CURATED & CONNECTED
Sharing beautiful spaces, local gems, and the heart of Northern California living.
The Cost of Getting It Wrong in Your Home
Why do you keep spending money on your space but still feel like something’s off? This blog breaks down the real cost of misalignment; how unclear style, trend-driven choices, and reactive decisions lead to repeated purchases and frustration. Learn how to define what truly fits your lifestyle, make intentional design decisions, and finally create a home that feels right the first time.
We’ve All Made These Mistakes: Why Decorating From the Outside In Leaves Your Home Feeling Off
Struggling with a home that doesn’t feel right? Learn the biggest decorating mistakes and how to choose furniture, layout, and design that truly works.
Your Home, Your Nervous System
Your home might be affecting your nervous system more than you realize. In this conversation with a somatic practitioner, we explore how interior design, clutter, lighting, and layout influence stress, anxiety, and emotional wellbeing. Learn how to create a calm home, improve your environment, and design a space that truly supports how you feel. Perfect for anyone searching interior design tips, home styling ideas, or ways to make your home feel more peaceful and grounded.
Living Beautifully With Kids: Why You Don’t Have to Choose Between a Curated Home and Real Life
Designing a beautiful home with kids is possible. Learn how kid-friendly interior design, performance fabrics, and smart storage create calm, stylish family spaces.
Designing With Story: Historic Office Interior Styling in Northern California
A story-driven office interior design in Redding, CA blending legacy, layout planning, and timeless styling. See the transformation and design process.
Interior Styling Tips That Save Money (Without Buying New)
Many people search how to rearrange furniture in a small living room or best furniture layout ideas, but the answer doesn’t always involve buying new décor. We’re here to show you a simple fix that will save you money and solve your problems!
Let’s Talk Layers: Why Your Home Feels “Almost Right”… But Not Finished
Interior design layering explained: learn how texture, scale, contrast, rugs, lighting, and furniture placement create a cohesive, finished home through intentional design.
If Your Space Feels Awkward, Start With This
If your home feels awkward, unfinished, or just “off,” it might not be your style, it could be your layout. Most spaces don’t need new furniture; they need better placement. In this guide, we break down the most common layout mistakes, like pushing everything against the walls, wrong furniture scale, and disconnected pieces, and show you how to fix them using what you already own. Learn how simple placement changes can make your home feel elevated, cozy, and functional without remodeling or buying anything new.
Trends vs. Moments - Why Your Home Doesn’t Feel Like You
If your home looks styled but doesn’t feel like you, you’re not alone. Social media trends have blurred the line between curated and copied, leaving many homes beautiful but emotionally disconnected. Learn how to create a collected home built over time—using meaningful pieces, personal style, functional design, and intentional contrast—so your space supports your life, reflects your story, and feels like a place you can truly exhale. Discover how to design a home that’s personal, timeless, and deeply yours.
A Year to Celebrate at Curated
Redding is growing, downtown is thriving, and the city is showing up. Take a look at what’s making California Street buzz right now.
Downtown Redding Is Having a Moment & It’s Worth Celebrating
Looking for things to do in Redding, CA? Discover why downtown Redding is buzzing, from new shops and the Redding Public Market to walkable streets, local events, and community celebrations.
You don’t need more stuff. You need clarity.
Clutter isn’t just a design issue, it’s a mental and emotional one. In this blog, we unpack why you don’t need more stuff, you need clarity. Backed by psychology and wellness research, we explore how your environment directly impacts stress, focus, and overall well-being. Learn why “buy once, buy well” matters, how cheap décor keeps you stuck in a poverty-mentality loop, and why intentional, sustainable design leads to healthier homes and businesses. Discover how to curate a space that reflects who you really are, not what Instagram trends tell you to be. Perfect for anyone ready to elevate their space, their mindset, and their life.
A Conversation Between Creatives: Dustyn of Curated Furniture & Decor Featured by Brittany Baer of Gild Beauty Bar
Join Gild Beauty Bar’s Brittany Baer and Curated Furniture & Decor’s Dustyn Kellar as they discuss evolving spaces, design inspiration, and small business growth in Redding, CA.
The Perfect Pairing: Coffee & Design in Downtown Redding
Exciting news for downtown Redding! Curated Furniture & Décor is opening right next door to Theory Coffee Roasters — home of award-winning Golden Bean coffee and in-house pastries. This perfect pairing brings the best of Redding together: sip your favorite latte at Theory and step into Curated to browse beautifully designed furniture, home décor, and interior styling inspiration. Whether you’re a local looking for things to do in Redding or a visitor exploring Northern California, this new downtown destination combines comfort, creativity, and community in one unforgettable experience.
Downtown Redding’s Cozy Book Haven – Shop Around the Corner
Discover Shop Around the Corner, Redding’s beloved independent bookstore located in the heart of downtown. This cozy literary gem offers a curated selection of books for every reader, along with a warm, community-focused atmosphere that keeps locals and visitors coming back. Whether you’re browsing for your next great read, enjoying the charm of a small-town shop, or joining their special events, Shop Around the Corner is a must-visit destination in Redding, CA.
The Invisible String: My Journey into Design, Healing, and the Power of Space
Discover how Dustyn Kellar, founder of Curated by Kellar Design in Redding, CA, turned her life experience as a firefighter and OR nurse into a passion for interior design. In this heartfelt interview with Elevate Collective, she shares how intentional spaces can transform emotional well-being—and how your home might be reflecting your inner state more than you think.
Summer in Redding, CA: Your Ultimate Guide to Local Gems, Events & Family Fun
Discover the best things to do in Redding, CA this June and July! From family-friendly events and local summer festivals to hidden gems like Whiskeytown Lake and the Sundial Bridge, explore top recommendations for locals and visitors alike.
Saddle Up for Redding Rodeo Week 2025: Your Ultimate Guide to Springtime Fun in Shasta County
Experience Redding Rodeo Week 2025 — your ultimate springtime guide to one of Shasta County’s biggest events! Discover rodeo festivities, family-friendly fun, local eats, and hidden gems in downtown Redding. From the iconic Pancake Breakfast by the Asphalt Cowboys to thrilling PRCA rodeo nights and small business shopping stops like Curated Furniture & Decor, this blog highlights everything you need to know to make the most of Rodeo Week in Northern California.
Things to Do in Redding, CA (That Aren’t Hiking or Biking)
Planning a trip to Redding, CA this spring or summer? Whether you’re here for the hiking, lakes, or sunshine, there’s so much more to explore beyond the outdoors. From hidden gem boutiques and local art galleries to small-town coffee shops, vintage finds, and unforgettable eats — we’ve got the ultimate insider’s guide to the best things to do in Redding beyond the trail. Discover the locally-loved stops that tourists rarely hear about, including our favorite shops, can’t-miss events, and secret spots in Shasta County you’ll want to write home about. This is your inside scoop on how to explore Redding like a local.
How This Northern California Designer Is Transforming Shasta County One Space at a Time
Discover how Northern California interior stylist Dustyn Kellar of Curated by Kellar Design is transforming homes and businesses across Shasta County with intentional design that boosts well-being, customer experience, and community connection.