
Suzi Briggs launched Bloomsbury Designs, a residential interior
design firm, in October 1998. The firm is based in Beacon Hill,
Boston. After working in London and Boston as a designer for Laura
Ashley for 10 years, she was encouraged by clients to set up her
own design firm. Suzi combines a European sensibility and innovative
design flair with a strong appreciation of color and fine furnishings.
She has been successfully providing clients a full interior design
service over the last 5 years. Bloomsbury Designs endeavors to
find the balance of functionality, individualism and elegance
with enduring style and comfort.
Suzi Briggs is from London and was trained in Textile Design.
She has a strong artistic and academic background. Visiting London
often, she is able to source antiques and other decorative objects
for clients homes on these trips.
The name of the company was inspired by the "Bloomsbury Set",
a group of artists and writers living in London 1910 to 1950.
Duncan Grant, Vanessa Bell and Virginia Woolf were some of the
key players and Bloomsbury was the area in central London that
they lived. The interior decoration of their homes reflected their
own artistic pursuits - textile design, ceramics and painting.
Suzi Briggs' work has been seen in many Showhouses and featured
in publications in Boston. Also, her worked has been shown on
This
Old House" on W.G.B.H. and a special features on Master Bedrooms
for the
Homes and
Gardens Network TV (H.G.T.V.).
1997 - Junior League Showhouse - Arlington St., Boston.
1998 - "This Old House" (WGBH) Milton Showhouse.
1999 - Junior League Showhouse - Commander's Mansion, Watertown.
2001 - Junior League Showhouse - Beale Estate, Quincy.
2002 - Junior League Showhouse - Lawrence Estate, Westwood.
Please refer to the
Gallery
to view the photography of these rooms.