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Lake Woodlands in suburban Houston, The Woodlands, TX.

Lake Woodlands in suburban Houston, The Woodlands, TX.

Are The Suburbs Becoming A More Attractive Option For Home Life?

June 06, 2020 in Business, Kitchen, Remodeling, Bath

In the last few months, I’ve found myself feeling very grateful that I live in the suburbs of Houston, rather than the city itself. Today, I’m sharing what I’ve been seeing in our suburban area in terms of the home buying market, since our stay-at-home orders. I think you’ll find it interesting.

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Tags: suburbs, suburban home, suburban life, home buying, home purchase, buying a home, buying a house, remodeling tips, remodeling, selling a house, downsizing, right sizing, real estate
What flooring would work best for this kitchen with orange toned wood cabinets and olive green granite? Check the post to see what I advised.

What flooring would work best for this kitchen with orange toned wood cabinets and olive green granite? Check the post to see what I advised.

What Flooring Is Best For This Kitchen?

June 03, 2020 in Remodeling, Kitchen

I received a question from a reader recently asking about what flooring she should put in her kitchen, dining area, laundry and powder room.

She wanted to bring some gray into this space, but didn’t know what kind of gray flooring to select. Wood floors were existing and she did not want to go with wood again.

Come and see what I advised…….

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Tags: orange toned wood, orange tone wood, orange tone wood kitchen cabinets, olive green granite, wood flooring, new flooring, tile floors, brick floor, brick flooring, porcelain brick look tile
This homeowner wanted this column gone from her kitchen so she could view her family room and backyard from the kitchen sink. See what a difference it made, in the post.

This homeowner wanted this column gone from her kitchen so she could view her family room and backyard from the kitchen sink. See what a difference it made, in the post.

Remodeling Tips - Removing Columns To Open Up Interior Spaces

May 30, 2020 in Remodeling, Q&A, Kitchen, Designing

I’m following along with remodeling posts here because I know you’re interested after living in your homes with perhaps a few poorly functioning spaces. Right?

And you're dreaming of what you could do to make your home better and more YOU, aren’t you?

Come and see what a difference removing a column or two can make in a space (with the proper support, of course)!

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Tags: columns, arches, removing arches, column removal, new beam, lam beam, remodeling tips, remodel tips, National Home Improvement Month, Carla Aston Interior designer, interior designer The Woodlands, The Woodlands, The Woodlands TX Interior Designer, interior design consultation
Partial kitchen remodels seem to be really popular these days as people want contractors in and out fast and less cost on the overall job.

Partial kitchen remodels seem to be really popular these days as people want contractors in and out fast and less cost on the overall job.

Tips For Partial Kitchen Makeovers - When You Can't Remodel It All

May 27, 2020 in Designing, Kitchen, Remodeling

I’ve been looking at some kitchens lately from people who are considering partial remodels. Here’s what we’ve been discussing…..

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Tags: partial kitchen remodel, kitchen remodel, remodeling, kitchen remodeling, before and after, before and after kitchen remodel, new countertops, new backsplash, remodeling tips, budget friendly remodeling, budget friendly kitchen remodel, budget minded remodeling, kitchen design, kitchen design The Woodlands, interior designer The Woodlands TX, Remodeling tips 1, Partial Kitchen Remodel 1, budget friendly kitchen remodeling ideas, full kitchen remodel or partial
5 Tips On Choosing Flooring For An Open Plan House | Carla Aston, Designer | Colleen Scott, Photographer

5 Tips On Choosing Flooring For An Open Plan House | Carla Aston, Designer | Colleen Scott, Photographer

5 Tips On Choosing Flooring For An Open Plan House

May 16, 2020 in Remodeling, Trending, Products, Reader Advice, FAQ, Designing

One of the big ticket items in any remodel, especially if you are working with an open plan house, is flooring.

I’m offering up 5 tips to keep in mind if you are thinking of investing in new flooring for your open plan house. Check them out……

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Tags: open plan house, open concept house, flooring, flooring advice, wood flooring, floors, wood floor, tile floor, LVT, luxury vinyl plank, luxury vinyl tile, LVP, vinyl flooring, laminate flooring, Remodeling Tips 1
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