Client reviews
I had the pleasure of working with Susan Rust to stage a property I listed for Sale in Calgary, and her expertise left me thoroughly impressed. Susan treated my client's home with care, respect, and a remarkable talent for creating an inviting atmosphere. Buyers consistently commented, "This house feels like a home," and I credit this entirely to Susan's skill in making spaces warm and inviting. She has a keen eye for design, effortlessly transforming properties to help buyers envision their future there. Susan is not only professional but also a delight to work with. Her attention to detail, communication, and commitment to exceeding expectations were evident throughout the process. I wholeheartedly recommend Susan Rust for anyone looking to enhance their property's appeal. Thanks to her, my listing sold quickly and at a great price. If you want to make your property stand out and create a lasting impression, Susan is the expert to call!
-Ann Stranges
REALTOR @ Charles Real Estate, Calgary, AB
HOME STAGING
We hired Susan to help us with a 2700 square foot renovation of our home in Elbow Valley. She spent a lot of time listening to what we wanted and developed a floor plan for us that was perfectly suited to our family. She had some great creative ideas that we hadn’t thought of which makes our new space unique. She chose all the materials, designed all the cabinets and built in millwork, designed the lighting, selected all the plumbing, light fixtures and hardware, and helped us with the decorating. We loved how she put it all together and made it flow perfectly from the other areas of our home. We were very happy with Susan’s professionalism, her attention to detail, and the extra effort she put in to make our home look fantastic! We love our new space and we receive lots of compliments from family and friends. We would highly recommend Susan to anyone who is looking for a great Interior Designer!
- Betty & Curtis Dyck
Calgary
INTERIOR DESIGN
We first met Susan several years ago when she provided interior design services for our Elbow Valley Home Renovation. We were really happy with the finished design and enjoyed working with her so we asked her to help us find and purchase our new home in the inner city. During the process, she was very professional, paid attention to detail and was always available, day or night. She was a great Realtor to work with and we appreciated her humble character! We would highly recommend Susan to anyone looking to buy or sell their home.
-Betty & Curtis Dyck Calgary
REAL ESTATE
We got to know Susan through interior design work she did for our existing house several years ago. We were very pleased with her so when we decided the time had come for us to move, choosing her as our realtor was an easy decision. We weren’t disappointed. She’s easy to work with, pays attention to detail and the purchase went exactly as planned! We would highly recommend Susan.
-James Clements & Lillian Wiens Calgary
REAL ESTATE
We have worked with Susan Rust on numerous occasions. She has done two complete home designs for us within a 15-year period. Both builds were high end projects complete with consult on décor and finishing. We found Susan to be extremely knowledgeable and easy to work with. She has a high degree of professionalism and yet maintains a personal touch. Since our two major builds Susan has been available for consults on updates to the interior and exterior. We would recommend Susan without reservation.
- Leta and Ken Babb
Kinbrook Island, Lake Newell
INTERIOR DESIGN
We are so fortunate to have found such an experienced, knowledgeable and creative interior designer. Susan will always give an honest opinion and is meticulous about detail. Not only did Susan work with us to select our finishes for our kitchen and bathroom renovation, she also helped us to decorate our main floor and select and order our window coverings and blinds. We couldn’t have been happier with the process and final outcome!
- Nadene & Cam Kryway Calgary
INTERIOR DESIGN
Susan brought warmth and positivity to our consultation and was a joy to work with. We were on a tight budget as we were preparing to sell our house and Susan took that in stride without making us feel self-conscious. She was both willing and able to work with the furniture and décor we had on hand to create more open and inviting spaces in our home. After following her staging advice, we received an offer on our house after only 6 days on the market. It was incredible to see Susan walk into a room and use her creative eye to see the potential for the space - I look forward to working with her again in the future and would recommend her to others who are looking for assistance in designing their home.
- Emery Tempest
Calgary
HOME STAGING
Susan Rust is an individual who works with incredible integrity, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail. Her designs are both beautiful and functional. Since the beginning of the design process, Susan was a careful listener. She ensured that my office space was used efficiently without compromising the specific functional constraints required for my well being and without sacrificing the ambiance I wanted to create in my optical showroom. I can see how comfortable my patients feel by the amount of time they linger and casually talk to my staff. I believe her design choices will endure aesthetically and functionally as my practice grows.
I consider myself fortunate to have found Susan and for her to have chosen my project. She went well above and beyond her responsibilities during a difficult time for me. There are few individuals that have the ability and fortitude to positively affect another person's life in such a way during their career. I highly recommend Susan Rust as an Interior Designer, especially to those who are also thoughtful individuals and have a design dream they want realized!
- Dr. Alina Gupta
Woodbine Optometry, Calgary
INTERIOR DESIGN
I met Susan through a referral for the good work that she did installing blinds at my sister’s house. Susan designed and managed the renovation of my condo, including the kitchen, living room, bedrooms, and bathrooms. Susan has an easygoing personality, so it was very easy working with her and making decisions with her. She listened carefully to my requirements. Her design was personalized and functional and included my necessities and preferences. Susan made the effort to obtain the best quality, functionality and beauty within my budget. The final appearance of the condo was awesome. When I decided to sell, it was bought by the first person that viewed it, in less than a week. I am highly satisfied with Susan’s work and have requested her professional help to improve the appearance of my new condo.
- Rafael Reyes
Calgary
INTERIOR DESIGN
We asked Susan to refresh our office appearance ten years after our last renovation. She delivered exactly what we wanted - a very colourful, modern renovation in a short period of time! The end result looks amazing, and the quality of the materials she chose that will keep it looking new for years to come! Not only is our office a beautiful place to work at every day, but our patients and customers are ecstatic about the new look!
- Dr. Darren Wagner
For Sight Vision Centre, Brooks
INTERIOR DESIGN
Thanks so much for all your support and assistance with my decorating needs from staging my house to sell, to choosing paint colours, flooring and lay out for furniture placement. Your staging was superb with meticulous attention to detail, right down to the bowl of lemons on the kitchen table. Thank you also for your advice and assistance with hanging my art. And finally thank you for assisting me with the selection, order and installation of my Hunter Douglas motorized shades, which work with a remote and are controlled from my I-pad. I have found your ability to see the final product and provide advice accordingly, extraordinary. Colour choices as well as coordinating fabrics, flooring and all the other materials have been excellent. I am also grateful for advice on the deck, and anticipate a gorgeous fireplace wall with custom built in cabinets, which is in the planning stages!
- Inge Ellefson
County of Newell
INTERIOR DESIGN
Susan was recommended to us during the pre-sale process of our house by our Real Estate Agent as a Professional Stager. It was inspiring to watch Susan walk through the space and think concepts into existence. Her ideas elevated the design of our space so entirely; we questioned why we were selling the house in the first place. The staging process was such a success, as soon as our house was listed, we had showings lined up and accepted an offer within 24 hours. I am convinced the staging process was a major factor in the astonishingly quick sale of our house, especially in this market, and especially when similar houses in the area had been listed for months! Susan's strong conceptual skills, passion for design and acumen for staging combined with her creative spirit are a real gift. I would recommend her services to anyone and highly advocate the exploitation of her talents if you are attempting to sell a house in this market. We're planning to hire her to decorate our next house when we buy in the future.
- Daniel O’Shea
Calgary
HOME STAGING
We hired Susan to help us refresh our 10-year-old home. We are extremely pleased with the result. She oversaw all aspects of the work from selecting paint colour and furnishings for the whole house, developing a plan for needed repairs and providing the design work for two new showers. The contractors she selected to do the work were excellent. As a result, the experience was stress free for us. Susan is professional, detail oriented and we would highly recommend her.
- James Clements & Lillian Wiens
Calgary
INTERIOR DESIGN
A friend suggested we contact Susan to help us with our main floor renovation. We are so glad we did!! She helped us with a new space plan for our main floor and then worked with us to bring some of the design elements together. Susan was a pleasure to work with and was available at all times to help with big or small decisions. She came to our house late one evening (last minute notice) to help us decide on hardware for our kitchen cabinets. Her knowledge of all aspects of a renovation (space planning, lighting, design, timelines, etc.) was top notch and I would not recommend working with anybody else. All of her suggestions turned out to be perfect and we are so happy with our new main floor and kitchen. We couldn’t have done it without Susan’s expertise.
- Laura & Stewart Bodtker
Springbank
INTERIOR DESIGN
It was our good fortune to meet Susan when we downsized from our family home to a condo. We still loved our furnishings but wanted them to work in an updated setting. Susan achieved this for us with ease and inspiration! She is a thoughtful professional who is very easy to work with. We wholeheartedly recommend her!
-Toni Vienna & John Brussa Calgary
INTERIOR DESIGN
Susan was a pleasure to work with. She was always well prepared with design ideas and material choices. She understood our needs and incorporated them. It can be a daunting task to narrow down colors/fabrics/finishing materials and still stay within a budget - Susan was a great help in this regard. We would highly recommend her!
-Rick & Linda Brouwer Calgary
INTERIOR DESIGN
Susan is a wonderful realtor. She helped me find my perfect home and was always available when I needed her. She handled all the hiccups that came up with my home search with ease and grace. She also has a great eye for design and could help me see potential in many of the spaces we saw. I feel lucky that I was able to work with such a hard working and sharp Realtor.
- M. Wilson
Calgary
REAL ESTATE