Cozy Contemporary
When a client comes to me and presents their dream home, I love to see that dream through…especially if there’s a bit of a challenge. And, this next home, definitely had its challenges! We needed to take a significant space with cool colors, such as gray and dark wood, and warm the whole look up. […]
Traditional with a Coastal Flair
When the builders of this San Diego home reached out to us for design help with the bones of this house, we had no idea we would see it through from the ground all the way up! But, as we picked out flooring and paint colors, the buyers loved our choices so much, they wanted […]
Three Ways to Use Garland
Thanksgiving, Christmas, the New Year–the 2017 holidays are barreling toward us! Of course, that means getting our homes ready for delicious turkey dinners and cheery yule tidings. Maybe it’s little too early for a Christmas tree (or is it?), but we can still bring a little holiday cheer in this November by starting with […]
A Motorhome Makeover
At Kathy Ann Abell Interiors, we are in the business of making houses into homes. But, we also know that the term “home” can be relative. Sometimes it can mean a loved-one, the town where we grew up, or it can have a steering wheel and four tires. Well, after designing their Tahoe, San Diego, […]
Dining Rooms to Inspire
Every client is different, but there is one thing they all have in common–the want for a place where family, friends, and guests can come together. If you think about the times where your family is gathered, it probably involves good conversation, boisterous laughter, and the clanking of forks on plates filled with delicious food. This […]
Cozy Up Your Home for Fall
Can you feel it in the air? The mornings are a little cooler and the evenings are a bit more chilly. Okay…so in San Diego, the middle of the day is still upwards of 77 degrees, but fall is still approaching! The leaves are beginning to shift color, which means it’s time to start cozying […]