Who says wood paneling is out?!
Ok, so maybe the terrible wood paneling that lines your parents 1970’s basement is out. But don’t rule out all wood! There are some beautiful uses for reclaimed wood that add texture, warmth and an eco-friendly element to any space. Used in the right...
INVENTING INSPIRATION: WEDDING DAY
Anyone who has planned or is planning a wedding knows how much time, thought and creativity goes into it. You try to find a color scheme and decor that speaks to your personal style, but why does it have to stop at the head table?! You can easily draw inspiration from...
ETSY GOLD
I seriously love Etsy. I spend tons of time searching for new and unique products to present to my clients. I love the idea of supporting another small, independent business and I always try to include at least one item from an Etsy seller in every project that I do....
THE LOOK FOR MORE OR LESS: Blue & Red Midcentury
I love pinterest. It is a great communication tool in the designer-client relationship. 99% of my clients use pinterest to tag their dream spaces and then share those boards with me as we begin working on a project. It is a great window into their ‘design...
WHITE HOT FOR WINTER
Despite the deep freeze I have been enduring in Norway since— well November— it’s hard not to be inspired by landscapes like these. The pure blue sky reflecting the sun off the seemingly endless white surfaces is a sight I will never get sick of....
PROJECT DETAILS: HIS & HERS HOME OFFICE ON A BUDGET!
Often times the rooms in our houses are tricky. They have nooks and crannies, too many windows or not enough windows, they are oddly shaped and have existing features that we struggle with. For this project my client’s complaints were–well all of the...
Helllooooo Tom Dixon.
Scandinavia has some amazing design and architecture–it’s one of the many things it is known for. Wandering through the shops, boutiques and thrift stores is my all-time favorite thing to do while overseas. I recently found the most beautiful...
A CHANGE OF SCENERY…
And I’m back in Norway for the year…. a place where you can enjoy rest-stops and roadside lookouts that look like this. There is something about Scandinavian design that is so thoughtful, simple and interesting. I look forward to finding and sharing...
PROJECT DETAILS: CALI FAMILY ROOM
I briefly touched on this project and the indoor vertical succulent garden, but wanted to share full details of the rest of the project. Like many of my other clients, this North Cali Mama’s main struggle was figuring out a way to lay out the furniture in a...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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