The O'Dell Group
NAME:
Anita Avakian, Principal Designer
Mary O'Dell, Architect (RA, AIA)
CATEGORY:
Interior Design +Renovations
WEBSITE:
theodellgrp.com
INSTAGRAM:
@theodellgrp
EMAIL:
charlotte@theodellgrp.com (marketing)
hello@theodellgrp.com (general)
BASED IN:
Westport, CT
BEAUTIFYING SPACES SINCE:
2013
About
The O’Dell Group is a Design-Build collaborative, specializing in every aspect of residential construction. We’re proud to have Anita Avakian as part of our in-house design team. Raised with a deep appreciation for art, architecture, and culture, Anita pursued a degree from the prestigious New York School of Interior Design, with additional international education from Lorenzo de’ Medici Institute in Florence, Italy. Anita brings her global influence and creative eye to The O’Dell Group, where her work seamlessly balances beauty and function for our clients’ homes.
“A house is not just a home; it’s a way of living.”
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Architecture
Interior Design: design/build
Interior Design: design/decor
Kitchen and Bath design
Landscape Design
Renovation
Smart Living Integrations (where technology is integrated into our designs and craftsmanship)
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Fairfield County
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Modern Farmhouse
Rustic Modern
Scandinavian
California Chic
Coastal
Mid-Century
Contemporary
Hollywood Regency
Transitional
Minimal
Playful
Country Home
Traditional
“Living Made Better” & “Living Made Smarter”
To discover your unique style, visit our DP Style Guide.
Historic Building Renovation - The Bridge at Saugatuck - Restaurant
Guest Bathroom & Outdoor Fireplace - Home of Kendall Kremer, Lifestyle Blogger @StyledSnapshots // Interior Design: Anita Avakian // Photo Credit: Julia D'Agostino
Playroom Project - Home of Eva Amurri - Lifestyle Blogger @HappilyEvaAfter // Playroom Design: Greenwich Play // Photo Credit: Julia D'Agostino courtesy of Eva Amurri © 2024
Home of Eva Amurri Featured in HGTV // Interior Design: Prudence Home & Design // Photo Credit: Julia D'Agostino courtesy of Eva Amurri © 2024
Fairfield Renovation Project // Photo Credit: Julia D'Agostino
Deerwood Road Exterior/Interior Renovation // Interior Design: Arianna Thill // Decorator: Sarah Hannah Design // Photo Credit: Julia D'Agostino
Bushy Ridge // Interior Design: Anita Akavian // Photo Credit: Julia D'Agostino
North Avenue - Main House, Guest Cottage & Pool House // Photo Credit: Julia D'Agostino
Joanne Lane - Home Repair from Fallen Tree Becomes Full Renovation // Interior Design: Brooke Crew Interiors // Photo Credit: Julia D’Agostino
Q&A
How do you describe your Anita’s design style?
As an artist, Anita’s style adapts to every client to achieve truly bespoke projects. Her approach reflects a thoughtful balance of elegance, intrigue and fresh perspectives. It’s her passion to bring people’s design dreams to life, creating a holistic marriage of aesthetics and personalization.
Which projects excite you most?
Anita is especially passionate about large-scale renovations and new builds; an opportunity to transform a blank canvas and bring The O’Dell Group clients’ visions to life while ensuring every design detail aligns with their lifestyle. Anita’s goal is to make your home a reflection of you, how you function, and how you dream to live. For example, Anita can recommend appliances that fit your home’s design and fulfills your goals. We have in-house designers and relationships with various local vendors to ensure you receive the best price and options available to you.
What sets The O'Dell Group’s design services apart?
What sets Anita apart is that she is meticulous about the details. Whether it’s intelligent space planning, unique materials, or custom elements, she has a sharp eye for creating both beauty and functionality. Her ability to tailor each space to our clients’ needs and her commitment to thoughtful design make her an invaluable part of The O’Dell Group in-house design team.
Other Designport Features
This 1960s Westport Colonial got a stunning facelift, transforming cramped spaces into a modern, functional layout with a new mudroom, office, game room, and spacious primary suite. Read more to see how the transformation came to life!