Instructor: Carla Gentle

No image available Biography: Carla Gentle, MSMOB, CPHS, QRS, is a budget-conscious, creative visionary who turned her vision into reality. In 2010, Carla launched Design Realign, Inc., a business offering services in interior decorating, interior design, interior redesign ('one-day room makeover'), home staging, and color consulting. During COVID lockdowns in 2020 and 2021, she was a nationwide online instructor (through Outschool) to teens and tweens where she taught 90+ learners in a design class entitled, 'How to Design and Decorate a Super Cool Bedroom.' Prior to launching Design Realign, Inc., 

Carla worked downtown Chicago for 10+ years in corporate America. She earned her MS in Management and Organizational Behavior (MSMOB) from Benedictine University, her BA in Business Administration from Governors State University, as well as certification as a Professional Home Stager from The Decorating & Staging Academy and certification as a Qualified Redesign Specialist from the Midwest Staging Redesign Institute (now called Staging Redesign Group).

Courses by this instructor


Decorate for the Holidays Like a Pro

Decorate for the Holidays Like a Pro
Whether you struggle creating the right look and "feel" at Christmas time or want to enhance your holidaydecorating, this class has something for everyone. Taught by Carla Gentle, Professional Home Stager,Decorator, and Budget-Conscious Interior Stylist of Design Realign, you will learn an incrediblyinexpensive and easy-yet very beautiful and effective-trick in creating the most beautiful Christmastree you have ever decorated. You will also learn tips on color schemes, creating the ultimate cozy space,tablescaping, and which major elements speak most to the holiday season.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, WDC*D123

Design with Canva for Business or Social

Design with Canva for Business or Social
Canva is a brilliant and easy way to create your own beautiful designs and graphics without any graphicdesign experience. Whether you have a business or social need, there is no one better to learn from thanCarla Gentle, Professional and Certified Writer and Marketer with Marketing the Write Way, who usesCanva regularly for her own business needs. From presentations, social media, and newsletters, to logos,flyers, or just an image to use as you please, Canva has taken the graphics world by storm. In this class,learn the basic skills required to create and manage your own graphic design projects using powerful,built-in Canva tools, and more.
Monday, November 9, 2026, WDC*D122

Room Makeover on a Budget

Room Makeover on a Budget
Learn tips and tricks on how to creatively transform any room in your home and save money using whatyou already own! Learn the rules of decorating, how to properly repurpose, tips on color, and how tocreate cozy for ANY design style with Carla Gentle, Professional Home Stager, Decorator, and Budget-Conscious Interior Stylist of Design Realign.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, WDC*D123