DESIGNERS TO KNOW: SUSANNE LOVELL

Susanne Lovell Inc., a Chicago based architecture and interior design firm, was founded by Lovell in 1985. Her designs have been praised by the most esteemed design publications and awards. With an in house art advisory team, each of her designs features museum quality pieces prominently. Her adept ability to select art creates even more dynamic spaces, not just placing decorations but elevating her spaces through beautiful, engaging art at the highest standards. Each element of her designs is considered, her spaces themselves becoming a carefully composed art piece. Even in historical spaces, Lovell fully inhabits and transforms the entire room into her vision.

Ornamentation is found throughout Lovell’s spaces: the fine details are a great part of what makes the interiors so special. Minimal but not minimalist, they are given only exactly what they need to remain clean and light. The ornamentation remains primarily in the pieces themselves, rather than in extra decorative items. There is no need for overwhelming amounts of accessories when each piece is imbued with thoughtful and intricate design. From the welt on a pillow, the fabric of a drapery, the styling of a coffee table, the hardware on a door, there is no element of the designs that feels untouched.

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