Abigail Horace
About her…
Abigail earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Interior Design at the New York Institute of Technology with merits and awards.
She founded Casa Marcelo in 2017. With over a decade of experience designing for notable Interior Design establishments, Abigail brings her extensive knowledge, refined eye, and exquisite cultural taste to any space she designs. She uses her skills for aesthetically and structurally sound design to create a hybrid philanthropic business. Abigail’s mission is to give back to her global community, while making a human connection.
While her design career exposed her to many successful projects and destinations, she never forgets her humble beginnings. Being a first- generation American, a daughter of Dominican and Panamanian immigrants, she brings a unique, cultural perspective and palette to her ideas.
She experienced an upbringing saturated with humor and positivity in the midst of hard times. Her childhood experiences enriched her interior design aesthetic - coloring it with charisma, vibrance and eclecticism.
The name Casa Marcelo is a nod to her heritage, to her ‘familia’, and to her ‘hogar’ (home).
Style
Mid-century modern, with a cultured/bohemian twist and a touch of minimalism.
"I want people to feel at home when working with me. To feel secure and taken care of. I want them to be empowered by their spaces, enabling them to thrive in every other area of their lives. Because it all starts at home"
What Makes Her Unique?
"As part of my culture, I really try to get to know my clients before presenting anything. I really try to get to know them almost like family before I start getting into designing.
In addition to that, I try to infuse my latina side into my spaces. I also try to pull out whatever ethnicity my client has in them, or whatever is really important to them in their spaces. I know how important heritage and ethnicity is to me and reminding myself of where I came from so I try to remind my clients that as well in their own spaces"
Fun Facts
She is the youngest of 4 children.
Gained inspiration to get into Interior Design from Extreme Makeover “Home Edition”.
She has 8 nieces and nephews.
She used to be a Missionary in Mexico during college summers
Big Wins
Departing from corporate to step out and begin my business.
Being profitable and successful the first year.
Landing collaborations with Design Sponge and article on Dwell within the first year.
