When I was at Highpoint Market in October, I took time to visit one of my vendors to select some samples to have in my studio. When I received them after market, I couldn’t help but dive in and create some color palettes or schemes to see how they could fill out into a whole room. Take a look……
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2 Secondary Bathroom Design Plans In The Works!
I’m sharing two secondary bathroom design plans today, recently done for a new build project I’m working on in the Texas hill country area. Come and have a look, it’s a short read!
Read MoreIs an outlet strip, placed under the upper kitchen cabinetry, the best solution for your backsplash? Maybe, maybe not! | carlaaston.com
How To Deal With Outlets And Light Switches On Backsplashes
I’m sharing some good practices to go by when dealing with outlets and light switches on your kitchen backsplashes today. These are the guidelines I use when I design a kitchen and I’m kind of excited to lay it all out here in this post.
Read MoreKitchen remodel with pendant lighting over large kitchen island - Designer: Carla Aston
7 Considerations For Kitchen Island Pendant Lighting Selection
There are soooo many choices these days for pendant lighting over kitchen islands. It's difficult to know how to choose which one would work best in your kitchen. Want some guidelines and suggestions for how to choose? I've got some right here.......
Read MoreA free standing tub presents a sculptural shape in a contemporary form and feels lighter than a built-in tub with a deck. Carla Aston, Designer | Tori Aston, Photographer
BATHROOM DESIGN QUICK TIP - Are Free Standing Tubs STILL Popular?
To some bath lovers, “free standing tubs” are fightin’ words. :-)
People get very opinionated about the difference between a free standing tub and one that is built in with a surround and a deck.
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