We have renovated and/or decorated three homes in the last 15 years and Susan has helped us with all of them. Working with Susan has been delightful. She is always professional, organized, has great product knowledge, and pays attention to detail. Susan gently guided us in our decision making while listening carefully to our requests. Susan provided great value within the budgets we gave her and the finished projects have endured very well. We have recommended Susan to anyone who has admired her work and will continue to do so.
Jennifer + Dave Wall
West Vancouver, BC
We have used Susan Collins and SMC Design for many projects of varying sizes. Susan provides accurate and detailed design/build drawings. She is sensitive to one’s needs and knowledgeable in all areas, with particularly good knowledge of plumbing fixtures and specialties. We would not hesitate to recommend SMC Design to anyone wanting interior design services that are very organized, timely, and dependable. It is a pleasure dealing with Susan Collins.
Bob + Maureen Hole
Kerrisdale, Vancouver, B.C
Susan Collins was recommended to us by the architect of our new house. We were immediately pleased with her competence and wide-ranging knowledge of everything from construction details and design for space utilization and functionality to furnishings and fabrics, plumbing, appliances, and art work. She’s well connected for competitively priced and reliable sources of supply. Above all we value Susan for her intuitive sense of what our tastes are and what concept we’re looking for. Susan is a great listener and interpreter. Since 1985 she has guided us and family members through several new home constructions and renovations, from design through décor and furnishing. We have been very pleased with her work and recommend her for any project, large or small.
Pat + Al Thomson
BC, WA, + AZ
We have enjoyed Susan’s interior design expertise for many years. We have been very happy with the classic appeal of the custom furniture and window coverings we selected with Susan, some years ago. The styles and finishes have endured the test of time and are still current today. We have found her use of space planning, floor plans, and elevation drawings to be invaluable in our decisions regarding the future renovation of our home.
Ken & Eleanor Parker
West Vancouver, BC
Susan was the designer who selected the finishes and fixtures during the construction of our new home some years ago. She has been instrumental in keeping our home up to date since then. Our home’s value has been enhanced because of her insight and we think she is quite special.
Dan + Edith Jeannotte
Richmond, BC
On the jobs we have done together I have appreciated the creative solutions Susan has come up with. She is organized and dependable and provides clear specifications and drawings. Susan is very easy to work with. Her design work is creative and practical. I look forward to working with her again.
Rob Schmid Building Services Inc.
Bellingham, WA
Susan’s approach is to listen to the ideas and descriptions of what I think I might like, however sketchy and ill formed they may be. She makes very insightful suggestions and is honest in letting me know if she thinks my ideas are valid or not, rather than simply saying yes to everything. Susan takes what we have talked about and creates a couple of design plans. These plans are meticulous in their detail and presentation and the choices unique, without being garish. I have always loved how she is able to use colors and textures that I would never have been able to think of. Susan has taken our formal house and given it lots of warmth. My house is now very well suited for entertaining, welcoming guests, and living with three very boisterous children.
Patty Mallia + Malcolm Leitch
Kerrisdale, Vancouver, B.C.
SMC Design provides innovative space planning ideas, uses appropriate applications of current products, has a good understanding of residential construction, creates detailed drawings and her specifications are complete. Susan is quick to understand construction limitations and difficulties that often come with renovation. She is a dependable collaborator when it comes to determining a change in the plan and organizes the follow through to make it happen. SMC Design service is a valuable time saver for my general contracting business. I am always happy to refer this designer to potential clients.
W. Biro Construction Ltd.
Surrey, BC
Susan Collins designed our kitchen, family room, master bedroom, and bath renovation and worked closely with the contractor and cabinet company throughout the job. She was indispensable.
Bill Dorfmann + Joy Begley
Point Grey, Vancouver, BC
I have been a contractor for 20 years in Whistler, British Columbia and had the pleasure of working with Susan Collins. She was very professional and provided clear drawings with pertinent measurements and detailed specifications. I would definitely rate Susan as one of the top designers I have worked with.
John McSkimming Construction Ltd.
Whistler, BC
