Inspired, personalized, creative interior design by Carla Aston

This kitchen tile backsplash does not align with the upper cabinet and appears to hang in mid-air with an unfinished look that has not been thoughtfully designed and detailed.

Don't Leave Your Kitchen Backsplash Hanging In Midair!

August 11, 2021 in Decorating, Designing, Kitchen, Remodeling

I’ve got a couple of examples of a detail that you should watch out for when laying out a kitchen backsplash. You won’t want to miss this, especially if you are considering a kitchen update with your backsplash anytime soon!

Large open plan space at front entry - how to arrange furniture here to make a home office, and living room space? | carlaaston.com

How To Arrange Furniture In A Large, Open Plan Space

August 07, 2021 in Decorating, Design Plans, Furniture, Inspiration, Reader Advice, Q&A

I have an interesting furniture layout challenge for you today, Design Lovers! This space has a really open plan and the homeowner was having trouble arranging the furniture. They needed to have multiple functions and have it all make better sense for their family. Come and check it out…..

See these 7 main categories of home decor accessories to help you style your home like a pro!

7 Home Decor Must-Haves For Styling Coffee Tables, Bookshelves and Consoles

August 03, 2021 in Decorating, Inspiration, Shopping

I have 7 main categories of home decor that I go to for styling at the end of a project.

I recently had a photoshoot and found myself considering items from these groups for styling each surface or shelf. I thought I’d share some selections from these 7 categories for you today so that you can shop more easily, in case you are on the hunt for some stylish pieces for your coffee table, bookshelf or console.

Beautiful dining room with a mix of furniture. carlaaston.com

5 Ways To Refresh Your Dining Room's Dated, Matched Look

July 31, 2021 in Decorating, Design Plans, Shopping, Q&A, Inspiration

I’ve seen a lot of dining rooms in my consultations and in my client’s homes that often need some updating.

Learn the top 5 ways I approach a dining room that only needs a partial refresh and then see how these were used in a recent Designed in a Click™ consultation.

These fabrics and wallpapers mix a beige and gray scheme nicely. Shall we prepare for more beige to creep back into our interiors? | carlaaston.com

Is Beige Coming Back In Home Decor?

July 24, 2021 in Color, Decorating, Inspiration, Trending

Have you been wondering when the pendulum was going to swing back to beige and warm color tones in home decor and design? When will we be done with gray?

Maybe you’ve been secretly wondering……“When will my travertine floor come back in style?” :-)

CARLA ASTON

Bold * Livable * Fresh Interior Designer & Design Blogger