Carla Bast Design

Interior Designers & Decorators

About Us

Carla Bast Design is an award-winning Interior Design + Architecture firm based in Minneapolis. Distinctive interior environments for single room to whole home remodels, basement finishing, kitchen + bath remodels, furnishings, window treatments, and décor. Throughout the design process, we offer creative solutions, review plans, and fine tune every detail to give you the best possible outcome for your project. We work closely with you to design, and visualize (in 3D) how your new space will look and function. Imagine the excitement of "touring" your new kitchen, bathroom, or basement as it springs to life in three-dimensional color renderings. Today, there is no better way to understand, and have a feel for your project than to see it in 3D. You'll be better equipped to make informed decisions on a design that’s perfect for you, making sure that your dream space becomes a reality.

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Art Selection, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Closet Design, Color Consulting, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Blinds & Shades, Custom Bookcases, Custom Built-ins, Custom Cabinets, Custom Entertainment Centers, Custom Fireplace Mantels, Custom Furniture, Custom Home Bars, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Murphy Beds, Custom Pantries, Custom Rugs, Custom Shelving, Dining Room Design, Downsizing, Drafting, Entry Design, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Home Theater Design, House Plans, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Mudroom Design, Nursery Design, Playroom Design, Project Management, Space Planning, Sunroom Design & Construction, Universal Design, Wine Cellar Design, Home Office Design, Kitchen Remodeling, 3D Space Planning, Plans for Remodeling

Areas Served

Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville, Prior Lake, Rosemount, Saint Paul, Savage, Shakopee, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Inver Grove Heights, Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Minneapolis, Richfield, Saint Louis Park, Sunfish Lake, West Saint Paul, Arden Hills, Brooklyn Park, Columbia Heights, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Minnetonka Hills, New Brighton, New Hope, Osseo, Plymouth, Roseville, Wayzata, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria

Awards

ASID MN, 1st Place - 2008 Powder Room Remodel MSP Magazine Peoples Choice Award 2009 ASID MN, Emerging Talent Award Nomination

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27 Projects

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Minneapolis with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

The Sunset Court Main Level

Large elegant u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The Pheasant Ridge Road Kitchen

Prior Lake, MN

Inspiration for a large transitional walk-out vinyl floor and gray floor basement remodel in Minneapolis with gray walls

The Wine Lover's Lower Level

Home bar - large country home bar idea in Minneapolis with white countertops

Business Details

Business Name

Carla Bast Design

Phone Number

(612) 584-1050

Website

www.carlabast.com

Address

Lakeville, MN 55044

Typical Job Cost

$15,000 - 2,000,000.00

Flat Fee. We cater each design process to your needs, and base the fee on the scope of work required.

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42 Reviews for Carla Bast Design

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Aira Gunderson

Carla designed our basement project and we couldn’t be happier with the results. She listened to all of our wants and incorporated some great ideas and design elements of her own that took the project to a whole new level. We have received so many compliments on our new space and much of the credit goes to Carla. She made the process easy and enjoyable. Narrowed down selections to our specific taste and made the entire space cohesive. We would absolutely work with Carla again!

January 10, 2019

Comment from Carla Bast Design:

Thank you Aira for your kinds words! It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and your family. I look forward to working together again in the future! Enjoy your basement!

Jaime Bobadilla

Carla and I have worked together many times and she is always a joy to work with. She's very knowledgeable and has a great eye for all different types of projects. They come together so beautifully and customers are always satisfied with the work she does.

December 19, 2018

Comment from Carla Bast Design:

Thank you Jaime for such a great review, I look forward to working on more projects together!

Katy Starfield

Five starts might not be enough. From the very first meeting to the final walk through, I felt like I was her most important client. We completed a 7 month remodel and I was very nervous about all the selections and choices that would need to be made as someone who doesn’t have an eye for design. Carla streamlined all the selection meetings and empowered me to make the best decisions. Even coming to my rescue via text and email after hours when unexpected issues arose with contractors or the overall plan. I have already recommended her to close friends in the midst of a new build. You won’t be disappointed.

December 7, 2018

Comment from Carla Bast Design:

Katy- Thank you so very much for this wonderful review, and your kind words! I enjoyed every minute of working together and look forward to working together again in the future! Enjoy your new spaces!

Carrie Rittenhouse

Carla is professional and a pleasure to work with. So many of her ideas I never would have thought of on my own. She had several ideas that saved us money. It was so fun working with her and I love the new updates in our home.

October 29, 2018

Kelly Spronk

We had so much fun working with Carla on the design of our lower level. It was important for us to not have the space feel like an after-thought (finishing it three years after we built). She managed to implement many of the design elements from the rest of our home in to the plans while ensuring the space met all of our needs and fit our personality and vision. We had some "must haves" for the space that felt like they may be a stretch, but all of those elements were brought to life. I wasn't sure it would be possible to combine cozy, sophisticated and fun in to one area...Carla managed to do it amazingly well. If you are looking for an incredibly talented designer willing to listen and find a way to bring ideas to life, I would highly recommend Carla and her team!

September 18, 2018

Comment from Carla Bast Design:

Thank you so much for your review and kind words! Your lower level project was so much fun to be a part of of and I thoroughly enjoyed working you you and your family!

Rey & Nancy Eduvas

We lived in our house for over 20 years and we felt we needed to do some updates and make certain spaces more functional on the main floor. We selected Sneak Peek Design because we wanted to complete the design phase before committing to a remodeling contractor. Carla assigned one of her designers, Gina, who did a wonderful job of asking us questions, being patient with us and extremely helpful in making recommendations in our designs to maximize functionality and address our space needs. Gina presented several design options in both 2D and 3D and helped us understand the potential costs associated with the designs. Sneak Peek also referred a remodeler, RHouse, whom we compared with others. We chose RHouse because of the owner, Ryan's personality and the established relationship with Sneak Peek. In the end we are extremely happy with the design and selection choices. Thank you to Carla and Gina for a wonderful experience. We highly recommend Carla and the Sneak Peek Design team!

September 15, 2018Last modified:September 15, 2018

Comment from Carla Bast Design:

Thank you so much for your kind works and positive review Rey and Nancy! We enjoyed working with you and can't wait to share the amazing refinished space photos! We look forward to working together again in the future!

HU-396411374

Carla helped me design a lower budget small master bathroom. I am all the way in California and her quick response to my modern ideas was amazing. I had pictures and drawings within hours of me sending dimensions to her. Highly recommended and I look forward to working with her in the future on our next home upgrade project!

September 13, 2018

Comment from Carla Bast Design:

Thank you for your kind words and awesome review! We hope you will enjoy your new bathroom for years to come!

Iron River Construction

Carla has done multiple projects for us, and they have all turned out great. She has an innovative and creative approach to problem solving, and the final results are always first class. Her use of 3D imagery helps to make sure you get exactly what you want with no unforseen surprises. Highly recommend!

September 9, 2018

Jill K

Carla is fabulous!! After meeting with several other interior designers, I was beginning to feel frustrated. Then I met Carla! She was efficient and very creative. It was clear that she has an incredible amount of knowledge and creativity. Carla had wonderful ideas and was very open to my ideas as well. She was a joy to work with and I highly recommend Sneak Peek Design.

June 7, 2018

Comment from Carla Bast Design:

Thank you, Jill for such a wonderful review! I really enjoyed meeting with you and your family, and look forward to working together in the future!

Sara Maves

Carla was a huge asset to the finishing of our basement. She was the designer who was assigned to us through R House Construction, who we used to finish our basement. She was a great listener and heard our desires and then provided us with options that fit those requests. She worked hard to keep us within the budget we had agreed upon while also providing us with stylish, practical, and classy looking products. Carla was prompt in returning our calls and kept us on task in moving the project forward. She was easy and fun to work with. We fell into Carla originally, but are in the process of contacting her for future home improvement and design tasks of our own choosing. She and her staff are excellent to work with.

April 17, 2018

David Brabec

Carla was terrific to work with and very informative for someone new to the design process. She offered several options to help me through my project, from designing a 3D plan down to the final detail to a walking/talking in home consolation. For me, planning to do more of the work myself, the in home consolation worked perfectly for my needs now but I look forward to working with Carla again in the future as my home progresses!

March 11, 2018

Comment from Carla Bast Design:

Thank you David for your kind words and feedback! I enjoyed working with you and I look forward to meeting again soon!

loricarling

Carla is the absolute best! She is considerate, fun and very talented! She was able to narrow my search of materials down to 3 choices which allowed me to select the perfect materials for my kitchen remodel! She was efficient with her time, which saved me money, and was always able to answer my questions. I will definitely be working with her again!

November 28, 2017

Comment from Carla Bast Design:

Thank you Lori for your awesome review! I had so much fun working together, and look forward to seeing the finished results in your kitchen!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is Carla Bast Design rated?

Carla Bast Design is currently rated 5 overall out of 5

What services does Carla Bast Design provide?

Carla Bast Design provides the following services: 3D Rendering, Art Selection, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Closet Design, Color Consulting, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Blinds & Shades, Custom Bookcases, Custom Built-ins, Custom Cabinets, Custom Entertainment Centers, Custom Fireplace Mantels, Custom Furniture, Custom Home Bars, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Murphy Beds, Custom Pantries, Custom Rugs, Custom Shelving, Dining Room Design, Downsizing, Drafting, Entry Design, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Home Theater Design, House Plans, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Mudroom Design, Nursery Design, Playroom Design, Project Management, Space Planning, Sunroom Design & Construction, Universal Design, Wine Cellar Design, Home Office Design, Kitchen Remodeling, 3D Space Planning, Plans for Remodeling

Where does Carla Bast Design provide services?

Carla Bast Design provides services in the following areas: Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville, Prior Lake, Rosemount, Saint Paul, Savage, Shakopee, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Inver Grove Heights, Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Minneapolis, Richfield, Saint Louis Park, Sunfish Lake, West Saint Paul, Arden Hills, Brooklyn Park, Columbia Heights, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Minnetonka Hills, New Brighton, New Hope, Osseo, Plymouth, Roseville, Wayzata, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria

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