Posts by Arlene Bobb Interior Design

With so many people working from home these days, we’ve been flooded with requests to offer a simplified, one-room-at-a-time design experience. We figured, why not? You’re ready to work on a room. We’re ready to help. The ABID’s Virtual Design Package includes a style quiz, two conversations with your designer, a floor plan, a color…

When people consider hiring an interior design professional for the first time, they often don’t know what to expect. Television can make it seem as though designers are magicians. This can create the illusion that designing, purchasing for and executing a vision can happen in a day; that concepts cost next to nothing to achieve;…

Thanks to nationwide stay-at-home orders, we’re all suddenly spending a lot of time in the same small spaces!! To combat the coronavirus cabin fever, I’ve come up with some simple ways to make your home feel more spacious and comfortable. Before you begin, think about spaces that have made you feel calmed and how they…

Ideas for choosing the right recessed lighting for your unique style  Just because recessed lighting is housed inside your ceiling doesn’t mean it can’t showcase your personal sense of style! We can help you find decorative recessed light covers and canned lighting in a wide variety of aesthetics to help you complement your existing interior and…

It’s no surprise that aging in place design has become a hot topic as of late. The aging population in North America is on the rise, with seniors in the U.S. projected to reach 98 million by 2060.Nearly 90 percent of seniors want to stay in their own homes as they age, often referred to…

As most homeowners know, home improvement can be a long and drawn out process, and finding ways to revamp and update your home for immediate changes can be hard. Another challenge of redecorating is designing around your home’s already uniquely tailored style without knocking down a wall. And you don’t just want improvements to look…

How do you know if hiring a designer is your best option? One of the first things you will want to do when planning a new design project is determine your priorities. Number the items below (1 – 9) in order of your priority: ___ Function ___ Service ___ Installation ___ Design ___ Quality ___…

Here’s a look at what’s trending around the world in the realm of design. Open-Plan Kitchens: According to the 2018 Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, kitchens are opening up to dining rooms and even living rooms – there are no more walls separating these rooms. We want to share the time we have with family and…

Interior lighting is one of the most important components of any decorating plan.Lighting should be chosen to match the use or purpose that it will serve. There are four basic types of interior lighting.  They are: Task Lighting Accenting Lighting Ambient Lighting Kinetic Lighting Task lighting illuminates work or task areas and provides light for reading, sewing, hobbies,…

Wood is one of the most loved flooring material in the home building and buying universe. Prized for its exceptional good looks and warmth, wood is highly versatile and sustainable. In the past 10 years, however, there has been a great disturbance in the force, and now wood has an able and extremely popular challenger:…