--- title: "Susan Brook Interiors — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/susan-brook-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1325498684 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1325498684.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Susan Brook Interiors" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/d0d3248f0f284515_9225-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2729 Riverside Drive, Columbus, Indiana 47201, United States" latitude: 39.2055 longitude: -85.9317 phone: "(812) 374-4323" website: http://susanbrookinteriors.com rating: 5 review_count: 30 best_of_houzz_awards: 12 followers: 580 last_updated: 2026-08-25 --- # Susan Brook Interiors Original Houzz profile: [Susan Brook Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/susan-brook-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1325498684) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Columbus, IN - **Serves:** Indianapolis, Greenwood, Columbus, Seymour, Central Indiana - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (30 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2013–2020), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Interior Architecture and Design for Contemporary and Traditional Homes. Whether you're looking to remodel your entire home, create a new kitchen or simply enhance your living space, I can bring your vision to life with my unique blend of personal service, creativity and exclusive design choices. I listen and provide a unique design for my clients. Importance is put on strength and balance. With all pieces "having a conversation with each other". I offer individual choices, for cabinetry, soft furnishings, and lighting. My goal is that clients still love the room as much in 10 years as they do upon completion. A room should look as though it has evolved over time, compliment the surrounding spaces and reflect the client and their lifestyle. Product choices come from a wide variety of sources, which expands through continued research to stay in touch with what is new, providing a level of style and functionality not readily known to the client. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Home Bars - Closet Design - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Walk-in Closets - Sunroom Design & Construction - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Home Theater Design - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Downsizing - Decluttering - Historic Building Conservation - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Remodeling - Antique restoration and re-finishing - Architectural trim detailing - Bespoke kitchens & cabinetry - Counters - Custom window treatments - Flooring - Interior & Exterior remodeling - Marble - Outdoor kitchens and garden designs - Porcelain wall panels - Remodeling - Upholstery - granite ### Areas Served - Indianapolis - Greenwood - Columbus - Seymour - Central Indiana ### Typical Job Cost $5,000.00 - 500,000.00 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Susan Brook Interiors | | Address | 2729 Riverside Drive, Columbus, Indiana 47201, United States | | Phone | (812) 374-4323 | | Website | http://susanbrookinteriors.com | | Followers on Houzz | 580 | ## Offers (DEMO) OFFERS _(DEMO) DISCLAIMER_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Susan Brook Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/susan-brook-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1325498684) - **Website:** http://susanbrookinteriors.com - **Phone:** (812) 374-4323 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - My personal designs have been featured in Home & Garden, Period Living, The Design Bureau 100 Special Edition 2014 Best of Houzz 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 . Dec 2014 as one of 15 best Interior Designers in Indianapolis http://blog.builddirect.com/the-15-best-interior-designers-in-indianapolis/ - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2013–2020), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 30 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Tim Wallace, June 2017** > We was looking to change the color scheme in our stores, after meeting with Susan it was clear that she would point us in the right direction of where we wanted to be. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and vision of the entire project is second to none. **★★★★★ — Michael Sheehan, June 2017** > Sue came highly recommended and we worked with her on a remodel project for our family room. The entire room was renovated from the floor to the ceiling. We installed tile in a herringbone pattern, added lighting into the ceiling, and had bookcases built along with window benches, ect. The project turned out great!!!! We live in an older home and wanted to have a lot of architectural detail and Sue had the perfect plan. We plan to continue to work with her on future projects and would highly recommend her. **★★★★★ — HU-668414, Aug. 2016** > Working with Susan has been great. We purchased our 40-year-old home a little over one year ago. It was all beige. I asked for her help and we love the results. New carpet, paint and draperies. But probably the coolest suggestions have been in regards to our furniture. She took one look at my mother's 1960s dresser and said "That needs to go under your flat screen TV in the living room." It would never have occurred to us and looks AMAZING. **★★★★★ — lpcobb1, Aug. 2016** > I thoroughly enjoyed with working with Susan on transforming our very outdated basement into a wonderful space for entertaining, media room and gym. Susan was very attentive to our likes and dislikes and designed the space to function the way we live. Susan is very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. She is responsible about her clients budget and conscientious about spending wisely. The contractors that she brought in did excellent work and moved quickly through the project. We also had some bathroom remodeling on the main floor of the house and they worked with us to stage the work so that we didn't have too much going on at once. We are very happy with the new space and would definitely use Susan again. **★★★★★ — Ali T, July 2016** > We can't say enough good things about our experience with Sue. We came to her for help transitioning an unused and awkward space above our garage into a bedroom/ play area for our toddler son and are thrilled with the finished results - as is our son! Sue's approach, style and demeanor made her very easy to work with, and her talents helped us transform a few rough ideas into a functional space where our 4 year old loves to spend time. Her services are unique in that she offers much more than simply design consultation; Sue brought in a contracting team to complete the project and their quality of work and attention to detail was excellent from start to finish. She remained engaged and ensured satisfaction along the way. In addition, we really enjoyed seeking her expertise in other areas of our home as she provided guidance for other cosmetic updates (fixtures, paint, window treatments, crown molding, etc.). She is wonderful just to bounce ideas off of and encourages a different design perspective that we wouldn't have considered but in the end, absolutely love. Thank you Sue! **★★★★★ — pherlitz, March 2016** > I contacted Susan after reading reviews and contacting one of her previous clients. Our project included a remodel and redesign of our entire first floor. Moved or built walls, new floors, cabinets, furniture, appliances, lighting, electric to gas, ect. Susan and her team were there for me every step of the way. We reviewd designs together and she answered all my questions and listened to any concerns. She is honest, and will let you if what you have in mind will actually work or look good. Listen to her because she is right! I had a few last-minute additions and her team didn't hesitate to complete those extra projects. We love this remodel! Every space on the first floor is now usable, comfortable and relaxing to be in. This was our first remodel in this home. What I learned was to be patient. Allow extra time for the remodel to be completed because many facets are out of your control. With patience comes Beauty. Working with Susan and her team produced a result that was far more than I would have hoped for. It's beautiful! We will be working with Susan again. **★★★★★ — rlwmkw, March 2016** > The first phase of our design project with Susan focused on the entire first floor of our 1977 ranch style house. For us, the primary goal was to achieve the best function of the existing square footage. Susan helped to accomplish this goal by designing elegant and highly functional custom built ins in the master bedroom, bathroom, and sitting room. Although our kitchen cabinets were already contracted before our hiring of Susan, she was eager to help us fine tune every detail of the kitchen to ensure our happiness. Susan introduced us to the most beautiful fabrics, lighting, soapstone, tile, wood flooring and paint. She encouraged the use of pieces we loved in the design. We used craftsmen that she trusted to give new life to our treasures and fit into a tapestry of color and texture that she envisioned. Our home has a timeless aspect. Susan calls it quiet strength. We think she is right. Phase two will be the downstairs. We know she will work her magic there also. **★★★★★ — Vee Dub, Feb. 2016** > We worked with Susan on the renovation of our kitchen, creating a space which included a new kitchen, mud room, laundry room, and half bath. We are about an hour away from Susan, and used our own contractor, with whom Susan had not worked before. We ordered custom cabinets through Susan, using a custom cabinet builder near her, with whom she works regularly. > > The bottom line: our kitchen is beautiful. We love it. (It is well documented on Houzz: I don't know how to link to it, but it has grey bamboo cabinets with horizontal grain, and has been featured as part of Susan's work.) We have hired her again to work with us on our master bath renovation. > > Susan brought great design ideas to the table. She is very thoughtful when it comes to thinking through the way one uses each space, and we spent quite a lot of time working through details that might make a difference once one is working in the kitchen. (Sometimes I think she was more worried about this than we were! And we're pretty detail-oriented.) > > When it came time to choose materials, she presented us with a wide array of combinations from which to choose. This was great. She took into consideration the relation to the rest of our house, listened to our description of what we wanted, and showed us multiple great options. She also showed us multiple price points--she didn't just act as if our coffers were bottomless. The options were interesting and unique--it wasn't as if she had just picked the best colors off the sample wall at the local hardware store. So: she brought us things we would not likely have seen on our own, and she sorted through colors and styles to provide combinations that worked well together and complemented the rest of the house. I want to emphasize how great this was. > > Our contractor, who had not worked with Susan, was concerned before we started because sometimes designers will ask them to stop work until the designer is able to get to the site, say, to locate the light fixtures or whatever. We didn't have any of this. Susan worked with the contractor to establish this stuff ahead of time, and she always picked up the phone when I called when work was going on. (This isn't to say that she didn't pick it up other times--but she was super responsive when she knew they were working.) > > You won't believe me if I write that she's perfect, so here are my key areas for improvement: We had some timeline delays. Most projects do. One key delay was due to our flooring sitting in customs, and I can't blame this on Susan. But when I looked back on the project, we could have made some choices early enough to prevent some of the delays. Because I hired the contractor, project management fell more on my shoulders than it probably does if she does a local job. Ultimately the timeline was owned by multiple people. Could she have helped me to understand lead times better, and make earlier choices? Probably. On our next project, I will press Susan more to make choices and get things ordered as early as possible. > > The drawings for our kitchen were created by the cabinet maker and the GC. I would like it if Susan developed some sort of capacity to create drawings of her designs. Had we not ordered our cabinets through her, we would have had little to show for the design time she put in. So depending on exactly what you have in mind, make sure you have this aspect covered. In our new project, our contractor is creating the drawings first, so this is less of a worry. > > ---- > > I think her hourly rate is reasonable. I felt like this was a more transparent pricing model than the folks who sell you cabinets and "design for free". We talked to those people, and they seemed to "phone in" the designs. They all just stuck cabinets in spaces. When you look at what we paid Susan as a percentage of the kitchen, it wasn't a huge percentage, and without her we would have had a far, far less cool, unique, and functional kitchen. We found that the expense was well worth it. (Anyway, I am skeptical that the folks who hide their design fees within a larger scope charge a much different rate. They probably put in fewer hours. But ask yourself whether you want control over how many hours your designer thinks about your project.) > > Bottom line: we are very happy that we chose to work with Susan on our kitchen renovation. We have been living in it for 15 months now, and there isn't anything we would change about the space we created. We were happy enough that we have already started to work with her on a new project. We highly recommend her services. **★★★★★ — lmhays, Oct. 2015** > I heard about Susan through Houzz. I decided to contact her because I loved her fabric selection in the reviews provided through Houzz. Susan is communicates and interacts in a professional manner. She is very knowledgeable about fabric and color selections. She is creative and her ideas can really pull a room together and make it feel personal and unique. She has selected fabrics, paint colors, and furniture for 2 of our bedrooms and made simple, yet significant changes in a third bedroom that just wasn't coming together but now looks fantastic. **★★★★★ — donnakg, Sept. 2015** > Susan is very professional as well as knowledgeable about construction, design > and attitude. She asked lots of questions so she can tailor make your dreams into > reality. **★★★★★ — liaelliott, Sept. 2015** > Sue is the utmost professional - both in terms of her skill, keen eye for design and implementation of a design plan. She continuously kept me up to date on developments, costs, and other logistics surrounding a complicated master bathroom remodel in a 1935 home. I highly recommend Susan Brook Interiors and will absolutely be using her again in the future. **★★★★★ — Penhaglion Inc., May 2015** > We were fortunate enough to work with Susan on a special tub package for her own home. In view of Susan Brook Interiors standing within the design community and her body of work, we considered it quite an honor that, above all others, Susan chose a Penhaglion tub package for her own special bathroom retreat. Susan was extremely professional to work with and asked us to make a few modifications to our standard package. When we followed Susan’s choice of options and put this package together the results were superb. Thanks to Susan’s insight, we will now be able to offer this exciting and beautiful new tub package on our website. With such an eye and feel for detail, we think Susan Brook Interiors would be a great choice for any client who wants something just a little bit extra special. ## Selected projects - [Spacious kitchen with room to entertain.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spacious-kitchen-with-room-to-entertain-pj-vj~1973211) - Location: Columbus, IN - Photos: 65 - Description: This remodel was huge, a whole first floor. It included blowing out a wall in the kitchen which led to a really unused room but one that had the most light of the home. Incorporating that into the kitchen space gave my clients a huge kitchen with a designated sitting area and also a casual eating space too. New lighting added to the ambience of the space, as well as plenty of room for entertaining. The new space is completely different from before, the clients love it..as well as all of their fr… - [Boys bedroom with playroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boys-bedroom-with-playroom-pj-vj~1948955) - Location: Columbus, IN - Photos: 58 - Description: This once unused bonus room was transformed into a wonderful new bedroom for a boy with lots of room to grow, play and have sleepovers. We took advantage of the attic space either side of the room by recessing the TV / storage area and also on the opposite side with the double desk unit. The room was separated by the sets of drawers that have custom headboards at the back of them, this helping with the great length of this room. Custom bookcase shelving was made for the window wall to also creat… - [Master Bathroom and Dressing Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bathroom-and-dressing-room-pj-vj~406710) - Location: Greenwood, IN - Photos: 63 - Description: This beautiful master bathroom gives not only visual pleasure but a complete bathing experience. The air jet bathtub has a heated seat, back and neck, also with a drop of oil over a heated element the oils are absorbed directly through the skin. The custom designed cabinetry has a beauty and strength to it as well as providing plenty of storage. - [Contemporary bamboo kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-bamboo-kitchen-pj-vj~931416) - Location: Indianapolis, IN - Photos: 86 - Description: Huge re-model including taking ceiling from a flat ceiling to a complete transformation. Bamboo custom cabinetry was given a grey stain, mixed with walnut strip on the bar and the island given a different stain. Huge amounts of storage from deep pan corner drawers, roll out trash, coffee station, built in refrigerator, wine and alcohol storage, appliance garage, pantry and appliance storage, the amounts go on and on. Floating shelves with a back that just grabs the eye takes this kitchen to anot… - [Master bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bathroom-pj-vj~1414586) - Location: Columbus, IN - Photos: 31 - Description: Doing a remodel with the thought of long term should always be in mind. So when doing this project i knew i didn't want grout in the shower, then what are my options for something that looks timeless, would stand up to years of soaps, shampoo and still look great in years to come. I had seen these sheets of porcelain from Spain at a trade show a number of years ago, it seemed that for my own bath it was a good project to give them a try. These are available in different sizes and thicknesses and… - [Horizontal walnut](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/horizontal-walnut-pj-vj~57898) - Location: Seymour, IN - Photos: 41 - Description: This amazing kitchen was a total transformation from the original. Windows were removed and added, walls moved back and a total remodel. The original plain ceiling was changed to a coffered ceiling, the lighting all totally re-arranged, new floors, trim work as well as the new layout. I designed the kitchen with a horizontal wood grain using a custom door panel design, this is used also in the detailing of the front apron of the soapstone sink. The profile is also picked up on the profile edge o… - [Dreamy girl's bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dreamy-girl-s-bedroom-pj-vj~398264) - Location: Columbus, IN - Photos: 25 - Description: This little girls bedroom was a joy to create, the family heirloom bed was given a huge facelift with an upholstered bed drapery treatment. The custom designed cabinetry has a paint glaze and inset beaded doors add to the detailing. Two chandeliers hang at either side of the room, the largest being located over the tea table, where lazy Sunday afternoons will be spent with Teddy and Rosie enjoying tea and crumpets. - [Master bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bedroom-pj-vj~1415527) - Location: Columbus, IN - Photos: 8 - Description: We wanted the bedroom to be warm and have a soft masculine feel. Using a darker color on the walls helped achieve this with the soft tones on the bronze metal bed. - [Master wet room bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-wet-room-bathroom-pj-vj~1312685) - Location: Columbus, IN - Photos: 25 - Description: The initial design concept credit goes to Louis Joyner Architects as my client had first contacted them to help with the creation. With just a few tweaks to their drawings we ended up with a very difficult remodel that turned out beautiful. The home is very old and space was not given to this bathroom, so we actually took space from inside the eaves of the roof. Not knowing what we were getting into until demo threw extra weeks onto the project. The client was very patient and with knowing were… - [Master dressing room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-dressing-room-pj-vj~1415587) - Location: Columbus, IN - Photos: 6 - Description: Some of this dressing room was existing but not performing too well so with a little bit of re-organizing it now works really well. Shoe storage is always a problem so we took advantage of a deep area were we added a double deep shoe rack, very easy to do for anyone. - [Master Dressing Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-dressing-room-pj-vj~622484) - Location: Columbus, IN - Photos: 22 - Description: This walk through Master Dressing room has multiple storage areas, from pull down rods for higher hanging clothes, organized sock storage, double laundry hampers and swing out ironing board. The large mirrored door swings open to reveal costume jewelry storage. This was part of a very large remodel, the dressing room connects to the project Master Bathroom floating wall and Master with Sitting Room. - [Dining Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dining-room-pj-vj~844580) - Location: Columbus, IN - Photos: 7 - [Quarter sawn white oak kitchen.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/quarter-sawn-white-oak-kitchen-pj-vj~629968) - Location: Columbus, IN - Photos: 32 - Description: The clients called me in to help with finishing details on their kitchen remodel. They had already decided to do a lot of the work themselves and also decided on a cabinet company. I came into the project early enough to see a better layout to the original kitchen, then i was able to give my clients better options to choose from on the flow and aesthetics of the space. They already had an existing island but no sink, the refrigerator was an awkward walk away from the work space. We planned with… - [Floating wall, Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/floating-wall-master-bathroom-pj-vj~622474) - Location: Columbus, IN - Photos: 21 - Description: This Master Bath was not only a total rebuild but was once the small Master Bedroom. Extensive remodeling and re-location of plumbing. The floating wall has a custom designed vanity in quarter sawn white oak with a custom gray stain finish. Recessed mirrored medicine cabinets allow plenty of storage as well as all the storage in the vanity itself. Dual heated floors on the bath side and shower side have separate controls. The floating towel storage cabinets have the sides finished in a gray smok… - [Master Bedroom with Sitting Room.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bedroom-with-sitting-room-pj-vj~622501) - Location: Columbus, IN - Photos: 18 - Description: This Master Bedroom remodel is part of an extensive push out of the existing floor plan. The other 2 projects with this are "Master Bathroom floating wall and Master Dressing Room. A sitting area with temperature sensor gas fire has a custom designed fire surround with flanking display shelves. The swivel rocker chairs allow either reading by the fire or with a turn watching the wall hung TV. The new wall of French doors with flanking fixed panels allows a lot of light in this bedroom as well as… - [Jack n Jill bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jack-n-jill-bathroom-pj-vj~398218) - Location: Columbus, IN - Photos: 20 - Description: This Jack n Jill bathroom serves the guest bedroom as well as the clients young daughter. With a lot of thought we were able to get a full suite in here. The spacious shower has an adjustable head for different heights, it is tiled in 12x12 sheets of marble, the ceiling is also tiled. For the floors i chose a herringbone design to give a flow from room to room. The custom made vanity has antiqued mirrored door inserts which pick up on the star mirrored chandelier. I had been carrying this wallpa… - [Southside residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/southside-residence-pj-vj~313490) - Location: Columbus, IN - Photos: 39 - Description: This transformation was achieved by using a blend of walnut and painted cabinetry. By using the mix the new kitchen sits well with the integrity of the original home. Bead board was used in key places to help tie the cabinetry together. I used two colors of corian, a darker on the perimeter and a lighter tone on the island. So much storage was included in this remodel, the clients are thrilled with the end results. - [West side kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-side-kitchen-pj-vj~125391) - Location: Columbus, IN - Photos: 38 - Description: This kitchen was totally transformed from the existing floor plan. I used a mix of horizontal walnut grain with painted cabinets. A huge amount of storage in all the drawers as well in the doors of the cooker hood and a little bread storage pull out that is usually wasted space. My signature corner drawers this time just having 2 drawers as i wanted a 2 drawer look all around the perimeter.You will see i even made the sink doors "look" like 2 drawers. There is a designated cooking area which my… - [Boys bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boys-bathroom-pj-vj~398545) - Location: Columbus, IN - Photos: 10 - Description: Even though the home is traditional i went with a transitional approach in this bathroom. It fits in very well and still flows with the feel of the home. I designed a custom vanity using a gray stain over maple. The sink and toilet also give a more contemporary feel. - [Boys bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boys-bedroom-pj-vj~398606) - Location: Columbus, IN - Photos: 22 [See all 43 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/susan-brook-interiors-pfvwus-pf~1325498684) ## Community Q&A **Q: Mirrors** *(in Photo Questions)* Where are these mirrors from? A: Its been a while, I think Restoration Hardware **Q: Stair Rods** *(in Photo Questions)* Which company manufactures the stair rods? Thanks! A: English stair rods.co.uk **Q: how deep is the insert?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: the drawer is regular 24" depth **Q: Roll out pantry** *(in Photo Questions)* Could post a picture of that? A: i am sorry but for some unknown reason I do not have a picture of that. Regards, Susan **Q: aluminum roll up doors** *(in Photo Questions)* I like the look of these roll up doors, can you disclose the manufacturer? Thanks in advance! A: This is the company i used. Regards, Susan https://easylink.hafele.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/HDE-INT-EasyLink\_HDE-INT-Site/en\_EN/-/EUR/Haefele\_ViewOfferDetail-StartSavePageable?CatalogCategoryID=ERzAqBlZH6QAAAEvrVJJ5Jts&ProductUUID=oBLAqBlZ.WYAAAE8XrkgmPZ2&SingleObjectPageableID=nK7AqBlPFswAAAFbLEEL7GRh&OrigProductContext=Haefele\_BrowseCatalog-Category&GlobalIndex=0&NavigationSource=Image **Q: Cup drawer dimensions** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello, this is a great coffee bar! I am wondering if you happen to know the depth of the cup drawer. Thank you! :) A: As I recall the drawer is 6" deep, but this was a custom designed kitchen so everything was really made to fit what the clients loved. Regards, Susan --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-25.*