Designing Spaces That Support How People Feel and Function
At Susanne Desbrow Interior Design, we create commercial environments that enhance wellbeing, improve performance, and elevate everyday experience.
A Thoughtful Approach to Commercial Design
We believe the most successful spaces are those that are not only visually refined, but deeply considered.
Every environment we design is shaped by how it will be used—how people move through it, interact within it, and ultimately, how it makes them feel.
Our work brings together wellness, functionality, and experience to create interiors that are calm, intuitive, and purpose-driven.
The Emotive Interiors™ Approach
Our design process is guided by our Emotive Interiors™ methodology—a framework that considers the emotional and behavioural impact of space.
We focus on how layout, light, materials, and flow influence:
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Comfort and calm
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Focus and productivity
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Connection and interaction
This allows us to create environments that don’t just look considered—but feel right.
About Susanne Desbrow
Susanne Desbrow is the founder and director of the studio, bringing a thoughtful and strategic perspective to commercial interior design.
With experience across a range of commercial environments, she is known for creating spaces that balance aesthetic clarity with real-world functionality.
Her approach is grounded in listening—understanding each client’s goals, users, and operational needs—then translating that into a design that supports both performance and wellbeing.
Registered Interior Designer
NCIDQ, BA (Hons) Interior design, WELL AP,
LEED Green Associate
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Interior designers institute of British Columbia
Registered Member
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What Our Clients Say
XI Technologies Inc
We love love love our new space. Susanne did such an amazing job. It was essentially a full gut & reno, and she helped us bring to vision a bright and open space with natural elements and complementary tones. A place that suits our fun & vibrant culture. Thanks Suzanne!!!
Commercial Focus
We work across a range of commercial sectors, including:
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Healthcare and wellness spaces
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Offices and professional environments
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Hospitality and client-facing venues
Each project is approached with a focus on creating environments that support both the people within them and the goals of the business.
What Sets Us Apart
Wellness-Driven Design
We prioritize environments that reduce stress and support human wellbeing.
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Strategic Space Planning
Layouts are carefully developed to improve flow, efficiency, and usability.
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Experience-Led Thinking
Every detail contributes to how a space is perceived and used.
