By Kelly Palecek, Vermont Country correspondent.
Danielle Dupuis Mathers founded ABODE Kitchen & Design Studio in Manchester Center with a simple belief: good design is built on trust, relationships, and care that extends well beyond the finished space. Her path began at home, where she and her husband, Roger, spent years transforming their own spaces and developing an instinct for how homes and workplaces function day to day. That intuition led to formal design training at Sage College and hands-on craft experience at RK Miles.
When her department at RK Miles closed, the company’s confidence in her talent resulted in an offer of a lease just across the lot. ABODE grew from that moment—rooted in persistence, partnership, and Manchester’s long tradition of doing business face to face.
ABODE is intentionally small and personal. Clients work directly with Danielle through every phase of a project, whether designing year-round residences, vacation homes, or local businesses. Operating debt-free allows her to keep pricing fair and transparent. If the right solution lives outside her studio, she connects clients with trusted local artisans and vendors. Each project is structured thoughtfully so that everyone involved is treated fairly and compensated in a timely manner, strengthening the regional trades network her work depends on.
She begins with the end in mind, designing for longevity from the start. Her work emphasizes durability and environmental responsibility. ABODE partners with USA-made, KCMA-certified brands including Dura Supreme, Showplace, Brighton, and Kountry Kraft, and collaborates with artisans working in reclaimed and responsibly sourced materials.
In Southern Vermont, successful projects require planning ahead of the building season. From the first studio meeting through final installation, Danielle manages both the technical and human elements of renovation—creating kitchens and spaces that are functional, enduring, and supportive of how people live and gather.
ABODE Kitchen & Design
685 Depot St, Manchester Center, VT 05255
802 681 5450
abodekitchendesign.com
