Is an outlet strip, placed under the upper kitchen cabinetry, the best solution for your backsplash? Maybe, maybe not! | carlaaston.com
I’m sharing some good practices to go by when dealing with outlets and light switches on your kitchen backsplashes today. These are the guidelines I use when I design a kitchen and I’m kind of excited to lay it all out here in this post.
Read MoreKitchen to be partially remodeled in an updated, sophisticated, southwestern style. carlaaston.com
I am sharing one of my recent email consultations today, a kitchen to be remodeled to a more sophisticated southwestern style. The homeowner was a bit puzzled about where to spend those remodeling dollars, what would make the biggest impact, etc. You know, where to splurge and where to hold back. She had some ideas herself, but wanted to confirm some things. Come and read what I shared with her….
Read MoreKitchen remodel with pendant lighting over large kitchen island - Designer: Carla Aston
There are soooo many choices these days for pendant lighting over kitchen islands. It's difficult to know how to choose which one would work best in your kitchen. Want some guidelines and suggestions for how to choose? I've got some right here.......
Read MoreA free standing tub presents a sculptural shape in a contemporary form and feels lighter than a built-in tub with a deck. Carla Aston, Designer | Tori Aston, Photographer
To some bath lovers, “free standing tubs” are fightin’ words. :-)
People get very opinionated about the difference between a free standing tub and one that is built in with a surround and a deck.
Read MoreSpectacular views on the dramatic northwest coastline of Oregon have me inspired for fall! carlaaston.com
Calling all seasonal decorators! It’s all about fall inspiration here today and I’d love to share how you are seasonally decorating in your home, here on my blog. Send me a photo of your fall decor as I’d love to share it in a round up post of fall imagery (with credit, of course)!
Today, I’m sharing some gorgeous fall decor items I’ve found on the internet recently, as well as a few images from my recent, inspiring trip to the Pacific Northwest. Check it out……
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