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address: "Pelham, Alabama 35124, United States"
latitude: 33.2932
longitude: -86.768
phone: "(205) 419-7159"
website: http://
rating: 5
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# Suite Effects LLC

Original Houzz profile: [Suite Effects LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/suite-effects-llc-pfvwus-pf~1201210848)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Home Stagers
- **Location:** Pelham, AL
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- 5 Ideabook Saves

### Typical Job Cost

$250 - 5,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Suite Effects LLC |
| Address | Pelham, Alabama 35124, United States |
| Phone | (205) 419-7159 |
| Website | http:// |
| Followers on Houzz | 25 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/SuiteEffectsLLC
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/suiteeffects
- Blog — http://www.suiteeffects.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Suite Effects LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/suite-effects-llc-pfvwus-pf~1201210848)
- **Website:** http://
- **Phone:** (205) 419-7159

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service.

## Reviews

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

### All 3 reviews

**★★★★★ — gracemmoore, May 2016**

> Suite Effects was recommended to me by a friend.  I moved into a new home and wanted to create a master oasis but didn't know where to start.  I needed assistance with creating more storage and pulling together a cohesive and relaxing feel to the room.  Sue has been invaluable.  She was able to put together several looks and storage options that I would never have thought of.  I would highly recommend Sue Smith and Suite Effects to anyone looking to redesign their home to enjoy or sell.

**★★★★★ — Penny White, March 2016**

> I've been working with Sue Smith of Suite Effects LLC for many years and recently enlisted her help in a redesign of my family room and kitchen.  I was looking for practical, do it yourself ideas that would stage well and simplify the look of my décor.  Sue was able to present me several creative solutions that I would never have thought of myself and they resulted in a clean, relaxed look that would be attractive to buyers and allow them to "see the room" as their own space.  Very professional, great eye for room color and creative approach to home staging ideas.  Would definitely use Suite Effects again!

**★★★★★ — jojolittleton, March 2016**

> I enlisted Suite Effects for home staging recommendations.  I was very pleased with the professionalism of this company.  As an avid "DIYer" I was unsure of how many "new ideas"  would be presented.  But I found that Suite Effects provided many great ideas, pictures, etc. that I had never thought of.  I would highly recommend Suite Effects to anyone selling their home.

## Ideabooks

- [Basement](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/148623258/list/basement) — 1 idea
- [General](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/125203540/list/general) — 3 ideas
- [Back Hallway, Closet, Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/137798009/list/back-hallway-closet-bedroom) — 13 ideas
- [Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124658208/list/kitchen) — 3 ideas
- [Front Porch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124699258/list/front-porch) — 1 idea
- [Power Station](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/101059190/list/power-station) — 1 idea
- [Moore Master](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63065563/list/moore-master) — 6 ideas

[See all 7 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/suiteeffects)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Gray or Beige walls?** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Okay I've posted the floors to find out what kind of wood they are. Turns out they are red oak. The undertones are a goldish orangeish brown. Now I'm trying to use that information to decide on what color family for the walls. I prefer gray but fear gray won't pair well with the floors. I need a lighter color than what's already on the walls. I did revere pewter in my last house but think it's too dark for this house. Suggestions welcome!

Second question: the living room is carpet so we need to replace the carpet (installing wood floors is not an option) so if I pick gray walls do I need gray carpet? Or if I pick beige walls do I need beige carpet? I know for sure the carpet will have a faint pattern but that's how far I've gone. 

Thank you!

A: Anew Gray by Sherwin Williams is a wonderful warm gray that pairs beautifully with warm undertones of hard finishes.  If it feels too dark, go up the color strip to Agreeable Gray.  Once you've narrowed down your paint colors, grab a 24" square piece of drywall (you can find these at your local hardware store) and paint it with a sample of your paint.  Move it from room to room, wall to wall, and look at it in artificial light, sunlight, and in the dark.  This will give the best feel for how it will look painted on the walls.  As far as carpeting goes, you might try a weave that mixes a gray with medium caramel color.  Look for a low pile carpet, like a sleek berber.  You'll be able to find lots of options and be able to layer a rug over the top if you want without it feeling bulky.  Don't feel like you have to get "locked in" to a gray or a beige color scheme.  Remember that walls and floors are just the canvas for the rest of your beautiful furnishings.

**Q: Need help with Dining Room!** *(in Design Dilemma)*

This room needs help. Walls to be painted for sure (colors recommendations?), chair rails & ceiling trim removed (or painted white) and new light needed. (Eventually, we will paint all our oak trim white, but that's down the line). We also need a buffet/sideboard--what color? Style? And should I put a rug down? A square one? I feel like this room has potential, but I am not good at this stuff & need help!  
I need some ideas about paint color and definitely chandeliers. I considered this light below, but feel unsure on it. What light might look best?  
http://www.westelm.com/products/3-jar-chandelier-w703/?pkey=call-lighting

A: I've read most of this thread, but admittedly skimmed, so I hope I'm not making a suggestion that has already been offered. I often recommend these two paint colors because they work with so many different hard finishes (floors, trim, etc.) and actually am in the middle of remodeling my own dining room. I used Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray above the chair rail and used SW Anew Gray on the bottom, painting the chair rail with the Anew Gray. They are right next to each other on the color strip and blend beautifully. For me, painting the lower half white is beginning to feel dated and can often give an "unbalanced" feel to the room, depending on how dark the upper paint is. You could paint the tray ceiling trim either of those colors as well to add some interest. That would be only 2 sections of your trim that are painted and if in the future you decide to paint all of your oak trim, you won't need to repaint those trim portions.
Your chandelier looks beautiful. Just for future reference, MY rule of thumb for chandeliers is the length of the room plus the width of the room in inches, deviation of up to 2 inches either way. So, your chandelier should be 24"-28" (13 + 13 in inches) ... you're right in the target zone, but actually could have gone a pinch larger. Chandeliers are an accessory fixture and need to compliment the room size as well as the furnishings. Also, if you change tables in the future, you may find yourself having to buy another chandelier.
Rugs in the dining room. How much will you actually USE your dining room. If this is the only eating space, skip the rug. You'll thank me every time you go to clean under the table. You don't need it and in small dining rooms, they eat up visual space. If you absolutely want a rug, a 12' x 12' is going to look the best because the room isn't excessively large and it is also square. You can get away with a "rectangle" rug IF your furniture (adding that buffet/sideboard that you want) creates a large, enough visual, rectangular floor space. If you can't put your table and chairs (pulled away from the table) on the entire rug, the rug is too small. Rule of thumb is minimum 18" from table edge to outer edge of rug, but 24" will look more balanced.
Sorry to be so long-winded. You're off to a great start ... keep us posted with more thoughts and photos.

**Q: One of our newest kitchen transformations!** *(in Before & After)*

The existing closed-in, overcrowded kitchen is now an expanded dream room with plenty of storage, function and 2 large islands!

A: As much as I love white/painted cabinets, it's refreshing to see wood stain.  When I remodeled my kitchen in 2010, I chose Java stain with black accents and I still love it.  I think it's just as timeless as white.

**Q: Transitional Fireplace Upgrade in Ottawa, Ontario** *(in Before & After)*

Before and after pics of our just completed fireplace project. Our client kept the current fireplace and wanted to update the space. Stacked Shadow stone for the walls with a black granite hearth, 7" x 83" Douglas fur mantle distressed and stained to blend with the floor. Call 613-203-0869 today for your free estimate!

Before:



After:

A: Love, love, love!  I am using a similar stone to reface my fireplace.  I was torn about removing my existing molding above the fireplace, but I love that your stone goes straight to the ceiling.  I'm no longer torn :-)

**Q: WHAT in the world do I do with this funky old built-in bookcase??!** *(in Design Dilemma)*

We are moving into our new older home soon. It's a great house but in a 50's time warp. There is a small study with A LOT of wood/cabin feel - that I actually kinda like but it's a toss up. Because of how the fireplace is positioned and this bookcase taking up a whole wall there are few options for where to put any furniture except against the window. 

So the question is:
A.  Do we tear out the built-in and make some more seating space?
B. Keep the built-in, but then how the heck would I update this thing with all the wood?? It looks SO dated. 

Help please Houzzers!

A: I think you have lots of fine ideas here, but there's one thing that is really bothering me.  The door coming into the room bangs right into your future-beautifully-refinished bookcase.  If the opposite side is a wall (which I "think" it might be), have your contractor reverse the hinge side on that door.  If it's not situated close enough to a wall to where it really looks weird reversed, you might consider a pocket door or the ever-popular-but-fading-fast sliding barn door.

**Q: Is this mirror too big?** *(in Design Dilemma)*

I'm thinking of putting this mirror over the bench I have in the entry way. Is it sized right? should it be hung horizontally?

A: You have some great suggestions here, but I'm curious about the use of a mirror instead of a nice piece of artwork?  Although mirrors reflect light and can certainly brighten a space, I think that they should also reflect something beautiful.  I'm not sure reflecting a door falls into that category.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*