Inspired, personalized, creative interior design by Carla Aston

Espresso dark wood cabinets in kitchen with medium tone spotty granite and a travertine tile backsplash.

Tired Of Your Kitchen's Stale Espresso-Colored Cabinets? Do This....

July 29, 2020 in Color, Bath, Kitchen, Remodeling

Espresso, or a dark brown/black finish was really popular on cabinets about 10 years or so ago. I see soooo many homes with this look these days. They typically have some medium toned spotty granite, a travertine backsplash and lots of dark bronze metal finishes everywhere. How can you update this look without redoing the whole thing? Find out more by clicking through……

Project Updates - Long Term Interior Design Projects Take Soooo Much Patience!

July 25, 2020 in Design Plans, Kitchen, Bath, Remodeling, Project Reveal

Come see some pics from recent job site visits I did this past week. These jobs are starting to come together and they are looking good!

My daughter’s new apartment, first one without roommates in LA.

Cool Finds For A First Apartment

July 22, 2020 in Bath, Kitchen, Shopping, Organization

My daughter lives in LA and has had apartment roommates for years. Her lease is up this summer and the roommate she has now is moving on. With all the quarantine and stay at home situation going on now, it makes it hard to find a roommate with the same frame of mind you have. So, she’s decided to get an apartment on her own. Come and see some of the cool finds she has on her wish list for her new place in LA…..

*Interiors DESIGNED by: Interior Designer Carla Aston — Photographer: Colleen Scott*

Planning A Bathroom Remodel? Consider The Layout First

July 18, 2020 in Design Plans, Designing

I’ve done a lot of bathroom remodeling design over the past several years. One of the first elements of each project I consider is the layout. To me, the view into the bathroom telegraphs the ambience and style. It creates the mood and vibe you want in this restorative place and is an important design feature to consider.

Thermostat right in the middle of a tall, blank wall, creating an awkward space to fill with wall decor.

What To Do With Awkward Wall Space

July 15, 2020 in Decorating, Designing, Inspiration, Reader Advice

We’re getting down to the last of the wall decor questions I started several weeks ago. A couple of these are really challenging! Take a look…..

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