--- title: "Carla Aston | Interior Designer — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/carla-aston-interior-designer-pfvwus-pf~662787576 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~662787576.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Carla Aston | Interior Designer" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b9e319ff0d46fd32_7389-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "26310 Oak Ridge Drive, Ste. 2, The Woodlands, Texas 77380, United States" latitude: 30.1441 longitude: -95.4703 phone: "(281) 364-6633" website: http://carlaaston.com/designed rating: 4.6 review_count: 19 best_of_houzz_awards: 11 followers: 1596 last_updated: 2026-08-10 --- # Carla Aston \| Interior Designer Original Houzz profile: [Carla Aston \| Interior Designer](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/carla-aston-interior-designer-pfvwus-pf~662787576) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** The Woodlands, TX - **Serves:** The Woodlands - **Houzz rating:** 4.6 out of 5 (19 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2012–2018), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 500,000 Ideabook Saves Carla Aston is an interior designer and blogger w/a design studio in The Woodlands, TX. Visit our website to learn more about our unique, creative approach to interior design projects... http://carlaaston.com/designed ➤ http://CarlaAston.com/designed Aston Design Studio -- http://CarlaAston.com -- is a full service interior design firm working with all types of styles & clients. Our design studio located in The Woodlands, just north of Houston. Thoughtful, well-crafted, timeless design with a clean aesthetic is a unifying theme in each of our projects. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Dining Room Design - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - The Woodlands ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 200,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Carla Aston \| Interior Designer | | Address | 26310 Oak Ridge Drive, Ste. 2, The Woodlands, Texas 77380, United States | | Phone | (281) 364-6633 | | Website | http://carlaaston.com/designed | | Followers on Houzz | 1596 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/carlaastondesigned - X (Twitter) — http://twitter.com/carla\_aston - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/carlaaston - Blog — http://carlaaston.com/designed ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Carla Aston \| Interior Designer](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/carla-aston-interior-designer-pfvwus-pf~662787576) - **Website:** http://carlaaston.com/designed - **Phone:** (281) 364-6633 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - ASID Professional Member Interior Designer, Named Leader of Design - Aug 2015 by Houston Design Center+ - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2012–2018), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 — 19 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★ — Pj Bob, Jan. 2018** > We purchased two of Carl’s Designed in a Click services....Carla was very quick to respond to our questions and emails. She Definitely is very knowledgeable in design concepts and is very talented. Maybe felt a little leftt hanging. **Comment from Carla Aston \| Interior Designer:** > I'm not sure what you mean by left hanging. You purchased a small, bite sized service offering that was meant to give you ideas to go on your own. It wasn't full service design. If you had further questions, I always answer and want to do my best. I have had so many satisfied customers with this service and I'm sorry to see a 3 star review. **★★★★★ — Customized Walls, Sept. 2017** > I have worked with Carla for years now in the Interior Design Community. She is a top designer and a true professional. I have always been a big fan of her work. She is skilled in creating spaces her clients love and writing a fabulous blog with many readers who rely on her thoughtful advice. > > In our community of over one hundred thousand Designers, Carla is one of the very top. Her attention to detail in creating creative spaces that function beautifully for her clients. > > I highly recommend working with her. **Comment from Carla Aston \| Interior Designer:** > Thank you so much, Laurie! I am honored by your comment. Having created an engaged, amazing group of designers online, in Facebook and Instagram, your opinion is one I highly value and am humbled to receive. **★★★★★ — In Detail Interiors, Sept. 2017** > As a colleague of Carla Aston's, I can speak to her level of expertise in the design industry exhibited by her well thought out and educated comments in various design venues. She is well respected amongst her peers as well a gracious and charming individual. I have oft admired her willingness to share best practices and her experiences in the design world. In a world of fakery and people looking out for their own best interests, Carla's sincerity speaks highly to her professionalism. **Comment from Carla Aston \| Interior Designer:** > Cheryl, likewise to you! Many thanks for this review. It is much appreciated, coming from such a highly respected peer in my industry. **★★★★★ — L Rastelli, Oct. 2016** > I used Carla Aston's "Designed in a Click" service for my kitchen renovation. Although she had only my photos to go on, Carla gave me a set of extremely creative recommendations that solved several tricky problems in the room, and specific suggestions to make the whole design work. She gave me tips I'd never have figured out on my own about how to make the room seem larger and how to balance all the elements I wanted within a small space to look cohesive but not overwhelming. I thought I'd have to sacrifice something, but she gave me what I wanted for the room and more--bonus ideas that again, I'd never have considered. Then she graciously answered my followup questions. Highly recommend her talent and only wish we lived in the same state. **★★★★★ — Stacey For, Aug. 2015** > Carla Aston and her staff exceeded my every expectation. Carla brought her talents and vision to my common suburban home and helped me turn it into a fabulous space that receives accolades from not only my family and friends but also top interior designers. > > Carla worked hard to understand my style and what I wanted and then she took it to another level. Her services went past the design level, she assisted me with project execution and quality control. She even went as far as helping me find areas to save money. > > My home is now spectacular (we remodeled kitchen, living room, master bath and closet, and small changes in every other room). I couldn't be more happy, and even better is that my husband is happy too!!! Thanks Carla, can't wait till you can help me with the next project. **Comment from Carla Aston \| Interior Designer:** > Thanks so much! I would love to move in to your house! **★★★★★ — kbeehler, Aug. 2015** > Working with Carla was exactly what I needed for our remodel and design needs and I couldn't be more pleased that I contacted her for help! I worked with her on a redesign for all the main living areas of my home with total gut and remodel of our master bath, laundry room, and a significant upgrade to our kitchen, family room, powder bath and more. She thoughtfully considered my input while steering me in a direction that worked and helped me avoid costly mistakes (particularly in the areas of scale and mixing elements which I tend to struggle with). The design drawings and details she and her team provided gave me the ability to visualize how things might look and more importantly gave the construction crew a very detailed set of instructions. That attention to detail and the amazing vision for how things will look and flow was critical for my peace of mind since I work outside the home and wasn't present to supervise the daily activities. > > Many thanks to Carla for her vision, patience, and the wonderful results! **★★★★★ — jenngavia, March 2015** > I hired Aston Design to remodel my home office after seeing photos of a home office on Houzz. My husband and I are engineers and can be quite particular. Carla and her team did a great job of meeting every functional requirement I had for the space - down to cord management and power placement. The sketches and architectural drawings for the room could not have been more professional. The finished space is exactly what we wanted. Our office went from unsightly electronics and cords to a room that I'm willing to show off and not hide. The contractor that she recommended was wonderful - prompt, a great communicator and diligently followed up on every request or question. **★★★★★ — User, Oct. 2014** > My wife and I wanted to make some changes, but knew we didn't really have the vision to make it a reality. After looking at various designers in Houston, we landed with Aston Design, and we are extremely grateful we did. > > Her design philosophy and style reflect ours to a T, and she is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality possible. Her attention to the finest detail helped transform our house into a home, and we couldn't be happier. > > If you are looking for a designer with innovation, transformative vision, and dedication to see any project to completion, look no further than Carla Aston. **★★★★★ — tlsandberg, July 2014** > We engaged Carla to design 2 wheelchair accessible bathrooms for us, after seeing her work in Houzz. Carla has the most incredible ability to 'read' us....we had a very productive first meeting to discuss the requirements and then she walked around the house observing our interests, observing what resonated with us. The first design was for the guest bath, and she was spot on. We loved her proposal immediately. I remember saying to Carla that she has raised the bar very high for the master bath, which btw, exceeded all expectations!!! Both bathrooms are not only wheelchair friendly, but very beautiful. And SO beautiful that my able-bodied friends do not even notice all the accessibility features. The zen design evokes calm and harmony. Thank you Carla! **★ — Jamie Potlock, June 2014** > Excellent sub-contractors and a wonderful office staff. > Very expensive and very little communication with and attention from Ms Aston after the initial visit. I felt like an afterthought, even though I had hired her to help me decorate my new home. I ended up finding most of my furniture myself. > In all fairness, the few things I did get from this designer were excellent; but personally, I was really disappointed considering how much I had to pay. **★★★★ — Steve Davis, Nov. 2013** > Great job balancing creativity and function. I had no idea what I wanted but she patiently coached me thru many choices and options. Discovered many things I never knew I would like, but now really enjoy. **★★★★★ — Aimee Millhouse, Nov. 2013** > Carla designed the renovations for our two upstairs bathrooms. That she is talented and experienced was obvious from her portfolio and from the work produced for us. Both bathroom plans were very different: one being more masculine, rustic in style with modern finishes, for our adult son; the other one more formal and elegant for guests. Carla's professionalism impressed us; her general knowledge of product, construction and the overall process is vast. She has a fantastic team; time and again, she and her staff were responsive to our questions and needs. > > From the first visit Carla was open to our concerns/preferences, and candid on what we should expect in terms of project cost (her own fees as well as the estimate from the General Contractor) and relative time to complete. Once the project was underway, she was responsive to our requests for advice and flexible when we suggested some minor changes. > > This was our first experience using an independent professional designer. We would highly recommend Aston Design Studios to anyone seeking a high quality engagement and a gratifying outcome. We have one more bathroom remodeling planned - our large master bath - and we would certainly welcome the chance to work with Carla and her team again. ## Selected projects - [Woodlands Remodel - From Traditional To Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woodlands-remodel-from-traditional-to-contemporary-pj-vj~1233331) - Location: The Woodlands, TX - Photos: 32 - [Woodlands Remodel and Dining Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woodlands-remodel-and-dining-room-pj-vj~1053501) - Location: The Woodlands, TX - Photos: 11 - Description: For more information and sources, copy and paste this link into your browser. http://carlaaston.com/designed/dining-room-designed-by-carla-aston - [Industrial / Craftsman Style Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/industrial-craftsman-style-remodel-pj-vj~1233346) - Location: The Woodlands, TX - Photos: 15 - [Woodlands Home Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woodlands-home-office-pj-vj~2063777) - Location: The Woodlands, TX - Photos: 3 - [Home Office and Entry Hall Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-office-and-entry-hall-makeover-pj-vj~607002) - Location: The Woodlands, TX - Photos: 6 - Description: New wood flooring, paint, lighting, built-ins, and furnishings were done in this dramatic remodel. For more info, copy and paste this link into your browser. http://carlaaston.com/designed/before-after-carla-astons-home-office-goes-from-embarassing-to-elegantly-inviting?rq=home%20office - [Transitional Master Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-master-bedroom-pj-vj~1053449) - Location: The Woodlands, TX - Photos: 10 - [Classic Traditional White Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-traditional-white-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~471311) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Bachelor's First Home Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bachelor-s-first-home-remodel-pj-vj~1141756) - Location: The Woodlands, TX - Photos: 19 - [Interior Styling Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interior-styling-projects-pj-vj~1053595) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [Modern Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-bathroom-pj-vj~326830) - Location: Spring, TX - Photos: 8 - Description: A builder's standard bathroom gets a makeover. See the before images and read more about this remodel. \>\>\> http://carlaaston.com/designed/before-after-traditional-bathroom-made-modern-by-carla-aston / photographer, Miro Dvorscak - [Girl's Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/girl-s-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~1155065) - Location: The Woodlands, TX - Photos: 5 - [Master Bath and Closet Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bath-and-closet-remodel-pj-vj~18883) - Location: Kingwood, TX - Photos: 5 - Description: This small bathroom and closet was remodeled to make maximum use of the space. Beautiful tiles, cabinetry, and fixtures were used to upgrade the look. The unused tub was removed and a large, spacious shower was located in it's place. Upper mirrored cabinetry added much needed storage and reflected light into the small space. A rolling ladder was used in the closet to access upper storage, neatly sliding into a slot when unused. To read more about this project and see before images follow this li… - [Modern Bathroom Remodel with Mosaic Tile](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-bathroom-remodel-with-mosaic-tile-pj-vj~62294) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Bedroom and Bathroom Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bedroom-and-bathroom-makeover-pj-vj~1053703) - Location: The Woodlands, TX - Photos: 5 - [ASID Showhouse 2008](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/asid-showhouse-2008-pj-vj~9631) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Construction Only Remodel - Before and After](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/construction-only-remodel-before-and-after-pj-vj~1053524) - Location: The Woodlands, TX - Photos: 7 - Description: This project opened up a dark, dated home with a more open concept floor plan. New finishes brightened the space. - [Heights Area Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/heights-area-remodel-pj-vj~9628) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: The kitchen remodel of this historical home won an award from Houston House and Home magazine in July of 2010. http://carlaaston.com/designinthewo/2012/03/vintage-charm-in-kitchen.html For paint colors, email me here to receive access to the list. carla@carlaaston.com. Title your email "Houston Heights Paint Colors". - [Showhouse - Teen Girl Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/showhouse-teen-girl-suite-pj-vj~13923) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: ASID Showhouse 2011, upstairs bedroom and bath designed for a teenaged girl. Vintage modern style, using crisp, new furnishings and vintage, repurposed pieces with a young, fresh color palette. - [Master Bath Remodel 3](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bath-remodel-3-pj-vj~17178) - Location: The Woodlands, TX - Photos: 3 - [Woodlands Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woodlands-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~9627) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 [See all 31 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/carla-aston-interior-designer-pfvwus-pf~662787576) ## Ideabooks - [Colonial home exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7964612/list/colonial-home-exterior) — 9 ideas - [My Shop! Some great accessories and furniture items at a great price!](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20985786/list/my-shop-some-great-accessories-and-furniture-items-at-a-great-price) — 7 ideas - [DESIGNED w/Carla Aston \| The Feed](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3001664/list/designed-w-carla-aston-the-feed) — 3 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/astondesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love this kitchen! Question…** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you share the backsplash tile info? Type, color, manufacturer? Thank you! A: It was from Walker Zanger, but I think it has been discontinued as this project is about 10 years old. **Q: Can you please tell me the details of the floor?** *(in Photo Questions)* What type of wood? What width are the boards? What color stain? A: It was original to the house, pine, which is a very soft wood. It was a custom stain mix, so I don't have that info to share. I would not recommend pine, as it is a softer wood that does show marks and can ding up easily. It added character here and it was nice to have something remain in this over 100 year old home, but I wouldn't put it in new in a home. **Q: backsplash and grout color** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello, is the backsplash a white or a cream color? Also what color is the grout. Beautiful kitchen! A: I don't have the exact info right at hand as that job was from over 10 years ago. But I'm sure it wasn't bright white. **Q: love this vanity!** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful bathroom!! I need a new vanity for my br remodel. Where is this vanity from and the name and model number if you can please? Thank you in advance A: It was custom made for this project. Thank you. **Q: Do you happen to know the name of the tile on the fireplace wall?** *(in Photo Questions)* ? A: You can get all the sourcing info here. https://carlaaston.com/designed/before-after-the-extraordinary-remodel-of-an-ordinary-custom-builder-home **Q: How did you install a smaller sink to the large cabinet base?** *(in Photo Questions)* We purchased a 24 inch sink, after buying a 36 inch sink base. Do you know how they installed the sink? I would love to know the steps & how hard it was. Beautiful kitchen. A: I would defer to a contractor for that information. I select materials, products, and design spaces, I don't build them. We did the slightly smaller sink here to give the homeowner more countertop area. The dishwasher on the right was a given and the sink centered under the window, hence the layout. I do know that farmhouse sinks are often heavier than undermounts and need extra bracing and support built in underneath. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-10.*