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An ordinary townhome will be transformed with paint, lighting and furnishings into a cool, masculine, comfortable space!

How To Create A Cool Masculine Vibe In A Townhome

March 31, 2021 in Design Plans, Shopping

I love the masculine vibe in this townhome design plan I created recently. The owners were setting up this place for their son who is in med school for the next 4 years. With a young doctor in the making, I wanted to take great care to get him a place where he can enjoy a little down time, when he can manage to be at home. Come and check it out…..

Converting A Dining Room To A Home Office

March 17, 2021 in Design Plans, Decorating, Furniture, Reader Advice, Q&A

Many people have had to rethink spaces in their homes this past year. Even more are finding that, while working from the kitchen table or the bedroom was okay for awhile, their #wfh life needs a more permanent upgrade.

That’s exactly what this homeowner was looking for in a recent Designed in a Click consultation. She was looking to add some furnishings to her pretty bare home office.

How To Complete The Look Of A Warm, Modern Bedroom

February 13, 2021 in Decorating, Q&A, Inspiration, Furniture

I’m sharing a recent consultation here today, a warm, modern bedroom that needed some last layers to complete the look. This homeowner had good start and direction, she just needed to finish everything and make it feel cozy and comfortable. Come and see what last layers I proposed…..

Large, open great room needing some design assistance

How To Tie A Great Room Together For A Cohesively Designed Space

October 24, 2020 in Design Plans, Decorating, Furniture, Inspiration, Q&A

In the ever popular, open-plan home, many people have a great room that serves several functions and is quite large and open. It’s sometimes hard to tie everything together to create a cohesively designed space.

See how I addressed this homeowner’s new great room and helped her add color, strategically, to this large space……

How To Layout And Decorate A Long, Narrow Bedroom

October 10, 2020 in Furniture, Reader Advice, Q&A, Decorating

I’m sharing an online design consultation I had with someone who had a long, narrow bedroom. I have some advice on how to make this room feel more intentionally designed and decorated so this homeowner can have a really personal and special retreat!

There’s lots to unpack here, so let’s dive in.

CARLA ASTON

Bold * Livable * Fresh Interior Designer & Design Blogger