Business Details
29 Years
experience
Custom Interior Design & Handcrafted Furniture in New York
Suzanne B Allen has been crafting exceptional interior spaces and custom furniture since 1997. Our founder, Suzanne Allen, brings decades of expertise honed through formal education at Parsons School of Design and Harvard Graduate School of Design, as well as hands-on experience with renowned firms like McMillen in New York. Our approach combines traditional architectural principles with modern sensibilities, creating environments that balance aesthetic beauty with functional excellence. Each project reflects a deep understanding of decorative arts and a commitment to meticulous craftsmanship, evident in our handmade furniture featuring European techniques like 8-way hand-tied coiled springs and horsehair stuffing.With a career spanning four decades of global antique exploration and design innovation, we deliver spaces that resonate with our clients' unique lifestyles while maintaining a timeless elegance. Our work has earned recognition in prestigious publications such as Architectural Digest and Elle Decor, affirming our position as leaders in the interior design industry.
Services
Interior Design
Custom Furniture
Antique Curation
Upholstery Services
Design Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in luxury interior design and antique curation
- Our team collaborates with international fabricators to solve complex design challenges
- Each furniture piece is handmade in the USA using European craftsmanship techniques
- Recognized in top-tier publications like Architectural Digest and Elle Decor
- We provide personalized design solutions that balance tradition with modern living
What people say
Designs delight the eye
Furniture with personality
Superbly comfortable designs
Visual repertoire
Fresh modern sensibilities
Services
Interior Design
Our interior design service creates harmonious living spaces that reflect clients' personalities while optimizing functionality. We combine architectural expertise with decorative arts knowledge to craft environments that balance timeless elegance with modern comfort. Each project receives personalized attention from concept development through final installation, ensuring cohesive design solutions that enhance daily living experiences.
Custom Furniture
Handcrafted furniture pieces are designed to complement our interior projects while standing as artful statements. Using traditional European techniques like 8-way hand-tied coiled springs and optional horsehair stuffing, our furniture combines superior comfort with enduring quality. Each piece is made to order in the USA, allowing for customization to match specific design requirements and client preferences.
Antique Curation
Our antique curation service sources exceptional 18th and 19th-century pieces from Europe and Asia, acquired through decades of specialized expeditions. These unique items add historical depth and character to interior spaces while maintaining investment value. We carefully select pieces that complement contemporary designs, creating curated environments that tell a story through their juxtaposition of old and new elements.
Upholstery Services
Premium upholstery services preserve and enhance fine furniture using traditional craftsmanship methods. We offer complete reupholstery with luxury fabrics, spring restoration, and structural reinforcement while maintaining original design integrity. Our expertise extends to both antique preservation and modern furniture upgrades, ensuring comfort and durability meet aesthetic excellence in every piece we work on.
Design Consultation
Personalized design consultation helps clients develop their aesthetic vision and make informed decisions about interior elements. We provide expert guidance on space planning, material selection, and furnishing choices that align with lifestyle needs and architectural context. Our consultations emphasize creating cohesive design narratives that integrate existing elements with new additions for balanced, sophisticated interiors.
People
Suzanne Allen
Founder & Lead Designer
Suzanne Allen is a renowned interior designer with over 25 years of experience, combining formal training from Parsons and Harvard with global antique expertise. Her work blends architectural precision with artistic flair, creating timeless spaces featured in top design publications.
Questions
What design services do you offer?
We specialize in full-service interior design, custom furniture creation, antique curation, upholstery services, and personalized design consultations for residential spaces.
How do you incorporate antiques into modern interiors?
We strategically integrate antique pieces to add historical depth while maintaining balance with contemporary elements, creating curated spaces that feel both sophisticated and lived-in.
Where are your furniture pieces made?
All furniture is handmade in the USA using traditional European craftsmanship techniques passed down through generations of skilled artisans.
Can you work on projects outside New York?
Yes, we've successfully completed projects across the United States and internationally, maintaining the same high standards of design and execution.
How do you ensure design functionality?
Our approach combines aesthetic vision with practical considerations, creating spaces that are beautiful, durable, and perfectly adapted to clients' lifestyles and daily needs.