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# Susie Home Designs

Original Houzz profile: [Susie Home Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/susie-home-designs-pfvwus-pf~151157739)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers
- **Location:** Hadley, MA
- **Serves:** Hadley, South Hadley, Amherst, Northampton, Holyoke, Leverett, and all surrounding area's
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2014), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

Every design is unique to the space, budget, and homeowner needing it. Do you have grand ideas for your space but need some help implementing and pulling a design together? Why not make your space the best statement of your home, personality, and style?

I center my designs around the home and homeowner's who need them. I find inspiration in the lifestyle a family lives and function that space needs. Their is no better thing then finding the perfect solution for the dog bowls that have been driving you crazy for 10+ years, or displaying your grandmother's china in a fun and modern setting. If you need help with functionality or design, no matter, I love to dive into both!

I have 10 years of experience in design and construction, specifically kitchen's & bath's. That experience started on the construction side and has naturally shifted to my passion for design. I know its a little backwards, but it comes in handy when collaborating with your contractor!

### Services Provided

- I offer a range of design services including: Kitchen & Bathroom Design with Elevations & Renderings Construction & Product Specifications CAD Plans with Elevations & Renderings for a wide variety of projects (Home Builds
- Full Interior Renovations
- Exterior Renovations
- Additions
- Garages
- Second Stories
- etc) Project Management

### Areas Served

- Hadley
- South Hadley
- Amherst
- Northampton
- Holyoke
- Leverett
- and all surrounding area's

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Susie Home Designs |
| Address | Hadley, Massachusetts 01035, United States |
| Phone | (413) 341-6690 |
| Website | http://www.thisgiantlife.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 70 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Susie Home Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/susie-home-designs-pfvwus-pf~151157739)
- **Website:** http://www.thisgiantlife.com
- **Phone:** (413) 341-6690

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Bachelors of Science  Building and Construction Technology.
- 10 Years hands on remodeling experience focused in Kitchen's & Bathrooms
- 6 years 20/20, CAD Design Experience

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2014), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews**

### All 2 reviews

**★★★★★ — Megan Healey, July 2017**

> I can't say enough about the level of professionalism and integrity that Susie Home Designs brings to the table. We used Susie for our kitchen remodel and it couldn't have gone smoother. Susie made sure that we had everything we needed - she asked specifically for our wishlist and made sure that we would get them while still falling within our budgetary restrictions. She made an effort to get to know exactly our style and what we liked, and always made sure to check in with us before making any decisions. She immediately took to our stylings and got to know our tastes so that we were completely satisfied.

**★★★★★ — marybernstein, Dec. 2013**

> Susie did a terrific job for us. She has deep knowledge of every part of the process from construction, to materials as well as sensitive to practical and aesthetic considerations. . She embraced the challenge of updating our older kitchen with thoughtful suggestions and clever design solutions. She is a careful listener and was very helpful in supporting our goals while offering new possibilities for design choices. She was timely in developing plans and thorough in going over each detail with us. she is creative and responsive willingly adjusting for new ideas as we went along. She was helpful in guiding us to various sources for purchasing items as well as accompanying us for some selections giving us space to make our own choices. She was mindful of our budget and respectful of our goals.
> To summarize: I highly recommend Susie Home Designs for your project for an outstanding personal and professional experience!

## Selected projects

- [Transitional Updo Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-updo-kitchen-pj-vj~83428)
  - Location: Easthamption, MA
  - Photos: 5
- [North Hadley Market](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-hadley-market-pj-vj~491420)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Cape Cod Exterior Drab to Fab](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cape-cod-exterior-drab-to-fab-pj-vj~390471)
  - Location: Hadley, MA
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: This 100 year old Cape Cod located in Western Massachusetts was in dire need of some exterior care. The paint color on the deteriorating shakes was a silver blue that never appealed to the homeowner's personalities at all. Willing to take a risk the owner's decided to bring a little of the ocean back to the cape styled home, and create some much needed accents. Although the picture's below only show some of the finishes (still working on garage doors, front porch, and accents), you can see the d…
- [Bernstein](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bernstein-pj-vj~385767)
  - Location: Amherst, MA
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Phase 1 Initial Design Ideas
- [Eastlake Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eastlake-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~381922)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
- [50's Metal Cabinets to Functional Small Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/50-s-metal-cabinets-to-functional-small-kitchen-pj-vj~205265)
  - Location: South Hadley, MA
  - Photos: 21
  - Description: This kitchen was in dire need of help! When I walked in the original metal cabinets had been painted too many times to count, the fridge and stove were located next to one another, no dishwasher, and no prep space in sight. It took a little convincing to get the homeowner's to understand that they really didn't need to have the stove right next to the fridge. That in fact they really needed to move it for functionality, and their future sanity. Although it ended up stretching the budget a bit, t…
- [Grey Toned Modern Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grey-toned-modern-kitchen-pj-vj~103884)
  - Location: South Deerfield, MA
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: Contemporary kitchen remodel with Natural Maple cabinets, Quartz (Concrete Look) countertops, Ribbed Glass inserts, and pop up vent hood.
- [Traditional with a Scandinavian Twist](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-with-a-scandinavian-twist-pj-vj~104695)
  - Location: Concord, CA
  - Photos: 22
  - Description: Beautiful Schuler Cabinetry kitchen. We used a raised center doorstyle in a full overlay with the Divinity Painted Finish. Client's had very specific needs for design and layout. They needed a two cook kitchen with island for prep space, a bar area, and mail drop area. They also needed the kitchen to layout well with the Scandinavian kitchen table that had been located in the kitchen for decades. after everything was complete the homeowner was very pleased with the results and the function of th…
- [Condo Kitchen & Bath Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/condo-kitchen-and-bath-remodel-pj-vj~88931)
  - Location: South Hadley, MA
  - Photos: 7
- [Blue Inspired Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blue-inspired-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~207686)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
- [Transitional Island Hard at Work](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-island-hard-at-work-pj-vj~208746)
  - Location: Holyoke, MA
  - Photos: 21
- [Breakfast Bar Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/breakfast-bar-kitchen-pj-vj~105073)
  - Location: Northampton, MA
  - Photos: 5
- [Bright Modern Condo Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bright-modern-condo-kitchen-pj-vj~83435)
  - Location: South Hadley, MA
  - Photos: 3
- [100 Yr Old Home Bath Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/100-yr-old-home-bath-remodel-pj-vj~88901)
  - Location: Greenfield, MA
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: This is the only bathroom in a hundred year old home. The family of four needed a much more funtional bath. Storage and privacy were two of the biggest concerns. The plumbing was moved in order to fit a linen closet, tub/shower and toliet on one wall with a vanity placed next to entrance. Overall costs were kept down by re-using the bench and cabinet that were original to the home and designing around them.
- [Very Small Galley Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/very-small-galley-kitchen-pj-vj~358801)
  - Location: Northampton, MA
  - Photos: 31
- ["Easy to Clean" Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/easy-to-clean-bathroom-pj-vj~355769)
  - Location: Holyoke, MA
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: This was a bathroom in much need to a full remodel. The bathroom tub no longer fit what the homeowner's needed. Therefore, we decided on a walk-in shower complete with a sliding door, very modern faucet, and niche for shampoo's. The seat can flip up and down maximizing space while still being fully functional. Tile was brick patterned in the main bath space and had a 1x1 rectangular border designed for in the shower space. Notice the tile used for the baseboard in the main bath? That is always a…
- [Modern Remake](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-remake-pj-vj~88921)
  - Location: Leverett, MA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Clients were originally only going to replace doors on the 40 year old cabinetry, but after comparing pricing they decided to replace everything and create a better layout overall. Originally they only had 26" between the fridge and island, talk about a small area to get around and cook in! We made that spacing larger so that the island could be worked around by the family and any future families. We had to customize some of the cabinetry to make sure it fit in this special space. The project tu…

[See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/susie-home-designs-pfvwus-pf~151157739)

## Ideabooks

- [Picture Wall](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22938349/list/picture-wall) — 9 ideas
- [garage](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/46981686/list/garage) — 3 ideas
- [Kuc Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31961906/list/kuc-kitchen) — 19 ideas
- [Entry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31954583/list/entry) — 1 idea
- [Grey Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29521170/list/grey-kitchen) — 3 ideas
- [Front Fenced in Area](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27674114/list/front-fenced-in-area) — 7 ideas
- [Dog Houses](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23584063/list/dog-houses) — 12 ideas
- [light fixture idea.](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22938667/list/light-fixture-idea) — 2 ideas
- [spiral stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21405259/list/spiral-stairs) — 3 ideas
- [Creating an eye popping exterior design on a shoe string budget.](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20788775/list/creating-an-eye-popping-exterior-design-on-a-shoe-string-budget) — 6 ideas
- [Murphy Bed](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11268006/list/murphy-bed) — 27 ideas
- [Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10908366/list/bath) — 7 ideas
- [Dormer](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10408820/list/dormer) — 46 ideas

[See all 13 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/thisgiantlife)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Countertops** *(in Photo Questions)*

What are the countertops?

A: The countertops are a quartz material, they have an even light grey speckle.

**Q: Need Help and Ideas for a  for New Island Top** *(in Design Dilemma)*

We are in the middle of a kitchen island makeover and I need ideas for a new top.  The perimeter of our kitchen has New Venetian Gold granite but I'm having a difficult time matching it.  If I cannot find a similar granite slab, what else can I put on there that would look great without fighting the color & pattern in the new venetian gold?  I can't do a wood top, too much wood in there already and I'm not ready to paint the cabinets.  I need something that would work with what I already have in there (except the backsplash tile which will be replaced), please help!

A: I do think that something darker will make the top look grounded, as if you had placed the whole kitchen at the same time. Black can be tricky because depending on the type & finish it can show everything. 

I would look into something darker than the NVG, quartz is a great suggestion and would also be very durable. Have you thought of looking into something in the Greens? Maybe a Sage that would play off of the yellows in the NVG? 

Hope you find what your looking for!

**Q: My new Bar Backsplash of wine corks** *(in Before & After)*

This area was a clutter gatherer but with the new wonderful "Normandy" granite in my whole kitchen, I wanted to make it into a bar area. I used my and friend's wine corks and also bought some on eBay, then used a hot glue gun to attach. It was so much fun to choose each special cork and attach with the writing facing the way I wanted. It is a show stopper.

A: Looks Great! You could easily seal with a layer of polyurethane that will make it easier to clean. Everything gets dust on it after a while!

Look for a water based spray (Remember to cover your side walls and countertop) or brush on a layer or two.

**Q: Kitchen makeover advice** *(in Design Dilemma)*

I am thinking about redoing the kitchen.  I am thinking of keeping the same layout of maybe switching the sink and stovetop.  All in all its a great space, but I really have no idea of where to start.  Thanks for any ideas.

A: Not sure if anyone else commented on this but...... Most local codes will stop you from installing a cooktop or stove under a window. So switching the sink & stove would be a issue. 

If you are really interested in it the window above would need to be inoperable and even then it would need to be run by the building inspector.

Looks like you have lots of advice, best of luck!

**Q: What finish was used?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Not sure which item you are refering too. The Cabinetry is a natural Maple no stain finish, Countertop a grey Quartz stone, Flooring is medium colored cork tiles with little if any variations. Hope that helps!

**Q: What floor is this?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: This is an American Olean colorbody porcelain tile- Nouveau Series Industrial Gray color. The tile can be purchased special order and samples can be ordered if the Lowe's flooring specialist calls into the company!

http://americanolean.com/series.cfm?series=142

Thanks,

-Susie Kuc, PSI

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-10.*