There is so much in the design and building industry that is confusing and intimidating. A big part of Abrigo Home is about breaking down the barriers between consumers and professionals. The industry is vast, and there is a reason why it is a significant economic driver. Beyond the designers, builders, and suppliers, there are… Continue reading Breaking Down the Building Barriers: How to Work with Material Wholesalers
Category: Interiors
When Buying Plans Online Goes Wrong: A Designer’s Perspective
I often have people contact me about editing or drawing up plans they found or purchased online, and it has never worked out. Ultimately, it costs them much more time and money than they could have imagined. EXAMPLE ONE: One client took a screenshot of the plan, searched for months, and found it online to… Continue reading When Buying Plans Online Goes Wrong: A Designer’s Perspective
What is the Difference Between Interior Design Styles
When considering and trying to define your interior style, I direct you to Pinterest. Here, you will find a world of visual inspiration at your fingertips with a robust algorithm to create more ideas. We will link our How to Share a Pinboard and Hints and Tips to Pinning HERE. While some of you might… Continue reading What is the Difference Between Interior Design Styles
How to Figure out What to Look For When Buying a Home
Do you know what to look for when shopping for a home? Beyond the house is “cute,” the seller could have put lipstick on a pig. Let’s try to get you to be an educated buyer. You need to be ready to buy quickly in this housing market, but that might mean waiving contingencies such… Continue reading How to Figure out What to Look For When Buying a Home
Spring Decor to Refresh Your Space
By March, we are all anxious to get winter ice and spring mud behind us and move into a season of light and freshness. So, of course, the first thing that I suggest is to give your home a good cleaning, and clean OUT anything that you haven’t used in 2 years (unless, like my… Continue reading Spring Decor to Refresh Your Space
Color Selections Tips & Tricks
Are you getting ready to paint? If so, the first thing you are considering is the color, and I have some color selection tips & tricks for you, so here we go… QUALITY PAINT. Always, always use a quality paint brand. I know that there is less expensive paint out there, but when you calculate… Continue reading Color Selections Tips & Tricks
Terrific Tiles
Are you looking for a terrific tile? Well, it turns out that we are too. We are always searching for that perfect tile, so I thought I would share our process on how we land at final tile decisions. APPLICATION The application of tile is very important in the decision-making process. The kitchen backsplash, back… Continue reading Terrific Tiles
Our Favorite Lighting for the Dark Winter Months
If you’re like us, you may be feeling a little down during these dreary winter months. While we may not be to soak up the sun as much, adding ambient lighting to your living space may help to brighten your mood. We love incorporating fun lighting – table lamps, floor lamps, and plug-in pendants –… Continue reading Our Favorite Lighting for the Dark Winter Months
Best Materials of 2021
It seems that in 2021 what was “typical” was either projects happening very fast or very slow. To say that this is a strange way to manage a company is putting it lightly, but we are getting through it with smiles on our faces and a solid positive attitude. It also helps to have such… Continue reading Best Materials of 2021
Best Mudroom & Bathroom of 2021: Cape Expansion
This sweet cape is home to a young family of five in Portsmouth, NH. The original house when purchased was a three bedroom, 2.5 bath without a garage. Thankfully, we were easily able to add an addition to the left, avoiding any city board requirements as the original owners had clearly planned for the addition,… Continue reading Best Mudroom & Bathroom of 2021: Cape Expansion