COLOR SPOTLIGHT: AMBER
Amber is a current favorite for the Curio team right now. It’s warm, rich, versatile + golden — sophisticated but cozy. From throw pillows to paint colors to tapers — we are treating amber as a neutral. Bring on the feeling of autumn leaves +...
OUR FAVORITE INTEGRATED LED LIGHTS
The Curio team is always searching for design solutions that blend both aesthetics and functionality. One of the new trends in lighting is the integrated LED — whether you’re updating your home or tackling a new design project, integrated LED fixtures offer an...
PROJECT REVEAL: HERITAGE BLOOM KITCHEN
THE BEFORE. This project was such a challenge! The existing layout made it feel small and cramped and actually made it really hard to measure and get an understanding for how the space could be used. We knew this was going to be a total overhaul. THE PLAN....
KITCHEN FAUCETS WE ARE LOVING RIGHT NOW PART 2
Our post about kitchen faucets? Got a lot of people talking. In design, details matter and our clients are discerning. By popular demand, we’ve got another round of our favorite faucets. Whether your style is transitional, modern or traditional, we’ve got...
PROJECT REVEAL: POPPY BLUE PRIMARY
This before and after is so extreme its hard to capture in the pictures. This was a total transformation of an old unfunctional space, into a modern en-suite–all nestled in Marquette’s historic East side. THE BEFORE. While an attached bathroom is a luxury...
BEST BRASS FINISHES (BY VENDOR)
We love mixing metals…we have SAID IT BEFORE and we will say it…forever probably. For finishes like black and chrome, we find that mixing and matching between vendors is no issue [think sink fixture and shower fixtures]. But with brass each vendor can be...
FAVORITE BLUSH PAINT COLORS – PART 2
Clients occasionally cringe when we bring up pink, but these shades of blush are warm, sophisticated, and surprisingly neutral as a backdrop to your space. Tempted by this gorgeous trend but not sure where to start? We’ve rounded up our fave blushes just for you. We...
PROJECT REVEAL: BALTIC BIANCO KITCHEN
Project reveal time! This project was SO fun to work. It really challenged us to be creative and come up with tons of functional, practical and budget-conscious solutions. Interested in learning more about how we plan kitchen storage or what it is like to work with...
NATURALLY MODERN WALL ART
Variety is a key element to design, we love mixing finishes like brass and chrome or painted and wood finishes in kitchens. This same concept rings true for wall art. We love collaborating with clients to come up with a unique and balanced scheme for the walls that...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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