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(MAJOR) DESIGN CRUSH Daun Curry, Modern Declaration

O.M.G. seriously??

About a month ago I received an e-blast with a design magazine, D-Pages; not really knowing what it was, I clicked. Am I soooo glad I did, because I was introduced to this phenomenal talent, Daun Curry of Modern Declaration. I’m sure you must have heard of her and I’m just catching on, because clearly she is beyond good. Her glam-meets-artful-sophistication style is very New York (and very me, hello), but she’ll surprise you with little unexpected touches. I’m particularly digging how she can mix so many details and styles into a space and keep it visually very clean. Take a look:

Am I right, or am I right? Every piece, every finish, so well thought out. I mean, really.

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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The Comments

  1. Nadia says

    September 12, 2011 at 5:59 am

    You’re right, every room is just gorgeous and so clear…!
    She’s so talented ???

  2. Jill Browning says

    September 12, 2011 at 8:30 am

    I can see why you love her work!

  3. lily says

    September 12, 2011 at 8:42 am

    Wow ! Those are some seriously stunning rooms ! Cant believe how fabulous they all are. She is pretty amazing. I am in love with pretty much every single room.

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

  4. Desiré says

    September 12, 2011 at 9:00 am

    Hmm. Well, I think you know how I feel about the matter.

  5. Lonely Wife Project says

    September 12, 2011 at 10:44 am

    Erika, these rooms scream you! Love the details.

  6. Chelsea says

    September 12, 2011 at 10:44 am

    Love it all. Gorgeous, decadent, amazeballs.

  7. designstiles says

    September 12, 2011 at 11:18 am

    Um, I’m here to catch in with you. This girl’s crazy good. That knit looking area rug thing? Holy guacamole. I love that snakeskin mirror with the blue ceiling too. She’s a good mixer.

  8. victoria | vmac+cheese says

    September 12, 2011 at 11:38 am

    Great find! Everything about the first photo blows me away. Visual texture is AMAZING, and I also love that the wallcovering is reflected in the high gloss black tables, so it makes it seem like the pattern repeats forever.

  9. Naomi says

    September 12, 2011 at 11:40 am

    She gives good rug!

    HA- I crack myself up. But seriously, she knows how to choose good materials, and I particularly fancy the flooring choices.

  10. Tamra {walks with bella} says

    September 12, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    Once again, I need to pin this entire blog post. Her use of depth and color is amazing. My eye is always following the room around. So fresh so inspiring!

  11. Emily | Recently says

    September 12, 2011 at 8:16 pm

    She’s a texture genius! And that room of photos!! …don’t even get me started.

  12. Mandi Smith T says

    September 13, 2011 at 4:56 am

    OK, this is news to me!! LOVE her style. It is so different from anything I think I’ve ever seen. Thanks for the intro! M.

  13. DH Hunter says

    September 13, 2011 at 8:10 am

    Love these shots, what’s not to love~ so true! Speaking of which, your blog here is sheer perfection. XO

  14. Modern Declaration says

    September 13, 2011 at 8:53 am

    Thank you all for your kind words about my designs! Thank you Erika for posting my work on your blog. Your blog is great! If you are interested in keeping up with my work and my company, Modern Declaration, “like” our page on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @MDeclaration, and take a look at my blog http://www.moderndeclaration.com/blog/. We’ll be happy to return the favor!
    Thank you so much!

  15. elizabeth says

    September 13, 2011 at 9:19 am

    um, hello? That beige apartment with chrome bookshelves??? So us! Even if I think some of the spaces are too over the top for me, I can appreciate when someone is doing something different than everyone else and celebrate unique talent. Thanks for introducing me to a new designer!
    -e (modern24/7)

  16. sherry hart says

    September 18, 2011 at 5:04 am

    Wowza…what is not to love here…so fabulous…each room more stunning than the last…..

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