by Allison Harlow | Budget Friendly Design, Interior Design Services, Interior Design Tips, Small Spaces, Virtual Design Services
Each client always has their own set of unique problems that need to be addressed. Whether it is budget, lack of storage or the need to create defined work zones for specific tasks there is always a design challenge that needs to be met head on. But one thing that all...
by Allison Harlow | Bathroom Design, Home Decor, Shopping Guides
This week as we plan our master bath reno’s back in our Michigan home I am completely encapsulated with bathroom hardware. Never mind the fact that I have NO CLUE what the vanity will look like that this actual hardware goes on—it hasn’t stopped me from...
by Allison Harlow | Budget Friendly Design, Design Plan, Virtual Design Services
It’s probably no surprise that I <3 Jonathan Adler. His products and patterns are bold, unique and quirky…you really can’t go wrong! Although JA goods can get costly… a JA inspired interior doesn’t have to be! Let Curio Design Studio show you how to get an...
by Allison Harlow | Color Story, Design Inspiration, Travel Inspiration, Virtual Design Services
For me travel to a new and unknown destination always sparks creativeness. There are so many fresh things to take in and draw inspiration from. In my travels through Scandinavia this year I have found myself drawn to the large expanses of saturated primary colors...
by Allison Harlow | Accent Walls, Design Inspiration, Interior Design Tips, Virtual Design Services
Generally when people tend to visualize their space they think of a box with 4 walls around them. First paying attention to all the vertical elements and all the ways to address them, then focusing on the floor as they debate over the broad selection of material...
by Allison Harlow | Benjamin Moore, Color Story, Virtual Design Services
If you know me you know I love color, embellishment and pattern. But I also love using beautiful, rich neutral tones on the main walls in a space. Seems contradictory right? Well not exactly—using a great neutral wall colors in your space creates the perfect...
by Allison Harlow | Design Inspiration, Design Plan, Virtual Design Services
Inspiration can be found all around us. You just have to know where to look and how to dissect the components of what you are seeing and translate it to your interior style. In this series of posts “Inventing Inspiration” I will guide you through this process and show...
by Allison Harlow | Accent Walls, Benjamin Moore, Design Inspiration, Virtual Design Services
I want to paint everything black. Literally every room in our new house, including the nursery. I find myself drooling over images of spaces with black walls that look so glam. It is dramatic and bold and really says you are not afraid of taking risk. Although I...
by Allison Harlow | Home Decor
Are you looking to make some changes to your home to start the new year? One easy way to get a fresh look is to restyle shelving. This is one of my favorite ways to update a room because you can use items you already have floating around your home. I love how you can...
by Allison Harlow | Bathroom Design, Color Story, Design Inspiration, Home Decor, Interior Design Services, Interior Design Tips, Virtual Design Services
Apowder room tends to get overlooked. When a homeowner considers designing their space the largest and most often used rooms come to mind first. But don’t be fooled–packing a little punch to your powder room is a great way to add LOTS of personality to...