECES
It’s no secret. We love vintage. There is something about incorporating old items into a space that make it feel cozy, layered and unique. But how do you know what is a good score and what is better suited for the rubbish bin? We have nailed down a few tips on...
ON TREND vs CLASSIC: How to Decide?
When I sit down with my clients to help them define their design aesthetic and prioritize updates or renovations in their home or business, we often end up at the same question when choosing details. Do you go for the trendy look you are loving that reflects...
TREND ALERT: RUNNERS IN THE KITCHEN
When we’re designing kitchens, sometimes we focus on all the big pieces. This room is the hub of our homes, so when it’s feeling a little drab it’s tempting to thinking about starting over (get out the sledgehammer!) with a big kitchen renovation (which we recently...
FOURTH STREET KITCHEN:REVEAL
Get ready to pick your jaw off the floor. The Fourth Street Kitchen Reveal could not be a bigger transformation. From ditching all the wood paneling to completly re-configuring the layout, this kitchen was the definition of a gut job. Don’t let HGTV fool you...
4 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOUR KITCHEN RENO
The kitchen is the center of your house, the hub of activity and the room where people tend to gather. Having a kitchen you LOVE sets the tone for your home, but the decision making process when designing such a crucial space can be daunting…and paralyzing!...
WOOD WITH TILE: AN AFFORDABLE UPGRADE
We are seeing lots of warm wood tones entering back into kitchen and baths. I know– you are probably thinking– OH NO not all those full Oak kitchens again please?! But we are talking about intentional pops of warm wood into a space. Sometimes this is...
BEST BLUE PAINT COLORS
As a designer, one of the most common questions I get from clients is…what color should I paint this room? And I get it! The color of a room sets the tone, and standing in front of the paint sample display in your home improvement store can be daunting…and...
FOURTH STREET KITCHEN : DESIGN PLAN
Kitchen design is one of my favorite things to work on. There is so much opportunity to enhance function, make the space easier to use for the homeowner + there are all those shiny pretty finishes. The Fourth Street Kitchen was no exception. There were tons of...
BLACK AND COPPER KITCHEN HARDWARE
The kitchen is the hub of our homes. It’s the first stop in the morning when you want (need!) a cup of coffee to get going, it’s where the kids drop their backpacks when they get home, it’s where you and your friends catch up over a glass (or so) of wine, it’s where...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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