Introduction
After more than a decade co-leading a successful interior design firm, I made the decision to step away. Not because the work wasn’t good. Not because the business was failing. But because deep down, I knew I had outgrown it.
We had built something strong—but our visions began to pull in different directions. I craved something more personal, more focused, and more aligned with how I believe great design should feel. And that’s when I made the scariest, and most necessary, decision of my career.
The Breaking Point
Over time, I found myself compromising too much, too often.
What mattered most to me—clarity, intention, connection—was getting diluted in layers of process and conflicting priorities.
I wanted to be in the room with the client, not behind a layer of project managers. I wanted to lead each space from the first sketch to the last cushion—not just weigh in from the sidelines. I wanted the work to feel deeply personal—not just polished.
So, I left.
Quietly. Cleanly. And with full respect for what we had built.
But also with a full heart and a clear head: it was time to start Studio SuCo.
What I Gained
Walking away meant letting go of a lot—a name, a legacy, a comfort zone.
But it also gave me something I hadn’t felt in years: creative freedom.
At Studio SuCo, I get to:
- Work directly with each client from day one
- Lead every design decision, from space planning to styling
- Align every detail to how my clients actually live—not just how the space will photograph
- Build homes with quiet luxury, personality, and soul
- Keep relationships going long after handover—many of my clients are now friends
This is the kind of work that doesn’t just feel good—it fits.
The Truth About Starting Over
Yes, it was scary.
But it was the right kind of fear—the one that comes when you know you’re choosing growth over comfort.
Today, Studio SuCo is for clients who value real connection.
Who want a home that feels thoughtful, not templated.
Who want one person guiding their vision—not a handoff between departments.
It’s personal. It’s boutique. It’s how I believe great design should be delivered.
Closing Thought
If you’ve ever stood at a similar crossroads—wondering if the risk is worth it—I’ll tell you this:
The fear fades. The alignment stays.
And if your space needs someone who sees beyond the surface, I’d love to talk.
