Needham Transitional New Build

The Challenge

This new build offered a blank canvas — light-filled, spacious, and ready to become home for 2 doctors with 3 growing boys. The homeowners have no time to spare, but they love design and had worked with us before. They wanted a home with character, warmth, and personality — something that felt vibrant and welcoming, not generic or builder-grade.

The Solution

Process

We brought the space to life with a mix of neutrals and playful pops of color that add energy without overwhelming. Statement lighting adds scale and sophistication. Fabrics were chosen with real life in mind —beautiful, but ready for the occasional spill. Custom pieces and thoughtful details throughout give the home a collected, intentional feel.

Results

The result perfectly reflects the family's taste and personality — lively, stylish, and fun. A place that feels like theirs from day one.

A modern kitchen with beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a kitchen island with three stools, and hardwood floors. Decor includes potted plants, a bowl of oranges, bananas, and colorful utensils.

“We have worked extensively with Abbey on various projects for multiple homes over the years. She is extremely knowledgeable, talented, attentive, and conscientious. Frankly I can't say enough good things about her. She has an uncanny ability to understand her customer's taste and then make suggestions that will appeal.

She has helped us with paint colors, lighting plans and fixtures, window coverings, furniture, custom rugs, ceiling fans, bathroom fans, and more that I'm not remembering now.

We get countless compliments on the things she has helped us select. In the rare circumstance where we have had a problem with an item she suggested or purchased for us, she has promptly helped us to fix it. Recently, for example, there was a problem with a light fixture we had bought through her. I needed a replacement part. She promptly connected with the vendor, figured out what had caused the part to fail, and had the part shipped to me within a day or two.

She responds quickly by phone and email - always - and in many cases seems to know more about various products and options than contractors, architects, sales reps, etc. Unlike other designers with whom we have worked, who always seem to suggest the most expensive options and always prefer all purchases to be made through them, Abbey has consistently met our budget. She is willing to look through catalogs and magazines and help us select items even from low-cost sources.

Bottom line is that she is a truly outstanding professional, and we recommend her to anyone and everyone we know.”

— Needham Client

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