Inspired, personalized, creative interior design by Carla Aston

This wide white wall was bugging the homeowner. It seemed empty and without any real design to it.

Help For Your Blank Walls Is On The Way!

February 27, 2021 in Decorating, Design Plans, Inspiration, Reader Advice, Q&A

As some of you might know, I shared a bunch of free advice last April and May when we were all locked down and at home, staring at our big, blank walls. I answered lots of questions here on my blog and on Instagram and I was actually quite amazed at how many came in. I do have one more blank wall situation here that I’m sharing today and I had to laugh at what this reader called her problem. :-)

This is a console wall, right off the entry hall, in the music room of a client’s home. The mirror reflects the light from the front windows and becomes a bright spot on the dark walls of this space. Carla Aston, Designer | Colleen Scott, Photographer — This is a console wall, right off the entry hall, in the music room of a client’s home. The mirror reflects the light from the front windows and becomes a bright spot on the dark walls of this space. *Carla Aston, Designer | Colleen Scott, Photographer*

Console Wall Ideas For Your Entry Hall Foyer OR That Big Blank Wall

January 27, 2021 in Custom Furnishings, Decorating, Designing, Q&A, Reader Advice

I’ve got lots of examples of some beautiful console walls here today, some from my Q&A consultations. Come see if these ideas would work for your foyer or any blank wall in your home! I have shopping links too….

How To De-Tuscanize Your Powder Bath Without Redoing It All!

November 14, 2020 in Bath, Color, Design Plans, Q&A, Reader Advice, Remodeling

The travertine floor and vanity in this powder bath had to stay, but the homeowner wanted to update for a style that was less Tuscan. I was even surprised at some of the items I found that could be mixed in to this Tuscan style powder bath for a fresh, new look!

How To Layout And Decorate A Long, Narrow Bedroom

October 10, 2020 in Furniture, Reader Advice, Q&A, Decorating

I’m sharing an online design consultation I had with someone who had a long, narrow bedroom. I have some advice on how to make this room feel more intentionally designed and decorated so this homeowner can have a really personal and special retreat!

There’s lots to unpack here, so let’s dive in.

This Tuscan great room looks so fresh after a nice white paint job. It just needs a little more push to make it feel more up to date.

How To Update A Tuscan Style Home For A Fresh, New Look!

September 09, 2020 in Decorating, Design Plans, E-Design, Reader Advice, Q&A, Furniture, Kitchen

The home I’m sharing here today has really great Tuscan style bones, and the homeowner went a long way to update it by painting walls and ceilings a lovely soft white. (Yes, while leaving her travertine tile!) She made a big impact with paint alone.

Now, for a few tips on how to bring it a little further along into the 2020’s……..

CARLA ASTON

Bold * Livable * Fresh Interior Designer & Design Blogger