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Primary bedroom needing some finishing touches for a “designed” look.

How To Make a Room Feel DESIGNED - Finishing a Primary Bedroom

October 14, 2023 in Decorating, Furniture, Reader Advice, Q&A, Shopping

This primary bedroom had a good start but needed a little more decorating to make it feel designed or completely finished and put together.

Come and check out these recommendations….

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Tags: bedroom, bedroom decor, window treatments, last layers, finishing touches, high ceiling, sample bedroom consults, bedroom consultations

This foyer had lots of doors. The homeowner wanted advice on how to decorate it.

Small Adjustments in Your Interior Decor Can Make a Big Difference!

October 11, 2023 in Decorating, Reader Advice, Q&A

In my recent Instagram Q and A, questions came in regarding the interior decor of two different foyers. Both didn’t really need much, but come and see how evaluating scale and making a minimal change made a big difference!

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Tags: foyer, entry hall, entry hall decor, foyer decor, Q and A, Decorating advice, Q&A Easy Examples, subscriber Q and A

Simple Staging Tips to Sell a House in 2023-2024 | carlaaston.com

7 Simple Staging Tips to Sell a House in 2023-2024

October 07, 2023 in Decorating, Remodeling, Reader Advice, Q&A

Back in August a homeowner reached out to me for tips on making their home more marketable. It had been for sale for the two months prior, and while they had a lot of showings, they hadn’t received any offers.

This contrasted with other similar homes in their neighborhood that had sold, so they were concerned.

Check out my recommendations for this home as well as a few extra tips on getting a home ready to go on the market.

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Tags: home sale, remodeling to sell, staging tips, staging to sell house, selling a home in 2023 2024
Landing spot / Niche in kitchen instead of a desk.

Landing spot / Niche in kitchen instead of a desk.

Desk In The Kitchen: Is It A Feature Of The Past?

October 04, 2023 in Design Plans, Designing, Kitchen, Remodeling

You know those little desks they built into kitchens about 10-30 years ago?

We all thought they were so cute, imagining ourselves sitting there making our grocery lists and organizing our recipes.

But did we?

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Tags: kitchen, kitchen counter, kitchen desk, desk, landing station, cabinets, cabinetry, kitchen cabinet, kitchen cabinetry

Ideas for a Front Sitting Room - Finish With the Last Layers

September 30, 2023 in Furniture, Q&A, Design Plans, Shopping, Decorating

Isn’t this lounge room pretty? I just love it when people make a good start and want my help for the last layers to their spaces. Let’s finish this room out!

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Tags: living room furniture, lounge room, seating group, furniture arrangement, feminine style, feminine room, Liv rm q and a, living room group 1, spare room, classic traditional style
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