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Paneling the bar face and adjacent columns help add durability and help this bar read as part of the kitchen. Carla Aston, Designer | Tori Aston, Photographer

KITCHEN DESIGN QUICK TIP - Paneling The Bar Face

August 21, 2019 in Designing, Kitchen, Remodeling

I have another Kitchen Design Quick Tip today to share that concerns the durability of surfaces surrounding a kitchen, typically a bar face or columns. This not only impacts wear and tear in this area, but does something else for the kitchen, aesthetically…….

Quartzite stone window sill with wood trim around window filling in between window and adjacent cabinetry. Carla Aston, Designer | Colleen Scott, Photographer #kitchensink #windowsill #kitchenwindow

KITCHEN DESIGN QUICK TIP - How To Transition Finishes At The Kitchen Sink Window

August 07, 2019 in Kitchen, Remodeling, Designing

If there is one area of the kitchen that always needs some special attention in a remodel, it is typically the finishes around the kitchen sink and window. If designed with intention before everything is torn out, when you can still affect changes in the cabinetry or window, sill or trim, then this nice, clean detail can be achieved. Check it out…..

AFTER - This kitchen went from very dated and dark to all white and bright! See the transformation….Carla Aston, Designer | Colleen Scott, Photographer #whitekitchen #kitchenideas

BEFORE AND AFTER - A Dated Wood Kitchen Goes All White And Bright!

June 22, 2019 in Project Reveal, Remodeling, Kitchen, Design Tours

You might have seen me post a before pic or two of this kitchen at some point, if you follow me on Instagram. This project was put on hold for awhile after the design was done, so it has been a bit of a wait to see how this transformation would actually turn out.

Once it got moving again and was put into construction, it brought some remarkable results! Check out these before and afters of one of my recent kitchen remodel projects……

BEFORE AND AFTER - A Dramatic Kitchen And Family Room Makeover You Really Must See! Carla Aston, Designer | Colleen Scott, Photographer | Shaun Bain, Contractor #whitekitchen #bluetile

BEFORE AND AFTER - A Dramatic Kitchen and Family Room Makeover You Really Must See!

June 01, 2019 in Kitchen, Project Reveal, Remodeling, Design Tours, Designing, Decorating, Furniture

I’m so excited to share a dramatic kitchen and family room remodel and makeover with you today!

This home no longer looks like all the other homes in the neighborhood. It has a customized, dramatic, striking appeal that more closely matches the taste of the homeowner. It is updated with a beautiful look that will last. :-)

Value was added to the property and well, I think things are purposefully all tied together now. Take a look……

Kitchen remodel design rendering of blue and white kitchen, large island with shiplap wood hood | Designer: Carla Aston, Rendering: Shebin Poothery #kitchendesign #blueandwhitekitchen

How Interior Design Pro Renderings Help Share Design Ideas

May 22, 2019 in Design Plans, Remodeling, Kitchen, Bath, Business

Just this year I started hiring out for pro renderings for some of my interior design projects.

I’ve really enjoyed using this renderer and I’m going to share his contact info with you today, in case you are a designer and need some pro renderings too.

CARLA ASTON

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