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This low, deep, squishy sofa is not the type of seating that most boomer and up generations seek out. It can be really hard for many of them to get up, gracefully, or even at all, without assistance. carlaaston.com

Designing Homes for Boomers (10 Needs to Consider)

June 18, 2022 in Designing, Furniture, Reader Advice, Trending

I watched a few home design shows recently where the boomer-and-older generation was the client age group and honestly, I found some of the design ideas to be really not fitting for this older population.

As a boomer myself, as someone who has designed spaces for my elderly mother and for others of this age, I’m here to share some of what I’ve learned.

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Tags: boomers, baby boomer, designing for boomers, designing for seniors, accessible design, aging in your home, dining room update 3, age in place boomers, accessible design projects

Living room wall decorating challenge from my Instagram Q and A. | carlaaston.com

3 Wall Decorating Challenges - Questions from Instagram Q and A

June 11, 2022 in Decorating, Inspiration, Q&A

I am sharing 3 wall decorating dilemmas presented to me back during my Instagram Q and A last month. I didn’t share all of this on Instagram, so you might want to check these out. They might help you with a wall decorating challenge in your home!

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Tags: wall decor, art wall, gallery wall, wall decorating, wall decorating ideas, decorating ideas, Instagram Q and A

3 Easy Ways to Refresh Your Home Decor for Summer

June 09, 2022 in Decorating, Fun, Holiday, Inspiration, Shopping

I’m sharing ways to freshen up your home decor for summer, linking up with some of my favorite decor blogging friends.

See if these might inspire you to make a few changes so you enjoy your home more this summer!

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Tags: summer decor, summer decorating, summer tabletop, summer flowers, centerpiece, wicker, blue and white, summer decorating tips

Warm and cool mix flatlay moodboard. carlaaston.com

Flatlay and Moodboard Sources

June 04, 2022 in Decorating, Designing, Inspiration, Products, Shopping

Ever see a flatlay like this floating through Instagram and would love to know some of those product sources? Well, I’m sharing the sources of this one today in my post and linking to how you can gain access to many more. Check it out…..

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Tags: flatlay, moodboard, flatlay sources

Primary Bath in the Pasadena Showcase House of Design, designed by Interiors by Ranalli.

Design Takeaways from the Pasadena Showcase House of Design

June 01, 2022 in Design Tours, Inspiration, Trending

While it is great to see new design products in person at trade shows and markets, it is even better to see them used in person by designers with real expertise. In my recent Pasadena Showcase House of Design tour, I noticed some of these products and design trends that you might want to consider in your next project.

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Tags: showhouse, showhome, Pasadena showcase, Design tips, Design trends, A California Memory
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