Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I hire an interior designer?

A professional interior designer saves you time, prevents costly mistakes, and creates a home that reflects your personality and lifestyle.

Suzanne Christie combines more than 30 years of experience with award-winning design expertise to bring together furnishings, finishes, lighting, window treatments, and accessories into a beautifully coordinated home.

With careful planning and access to exclusive resources, she ensures every detail works together seamlessly while making the entire process enjoyable and stress-free.

What areas do you serve?

Suzanne works with homeowners throughout Clearwater, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and the surrounding Gulf Coast communities. She also partners with clients who own second homes, waterfront condominiums, seasonal residences, or are relocating to Florida.

Whether you live nearby or across the country, Suzanne provides the same personalized service and attention to detail, making the design process smooth and enjoyable from beginning to end.

Can you help if I'm buying a new home?

Absolutely. Whether you’re purchasing a newly built home or a resale property, Suzanne can guide you from the very beginning of your project.

For new construction, she works with you to select builder finishes—including flooring, cabinetry, countertops, paint colors, tile, and lighting—so every decision supports the overall design vision.

By coordinating these selections with your furnishings, window treatments, artwork, and accessories from the start, Suzanne creates a beautifully cohesive home while helping you avoid costly changes and design regrets later.

Can you update my existing home?

Yes. Many of Suzanne’s clients love their homes but want them to feel fresher, more functional, or better suited to their current lifestyle.

Whether you’re redesigning a single room or transforming your entire home, Suzanne thoughtfully blends your existing pieces with carefully selected new furnishings and finishes when appropriate.

The result is a beautifully updated home that feels cohesive, comfortable, and uniquely yours.

Do you work with clients who live out of state?

Yes. Many homeowners purchase Florida homes while living elsewhere, and Suzanne has extensive experience guiding clients through the entire process remotely.

Using phone calls, Zoom meetings, email, and detailed design presentations, she keeps you informed at every stage of the project.

From product selections and purchasing to installation and final styling, Suzanne makes it easy to create a beautiful Florida home without requiring you to be here every step of the way.

Can you furnish my vacation or seasonal home?

Absolutely. Suzanne understands that your Florida home should be ready to enjoy the moment you walk through the door.

Whether it’s a seasonal residence, waterfront condominium, or vacation retreat, she creates interiors that are stylish, comfortable, and designed for effortless living.

Every detail is carefully planned to reflect your lifestyle while ensuring the home is both beautiful and welcoming for family and guests.

Can you create a turnkey home?

Yes. Suzanne can manage every aspect of your interior design project—from space planning and furnishings to custom window treatments, lighting, artwork, accessories, and final installation.

Many clients appreciate arriving to find their home completely furnished, accessorized, and ready to enjoy.  With basic groceries, linens and towels, it’s a truly stress-free way to create your dream vacation home.

Do you offer custom window treatments?

Yes. Suzanne designs custom draperies, shades, shutters, blinds, woven woods, cornice boards, and motorized window treatments that beautifully complement your home’s architecture and décor.

Every solution is selected to provide the ideal balance of style, privacy, light control, and energy efficiency while protecting interiors from Florida’s bright sunshine. The result is a polished, finished look that enhances every room.

What if I don't know my decorating style?

That’s perfectly normal. Many clients know how they want their home to feel but aren’t sure how to achieve that look.

Suzanne begins by learning about your lifestyle, preferences, and the way you use your home. She then develops a personalized design plan that reflects your personality while creating interiors that are timeless, comfortable, and uniquely suited to you.

How does the design process begin?

Every project begins with a discovery call where Suzanne takes the time to learn about your home, your goals, and your vision. She’ll answer your questions, explain her design process, and discuss how she can help bring your ideas to life.

From there, she’ll visit your home prior to creating a personalized plan tailored to your home, your lifestyle, and your investment, making the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish.

Every Home is Unique

Every home and every client is unique, which is why Suzanne Christie believes there is no substitute for a personal conversation. Whether you’re updating a beloved home, furnishing a newly built residence, or creating the perfect Florida retreat, Suzanne is here to guide you with creativity, expertise, and a thoughtful design process.

If you have additional questions or would like to discuss your project, contact Suzanne today to schedule your discovery call and home  consultation.