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Bathroom remodel - Carla Aston, Designer

Backsplash Advice For Your Bathroom - Would you tile the side walls too?

April 14, 2021 in Bath, Designing, Remodeling

I recently had a reader contact me regarding some of her bathrooms where she is now adding tile backsplashes. I asked her if I could share her images and questions here because I thought many might be interested in all these variables and circumstances that are considered with clients on various projects.

You might just find YOUR particular situation described below.

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Tags: backsplash, bathroom, bathroom remodel, bathroom backsplash, bath remodel, bath backsplash, master bathroom, tile, tile wall, tile backsplash, side wall, side wall backsplash, side splash, remodeling tips, reader mail, advice, reader advice, reader backsplash Q&A
A large living room space that needed a cohesive design plan.

A large living room space that needed a cohesive design plan.

A Large Living Room To Get An Updated Look!

April 10, 2021 in Decorating, Design Plans, Furniture, Shopping

I worked on a living room project last month, giving this homeowner direction on how to create a more up to date and clean lined look. This space was more than ample, with two seating groups and very tall windows in a two story, open room. See how I pulled this space together for her, with a remote consultation.

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Tags: living room, furniture, furnishings, living room furniture, rug, sofas, two story space, tall draperies, consultation, design plan, Open Plan Room 1
Mixing wood tones in the architectural envelope of your home takes some skill and finesse.

Mixing wood tones in the architectural envelope of your home takes some skill and finesse.

How To Use 2 Different Wood Finishes In The Architectural Envelope Of Your Home

April 07, 2021 in Remodeling, Designing, Color

I love to see 2 different wood finishes (or maybe more) layered in, thoughtfully, carefully in a home’s interior architectural envelope.

However, I don’t like seeing a muddy mess or a near miss on these expensive investments in a home on materials like flooring, cabinetry, paneling, trimwork, etc.

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Tags: remodeling, wood finish, stained wood, natural wood, wood flooring, wood paneling, wood cabinets, wood details, wood color, color, finishes, two tone kitchen look, two tone kitchen, color scheme flatlays 1, wood cabinets 1
An ordinary townhome will be transformed with paint, lighting and furnishings into a cool, masculine, comfortable space!

An ordinary townhome will be transformed with paint, lighting and furnishings into a cool, masculine, comfortable space!

How To Create A Cool Masculine Vibe In A Townhome

March 31, 2021 in Design Plans, Shopping

I love the masculine vibe in this townhome design plan I created recently. The owners were setting up this place for their son who is in med school for the next 4 years. With a young doctor in the making, I wanted to take great care to get him a place where he can enjoy a little down time, when he can manage to be at home. Come and check it out…..

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Tags: townhome, masculine design, masculine style, modern style, modern, masculine modern, living room, masculine living room, The Expert, Interior designer consultation, edesign, interior design expert, design plan 1, modern masculine townhome

This collection of rolling pins makes for some cool wall decor at the SKS Appliances Kitchen in Napa. You don’t need a large collection like this to have something interesting to hang on your wall. A few hung together, however, especially if they had personal meaning to you, would be something nice to use.

How To Decorate Your Home With What You May Already Have - Part 2

March 27, 2021 in Decorating, Inspiration, Fun

I’m back with some more ideas about how to decorate with what you may already have.

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Tags: wall decor, decorating, decor, decorate with what you have, found objects, natural elements, wall art, tabletop decor, accessorizing, styling tips, decorating tips, home decor, wall decor 1, shelf styling 1, decorate bookshelf 2, budget decorating and design tips, bookshelf styling 5
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