Featuring Art from a Naber Designs home

Hey everyone! Nicole from En Shell back again.

Get ready to save some sources and add to your Pinterest boards. This post is goodie! When Abbie texted me asking me what my thoughts were on doing a blog post about artists she has in her home, my immediate response was YES let’s do it…give the people what they want! Seriously though, I know we all have been soaking up every photo of her latest home addition, am I right? 

Abbie is known for her artistically-forward interiors that feel layered, lived-in, and comfortable while still having that California-cool factor. Her designs are known for feeling effortless, relaxed, approachable, and fresh. A crucial element in every room is art, and it is easy to spot an a Naber designed space due to the art-focused walls, airy and warm color palette, and the light and bright feel. Abbie is one of those designers we all follow not only for her stunning designs but also because she is always in the know of the coolest artists, makers, and creators. Not only that, she is always spreading the love and sharing the knowledge on social media so that we can all step up our interior game, too. 

So without further ado, take a scroll below, and checkout a room-to-room tour of Abbie’s personal art collection. Enjoy!

Living Room: 1. KADER BOLY / Photography: Charlotte Lea

Not pictured: BLOCKSHOP TEXTILES / ROUNDNINE9 /

Main Bedroom : KARINA BANIA / ALEX COLE / Photography: Charlotte Lea

Main Bedroom: WHITEWOOD CANVAS / Photography: Charlotte Lea

Home Office: ART DE AVALO / Photography: Charlotte Lea

Home Office : ELISSA BARBER / Photography: Charlotte Lea

Husbands Office: SCOTT KERR / Photography: Charlotte Lea

Upstairs Hallway: JOY KINNA/ Photography: Charlotte Lea

LEO’S NURSERY: WEST PERRO / CALIFORNIA CASA/ MEL REMMERS / ROBYN PARKER / KALEEN CAMERON / Photgraphy: Charlotte Lea

SPOTLIGHT ON: ELECTRIC BLUE

Nicole from En Shell back at it again!


Here at a Naber Design, we are not ones to shy away from color. Abbie’s signature look starts with a clean, neutral base, then layers of personality are added through the use of art, bold shapes, and yep, color. One color that is always a tried-and-true favorite due to its ability to add the right amount of zing and exuberance into a space is electric blue. We are talking about the vibrant shades of cobalt, ultramarine, lapis, and indigo. 

Project Cathy / photography: Charlotte Lea / styling: En Shell Space & California Casa

Project Blue Lake / photography: Charlotte Lea

Throughout creative bursts in history, bold shades of blue have been known to encourage inventiveness, steer individuals away from the habitual, and carve new paths of freedom and optimism. There’s a reason it has been a favorite of artists, architects, and designers throughout the ages, like Picasso, Matisse, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Jacques Majorelle. For anyone who has witnessed or seen a photograph of Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech, I think you can attest to the stunning power and sheer brilliance this particular hue of blue instills. It’s transfixing, striking, and confident yet still feels playful, fresh, and happy. 

After two whole years of being cooped up at home and feeling the restless effects that came along the way, it is no coincidence that designers and artists alike are reaching for energetic blues that represent hope, innovation, and creativity. We are in a time where we all are quite literally seeking a breath of fresh air, so the usage of anything deep and vibrant feels liberating and renewing, to say the least.

This particular lively color feels like a refreshing pop of contrast against any backdrop, and it provides the right amount of joyful zest into any space. Communicating through color is our jam, and we are all game to create a buzz and add some show-stopping edge to our designs through the use of blue.

Check out our round-up of all things electric blue, and try adding a little zingy goodness into your home today!

1: Cedar and Moss Sconce / 2: Vase by Kuu Pottery / 3: Art by Karina Bania / 4: Pitcher by Guten Co / 5. Mug by Ekua Ceramics / 6. HK Living Lamp / 7. Vase by Objet Aimee / 8: HAY Side Table / 9: Bedspread by LRNCE / 10: Thompson Street Studio Pillow /

SPOTLIGHT ON: Artists that we love...

Hey all! Nicole from En Shell here with another dose of design chats. I think we are due for a good round- up on the ole blog! Let’s talk art. Art is one of the best ways to infuse character and bits of personality into the home. If you follow along on Instagram, you may have seen Abbie advocate a time or two about the importance of investing in original art, and we are here to say it again! If you are able to budget for original art, DO IT, FOLKS! It can take a home from feeling like a stark, blank box to feeling refined, special, and one-of-a-kind. There is nothing better than receiving museum-quality inspiration from the walls within your own home, and supporting the creative minds of the artists and makers makes it all the better. Find what speaks to you, what connects with you, and what visually brings out positive and soothing emotions within you. Think of art as being a version of therapy. Have we convinced you yet? We sure hope so! So by popular demand, we’ve rounded up a few a. Naber Design tried-and-true favorite artists. Abstract, calming, or bold, be prepared to want to deck your walls with some special investment pieces.

Project Gregory/ Art by LRNCE/ Photography: Charlotte Lea

Project Gregory/ Art by LRNCE/ Photography: Charlotte Lea

Project with a View/ Art: High Desert Studio/ Photography: Charlotte Lea

Project with a View/ Art: High Desert Studio/ Photography: Charlotte Lea

Project Keep it Neutral/ Art: Kader Boly/ Photography: Charlotte Lea

Project Keep it Neutral/ Art: Kader Boly/ Photography: Charlotte Lea

Project Gregory/ Artist: Maja Dlugolecki/ Photography: Charlotte Lea

Project Gregory/ Artist: Maja Dlugolecki/ Photography: Charlotte Lea

L Space HQ/ Art: Art D’avalo and Kari Kroll/ Photography: Charlotte Lea

L Space HQ/ Art: Art D’avalo and Kari Kroll/ Photography: Charlotte Lea

SPOTLIGHT ON: San Diego Makers

When it comes to sourcing artwork and accessorizing client projects (and my own personal home), one of the first places we start sourcing decor is from small makers. We have such an appreciation for the art of handcrafted goods, and it really can level up a home from feeling like it’s filled with “things” to feel more personal and special.

Living Room from Project Crest/ Photography: Laurelwood CreativeLocal Maker: Nicolas Bijan Pourfard/ Mushroom Lamp

Living Room from Project Crest/ Photography: Laurelwood Creative

Local Maker: Nicolas Bijan Pourfard/ Mushroom Lamp

From ceramics to textile art, to murals and investment art, sourcing small instead of the big box stores can breathe life into a space and gives the opportunity to inject personality into your home. It also opens up an opportunity for you to have a relationship with the objects and the person who made those objects, which all in all makes a home feel more meaningful. I truly enjoy meeting the maker, learning about their history, their process, and their business, and being able to make face to face contact when picking up the product.

Bedroom from Project Gregory/ Photography: Charlotte LeaLocal Artist: Karina Bania / Painting

Bedroom from Project Gregory/ Photography: Charlotte Lea

Local Artist: Karina Bania / Painting

Bedroom from Project Sitio/ Photography: Charlotte LeaLocal Maker: Upton Home /Textile canvas art/

Bedroom from Project Sitio/ Photography: Charlotte Lea

Local Maker: Upton Home /Textile canvas art/

Lucky for us, San Diego has no shortage of creative makers of all types. You can even spot some of these local creatives in some of our projects, old and new. So if you’re in San Diego and want to know a good list of local artists and makers, this is the blog post for you! Even if you aren’t in San Diego but need a home décor inspiration boost, we’ve got you covered!