Susan Huckvale Arann, ASID
Company: American & International Designs
Staten Island, NY 10314-3403
Phone: (347) 273-1364
Email: susanharann@aol.com
Website: www.designamericanyc.com
Designer Profile
Why should you engage an interior designer? Because their clients tell you to!
I am a graduate of CUNY and attended Parsons and New York School of Design. As president of American & International Designs, Inc. a full service interior design firm headquartered in New York I'm proud of all my design work, but wouldn't you rather hear from my clients? Here’s what they have to say…
"I have been acquainted with Susan H. Arann for more than 15 years. During this time I have engaged Susan to design both professional and personal spaces. In my law firm she used her skills in space planning, project coordination and design to create a space that has received prominent attention and awards. It is a pleasure for my staff to be in this working environment on a daily basis. Susan purchased accessories, furnishings, wall coverings, fabric, drapery and lighting with an eye for detail, design and budget."
When I hear my clients are thrilled with their space it makes my heart soar. Yes, I'm the proud past-president of the American Society of Interior Designers New York Metropolitan Chapter. I hold professional licenses in New York and Florida and my firm has won numerous awards for excellence in interior design – but I know that my professional accomplishments are only as good as my most recent client's satisfaction.
Are these phrases important to you? "On time", "on budget", "open communication", "consistently available" - well, that's what my clients have written about me.
My firm specializes in residential and commercial projects at all project levels from full design to selecting a special piece. Our portfolio includes model homes, restaurants, waterfront properties, residences of all types and sizes, healing environments and vacation homes. I have a passion for design in all forms.
I'll leave you with this client sentiment: "Susan's scope of work goes beyond "just" interior design. Susan is honest, professional and proficient in her field, and she is able to tackle the most difficult of tasks in a friendly and timely fashion. She has a very calming way about her and truly listens to what we, as clients, want. She manages to achieve our desired goals while staying within our budget, and in doing so she manages to impart creativity, originality and deliver first class project."
Contact me to discuss what your vision is and how we can help you realize it.
American & International Designs, Inc. is certified by New York City as a Woman's Owned Business Enterprise. You can see my portfolio at my firm's website DesignAmericaNYC.com
Services Offered
We have designed successful restaurants, apartments and homes in the New York Metropolitan area for more than 30 years.
I've lectured on use of color in design and was nominated for Working Woman Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards. I am a member of the Color Marketing Group.
We can work with you in the following areas:
Residential
Hospitality/Restaurant
Health Care
Kitchen / Bath Design
Lighting
Window Treatments, Wall Coverings, Flooring
Custom Furniture
Art & Antiques
Home Theaters
Model Homes
Sustainable Design
Universal Design / Aging-in-Place
Renovation / Remodel
New Construction
Styling / Decorating
Contemporary / Modern Style
Traditional / Period Style
Eclectic / Transitional Style
Small Professional Offices
Condo / Apartment Common Areas
Lobbies / Reception Areas
Religious Buildings
Awards & Publications
• Served on Republican National Committee Advisory Organization, 1978
• Louis R. Miller Business Award Recipient/Score Business Award Recipient, 1993
• President of Staten Island Council on the Arts, 1980
• Circle of Friends Honoree for Staten Island Children’s Museum, 1996
• Nominated for Working Women’s Magazine, 1998
• President of American Society of Interior Designers, ASID, 2002
• Board Member Interior Design Legislation for New York, 2005 to Present
• SI Chamber of Commerce (Recipient of Numerous for Excellence in Interior Design Including the Chambers Award), 1980- Present
Philanthropy
My firm and I enjoy supporting the following community organizations:
• American Cancer Society
• Red Cross, March of Dimes
• Staten Island University Hospital
• Leukemia Society of America
• American Parkinson Disease Association
• American Heart Association
