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Kitchen in Hawaii with cabinets in Koa wood. This homeowner needed some design advice answered via Designed in a Click Q&A email service. carlaaston.com

A Home In Hawaii Needs A Little Attention In An Email Design Consultation

June 19, 2021 in Color, Design Plans, Q&A, Decorating

Hey Design Lovers! I’m sharing one of my email interior design consultations that came in from Hawaii a couple of months ago. This homeowner had a question or two about the kitchen and then some decorating questions about the entry and a big blank wall in the living room. Check out her design dilemmas…..

Floating shelves can make your wall feel more open and the style seem more up to date. | Carla Aston, Photographer, Tori Aston — Floating shelves can make your wall feel more open and the style seem more up to date. | Carla Aston, Photographer, Tori Aston

Floating Shelves: See How Easily They Create Open, Airy Interiors...

June 09, 2021 in Decorating, Design Plans, Designing, Remodeling, Kitchen

Floating, open shelves will make your wall feel more open and modern. Take a look at these transformations that prove just that.

Refresh Your Backyard Patio Or Deck With New Containers This Summer

June 05, 2021 in Decorating, Inspiration, Shopping, Trending

I’m back from my first trip out to the west coast in a long while and still on a high with all the California style inspiration I soaked in. I’ve got some beautiful ideas for planters and containers inspired by the looks I saw, to share with you today. I’m sure you Design Lovers out there will love this look as much as I do!

Dried berries were used to style this crisp, white modern bowl in a shop along Venice Blvd. in LA.

What To Use To Style Or Fill Decorative Bowls!

May 19, 2021 in Decorating, Organization, Shopping

Have you ever wondered what to use to style your decorative bowls or platters that sit on your coffee tables, consoles, bookshelves, or other surfaces in your home? I have some cool ideas for you today…..

If you want a living room furnished with new furniture by the holidays 2021, you should start now. With shortages in the supply chain and shipping slow, world-wide, it’s a good idea to get prepared now for opening up your home this coming holiday season. Living room - carlaaston.com

Furniture Lead Times Are Long, Plan Ahead For 2021 Holiday Entertaining

April 28, 2021 in Custom Furnishings, Decorating, Design Plans, Furniture

Are you having trouble buying new furniture these days, finding long lead times and many products unavailable in 2021?

There are big factors in the world’s supply chain that are affecting furniture lead times now, but that shouldn’t deter you from planning your room makeovers. It should, however, push you start now if you are planning some big holiday 2021 entertaining!

CARLA ASTON

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