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 you covered. The same rules apply as before when choosing faucets: Its ok to […]

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 in any old home, this was was past its prime and the […]

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 super different and sometimes switching between them can lead to mismatches […]

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 are back with ANOTHER round of our favorite blush […]

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 us? THE BEFORE. The before was the original 1950’s […]

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 shows who THEY are through a unique […]

OUR FAVORITE BRASS SCONCES

The Curio Team loves finding all the little details that tie a room together. Lighting is a great way to add variety, texture and playfulness to a space. Lighting is a category we tend to go more TRENDY with as these are generally things that can be easily changed down the line to update the […]

PROJECT REVEAL: GOLDEN GARDEN KITCHEN

Our work depends heavily on client-designer collaboration. We pride ourselves on listening to needs, reviewing inspiration images and pulling together a plan that works for the client space. During the middle of the design process we work closely with the client to elaborate on their needs and wants, and explore different options. We often love […]

OUR FAVORITE WOOD + PAINT COMBOS FOR KITCHENS

Any successful design project needs to master the mix of materials. It is this mix that makes a space feel layered, connected, balanced, and unique. One of our favorite combos is mixing natural wood into our projects. We love these combos because they: are durable for high-traffic/use areas add a natural element to a project […]

WHAT DOES A KITCHEN RENO ACTUALLY COST?

Bad news first: kitchen renovations are expensive. Good news? They are usually a very good return on investment, whether that means having a functional, heavily used space in your home or increasing the resale value. At the kick off of any project we have to get right down to the nitty gritty:: What does a […]