First Looks: A Zen Bathroom, A Coastal Style Makeover, An Americana Remodel, And Much More!

February 24, 2014 in Design Tours, Designing, Design Plans

Most people don’t quite understand the amount of time and effort that's required to produce a beautiful end-result. That's why I like to periodically devote a blog post to sharing some perspective on projects currently in progress.

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*DESIGNED by Carla Aston | Photographer (after images): Miro Dvorscak*

Before & After: A Bachelor's Dated Bathroom Gets a Contemporary Refresh

January 06, 2014 in Design Plans, Design Tours, Designing

This particular client, a bachelor, wanted a contemporary yet rustic look in his bathrooms with a masculine feel, and I think we designed exactly what he ordered, along with a little extra drama thrown in there for me!

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*DESIGNED by* *Carla Aston* *- Photographer of all "After" images:* *Miro Dvorscak*

Before & After: A Dated House Gets a Contemporary Revival For a Young Bachelor

December 30, 2013 in Design Plans, Design Tours, Designing

Nothing had been done to this dated house and it really needed some TLC. Bathrooms, kitchen, fireplace, everything really needed a redo - especially their trip-hazard of a sunken living room.

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See Why This 2nd Floor Bathroom Will Be Worth Taking the Stairs For

December 11, 2013 in Design Plans, Design Tours, Designing

I’ve had this upstairs bathroom planned out for a year now, but have never had any time available to make it happen. (Know how that feels? Yeah, I see you nodding your head up and down ;-)