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address: "Boston, Massachusetts 02150, United States"
latitude: 42.3963
longitude: -71.0325
phone: "(617) 884-4114"
website: http://abodeinterior.com
rating: 5
review_count: 4
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followers: 33
last_updated: 2026-09-05
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# Abode Interior Design

Original Houzz profile: [Abode Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/abode-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~1543814969)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Boston, MA
- **Serves:** Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, Newton, Somerville, Malden, Waltham, Brookline, Revere, Medford, West Roxbury, Peabody, South Peabody, Everett, Arlington, Salem, Woburn, Chelsea, Lexington, Watertown, Needham, Melrose, Saugus, Belmont, Wakefield, Burlington, Reading, Stoneham, Winchester, Marblehead, Winthrop, Swampscott, Lynnfield, East Boston, Allston, Brighton, Chestnut Hill, Needham Heights, Newton Center, Newton Highlands, Newton Upper Falls, North Waltham
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- 10 Ideabook Saves

At Abode, our philosophy is that your home is your haven--a place to retreat, relax, recharge and re-energize.  Home means different things to different people--for some it is elegant--for others casual (or anywhere in between).  Our goal is to make your space whatever home means to you.
Our clients are as diverse as the styles that are out there--from those moving into their first place to those already established in their home, from families with children to those downsizing as well as designing vacation retreats and in-town pied a terres. 
Abode’s founder and Chief Creative Officer, Kathy Garbarino, merged her background in business, art and design and created Abode Interior Design.  Prior to launching the company, she spent more than 15 years creating marketing, customer and branding strategies  for clients in Fortune 100 companies.  Today, she uses the same principles to help clients set a vision of what they would like their homes to look and feel like and helps them to execute against that vision, creating beautiful interior landscapes.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Bathroom Design
- Color Consulting
- Kids Bedroom Design
- Playroom Design
- Nursery Design
- Decluttering
- General interior design and decorating

### Areas Served

- Boston
- Cambridge
- Quincy
- Newton
- Somerville
- Malden
- Waltham
- Brookline
- Revere
- Medford
- West Roxbury
- Peabody
- South Peabody
- Everett
- Arlington
- Salem
- Woburn
- Chelsea
- Lexington
- Watertown
- Needham
- Melrose
- Saugus
- Belmont
- Wakefield
- Burlington
- Reading
- Stoneham
- Winchester
- Marblehead
- Winthrop
- Swampscott
- Lynnfield
- East Boston
- Allston
- Brighton
- Chestnut Hill
- Needham Heights
- Newton Center
- Newton Highlands
- Newton Upper Falls
- North Waltham

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Abode Interior Design |
| Address | Boston, Massachusetts 02150, United States |
| Phone | (617) 884-4114 |
| Website | http://abodeinterior.com |
| License Number | 27-31905xx |
| Followers on Houzz | 33 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Abode-Interior-Design-Inc-139169556133837/?pnref=lhc
- X (Twitter) — https://mobile.twitter.com/kathyabode?p=s
- Blog — https://www.instagram.com/abodeinteriordesigninc/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Abode Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/abode-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~1543814969)
- **Website:** http://abodeinterior.com
- **Phone:** (617) 884-4114

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews**

### All 4 reviews

**★★★★★ — cynthia lanigan, April 2017**

> I am the Mom to twin pre-teen girls. We hired Kathy to help us create separate bedrooms that reflected each of their personalities (and my budget!)  I couldn't have imagined the outcome--Kathy brought them into the process--got to know them, their likes interests, colors, etc. and created rooms they both love!  We implemented the project in a staged approach and when we were done with the 1st room, my daughter stood at her room and was speechless.  That said it all to us--we are delighted!

**★★★★★ — Kate Parker-Reynolds, Dec. 2015**

> Kathy Garbarino and the team at Abode were fantastic!  I was looking to update my home and was afraid to get stuck in the same pattern of things I always choose…Kathy quickly understood my taste and preferences AND helped me go beyond my normal choices and still give me something I am thrilled with!  Highly recommend!  PS--her workers were great too!

**★★★★★ — eldertricia, Dec. 2015**

> My experience with the owner designer Kathy Garbarino  could not have been better. She worked with me on room colors, furniture and wallpaper selection. She has a great eye and focuses on the project. She also looks for the best quality at the best prices. My association with Ms. Garbarino has been delightful.

**★★★★★ — ihavedreams1, Jan. 2015**

> Working with Kathy was truly a dream come true !  I could never have achieved such a beautiful result without her.  Kathy is so talented, artistic, and a pleasure to work with.  It's rare to meet a professional that "understands you and your style" so quickly. If you are searching for a designer who will guide you through your renovation ever so smoothly and even make it a fun process, then Kathy is the perfect designer for you.

## Selected projects

- [eat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eat-pj-vj~6612241)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [work](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/work-pj-vj~503028)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [live](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/live-pj-vj~488525)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [stage to sell](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stage-to-sell-pj-vj~1134441)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [bathe](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathe-pj-vj~488504)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7

[See all 5 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/abode-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~1543814969)

## Ideabooks

- [fireplace ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/72165284/list/fireplace-ideas) — 8 ideas
- [laundry ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65178520/list/laundry-ideas) — 1 idea
- [kitchen artwork](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61537134/list/kitchen-artwork) — 3 ideas
- [storage](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/35215203/list/storage) — 3 ideas
- [sleep](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25801305/list/sleep) — 7 ideas

[See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/abodeinteriordesign)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*