Casa Marcelo, an Interior Design firm, was founded by Abigail Marcelo Horace in 2017. With a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Interior Design and over a decade of experience designing for notable Interior Design Corporate firms, including Dumais ID and Hendricks Churchill. Abigail brings her extensive knowledge, refined eye, and exquisite cultural taste to any space she designs. As a first- generation American and a daughter of Dominican and Panamanian immigrants, Abigail brings a unique perspective and palette to her ideas. The name Casa Marcelo is a nod to her heritage, to her ‘familia’, and to her ‘hogar’ (home).
Casa Marcelo's mission is to help career women & Moms to alleviate their mental stress by providing home therapy. Abigail provides her clients a personalized design experience and translates her expertise in order to consistently execute high-level, quality design. As a new mother and member of a large family, Abigail realized the need to create design systems and functionality within the homes of her clients. She specializes in shaping beautiful spaces that inspire creativity and expand unused potential. Abigail’s previous clients have described her as organized, thorough and solution-oriented, leaving them impressed with her mindful execution of their projects.
“I love to learn about my client’s quirks, nuances and dynamics because I want people to feel at home when working with me. I want them to feel secure and taken care of. I want people to be empowered by their spaces, enabling them to thrive in every other area of their lives because it all starts at home. A well-designed space promotes peace, clarity, and inspiration in the midst of chaos in the outside world.”
Casa Marcelo has been previously featured on Dwell, Design*Sponge, Tastemade Home, Mercury Mosaics, and more!
What does Black History Month mean to you this year?
Black History Month is such a beautiful celebration this year. Usually, I felt that only Black brands and individuals were engaged in the celebration, but I’ve seen people from many backgrounds participating, especially after the events of 2020. For me it means progress, and that we are still breaking barriers. We are making history and that is truly amazing!
What is the first creative thing you are going to do post pandemic?
Go to a museum!! Or travel to a destination with incredible architecture, like Cambodia. I really miss walking through museums, being inspired by art and sculptures. I think I have taken it for granted in the past, but I want to make an effort to go more frequently and to take my son with me!
