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Kitchen with semi gloss trim design -ed by interior designer Carla Aston

Kitchen with high gloss trim design -ed by interior designer Carla Aston

Kitchen with satin trim design -ed by interior designer Carla Aston

What's The Best Paint For Your Trim: High Gloss, Semi-Gloss, or Satin Enamel?

July 04, 2018 in Color, Designing, Decorating, Remodeling

Even though I hate applying a single rule to anything in design, I do use these considerations when choosing paint finishes for a project.

25 Beautiful Shampoo Niches For Your Beautiful Bath Products | White marble floral pattern tile niche, Designer: Carla Aston

25 Beautiful Shower Niches For Your Beautiful Bath Products

June 16, 2018 in Designing, Bath, Inspiration, Remodeling

If you’re going to have a luxurious, gorgeous, spa-like shower, you’re going to need a niche ... or two ;-)

Planning your interior design project goals

The Dangers Of Not Planning Your Interior Design Project Ahead Of Time

June 06, 2018 in Designing, Remodeling, Design Plans

This is about starting a project with a “minimal fix” in mind. Beginning with a smaaaaaall scope and, during the construction process, having it grow...

Into something big.. Something you didn’t really plan on.

Before kitchen remodel with oddly shaped island

An oddly-shaped kitchen island | Why it's one of my BIGGEST pet peeves

June 02, 2018 in Designing, Kitchen, Remodeling

An oddly-shaped kitchen island:

It's one of my BIGGEST pet peeves.

And that says a lot, because I've seen some really odd ones out there.

Vein cut limestone tile kitchen backsplash with quartz countertops | Designer: Carla Aston, Photographer: Tori Aston

When To Use A Natural Stone Backsplash & When NOT To

May 30, 2018 in Color, Designing, Kitchen, Remodeling, Reader Advice

I recently received a question from a blog reader asking about what natural stone tile she should use on her kitchen backsplash. She had a natural stone countertop selected and just wanted a tip on what she should look for.

Hmmm.......

Carla Aston - interior designer