She founded her company in 1987, and for the past 23 years she has handled high-profile interior design projects, with the aim of surpassing her customers’ expectations. She strives to create designs that inspire her clients—not only on a visual level, but on an emotional level as well. Building on solid relationships, Furst works with a dedicated team to shape every project with great attention to detail. “ I have been fortunate enough to work with sub-contractors and vendors who provide the quality and workmanship necessary to fulfill my custom specifications.”
Furst was born and raised in New York City, but moved to California to start her education. She received her degree from UCLA Interior Design Extension, and now she resides on the West Side, with a second home in Malibu, California. She loves art and architecture, and her hard work affords her the opportunity to travel the world in search of design inspiration.
Her eclectic style has allowed her to work at every level of interior design. Suzanne has a unique sensibility for providing a perfect color palette harmonious with each client’s environment. She is experienced in a myriad of different areas—including space planning, dramatic lighting, architectural detailing, high-end kitchens, and baths—and is known for her ability to create warm, comfortable and engaging rooms. Her extensive breadth of knowledge allows her to work within all design styles, including Old World, Traditional, Spanish, Mediterranean, Pan-Asian, Art Deco, Retro-Modern, Transitional and Classic Contemporary.
Furst also has an environmental side. She supports ecological design, and is a proponent of green décor, integrating sustainable products into a client’s home environment. She thinks that the stylish and contemporary approach—“keeping it simple”—serves as a great metaphor for “keeping it sustainable.” She prides herself on recommending earth-friendly products, and she encourages manufacturers to produce fabrics, wall coverings and furniture using sustainable materials.
A humanitarian at heart, Furst believes in giving back to the community. Currently, she sits on the board of Friends of Greystone, a non-profit organization in Beverly Hills that is working to restore and refurbish the historic Greystone Mansion for public use. She was also the creator and founding chair of Beverly Hills Garden and Design Showcase House at Greystone Mansion.
Most recently, she finished a project for the Charles Cobb Apartments, a housing complex for the homeless in downtown Los Angeles. Her designs incorporated a palette of warm, inviting colors and a high style look, which has ultimately uplifted residents’ self-worth, inspiring them to reintegrate back into society. The development cost an estimated $13.1 million, including first floor offices for healthcare, case management and other services—a combination known as supportive housing. Residents pay 30 percent of their income in rent. So far, the Charles Cobb development has flourished, receiving much publicity in the media. “We have created a new model for affordable housing, funded by charitable groups.” Furst said. She is enthusiastic about her contribution to the community where she found success, and looks forward to a continued career of using her talents to improve the living spaces of others.
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