PLANNING FOR NEW CONTSTRUCTION
We get it. A new build can feel…stressful. But there are things you can do to make it easier on yourself AND on those working with you to make your dream real. The most successful projects have a multidisciplinary team made up of your builder, your architect, and your designer. Our best tips for starting […]
2024 INTERIOR DESIGN TREND PREDICTIONS
Our team got together in our annual meeting of the minds to make our predictions for the biggest interior design trends of 2024. Natural materials, well-planned space, individuality…our best guesses might surprise you this year. Check out last year’s post to see how we did when we gazed into the 2023 crystal ball. 1. Natural […]
YEAR IN REVIEW: 2023 PROJECTS
2023 was a big one. We created our own studio, grew our team, and supported clients we love. We feel so lucky to do this work every day. A few of our favorite projects this year are featured in our annual Year in Review video. YEAR IN REVIEW Want to see your project in […]
OUR DESIGN PROCESS
We pride ourselves on our design + build process. Over the years of working with clients, we’ve honed this skill…to make it an art. So what does that look like end to end? Let us break it down like this. * click here for a video explainer * MEET: We meet to get information on-site […]
HOW WE PLAN KITCHEN STORAGE
Designing your kitchen is like designing the beating heart of your home…it’s where you make your food, store your food, gather with your family, host friends. All of the big beautiful design elements are finishes are enchanting….but at Curio we are obsessed with the FUNCTION of design. And in a kitchen, the key to function […]
PROJECT REVEAL: THIRD STREET BAGEL
Time for another project reveal! Over the last year or so we have been working on a lot more small businesses and commercial restaurant interiors. This is work we really feel we thrive in. Taking a brand and turning it into a physical space that helps deliver a better experience to the user and therefore […]
BEST PAINT COLORS FOR FALL
Dark and moody paint colors have made a resurgence in interior design trends, bringing a little something we call…ambiance. And what better moment to experiment with these rich hues than during PSL season? Find our favorites below (and if you’re not ready for paint, start with some dark accent rugs or throw pillows! BEST PAINT […]
PROJECT REVEAL: FASSBENDER UPDATED TRADITIONAL PART 2
Part two of the Fassbender Updated Traditional is here! In this part we move away from the kitchen and take a look at the adjacent newly open-concept living space as well as the newly expanded primary suite. THE PLAN. The new living room is now directly adjacent to the kitchen. The finishes and color patterns […]
PROJECT REVEAL: FASSBENDER UPDATED TRADITIONAL PART 1
This project is a big one. Over the next 3 posts we will share with you how we transformed the entire first floor of this house to create a comfortable retreat for a wonderful couple. Up first is the Kitchen and dining space! THE PLAN. The main goal of the kitchen was to be able […]
FOUR REASONS TO LAYER AREA RUGS
Rugs…on rugs? Yes. If the concept of layering area rugs is foreign to you (like it was to my husband…) let us explain why we love this technique so much. [PS: Remember our advice on choosing rug sizes, it comes into play here too!] FOUR REASONS TO LAYER AREA RUGS ONE: DEFINE ZONES: An area […]
