Abode Design Studio

Laura has now helped me design kitchens in two different houses. I love how she has been able to help me create my own personal style and take my ideas and preferences in design and bring them to a whole new level with her creativity and professionalism. Laura is patient and friendly and at the same time direct enough to make sure you don't make any unprofessional mistakes.

Laura Andersson was introduced to us by a highly regarded remodeling contractor while we were contemplating a master bathroom remodel. In our first meeting with Laura, we recognized she was a professional who listened carefully to our wants and needs without "pushing" her agenda. She thoroughly and accurately took stock of the conditions of our space and transferred those dimensions to an electronic format that was easy to understand. Laura recommended we share styles and ideas we favored from online sources like Pinterest, so as time passed, she started offering suggestions through emails for our consideration. That was very helpful, so as we approached the first visit with her and her plan, we had a good idea of how it would look and meet our needs. During that site visit, she brought color and material samples which were very well-tuned to our tastes. Her recommendations were well-presented so it was easy to synchronize her plan with our contractor. Our remodel occurred during the COVID Pandemic, and despite the supply-chain issues, Laura and our contractor continued to work together to ensure we got what we planned. Indeed we did, and we are so happy with our remodeled space thanks to Abode Design's work to transform our dreams into our new reality.

Laura was great! She helped us with our kitchen remodel, she listened to feedback and adjusted the plans until they were perfect. Our kitchen turned out amazing and Laura was a pleasure to work with.

Our experience with Abode Design Studio far surpassed our expectations for our kitchen remodel! From the very start, we knew we had selected the right person to help design our dream kitchen and Laura did not disappoint. She took our kitchen wish-list and made it a reality, even improving on some of our initial ideas with some great alternatives/improvements of her own. Laura is incredibly knowledgeable on everything kitchen, easy to work with and willing to go the extra mile for her clients. Her design process allowed us to get the most out of our kitchen footprint and her keen eye helped us develop a space that was superior to anything we had dreamed of. She was there for us from start to finish of our project and we could not be happier! Thank you Abode Design Studio for helping make our kitchen dreams a reality!

Laura was a delight to work with and a true professional. She is extremely knowledgeable in kitchen design, and cabinets in particular. She was always happy to make any changes we requested, until we reached the point of loving the final design. Her drawings were easy to understand and gave a true representation of the finished product. There is not a wasted inch of space in our new kitchen. Everything fits exactly as it should. Our cabinetmaker complimented her by saying he could build an entire kitchen from her measurements alone, they are that exact. We are so pleased to have a modern, functional kitchen that is so easy to cook and entertain in. There were many difficult decisions to make along the way, but the easiest one was to hire Laura! Thank you. Thomas and Carol

I called Laura when she was recommended by a friend who is an interior designer and had seen her work. When we met and she explained that she could do as little or as much as I wanted and showed me some of her work I was convinced she was the one to help me. I knew what I wanted but didn’t know how to achieve it. Laura’s experience in kitchen design was most helpful and she was meticulous in her work and followed up on everything. I would most definitely recommend her and my remodeled kitchen is better than I thought it could be.

Laura Andersson.listened to my thoughts of what I desired, made thoughtful suggestions, knew the newest products on the market and where to find them. She precisely sketched out all the specifics and worked well with a recommended contractor; together they did a wonderful job updating a small outdated bathroom. LMH

I worked with Laura for a kitchen remodel for our home. First, I will note the wonderful professionalism that I encountered. I received a prompt response on my initial contact and we spoke soon after. We arranged a meeting in our home and Laura traveled from Bellingham to Anacortes. At that time she took photos and detailed measurements, and we discussed what I wanted to achieve. Laura took all of that information back to her office and came up with various proposed designs. We went through several different layouts and looks to get to a finished design that I love. Then we got to work selecting finishes. That was fun and it also took a lot of time finding just the right tiles, cabinet finishes, etc. I will say that at all times during this process, Laura quickly provided feedback, information, drawings that I could share with contractors - and very importantly, she met or exceeded every delivery date. I am so happy to have worked with Laura - I love my new, beautiful kitchen. I hope to work with Laura/Abode Design Studio sometime in the next year (or as soon as my husband has recovered from the kitchen remodel) to do a masterbath remodel.

I am so glad we hired Laura to design our kitchen! It has been a great experience working with her. She is easy to communicate with and has excellent ideas. She cares about every detail and is so helpful from start to finish. If you’re looking for a professional designer choose Abode Design Studio!

We hired Laura to design our new kitchen remodel this past September per a recommendation from our contractor, Ralph Cruz. My husband and I could not be happier with her work!! Laura not only has a keen eye for design, but she listened to our vision and then made it a reality. When we began this endeavor, I had no idea the amount of planning that goes into a remodel. Laura was there every step of the way to make the process run smoothly. We were very impressed with her prompt communication, always offering us many suggestions for each and every detail. We would absolutely recommend her to everyone in our community—we were so pleased with her work we are hiring to design our master bath remodel next! 5-star service & design!

We were introduced to Laura through a local contractor. She was quick to respond to our queries and within a week we had met to discuss our ideas for a kitchen/downstairs remodel. She was patient and listened to our likes and dislikes. We found her pricing to be very affordable. She provides 3 drafts to choose from and will work until the design is perfect. Her communication is kind and thoughtful. We’ve never done a significant remodel and she’s guided us through the process, answering our questions and easing our anxieties. A remodel is a huge investment and we’re thrilled to have had Laura by our side.

We worked with Laura on a design for a new master bath. She did a fantastic job listening and understanding our needs in a complicated 1899 house renovation setting. I like that she provides a series of options and then continues to edit your chosen design until you are happy. She is very thorough, has quick turn around time, and is detail oriented - all qualities that contribute to a great final product!