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address: "812 Los Robles Ave.,, Palo Alto, California 94306, United States"
latitude: 37.418
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phone: "(650) 743-4983"
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rating: 5
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# Abode

Original Houzz profile: [Abode](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/abode-pfvwus-pf~1098911879)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA
- **Serves:** Palo Alto
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

Abode is a full service interior design and home staging firm serving the San Francisco Bay Area and South Bay counties. We work with both homeowners and real estate professionals, bringing the same passion to every project, whether to create the home of your dreams, or one highly desirable to it’s potential new owner.

### Areas Served

- Palo Alto

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Abode |
| Address | 812 Los Robles Ave.,, Palo Alto, California 94306, United States |
| Phone | (650) 743-4983 |
| Website | http://www.abodebymimirobinton.com/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 101 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Abode](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/abode-pfvwus-pf~1098911879)
- **Website:** http://www.abodebymimirobinton.com/
- **Phone:** (650) 743-4983

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews**

### All 5 reviews

**★★★★★ — Radiance Interiorscapes, March 2013**

> Mimi  has called my company to work on several of her projects. I have always been amazed by her attention to detail and flair for color and comfort.  Some of her tile designs I find truely beautiful, wishing they were in my home.  She is someone fun and easy to work and It is always a pleasure to do business with her company.
>
> I am Sandra Humphries  owner of Tree Temp's

**★★★★★ — mwood2, March 2013**

> My name is Mary Wood from Ferguson Enterprises.  We are a plumbing, applaince and lighting supplier.   Mimi and I worked together on a few projects.   I found her to be very passionate about her work and a true expert.  She comes highly recommended by me.

**★★★★★ — Kerah Cottrell, March 2013**

> In 2010, I was recently divorced and moved into a rental house with my two children. I wanted our new house to feel like "ours" as fast at possible. Mimi Robinton to the rescue!  She proposed that paint was the quickest, easiest, and least expensive way to make the house look amazing... and she was right!  Mimi is a wizard. She knows all the best paint colors for every room, to match whatever furniture and fabrics you have or want.  She really is a master.  Every single person that comes to our house comments on the paint choices and how perfect and warm they are.  Our house truly has a happy feel, and it's mostly thanks to Mimi and her artistic eye.  I recommend her highly and completely for any interior design job.

**★★★★★ — Lynn Felsch, March 2013**

> I recently worked with Abode, specifically Mimi, to redecorate one of our rentals.  I was very impressed with her design and her professionalism.  The job she did for us was completed in a timely manner and under budget.  I would highly recommend her to anyone wishing to remodel or redecorate their property.

**★★★★★ — Paula, March 2013**

> Mimi has been fantastic to work with! We initially hired her to do all the paint color selections in our home, and ended up hiring her to do the kitchen remodel in our downstairs apartment because we loved her sense of style and professionalism. She is approachable and easy to work with - she listened  to all of our concerns and wishes, and made suggestions that made sense both functionally, aestheically and economically. Best of all, there were no surprises with budget and timing!  We will definitely use she and her team for all our future projects.

## Selected projects

- [Early California Ranch Re-do](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/early-california-ranch-re-do-pj-vj~42566)
  - Location: Santa Cruz, CA
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: This home in the Santa Cruz Mountains had been sorely neglected, but had some wonderful California Ranch detailing like re-purposed barn wood flooring, exposed beam ceilings and heavy wood cased windows which inspired it’s new owners to restore it’s architectural intention
- [Beach House Staging](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-house-staging-pj-vj~189060)
  - Location: Santa Cruz, CA
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: This older Santa Cruz home needed a vacation feel to make it market ready.
- [Spanish Colonial Revival](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spanish-colonial-revival-pj-vj~189154)
  - Location: Menlo Park, CA
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: This Spanish Colonial Revival home had been remodeled several times over the course of it’s long life, mostly to it’s detriment. It’s new owner wanted to bring it back to it’s Spanish roots, keeping true to it’s original architecture with authentic detail.
- [Contemporary Townhome](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-townhome-pj-vj~189149)
  - Location: Palo Alto, CA
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: This lovely Palo Alto townhome needed only a fresh coat of paint in a soft, neutral color, that coordinated with existing tile surfaces, and furnishings to highlight it’s warmth and upscale sensibility
- [Coastal Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-remodel-pj-vj~189062)
  - Location: Aptos, CA
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: We helped the owners transform this newly purchased home in the Aptos hills that needed some serious updating, into a family friendly beach getaway with colors inspired by sand and surf.
- [Eichler Updates](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eichler-updates-pj-vj~189106)
  - Location: Palo Alto, CA
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: Eichler style homes proliferated in the Bay Area in the 50's and 60's, .and revolutionized California lifestyles. There is now a resurgence of that mid Century style. These clients wanted to maintain the “open air” spaces that are the Eichler hallmark, while bringing the homes up to current standards with insulation, updated kitchens and baths
- [Ranch Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ranch-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~42568)
  - Location: Palo Alto, CA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: These clients loved to cook and entertain, and wanted to expand their kitchen/family room area into a well functioning great room. We reconfigured walls to open up the space between the kitchen and family room, re-arranging counters and appliances and creating room for a large island, and huge sub zero refrigerator.
- [Garage to Grandma Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garage-to-grandma-cottage-pj-vj~189208)
  - Location: Palo Alto, CA
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: This family wanted to create a cozy, vintage inspired cottage for their parents from a separate two car garage on the property. In an 800 sq. ft. area, we transformed this cluttered garage into a Craftsman charmer. complete with large kitchen, pantry ,spacious living room, bedroom, built in washer and dryer, and plenty of extra storage space!
- [Staging Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/staging-projects-pj-vj~42567)
  - Location: Various SF Peninsula, CA
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: Some examples of our work from simply furnishing to complete renovation and staging.
- [Palo Alto Craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palo-alto-craftsman-pj-vj~323010)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5

[See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/abode-pfvwus-pf~1098911879)

## Ideabooks

- [Copper Hoods](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/164360858/list/copper-hoods) — 15 ideas
- [Stone Entry Steps](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/122619016/list/stone-entry-steps) — 3 ideas
- [Shiplap](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/122412048/list/shiplap) — 5 ideas
- [Barn Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/12983580/list/barn-doors) — 13 ideas
- [Exterior Doorway](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114908255/list/exterior-doorway) — 5 ideas
- [She Shed](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114909310/list/she-shed) — 4 ideas
- [Mud Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114908019/list/mud-room) — 19 ideas
- [Garage Door](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/120628111/list/garage-door) — 6 ideas
- [Lily](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81409917/list/lily) — 1 idea
- [Daisy](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70466760/list/daisy) — 8 ideas
- [desks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64699990/list/desks) — 5 ideas
- [Tahoe Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50465033/list/tahoe-cottage) — 30 ideas
- [Lovely Outdoor Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10507341/list/lovely-outdoor-spaces) — 4 ideas
- [Cabo Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29104075/list/cabo-kitchens) — 45 ideas
- [Tables](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/45919814/list/tables) — 1 idea
- [Shelves](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44764473/list/shelves) — 4 ideas
- [nightstands](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34868159/list/nightstands) — 1 idea
- [bar stools](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34867790/list/bar-stools) — 16 ideas
- [Art Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34327673/list/art-inspiration) — 1 idea
- [Faux Walls](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34327489/list/faux-walls) — 7 ideas

[See all 39 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mimirobinton)

## Community Q&A

**Q: What brand/color of grout was used with the subway tile in shower?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: I'm sorry, it's been too long now, and don't remember!

**Q: What is the paint color on the walls?** *(in Photo Questions)*

I love this color. Could you please tell me what color green and make this is.

A: It is a Benjamin Moore color called 'Healing Aloe'.

**Q: What brand of bedding is this?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Pottery Barn

**Q: What is the wall paint color?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The color is Benjamin Moore \#976, Coastal Fog

**Q: Can you advise wall color in this bathroom?  Thx!** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: It's Benjamin Moore, Edgecomb Gray, HC-173. Thanks!

**Q: Please tell me material of countertops?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Granite counter tops, with butcher block on island

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-09.*