--- title: "Susan Nelson Interiors — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/susan-nelson-interiors-pfvwus-pf~2048029530 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2048029530.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Susan Nelson Interiors" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/c3e31dea04e23111_9842-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "624 South Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, United States" latitude: 38.806 longitude: -77.0529 phone: "(703) 244-1601" website: http://www.susannelsoninteriors.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 16 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 108 last_updated: 2026-09-14 --- # Susan Nelson Interiors Original Houzz profile: [Susan Nelson Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/susan-nelson-interiors-pfvwus-pf~2048029530) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Alexandria, VA - **Serves:** Arlington, Alexandria, Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C. Maryland - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2017), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Welcome to Susan Nelson Interiors. My goal is to provide my clients solutions to their decorating challenges that are practical and personal but with a slightly unexpected perspective, making each project unique. Let me know how I can help you. I studied Interior Design at Marymount University where I learned the art and science that is the foundation of creating a functional beautiful environment that reflects a client’s personality. I launched Susan Nelson Interiors in 2002, after working for several area designers. I love helping the client solve their decorating problems and view the design process as a collaborative effort. My job is to guide the client to make the best decisions to achieve the look they want, within their budget. Most people do not have access to the design ideas, products and solutions that come with an interior design practice. I share my love and knowledge of what is available in today’s often complex interior design industry with my clients, letting them benefit of my years of experience and training. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Color Consulting - Interior Decoration - Room layout ### Areas Served - Arlington - Alexandria - Northern Virginia - Washington, D.C. Maryland ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Susan Nelson Interiors | | Address | 624 South Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, United States | | Phone | (703) 244-1601 | | Website | http://www.susannelsoninteriors.com | | Followers on Houzz | 108 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/SusanNelsonInteriors - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/pub/susan-nelson/6/688/659/en - Blog — www.susannelsoninteriors.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Susan Nelson Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/susan-nelson-interiors-pfvwus-pf~2048029530) - **Website:** http://www.susannelsoninteriors.com - **Phone:** (703) 244-1601 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2017), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 16 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Carolyn, Jan. 2018** > We get so many compliments on the rooms that Susan designed. Everything looks well thought-out, but not overdesigned. Susan does a great job of listening to our preferences but pushing us out of our comfort zone to achieve a fantastic result. She did an excellent job mixing designer pieces with finds from less expensive retailers and always gave us options in various price points. The rooms are all well designed, but don't scream "a designer did this" -- it is what I would love to be able to do on my own! We have used Susan for several projects over time -- and will use her again. **Comment from Susan Nelson Interiors:** > It was so fun to work with you guys! I always appreciated how open you were to suggestions (and a few nudges!). Your house looks wonderful and a reflection of you both. Thank you for the opportunity to bring your vision to life. **★★★★★ — Kirk Foster, Jan. 2017** > A true professional, Susan takes the time to learn about a client's tastes and preferences, will introduce you to new possibilities and gently nudge you to expand your horizons. Best of all, Susan listens to the client and remains in excellent communication. There are never any surprises! Personally, I now have a greater appreciation for colors, fabrics and textures, and their importance. The quality of Susan's work was and remains superb, and I constantly receive compliments on the furnishings, drapes and other items she selected. I have absolute confidence in Susan's knowledge and instincts. She will work with you and your budget. Retain Susan! **Comment from Susan Nelson Interiors:** > Wow! Thank you so much Kirk! You've been a terrific client and I always have appreciated your willingness to be open minded. I'm so happy you're pleased with how your project turned out. I think it looks fabulous! **★★★★★ — Mary Corrado, Nov. 2016** > Working with Susan was terrific. I hired her to provide interior decorating advice for my new home. She took the hassle out of selecting from the thousands of choices from draperies, to paint, wallpaper and furniture. She researched products and provided a multitude of choices that were within my budget. Her network of professional installers was first-rate. She was conscientious, meticulous and dedicated to making me happy. Plus, she has a great sense of humor and a delight to work with. **Comment from Susan Nelson Interiors:** > Thank you! It was so fun working with you to get your new house to feel like your new home. I'm so glad you're happy. **★★★★★ — siverson20, April 2016** > Susan's help on refreshing three rooms in our house was invaluable. It was a complex job with lots of moving parts. The open floor plan - living and dining space - had to work together and I wanted lots of color and patterns. Susan offered numerous options and we selected 8 fabulous fabrics. We also upgraded the sunroom with 4 additional fabrics. We purchased 2 new loveseats, 2 side chairs and a bench. Other pieces - i.e. dining room chairs seats were re-upholstered; kitchen chairs re-painted and new seat cushions made. Susan would offer at least two price point options and make suggestions about window treatment, cleaning existing rugs and wall colors. **Comment from Susan Nelson Interiors:** > It was really fun to work with a client who loves color and pattern as much as I do! I'm so glad you're happy with how everything turnd out and I appreciate the kind words. Thank you. **★★★★★ — arduinie, April 2016** > I had Susan pick fabrics for a chair to be recovered and for new toss pillows. She picked beautiful fabrics that went perfectly with my existing furniture. She is very professional and really cares about making your home beautiful. I found her approach amazing and very refreshing because I felt as if she was doing this project as if this was her own home. The upholsterer did a fantastic job of recovering my chair and her seamstress did a great job on the pillows. The project was done in record time. The budget was extremely reasonable. **Comment from Susan Nelson Interiors:** > Working on your home was such fun! I love how we elevated your living room to a whole new level. I'm so glad you're happy with how things turned out. **★★★★ — ahvster, March 2016** > Services included reupholstery, window treatments for 3 rooms, advice on new floor covering and fabric selection. Susan was a delightful professional to work with on updating and adding colors to our first floor of a smallish Old Town Alexandria Va home. She was quick to understand our taste and preferences and was very fast and flexible in getting our work done. Would definitely recommend her services! **Comment from Susan Nelson Interiors:** > Thank you! I loved helping you refresh and enliven your first floor! **★★★★★ — elbt88, March 2016** > Susan helped me decorate two apartments -- first a studio and now a one-bedroom -- and I cannot recommend her more highly! I know what I like interior design-wise, but have troubling executing. This is where Susan came in. I described my design aesthetic, and she understood it immediately. She worked with my existing furniture and recommended a few key new pieces, which really added to the space. She also suggested that I reupholster some of my furniture, and picked out the perfect fabrics. She was also very conscious of budget, and always suggested things that were in my price point. Visitors always compliment my apartment, and I have Susan to thank for that! **Comment from Susan Nelson Interiors:** > I'm so glad you're pleased with everything! It was fun to help you achieve your vision. **★★★★★ — nacecil, March 2016** > Working with Susan was a pleasure from start to finish. We hired her to help us redecorate and reinvigorate our dreary living room, though we didn't want to buy a lot of new furniture at the time. She helped us completely change the mood of the room despite our requests to use many things we already owned-- she was able to give them new life. Susan was responsive, encouraging, and very aware of making sure that we were getting what we wanted and spending what we wanted, too. We are thrilled with our living room and look forward to having her help us with the rest of the house! **Comment from Susan Nelson Interiors:** > Thanks for the kind words! I thoroughly enjoyed working with you and love how your living room turned out. It really does look like a new room. **★★★★★ — pvl1974, May 2015** > I worked with Susan to redecorate my living and dining rooms and she hit it out of the ballpark! With two small children (ages 2 and 4 at the time), I wanted a modern take on traditional design that could also withstand children. I appreciated that, as a mother herself, she understood how the room would be used and honored my request for durable (yet fashionable) decor. Bottom line is that she truly listened to what I needed and then took it up a few notches! What we ended up with absolutely exceeded my expectations. The colors are bright - yellows, pinks, navy- but not overpowering . It is my vision on steroids. My kids now call it the "cheerful room". Without a doubt, I will be retaining Susan again on future projects. **★★★★★ — kathiet20007, March 2015** > I have worked with Susan over the years to update and refresh my house. She is always professional, insightful and fun to work with. Susan has an ability to work with color and pattern that is unique. She's a good listener and was always concerned that I got the best version of what I wanted. As a result she has pushed me a little past my comfort zone, and I now have rooms that are truly unique and reflective of my personality. She turned what was an intimidating and overwhelming job into a joyful experience with great results. **★★★★★ — amandabrodt, March 2015** > Working with Susan was a delight. Pure delight! She encouraged and inspired me in new creative ways. And with such a gentle manner. I found my design aspirations and budget realities were often misaligned. Susan expertly directed me toward functional alternatives. And brought cohesion and ingenuity where I may have otherwise cluttered or over-programmed the space. I've since caught a "design bug" following this first project, and brought Susan back for a consultation on a second project. I feel more confident proceeding with her blessing. **★★★★★ — ddmnjensen, March 2015** > We bought a new house with great potential, but it's main rooms -- dining, family and living -- had very little character. They were really just large featureless spaces. Susan came in and completely changed all that! We were simply amazed by the transformation. In two months, these rooms went from unremarkable to ready for a Veranda photo shoot. Susan is widely admired for her skills as a colorist, with the perfect combination of bold but subtle. She encouraged us to go much further than we would have ourselves, but the result is sophisticated and holistically satisfying. Her design ingenuity is remarkable. By adding only a few new pieces here and there, and changing the way we arranged furniture and displayed art objects, she rebuilt our main public rooms from the ground up with a creativity and zeal we could never have imagined. Susan definitely has a strong design vision for each project, but she is also a superb listener. We have worked before with designers who get carried away with their own vision of a project and stop listening to the client, but that never happened with Susan. Her passion was infectious and her attention to how we wanted to live in these rooms made for the perfect combination. Ultimately, any project of this size is substantially about value, and here Susan really delivered. Our home was completely transformed in all of its main rooms for much less than we thought we would have to spend. The whole project was a blast and very satisfying, and we can't wait to work with Susan again. She is a rising star in the D.C. design world, and now we know why! ## Selected projects - [Cleveland Park, DC, home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cleveland-park-dc-home-pj-vj~929046) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 4 - Description: Our clients already had a substantial art collection, but wanted to inject more color into the interiors. Purple and lavender carried much of the palette throughout, to wonderful effect. - [Cape Cod Vacation House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cape-cod-vacation-house-pj-vj~1333507) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: This is a cape house on Cape Cod - I wanted to work with blues and whites, but avoid trite nautical theme. The space is thus filled with huge pops of color and pattern that intermingle with the ever-present blue and white. - [Great Falls, VA home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/great-falls-va-home-pj-vj~929098) - Location: Great Falls, VA - Photos: 18 - Description: This is a whole-house design of a large home previously occupied only by its builder. Many of the walls, from the yellow kitchen to the red family room and toile-covered guest room, were already there. We worked to enhance both the classic architecture and existing decorative elements, taking them all to the next level. - [Delray Bungalow (Alexandria, VA)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/delray-bungalow-alexandria-va-pj-vj~929006) - Location: Alexandria, VA - Photos: 2 - Description: Our client wanted to inject life into what used to be a gray and brown living room. We added strong dashes of turquoise and orange, and further revived the look with a combination of patterns and colorful abstract art. - [DC Design House 2012](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dc-design-house-2012-pj-vj~928923) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 3 - Description: I decided to make my attic-level bedroom assignment for the DC Design House into a young girl's bedroom, inspired by Jo March's garrett space in "Little Women." - [Washington Design Center DreamHome](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/washington-design-center-dreamhome-pj-vj~936154) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 3 - Description: The 2011 DreamHome at the Washington Design Center was inspired by jewelry. I chose a green-and-yellow toned peridot and citrine necklace by jewelry designer Dina Mackney (dinamackney.com) as my inspiration, and the purple accents come from a design center showroom rug that I had fallen in love with. Bonus: my husband ended up purchasing the necklace for me as a gift—a lifetime souvenir by which I can remember this design. - [Custom Home in McLean, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-home-in-mclean-va-pj-vj~932678) - Location: McLean, VA - Photos: 7 - Description: Our clients had a new home custom-built in McLean, VA. They asked us to take charge of the interior design, mainly using fabrics, rugs and select pieces of custom furniture to give life to the furnishings they already had. - [Old Town Alexandria Rowhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-town-alexandria-rowhouse-pj-vj~2778585) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - [DC Design House 2017](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dc-design-house-2017-pj-vj~2777544) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/susan-nelson-interiors-pfvwus-pf~2048029530) ## Community Q&A **Q: where is the backsplash from?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love it! A: Thank you! Unfortunately, that tile is no longer being made. But, I ordered it through Architectural Ceramics in Alexandria, VA. **Q: Where did you find the tile for the backsplash?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thanks for your comment! The tile was from Architectural Ceramics but has been discontinued. **Q: this is lovely** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you please supply information about the wall paper-brand, pattern, etc.? Thanks :) A: It's a Stroheim wallpaper - the pattern is Sister's Peony. **Q: Brand of/maker of dining room table?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: the dining table is made by Hickory Chair **Q: Source for wallpaper, vanity (repurposed?) and fabric, please.** *(in Photo Questions)* Have bathroom, similar dimensions. This is adorable! A: Hello! Thank you for your interest. The walls are actually hand-painted and we painted the vanity. **Q: I love the flooring! Where is it from or can you tell me more about it** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thanks for your interest in this picture, the flooring is brick! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-14.*