So you just got a brand new flat screen TV! Just in time for this year’s March Madness action! Before you put the TV on the closest wall and pony up on the couch, be sure to place the Television in the right place to get the best viewing experience! Abbey Design Center has tremendous experience with object placement and can help guide you to find the perfect location for your flat screen TV. There are a few different factors you should consider. Follow the guide below to get the most out of your television viewing experience. Television Placement: Space: No longer do you have to deal with the bulky entertainment systems of the past. Today’s flat screen’s offer gr...

On February 10th, 2012 Abbey Design Center hosted a special event for HITT Construction at their office in Falls Church Virginia. As a dedicated client of ours, we wanted to show them our full support and give them a morning uplift by providing them with a full hot breakfast catered by professional chefs. As a strong advocate of contracting companies and a supporter of HITT Construction, Abbey Carpet felt that a nice breakfast for the employees of HITT was an appropriate way of showing our support. We at Abbey strongly believe that they deserved a treat for their continued hard work. This event was intended to be a casual meet and greet where current employees of HITT cou...

As the winter draws to a close up here in Northern Virginia, most homeowners look forward to spring-cleaning and new opportunities to improve the exterior of their home with various improvements. Of all the exterior improvements and additions that one can do to his or her home, perhaps the most popular option is to build or change the appearance their homes deck or patio. The Deck and patio are very popular places in the spring and summertime as they give you the experience of being outside in the beautiful weather while also keeping you close to the comfort of your own home. They are great for cookouts, sunbathing and hosting small parties. A well-designed and attractive...

For many in the northern region of America, the basement contains a lot of potential for a useable area that can add spice and strong definition to a home. It is amazing the things that you can use your basement for. A popular choice nowadays is to finish the basement and create a livable room or entertainment Mecca. While there are a myriad of options for styles to finish your basement, it is important to take into consideration available space, safety persuasions and room goals before beginning your basement makeover endeavor. A finished basement cannot only add style and value to your home, but it can also help combat the problem of water damaged and moldy basements. ...

Many are not very well informed about an increasingly popular flooring choice for American homes. This flooring choice is laminate floors and closely mimics the texture, appearance and durability of hardwood floors without the steep price setback. Over the years laminate floors have become an increasingly more popular choice and as this tough recession continues in America, lots are skipping the hardwood and going laminate. In the past it was easy to spot a laminate floor as it had obvious flaws in its structure and appearance, but due to recent advancements in technology, laminate floors have become surprisingly realistic and elegant. With this great improvement came ...

A new year is almost upon us and we all have our personal resolutions and new goals for 2012. If one of those goals is to organize and improve the interior of your home or apartment then be sure to take a drive over to your local abbey design center. With each year come new trends, new deals and new opportunities to turn your house into a home. A few upgrades and simple steps is really all that it takes for a giant transformation that is guaranteed to last for many years to come. At Abbey Design Center, we understand your needs and can give you the best advice and the greatest prices in the industry. We greatly appreciate your support and wish you a very happy holidays...

The holiday season provides home owners with an excellent opportunity to spruce up their homes with decorations for all to enjoy.  Whether it’s a Christmas tree, window ornaments, or lights on the outside of the house, there are a number of tips out there that will help you make your home as seasonal and stylish as it can be.  In windows, wreaths or electric candles are always a good idea.  This gives the house a contemporary holiday feel, especially at night when the candles glow in the windows.  Although they may not be for everyone, hanging lights on the exterior of your house can really illuminate it and get everyone in the holiday spirit.  However, over-doing the ext...

Now that the temperature outside is starting to drop, it is necessary to take measures to make sure you and your family are comfortable You need to be safe from the bitter cold that can be encountered during this winter season. One way to ensure that no heat escapes from your house and no cold enters in is to change your windows and windowpanes. Although it can be costly to replace all your windows, it should never be seen as an expense. Rather than viewing it as an expense you should see it as an investment in your home. The benefits outweigh the actual cost of the replacement. Some of the benefits that come from changing your windows are:   -       Increases ...

You’ve just installed hardwood flooring in your home and can’t wait to show it off to your neighbors and friends when it hits you; how can I maintain the new look and feel of this floor year round? Hardwood flooring can bring great joy to a household but it can be arduous and expensive to maintain its shine and sleek. Dirt, sand and grit are hardwoods worst enemies. When on top of the hardwood with a lot of foot traffic, they can act like sandpaper, scrapping off the luster and finish that the wood has and can also cause dents, scratches and dulling to the wood as well. To prevent this all you have to do is either sweep it up or vacuum it up with special bare floor att...

Finding your room to be lacking luster? Want an easy way to bring life into the room? Rugs are your answer. If you are on a budget, rugs have the ability to drastically transform a room. They can aesthetically bring interest into a room. They can minimize sounds of pattering feet across the floor or the dust and dirt that are built up from foot traffic. Depending on the size, color, and material, you can find a rug that can fit the theme of any room in your home. The size of a rug can be used for many different effects. If you chose to buy an area rug, be prepared to bring attention to the center of the room. You never want a rug to either to take too much space or too...