BEFORE AND AFTER - How To Update Your Deep Cabinetry To House A Big Flat Screen TV

November 11, 2023 in Design Plans, Designing, Reader Advice, Remodeling, Round-Up

I’m sharing LOTS of ideas here for TV wall built-in cabinets. This is the grandaddy of all TV wall posts! I’ve also got a whole host of links to blogposts about tv placement, cabinetry and more. Check it out…..

*Perfect 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*

Where do you end a kitchen backsplash?

March 29, 2023 in Designing, Kitchen, Remodeling

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. :-(

White kitchen with waterfall edge kitchen island - Designer, Carla Aston | Photographer, Colleen Scott

Island vs Peninsula: Which Kitchen Layout Serves You Best?

November 11, 2020 in Designing, Kitchen

If I’m working on a kitchen with a peninsula, 9 times out of 10 -- unless the kitchen is huge -- that layout can be dramatically improved upon.

3 MUST-KNOW DIY Tips On How To Decorate Above Your Cabinets

January 29, 2020 in Decorating, Designing

In response to this post and this one too, I keep getting questions in my inbox and here on DESIGNED from people wanting advice about decorating above the cabinets.