I did an e-design type project a few months ago, selecting furnishings for two college-aged boys’ bedrooms. The homeowner didn’t want the rooms to totally lose their identity, but wanted a more sophisticated and “designed” look for each. Come and these out…..
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More Delays Expected For Home Furnishings Industry
As if lead times and back orders on furnishings weren’t bad enough in 2020 and 2021, it looks like there isn’t much hope in sight for things to get back to normal in the near future. Check out some of the news I’ve been seeing from vendors recently.
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See these 7 main categories of home decor accessories to help you style your home like a pro!
7 Home Decor Must-Haves For Styling Coffee Tables, Bookshelves and Consoles
I have 7 main categories of home decor that I go to for styling at the end of a project.
I recently had a photoshoot and found myself considering items from these groups for styling each surface or shelf. I thought I’d share some selections from these 7 categories for you today so that you can shop more easily, in case you are on the hunt for some stylish pieces for your coffee table, bookshelf or console.
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Beautiful dining room with a mix of furniture. carlaaston.com
5 Ways To Refresh Your Dining Room's Dated, Matched Look
in Decorating, Design Plans, Shopping, Q&A, Inspiration
I’ve seen a lot of dining rooms in my consultations and in my client’s homes that often need some updating.
Learn the top 5 ways I approach a dining room that only needs a partial refresh and then see how these were used in a recent Designed in a Click™ consultation.
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Coordinated custom throw pillows with contrasting welting and down fill | Designer: Carla Aston
How To Pick Perfect Decorative Throw Pillows For Your Sofa, Bed Or Chair
Trust me, there's an art to this. Many times a whole design scheme starts right here, with the pillows.
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