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DESIGNS!
DESIGNS!
Is a full service interior design studio located in Wayzata,
Minnesota. Headed by well-known designer Susan Hoffman, ASID,
the firm has an extensive resource library in the studio which makes the
selections easier, more personal and expeditious. In addition, P.O.S.H.
(Property of Susan Hoffman) is our showroom area which is open to
the public as well as our clients. DESIGNS! offers complete services
to any client who appreciates quality design, attention to detail and
customer service.
SUSAN HOFFMAN, ASID
Susan is the owner of DESIGNS! and is its principal designer. She
is an honors graduate from Iowa State University in Interior Design
and has been a professional member of ASID since 1978 when she
passed the NCIDQ certification process. She has been an active
member of the Minnesota chapter of ASID serving in many positions
including President in 1998-1999. She has been presented
with numerous ASID awards. Susan enjoys all sorts of projects,
large to small. She helped renovate the old Korbel mansion in San Rafael,
designed a Caribbean-based sailboat as well as a Montana Ranch. She has
worked with the area's top builders to make their homes even more appealing
and unique. New constuction has been a concentration as more and more
clients appreciate the need to bring a designer in early to the process.
With Susan's experience and extensive on-site resources, many selections
can be made that will make the new home building experience a positive
one. Susan and her staff know how to work with builders to ensure the
home owner is presented with options they desire and want. In short, working
with DESIGNS avoids mistakes and delivers a quality look to your
new home. Remodeling and renovation are another speciality. Nothing excites
her more than looking at an older home and seeing what it might become.
Selections are private and often unique to the client. She is well-known
for her ability to accessorize and finish a room. P.O.S.H. is a
full service retail high end accessory and furnishing store with special
programs available to the DESIGNS! clients. Susan often accessorizes
right from her store which makes the total experience easier and more
complete.
JUDY MCCAFFREY, ASID
Judy graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. degree in
interior design. She has practiced interior design in the Twin Cities
area since that time. During her career she has held interior design positions
with Dayton's Design Studio, Dorothy Collins Interiors,
and Gabberts' Design Studio. She joined DESIGNS! in 1997.
Judy is an active member of the American Society of Interior Designers.
She held various committee positions, served on the national board and
served as chapter president. Judy has written articles for the local news media and completed a series
of home furnishings spots for a local television station. Her work, primarily
residential, has also been extensively published.
ASID
ASID identifies the interior designer as having met the highest
professional standards achieved in the profession. Typically, ASID
members have to have graduated from an accredited interior design program
in a four year college and must pass a rigorous two day exam. This added
qualification will take you far past what you might expect from a "decorator"
or someone who simply has a "flair" for decorating. Susan and her designers
all have this designation. They can focus of creating an environment that
meets the functional, aesthetic and safety needs of their clients. This
process starts by helping the client define what they like or dislike,
how they function in their home and so on. The plan that develops is a
comphrensive approach that makes the living experience more enjoyable.
Why Select DESIGNS!
Each project is personalized to suit your unique lifestyle. There are
no cookie cutter approaches. Each project receives the personal attention
it deserves. They focus on creating an environment that meets the functional,
aesthetic and safety needs of their clients. This process starts by helping
the client define what they like or dislike, how they function in their
home and so on. The plan that develops is a comprehensive approach that
makes the living experience more enjoyable. We enjoy working with builders,
architects and construction supervisors to make your home yours. We know
how to work with them to get you the most value.
Fees and Costs
Complimentary initial interview
Hourly design fee
Hourly design fee plus cost-plus pricing on furnishings
Project basis
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