Carla Aston
I am in such a festive fall mood today that I want to share a few links with you to some products that will help you cozy up your home for the fall season — yes, even if it is still 90 degrees outside.
Read MoreOne of the most popular elements for remodeling I have found is a fireplace mantel and surround. If you are planning to clad your fireplace wall element in tile or stone, this tip is crucial to make it look intentional and well designed.
Read MorePerfect end to a kitchen tile backsplash with a beautiful color coordinated trim piece that provides a finished look and doesn’t call attention to the “end” of the splash. carlaaston.com
Is there a rule to this? I've been asked this before. Personally, I always try to go with the cleanest, neatest transitions on any job.
I’m republishing this post today from 2021 as I toured a couple of million dollar model homes recently and saw a detail that I talk about avoiding here in this post. :-(
Read MoreKitchens with white cabinets; white marble counters; white tile backsplash; white mouldings and walls; and maybe a wood floor: Where’s the visual interest? Can we make a white kitchen more interesting without a big redo?
Read MoreSolid and patterned pillows on two sofas in this family room bring contrast and interest. | Carla Aston, Designer
It’s not that pillows are absolutely crucial to an interior's overall design. It’s just that using them to introduce some color and pattern in small doses can add so much beauty, interest and just pull a whole room together.
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