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ARTICLE + GALLERY: Want a Bigger, Brighter Kitchen? Get This Two-Toned Look! (Click-thru to learn more... )

Want a Bigger, Brighter Kitchen? Get the Two-Toned Look!

June 16, 2021 in Color, Designing, Kitchen, Remodeling, Reader Advice

A two-toned kitchen gives you that open, airy, light feel while still keeping that classic dark look that so many people love. Click through to see some advice I gave a recent reader question…..

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Tags: two-tone, two-toned, two-toned kitchen, cabinets, dark cabinets, wood cabinets, wood cabinetry, kitchen, kitchen cabinetry, Carla Aston, interior design, interior designer, Carla Aston interior designer, 10.06.13 DESIGN REFRESH, Related fireplace in kitchen
These irregular angles at the ceiling are accentuated with the different finishes and crown at the top of some of the walls. See how to get a more cohesive look.

These irregular angles at the ceiling are accentuated with the different finishes and crown at the top of some of the walls. See how to get a more cohesive look.

When To Match Your Ceiling To Your Walls [Angled Ceilings]

June 12, 2021 in Color, Remodeling, Designing, Reader Advice, Q&A

When is it a good idea to match your ceiling to your walls with the paint color, wallpaper, or finish?

I recently had a design consultation and it brought to mind a situation that I’ve mentioned in various blogposts here, but failed to sort of give it the headline it deserved. See what I advised in this consultation…..

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Tags: angled ceiling, ceiling, wall and ceiling color, paint color ceiling, ceiling paint color, walls and ceiling match
Floating shelves can make your wall feel more open and the style seem more up to date. | Carla Aston, Photographer, Tori Aston

Floating shelves can make your wall feel more open and the style seem more up to date. | Carla Aston, Photographer, Tori Aston

Floating Shelves: See How Easily They Create Open, Airy Interiors...

June 09, 2021 in Decorating, Design Plans, Designing, Remodeling, Kitchen

Floating, open shelves will make your wall feel more open and modern. Take a look at these transformations that prove just that.

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Tags: floating shelves, Mediterranean, fireplace, The Woodlands, The Woodlands Texas, Old World, vein cut limestone, ceiling, upper cabinets, living room, small living room, open plan home, open plan, Carla Aston, Carla Aston interior design, Carla Aston interior designer, interior design, interior designer, interior design The Woodlands, interior designer The Woodlands, open shelves, open shelving, living room shelving, kitchen shelving, floating shelves 1
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Refresh Your Backyard Patio Or Deck With New Containers This Summer

June 05, 2021 in Decorating, Inspiration, Shopping, Trending

I’m back from my first trip out to the west coast in a long while and still on a high with all the California style inspiration I soaked in. I’ve got some beautiful ideas for planters and containers inspired by the looks I saw, to share with you today. I’m sure you Design Lovers out there will love this look as much as I do!

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Tags: backyard, patio, planters, plants, backyard makeover, deck, rooftop deck, California style, California living, beach house decorating, beach house, outdoor design, outdoor furnishings, screens, pots, containers, outdoor living links 2
This commissioned piece of art by Scott Kerr was just delivered to my client this past week!  carlaaston.com

This commissioned piece of art by Scott Kerr was just delivered to my client this past week! carlaaston.com

Design Projects In The Works

May 29, 2021 in Design Plans, Custom Furnishings, Kitchen, Remodeling

I’m sharing a few design projects in the works and a local consultation that I did recently with you today. It sort of lets you see some of how it works, when working with a designer.

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Tags: design projects, kitchen remodel, art, commissioned art, art at fireplace, fireplace wall, sneak peek
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