Suzanne
Makarewicz
Interior Designer, Resource Librarian

Suzanne is an Interior Designer and Resource Librarian at Via Design, joining the firm in 2008. With over two decades of experience in the design industry, she brings deep product knowledge and a thoughtful, organized approach to supporting the firm’s creative work.

A central part of Suzanne’s role is overseeing and curating Via Design’s extensive resource library, one of the largest in Michigan. The collection includes thousands of materials, like paint, flooring, tile, countertops, hardware, carpet, upholstery, and finish samples, serving as an essential tool for client projects. Suzanne thoughtfully maintains and evolves the library, keeping current and future needs in mind, coordinating meetings with industry representatives, and facilitating product presentations to keep the team inspired by the latest innovations.

As a designer, Suzanne excels at reimagining existing furnishings in new ways and incorporating original artwork to establish the tone or focal point of a space. She carefully guides finish and material selections, ensuring each element complements the overall design and enhances the client’s vision.

Suzanne holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design from Kendall College of Art and Design, along with degrees in Business Administration and French from Aquinas College. Outside of work, she enjoys studying French, hosting dinner parties, cooking, traveling, and exploring design inspiration through shopping.

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