Suzanne Leigh Studios

Portfolio

Homes Reimagined.

Plans Refined.

Possibilities Made Visible.

A selection of remodeling designs, floor-plan strategies, and new-build visualizations, each grounded in real dimensions and developed to solve specific design problems.

Realized transformations

These projects show the full arc — from existing conditions through proposed design to the completed space.

Dining Room to Home Bar

An underused dining room became a destination for entertaining. Dual arched openings, lounge seating, a custom wall bar, generous wine storage and layered lighting transformed the space into a functional, memorable gathering place.

Existing

A dining room featuring a large wooden table surrounded by leather chairs, complemented by a chandelier. The walls are decorated with artwork and ceramic plates, and there's a display shelving unit with decorative items. Large windows provide natural light.

Concept

A cozy lounge area featuring four brown leather chairs arranged around a round wooden table with snacks, set against a backdrop of a wine display and elegant decor.

Result

A stylish lounge area featuring four curved leather chairs arranged around a modern coffee table with candles. The backdrop includes a wooden bar with various bottles and a marble wall, complemented by large windows with blinds and a decorative wall mount.

Residential Design I Remodeling Strategy

Kitchen Renovation

A dated kitchen needed better flow, storage, lighting and presence. A redesigned layout, cabinetry, island, natural stone and ceiling treatment created a kitchen that works as beautifully as it looks.

Existing

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stone-accented island, and stainless steel appliances, featuring a large window and natural light.

Concept

Modern kitchen featuring a large island with a dark countertop, surrounded by wicker barstools, and warm wooden cabinetry. The space includes stainless steel appliances, an arched wooden door, and recessed lighting under a curved wooden ceiling.

Result

A modern kitchen featuring wooden cabinetry, an island with a granite countertop, and stylish pendant lighting. The space includes stainless steel appliances, an open layout, and a warm color palette.

Residential Design I Remodeling Strategy

Design Studies + Visualization

Not every project has been built, or needs to be. These studies help clients test a direction, refine a floor plan, visualize a new build, or show what an existing home could become.

Living Room + Foyer Reimagined

This study explores how an under-designed living area could gain warmth, cohesion and stronger spacial relationships and sight lines through revised architecture, lighting, materials and furnishings.

Residential Design Study — Foyer View 

Existing

Proposed Design

A stylish interior view of a modern living area featuring a marble dining table, wooden flooring, elegant lighting fixtures, and a large window with a desert landscape visible outside.

Residential Design Study — Living Room View 

Existing

Proposed Design

Space Planning I Floor Plan Strategy I Furnishings

New Construction Visualization

Built from architectural plans, this to-scale 3D study shows how an empty new-build shell could feel with a warmer paint color and the addition of lighting and furnishings.

Unfurnished Model

A modern, spacious kitchen and living area with large glass windows offering a view of desert mountains. The kitchen features wooden cabinetry and an island with a cooktop.

Furnished Visualization

Modern living room with large windows showcasing a desert sunset, featuring a comfortable sectional sofa, stylish lamps, and an open kitchen design.

New-Build Visualization

Primary Suite Reimagining

Created for a home seller, this study shows prospective buyers how an existing floor plan could become a larger, more functional primary suite with a dressing room and powder room.

Existing Plan

Floor plan of a residence featuring a master bedroom, a second bedroom, a sitting room, and a closet, with room dimensions indicated.

Revised Plan

Architectural floor plan of a house featuring a master bedroom, master bathroom, sitting room, powder room, and primary dressing room/closet.

Proposed Design

A modern dressing room featuring a large marble-topped island, wooden shelves stocked with shoes and handbags, and elegant lighting. The space includes a cozy armchair and a light-colored rug with geometric patterns.

Floor-Plan Strategy | Seller Visualization

I wouldn’t think about listing a home without Suzanne. Period.

— Tommy Sullivan

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Whether you’re rethinking an existing home, refining a floor plan, or visualizing a new build, let’s talk about how we can help.

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