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Update: added even more color to my apartment šŸ„° šŸŒ¼ Painted my hallway ceiling yellow šŸŒˆ Hung my niece’s artwork in a painted frame šŸ¬ My spring jacket collection adding some more color!!! #colorfulhome #apartmentherapy #nycapartment #br
11 days late, but I’m not after perfection this year ā˜ŗļø The progress continues, I still have a million more projects I want to do in 2026! Gah!!
Me finishing this table on day 8 was truly a Hanukkah miracle šŸ˜‚ šŸ•Ž No but really, this was a challenging project because the only new thing I bought for this entire project was the blue ivy (Carter?) and the prints, which were digital files I downlo
((WIP)) Did someone say Blu Ivy? šŸ˜‚ The real Hanukkah miracle will be if I finish this by the end of the holiday šŸ¤Ŗ Doing a project where you aim to buy NOTHING new somehow makes it a lot more challengingšŸ˜… šŸ•Ž #hanukkah #hanukkahtable #hanukkahdeco

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  • A bedroom with a floral-patterned bedspread, pink and beige pillows, a black cane headboard, and framed wall art above the bed.
  • A white vanity desk with a mirror, decorated with pink and white flowers in a white vase, a pink bowl, and a small decorative item. A white chair is positioned in front of the desk, and pastel-colored wall art and lighting fixtures are above the desk.
  • A cozy corner of a room featuring a wicker bookshelf with books, decorative items, and plants. There is a white tiered side table with a clock, a framed picture on the wall, and a pink folding chair leaning against a white shelf with small items inside.
  • Decorative wall with various framed pictures, art pieces, and accessories in a home interior.
  • A narrow hallway with colorful artwork and hanging totes on the left wall, pink floral wallpaper at the end, and a laundry area visible through a doorway with clothes hanging and hats on the wall.
  • A cozy kitchen with pink and white floral wallpaper, green bar stools at a white marble counter, a black and white checkered floor, a window with lace curtains, and decorative items including hanging stained glass, hanging birdcage, and potted plants.
  • Corner of a room with two white doors framed in blue, one with a pink mirror and a pink robe hanging, another with a small handbag hanging. There is a rattan chair with a cushion, a dresser with pink knobs, and a pink flower arrangement on top. The ceiling has a white decorative light fixture.
A woman with long, wavy light brown hair and a white tank top sitting on a green sofa in a room with framed colorful artwork on the wall behind her, and various pillows on the sofa including one with an eye design and another with a blue cover.

About

Hi! Iā€™m Abby, an interior designer and decorator in Brooklyn. After leaving an 8-year career as a graphic designer in the ad agency world, Iā€™m pursuing my dream of becoming an interior designer! Yay life!

Iā€™ve moved around a LOT in my life, so I learned the importance of having a space that truly feels like home. My focus is on rental-friendly design hacks, intentional use of color, and creating spaces that feel deeply personal. Iā€™m a naturally empathetic person, and I take the time to really understand my individual clients and their needs.

My personal style is eclectic, colorful, and charming, inspired by a lifetime of collecting unique tchotchkes from my adventures. Yet, Iā€™m highly adaptable and love helping others bring their style to life, whatever that may be.

I absolutely love what I do. And of course, I couldnā€™t do it without my feathered assistant, Lola! I started Symphony Lane, LLC in 2022, drawing the name from the street of my childhood home.

My first blog post dives into the meaning behind it all.

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Testimonials

  • "I have absolutely ZERO editsā€”everything is perfect! You are an absolute genius. Thank you so much for bringing this to lifeā€”it exceeded all my expectations!"

    ā€” Jess A.

  • "Abby was a pleasure to work with... I love the colors that she picked. I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants a well coordinated, detailed design of their living space!"

    ā€” Deborah D.

  • "Working with Abby completely transformed my space! She has an incredible eye for color and balance, turning my living room into a vibrant, comfortable haven. I couldnā€™t be happier with how everything came togetherā€”she made the process fun, easy, and totally stress-free. Iā€™ve gotten so many compliments from friends and family, and I canā€™t recommend her enough!"

    ā€” Catherine S.