Meet Susan Lachance...

A visit to her impressive corporate headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida and a personal meeting will be an instant affirmation of her ability to infuse everything she touches with her easy elegance, discerning taste, and scintillating sense of style. Born in England and educated in the United States, Susan developed a passion for interior design and quickly attained renown as a Fortune 500 designer before shifting her emphasis to residential design. A licensed interior designer and an active member of IIDA, Susan is the consummate professional with an unparalleled ability to combine furnishings from diverse cultures and historical periods into her stunning interiors. Her keen judgement, dynamic organizational skills, and decisiveness instill confidence. Continuity, consistency, and prudent and timely management are hallmarks of her prestigious firm. Total dedication to every facet of her personal and professional life have enabled her to guide her firm to the pinnacle of success. Call Susan Lachance Interior Design, Inc. to add your name to their distinguished list of satisfied clients.

Awards

Professional member of IIDA, International Interior Design Association
Registered licensed Interior Designer by the State of Florida
Featured annually in various national publications
Multiple appearances on TV and radio
2002 - Dream House Awards- Palm Beach Illustrated
2002-- Design and Cuisine @ Palm Beach Gardens Mall
2001 - Dream House Awards- Palm Beach Illustrated
Aurora 1990 Award - Best Commercial Project
FABA Pinnacle 1989 Silver award- Best individual Model
FABA 1987 - Guild for Excellence for Marketing- Best single family Interior Design first place
Interior Design Guild of South Florida- Designer of the year award 1982- First place Commercial Limited budget
Interior Design Guild of South Florida- Designer of the year award 1982- First place Commercial Unlimited budget

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A PROFESSIONAL MAKES
By Susan Lachance
Susan Lachance Interior Design, Inc.

Although it might seem to be just a matter of personal taste, practicing interior design is not just simply knowing how to match colors and fabrics and how to best arrange furniture. An interior designer is a professional who translates the needs and tastes of their client into a well-coordinated, attractive, comfortable, and functional environment. It is the designer's job to see that the environment satisfies their client, is within the client's budget, and provides good quality and value. To accomplish this a professional must approach an environment as a professional.

First the designer must be the researcher, getting to know not only the space, but how many people will use the space, what the needs and tastes of those people are, and how those needs are projected to change over the next few years.

Next, the designer thinks of all elements together-walls, floors, ceilings, lighting, and furnishings. To make them a cohesive whole, the designer must draw upon years of training and exposure to exciting interiors, as well as a thorough knowledge of the market. Knowing what products are available is terribly important, for no matter how great a plan might be, if the products don't exist at a price the client can afford, the design won't get off the drawing board. And product knowledge is more than finding the right look, it's also understanding the appropriateness of a product for a specific use.

Unlike salespeople, who are usually promoting a particular product, the designer's advice is unbiased.

Finally, a professional design firm is a business which can offer the client advantages not available to the individual consumer. Because design firms deal on a regular basis with showrooms, craftsmen and other sources, they enjoy a certain clout that makes it possible to request custom detailing, special finishes, and quick delivery schedules.

Planning with a skilled professional means getting an interior design that's tailored to your needs with products of the best quality and value your budget will allow. Planning with a professional means a professional approach with professional results.

Susan Lachance's designs have been featured in numerous publications, including the following: