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Places to Use Your Leftover Countertop Slab Material in Your Home | carlaaston.com

21 Genius Uses For Leftover Granite and Quartz Countertops

September 09, 2023 in Remodeling, Kitchen, Bath, Design Plans

There is nothing that seems more wasteful than paying for big slab of stone or quartz for your new countertops and having about half of it, or even a strip of it, left over!

You want to get the most out of that investment and use it up, tastefully, in your home.

I have lots of suggestions in this post, where I’ve found places on projects to use even a small strip. See for yourself…

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Tags: kitchen and bath, kitchen, bathroom design, kitchen design, kitchen countertops, slab countertop, slab material, marble counter, granite slab, quartz slab, quartzite slab, helpful tips and guidelines

A Primary Bath Needs an Upgrade for Accessibility, Ease of Use and Beauty!

September 06, 2023 in Bath, Design Plans, Remodeling, Designing

The main reason for this remodel was to make the primary bath more accessible for a wheelchair and caregiver assistance. However, the spouse in this home wanted a beautiful bathroom too where she could feel like she wasn’t living in a hospital-like environment.

Come and see how it turned out! The before and afters are amazing……

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Tags: accessible bathroom, wheelchair accessible, master bath remodel, primary bathroom, primary bathroom remodel, bathroom remodel, shower enclosure, grab bars, curbless shower, universal design, age in place boomers, accessible design projects

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
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