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SUSAN BRUNSTRUM
Sweet Peas Design
Libertyville, IL
(847) 816-1296
(312) 572-9090
susan@sweetpeas-inspired.com
www.sweetpeas-inspired.com
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DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
For 9 years interior designer Susan Brunstrum has been at the helm of Sweet Peas Design, Inc., Libertyville, the studio she launched with equal parts creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. Using her innate sense of style and business acumen, she and her staff have developed an extensive portfolioof projects that are a deeply personal expression of each client. "Itis vital that I get to know my clients so I can understandwhat is important to them and what will make their home work for their lifestyle," says Susan. Sweet Peas Design provides everything needed for a turn-key project, drawing on extensive contacts in the design world and the trades. Clients value Susanand her team for their creative design, problem solving, ability to finish in a timely, seamless manner, and for bringing something fresh and exciting to the venture.


AREAS OF EXPERTISE | SPECIALTIES

Residential, New Construction, Remodels, Space Planning | CAD, Kitchen and Bath, Architectural Plans, Window Coverings, Project Management, Paint and Color Consulting, Landscaping and Outdoor Design, Flooring.

AFFILIATIONS | AWARDS

Susan is member of IFDA (International Furnishing and Design Association) since 2008, Secretary for IFDA 2009-2010 and, and ASID-Allied Member
Susan has been published in Chicago Home + Garden's "Design Dose" blog, Backyard SOlutions, Fabulous Floors, teh Daily Herald, Today's Chicago Woman, Chicago Social, Makeitbetter.com and Bring It Home TV Show.


FEE METHODS

Hourly or project fee plus percentage of sales.

COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ABOUT THE DESIGNER

A lifelong resident of Chicago's northern suburbs, Susan received her
undergraduate degree in advertising from the University of Illinois and
a master's in advertising from Northwestern University. After working
for a Chicago-area ad agency she ran her own marketing/communications
firm for 7 years before discovering her true calling in design. Sweet
Peas Design, Inc., Libertyville, is a full-service, residential design
studio that has been serving the Chicago area and beyond for 9 years.
Founder and interior designer Susan Brunstrum has built a team that
brings extensive experience to a wide range of projects, from single
rooms to complete homes, from condos to luxury residences and second
homes. With an architect associate and additional design expertise on
staff, Sweet Peas Design has handled downsizing and upsizing, design
updates, reconfiguring of existing space, renovation and new
construction.
Her philanthropic work includes designing and donating all furnishings
for a fitting room for breast cancer patients trying on wigs and
prosthetics at the American Cancer Society of Lake County.