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New furniture needed for this dramatic navy dining room in time for the holidays. carlaaston.com

Dining Room Design Plan - Get Ready for Holiday Entertaining!

September 02, 2023 in Decorating, Design Plans, Inspiration, Furniture

The furniture in this dining room was brought from another home and it doesn’t quite fit the new space, does it? Let’s design something dramatic with a casual vibe.

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Tags: dining room, dining room makeover, dining room furniture, hill country, Texas hill country, navy wall, navy blue, coffered ceiling, paneled wall

Curb Appeal Upgrade Ideas From Low to High Cost

August 30, 2023 in Color, Design Plans, Designing, Inspiration, Remodeling, Q&A, Reader Advice

I’ve worked on lots of different curb appeal upgrades in the past, ranging from low to high cost, and today I’m sharing some of them to help give you some ideas of where you might invest in an upgrade or two this fall. You should see the difference the least expensive upgrade made!

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Tags: curb appeal, front door, front porch, home exterior, exterior design, painted brick, painted stucco, new front door

Add Last Layers to a Primary Bathroom for a More Finished Look - Carla Aston, Designer

Add Last Layers to a Primary Bathroom for a More Finished Look

August 26, 2023 in Bath, Decorating, Design Plans, Custom Furnishings

I’m sharing two primary bathrooms today that were in need of some last layers. See how you can use the same types of items to add that last layer of luxury to your bathroom.

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Tags: decorating, last layers, bathroom decor, bathroom mirror, bathroom rug

Which Color Works Best With a Red Brick Fireplace? - Living Room Design Challenge

August 23, 2023 in Design Plans, Decorating, Designing, Furniture, Color, Reader Advice

I’m sharing a living room design challenge that had a dominant red brick fireplace in the space. She wanted to know how to make this room feel more fresh. I’ve got some ideas about paint and furniture! Come and see…..

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Tags: living room, red brick, red brick fireplace, furniture arrangement, design plan, tv wall

Installing a New Kitchen Backsplash? 7 Gotchas to Watch Out For

August 19, 2023 in Kitchen, Remodeling, Reader Advice, Q&A

I continue to get questions about where to end backsplashes all the time and today, I’m sharing some recent dilemmas that have come through on my blog. Yes, we’ve seen these types of dilemmas here before. If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile or if you have my Backsplash Bible, you likely know what my recs will be before I share them. Come and see!

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Tags: kitchen backsplash, tile backsplash, kitchen design, kitchen design tips, kitchen backsplash questions, kitchen remodeling
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