MY STORY

HELLO!

I love solving puzzles and creating solutions to problems, so graduating with a Business degree seemed a natural fit. While I enjoyed working in finance I soon figured out it wasn’t truly where I wanted to be. Making a switch into the furniture industry, I definitely found it different yet more creative, which was the hook. In retrospect, I realized the seed was planted as a child in my fascination with architecture and antiques.

Fortunately, I also had an employer who saw design abilities in me, encouraging me I returned to school studying Interior Design. It was the best of the best ideas; I had found my zone.

Since then I have always maintained a client practice while satisfying my curiosity in all things design. This has included running a small boutique design + flooring shop, as a furniture buyer, a business mentor and working in furniture manufacturing.

However the best of design, without question, is the experience and pleasure of working with clients. From a one time consultation, help sprucing up a space, or working through a Reno project, residentially or commercially, it all starts with a conversation.

Design to me is thoughtfully comfortable, it’s aesthetically born out of what makes you feel good in your home, answers the need for relaxation, proper function and balance.

I believe in a design style that is timeless, spaces that are layered with textures and colours that are rooted in individual personality. Each is meaningful to those who live in it.

I explain design to my clients as simply the feeling you are left with when you walk out of a well designed space you really like. All the puzzle pieces click seamlessly together and finish perfectly with purpose.

Working with Susan is an absolute pleasure and, money well spent! Her skills and experience allow her to identify wants and needs quickly, which she then incorporates in a vision that is both beautiful and personalized; including features that I would never have thought of; resulting in a space that’s totally perfect for our family! Nothing cookie-cutter here. I often have an idea of what I want, but don’t know how to get there. This is where Susan’s brilliance shines! Susan has been working with me on our waterfront Cottage project, right from the gutting stage and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Her advice and vision has been invaluable. Respecting my budget, Susan has worked with me to create a design plan that gives us what we need now as well as innovative ideas that can be incorporated down the road. I recommend Susan Vartanian Interior Design wholeheartedly!

Suzan, Hamilton