Inspired, personalized, creative interior design by Carla Aston

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…..

Before and After Kitchen Remodel - Carla Aston, Designer | Colleen Scott, Photographer

A Dramatically Improved Layout For This Full Kitchen Remodel! [Before And After]

February 06, 2021 in Design Plans, Design Tours, Kitchen, Remodeling, Project Reveal

I’ve shared a rendering of this kitchen before. Want to see all the end results? The real life before and afters?

Take a look…..

White painted kitchens are so popular and the update done to this home caused it to sell FAST!

White Paint Rules For Home Sales - Flip House Before And After Pics

February 03, 2021 in Color, Kitchen, Remodeling, Project Reveal

“White paint is best for home sales!” That was a text I sent a friend recently who was asking about painting all the trim in their house. They wanted to make a good investment toward resale, that might happen in the next few years. Today, I’m sharing before and after pics of that flip house one of the contractors I work with did last year. It turned out great and sold right after it went on the market for full asking price! And yes, we used white paint……

There’s lot to love about this living room and the furnishings. With just a little tweaking, it will be gorgeous!

How To Make Existing Furnishings Work In A New Living Room

January 30, 2021 in Antiques, Decorating, Furniture, Shopping

I’m sharing a recent consultation today, a living room that was full of family heirlooms and antiques that wasn’t quite coming together for the homeowner. She was ready to get another opinion on how to make it all work in her new home.

It’s a really gorgeous room and she has lots of interesting and beautiful pieces. Click through to see how this room could really become a star!

This is a console wall, right off the entry hall, in the music room of a client’s home. The mirror reflects the light from the front windows and becomes a bright spot on the dark walls of this space. Carla Aston, Designer | Colleen Scott, Photographer — This is a console wall, right off the entry hall, in the music room of a client’s home. The mirror reflects the light from the front windows and becomes a bright spot on the dark walls of this space. *Carla Aston, Designer | Colleen Scott, Photographer*

Console Wall Ideas For Your Entry Hall Foyer OR That Big Blank Wall

January 27, 2021 in Custom Furnishings, Decorating, Designing, Q&A, Reader Advice

I’ve got lots of examples of some beautiful console walls here today, some from my Q&A consultations. Come see if these ideas would work for your foyer or any blank wall in your home! I have shopping links too….

Carla Aston - interior designer