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address: "1435 S. Barrington Rd., Barrington, Illinois 60010, United States"
latitude: 42.1614
longitude: -88.1383
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rating: 5
review_count: 3
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# Susan Waters, Designer for Insignia

Original Houzz profile: [Susan Waters, Designer for Insignia](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/susan-waters-designer-for-insignia-pfvwus-pf~1007018481)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers
- **Location:** Barrington, IL
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 100 Ideabook Saves

Insignia has been a trusted Design/Build source for the Northwest Chicago suburbs for over 20 years. Our team of in-house designers have earned the trust of our clients and have been awarded many referrals by keeping our focus on delivering the ultimate in the residential remodeling experience. Building relationships that last a lifetime, standing behind our work, and bringing unmatched value to the Design/Build experience. - That's the mark of Insignia.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Susan Waters, Designer for Insignia |
| Address | 1435 S. Barrington Rd., Barrington, Illinois 60010, United States |
| Phone | (847) 381-7950 ext. 203 |
| Website | http://susancwaters.houzz.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 29 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Susan Waters, Designer for Insignia](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/susan-waters-designer-for-insignia-pfvwus-pf~1007018481)
- **Website:** http://susancwaters.houzz.com
- **Phone:** (847) 381-7950 ext. 203

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews**

### All 3 reviews

**★★★★★ — jewellkern, Sept. 2014**

> Highest praise for Insignia Kitchen and Bath and for designer Susan Waters who designed our Tuscany-styled kitchen and wet bar.
>
> Susan exceeded our expectations in the months we worked with her to transform our dark, dated great room into an elegant, light and inviting space.
>
> Not everyone can claim that re-modeling projects are fun, but I honestly can say as that Susan consulted with us every step of the way. Her knowledge of products, attention to detail, and sophisticated sense of style resulted in the perfect blend of function, efficiency, and beauty.
>
> Additionally, the contractor and project manager were dedicated to our project, extremely knowledgeable, and highly skilled.  The greatest praise possible is to use the same company for another project, which we did: five months after our kitchen was finished we hired Insignia and Susan Waters to design a wall of book cases for our library.

**★★★★★ — chloevm, June 2013**

> Susan Waters has designed our kitchen, powder room, master bedroom and master bathroom. Including the flooring in the kitchen, family room, powder room and foyer. We have worked with other designers in the past and Susan is by far the most creative! She is very professional and went above and beyond to make everything as convenient as possible due to my difficulty walking.

**★★★★★ — margueriteagap, Feb. 2013**

> I love, LOVE this designer. But where are the two baths she designed for me? Feel free to come take pictures and post them anytime. Now that I think of it, I'm getting antsy to do another bathroom!
> I'd hire Susan Waters any time.

## Selected projects

- [Entertainment Center](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/entertainment-center-pj-vj~709569)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Library](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/library-pj-vj~709553)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Custom Bath for Two](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-bath-for-two-pj-vj~709467)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Timeless Elegance Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/timeless-elegance-master-bath-pj-vj~592835)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Tuscan Style Kitchen & Stylish Wet Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tuscan-style-kitchen-and-stylish-wet-bar-pj-vj~453267)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: This Kitchen was once dark and out dated. It is now open and light!! Plenty of room for all to socialize in the kitchen. The Tuscan style comes out with the beautiful hand crafted stone hood and custom cabinets. The bar that once had become a catch all now invites all to come in and opens to the family room!! The home owners love cooking and entertaining in their new kitchen!!
- [Comtemporary Spa Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/comtemporary-spa-bath-pj-vj~242948)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [The Aga](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-aga-pj-vj~242387)
  - Location: Barrington, IL
  - Photos: 1
  - Description: Green Aga surrounded by red and blonde painted cabinets
- [French Provincial Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-provincial-kitchen-pj-vj~242454)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [River Rock & Oil Rubbed Bronze Shower](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/river-rock-and-oil-rubbed-bronze-shower-pj-vj~242441)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Contemporary Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-island-pj-vj~242382)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Contemporary Classic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-classic-pj-vj~149778)
  - Location: Chicago, IL
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: This beautiful contemporary Kitchen has more hidden bells and whistles than you could ever imagine!! The cabinets are high gloss Wenge wood, with frosted glass inserts on all the wall cabinets. The homeowner had very specific ideas on what they wanted. With their input we were able to implement all their wishes and desires. The cabinets stretch into the dining area. A radius breakfast bar reaches into the living area. Everything is finished with a polished sheen!!
- [All Function, Clean Lines](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/all-function-clean-lines-pj-vj~149797)
  - Location: Wayne, IL
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: The stone in this bath is beautiful and "free form", cut on all walls. The frameless mirrors are suspended from wires from the ceiling and just seem to float. The vanity is 3" thick travertine, with a chiseled front edge. An antique armoire was found and used as linen storage. All the windows have been left without treatments to let the outdoors in!
- [Spacious Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spacious-master-bath-pj-vj~149759)
  - Location: Inverness, IL
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: This glamours master bath was custom made for the homeowners!! His vanity is 42 inches high while hers is 36. Everything in this bath just speaks elegance! From the Bottachino high polished tiles, to the cream cabinets with a glaze, all the way to the wall sconces and brushed nickelplumbing fixtures. The tile boarder is a beautiful acanthus leaf that surrounds the tub and runs through the shower.
- [Simply Elegant](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/simply-elegant-pj-vj~149715)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3

[See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/susan-waters-designer-for-insignia-pfvwus-pf~1007018481)

## Ideabooks

- [Kruk](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/43966406/list/kruk) — 7 ideas
- [gardens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/43526113/list/gardens) — 2 ideas
- [Love this lay out](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/43525448/list/love-this-lay-out) — 3 ideas
- [kitchen stools](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32668375/list/kitchen-stools) — 3 ideas
- [Frey](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32368911/list/frey) — 1 idea
- [Levin's Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32261016/list/levin-s-kitchen) — 6 ideas
- [Davis closet island](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30717252/list/davis-closet-island) — 14 ideas
- [Davis Desk](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30338156/list/davis-desk) — 6 ideas
- [Creative & motivational inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7633418/list/creative-motivational-inspiration) — 6 ideas
- [Wilcox, Angla](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/13555305/list/wilcox-angla) — 8 ideas
- [Welsh bath ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9751605/list/welsh-bath-ideas) — 2 ideas
- [Kern project](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7946591/list/kern-project) — 19 ideas

[See all 12 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/susancwaters)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Our Newest Remodeling Project!** *(in Design Dilemma)*

What are your Thoughts?

A: Love the bathroom floor

**Q: Freshly Featured Bathrooms - Vote for your Favorite!** *(in Polls)*

These six bathrooms are some of the most recently featured on Houzz.  Which one would you like to call your own?  

VOTE for your favorite and let us know what you love about it!

Bonus: Include a photo of your favorite bathroom at home.

A: I love the clean, functional lines of this bathroom!!

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-15.*