Interior design for the ones who feel most at home in the Minnesota Northwoods

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The Altered Abode is a full-service interior design studio creating homes inspired by the Minnesota Northwoods

We’re based in Duluth, MN and design homes in Duluth, on the North Shore, and Minneapolis-St. Paul

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Interior Design Services

  • Design services for your new build project. We work with you and your contractor, every step of the way from concept to installation. Investment starts at $10,000.

  • Design services for your new build project. We work with you and your contractor, every step of the way from concept to installation. Investment starts at $10,000.

  • We provide full-service furnishing and decor service. Bringing your space to life with the right furnishings and decor, every step of the way from concept to installation day. Investment starts at $6,000.

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  • "Aubrey is a gem! She is calm and thoughtful and did a fantastic job helping transform our vision into a reality. I highly recommend."

    —Jessie Erickson, Duluth MN

  • "We worked with Aubrey to complete our bedroom and it’s absolutely wonderful. I absolutely recommend Aubrey and her design services."

    —Kerry Maki, Duluth MN

  • "We loved working with Aubrey! She is kind, approachable, timely, thorough, creative, down to earth, and more!"

    —Tamara Kerkemeyer, Duluth MN

  • "We worked with Aubrey on our new studio location and she made the whole experience flow with such ease. 10 out of 10 recommend!"

    —Madeline Fisher, Superior WI

Hi, I’m Aubrey DeBettignies, founder and principal designer at The Altered Abode

While, I love a beautiful space, I believe the most important thing about our home is the feeling it creates.

My purpose here is to create spaces inspired by the Minnesota Northwoods. Spaces that are comfortable, cozy, functional, and most importantly feel good to you.

I personally feel the most at peace while surrounded by nature so I work to bring elements of the beautiful Northwoods into all of my designs.

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5 Things I’m Loving This week (as an Interior Designer) - Vol. 3
5 Things I’m Loving This week (as an Interior Designer) - Vol. 3

Welcome back to the blog series where I share the 5 things I’m loving each week (as an Interior Designer).

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5 Things I’m Loving This week (as an Interior Designer) - Vol. 2
5 Things I’m Loving This week (as an Interior Designer) - Vol. 2

Welcome back to the blog series where I share the 5 things I’m loving each week (as an Interior Designer).

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5 Things I’m Loving This week (as an Interior Designer) - Vol. 1
5 Things I’m Loving This week (as an Interior Designer) - Vol. 1

Welcome to the blog series where I share the 5 things I’m loving each week (as an Interior Designer).

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The 9 Books I Read in 2025
The 9 Books I Read in 2025

Once again, my list fell a little short from my goal but there are a few really worth reading…

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Looking at these photos it was a pretty quiet summer. No big trips or giant changes. But after spending the last two summers at the shop, a little slow down was exactly what I needed. Until we meet again, sweet, sweet, summer. 💛
A good before and after is still a thing here, right? Still not over the vanity from this bathroom renovation project or the little green marble tiles, to be honest. 😍
If there is anything you should know about me, it’s that I LOVE an earthy color palette. Especially an earthy green! And the new @behrpaint color of the year is pretty much perfection in my eyes 😍 It feels so cozy and earthy. It would look s