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!

2 Options For A Kitchen Plan - One For Now, One To Dream and Save For

July 17, 2021 in Kitchen, Remodeling, Q&A, Design Plans

This kitchen needed a new plan, the layout had a few major pain points for the homeowner that needed to be immediately addressed. They weren’t able to do a full gut yet to fix these issues so they needed a usable and nice option to have for some years to come. I couldn’t help but see the potential in an all new plan though, so I shared that with them too. Take a look…….

ARTICLE + GALLERY: Want a Bigger, Brighter Kitchen? Get This Two-Toned Look! (Click-thru to learn more... )

Want a Bigger, Brighter Kitchen? Get the Two-Toned Look!

June 16, 2021 in Color, Designing, Kitchen, Remodeling, Reader Advice

A two-toned kitchen gives you that open, airy, light feel while still keeping that classic dark look that so many people love. Click through to see some advice I gave a recent reader question…..

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.

This commissioned piece of art by Scott Kerr was just delivered to my client this past week! carlaaston.com

Design Projects In The Works

May 29, 2021 in Design Plans, Custom Furnishings, Kitchen, Remodeling

I’m sharing a few design projects in the works and a local consultation that I did recently with you today. It sort of lets you see some of how it works, when working with a designer.

Carla Aston - interior designer