Designer Friday: An aspire Exclusive Interview With Abby Gruman

Kelly Walters

3 years ago

Abby Gruman, principal at Abby Leigh Designs, is an interior designer who loves to reimagine spaces with her inherent love of fashion, design, and architecture. With a degree in Education and History from Syracuse University and further education at the New York School of Interior Design, Abby has honed her craft to create inviting room schemes that blend modern trends and inherited pieces. She uses her vivid sense of space and eclectic style to create a vision for her clients, with close attention to detail. Based in Tenafly, New Jersey, Abby has garnered a specific niche of clients on the East Coast. Learn more about Abby Gruman and her work in today’s Designer Friday.

Step into this chic living room, featuring the stunning Paris Bone Cocktail table centerpiece and CuratedKravet waterfall bench in a luxurious boucle upholstery.

Andrew Joseph: What is the last book you read?
Abby Gruman: Currently reading Scar Tissue– Anthony Kiedis’ memoir.

AJ: If you could guest star on any TV show -on or off air- what show would you guest star in?
AG: Beverly Hills 90210. My favorite show from growing up! I would watch with my sister every week.

This entry makes a bold first impression with a sleek and stylish Giovanni Lacquered Resin table.

AJ: What’s your favorite cocktail?
AG: Skinny margarita – casa migos blanco

AJ: What’s the weirdest thing a client has ever asked you?
AG: To design two rooms for their soon-to-be baby- one [for a] girl one [for a] boy. When I called the doctor to find out the sex of the baby – no one knew the sex but me! I was installing the nursery as the mom went into labor and we put a black garbage bag over the door so no one could see in!

As you climb the stairs and arrive at this landing, your gaze is immediately drawn to the captivating image of a woman with streams of pink emanating from her eyes. Below the Cloud mirror from Bradley USA, a stunning console crafted by Noir Furniture commands attention with its geometric design and polished finish.

As you climb the stairs and arrive at the landing, your gaze is immediately drawn to the captivating image of a woman with streams of pink emanating from her eyes. Below the Cloud mirror from Bradley USA, a stunning console crafted by Noir Furniture commands attention with its geometric design and polished finish.

AJ: How do you define beauty?
AG: Having self-confidence!

About the Designer | Interior designer Abby Gruman of Abby Leigh Designs loves to reimagine spaces using her inherent love of fashion, design, and architecture, creating an inviting room scheme that feels sentimental through the combination of modern trends and inherited pieces. She is able to create an inviting room scheme that feels sentimental through the combination of modern trends and inherited pieces. Graduating with a degree in Education and History from Syracuse University, Abby was drawn to the historical and stylistic contexts in her studies. Eager to emulate her own designs, Abby enrolled at the New York School of Interior Design, where she perfected her craft and immersed herself further into the world of design. As principal at Abby Leigh Designs, she has garnered a specific niche of clients on the East Coast. With close attention to detail, Abby uses her vivid sense of space and eclectic style to create a vision for her clients based on their goals and inspirations. Abby currently resides in Tenafly, New Jersey with her husband and two children.

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