About Us The Principal Suzanne Sherwood has a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Design) from Sydney College of Arts. After working for several major design firms; she started her own design practice in 1990, Green Line Design Pty Ltd, initially based in Balmain. Now with 22 years experience, having worked in the heartbeat and design edge of Sydney's CBD, Suzanne focuses her energies towards local projects in the Macarthur and Southern Highlands Region. Suzanne was commissioned by Random House to write a DIY colour handbook. She linked up with photographer Brett Stevens and 'A Splash of Colour' was published in 1995. The book is now a text book in TAFE Colleges and frequently borrowed from libraries. Renown for her expertise in the use of colour she has been a regular contributor in the lifestyle media, produced a "How to Choose Colours" video and ran Colour Courses for Interiors Magazine. Suzanne is an active committee member for the Camden Show Society, styling the Camden Showgirl Ball. She initiated The Camden Style Pavillion, a large elegant marquee with 24 stall holders showcasing local craftsmen and gourmet produce all under one roof. This has become a popular event at the Camden Show and on most people's checklist of events to visit at the show. Services Retail Design Presentation is everything with retail design. Starting with visual impact, shopfront, signage design, product presentation down to the carry bag. Green Line Design will capture the essence of the retailer's product and translate it into a strong identity. We consider all aspects of the retail interior, from the shopfront and signage to the merchandising space, to the 'behind the scenes' services. A strong and interesting shopfront, initially harnessing the customer's awareness, must then direct them inside in an inviting way. This is achieved by clever use of shapes, colours, textures, directional flooring and the correct lighting. Once inside the shop the experience must be a memorable one As a retail designer we have created individual boutiques to total concept design and roll out of multiple stores. The design package (see commercial page for stages of design) will provide you with design concept to present for approval with Centre Management and working drawings for Council approvals and tender pricing from shopfitters and builders. We have designed the refurbishment of shopping centres and food courts for clients including Marrickville Metro and Mid City Centre. With the construction of Rockdale Plaza, Green Line designed the public spaces, shopfront designs and food court areas. Retail Design for Project Homes Green Line Design created a retail platform for Pioneer Homes to sell their project houses. The Pioneer Home Centre became the selling hub with a sales office, reception, finishes selection room and three display houses all materials and styling by Green Line Design. The curved display walls were created to promote the diverse range of housing available and lifestyle photography was incorporated to link the product with the customers. The Pioneer Home Centres were rolled out into 4 States, NSW, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia and Green Line was involved in the installation of 18 of these centres Commercial Design Commercial interior design plays a vital role in projecting a company's image to its customers and employees. Our commercial projects range from corporate office fitouts, communication companies, travel agencies, gymnasiums, restaurants and clubs to motel design. Each project is tailored to suit the clients brief and the proposed building envelope. For some clients we have developed a corporate image and then rolled it out into several regional and interstate offices. For large commercial projects we would work with a team of consultants including fire, electrical, hydraulic and engineers to ensure the design complies with building codes and is constructed accordingly. Design Methodology Green Line Design Service will be based on a five stage procedure A fee proposal and design approach is written for every project. Upon acceptance of the cost agreement Green Line would proceed with project. Residential Design Using a designer for a residential project ensures that the overall feel is cohesive and there is design continuity with your selection of materials, finishes and furniture. Residential projects are personal and need to reflect the soul of the family residing within. We work closely with our clients to understand how they live and ensure that design solutions are given for specific issues like school bag storage or special reading nooks. We aim to personalise your design so that it echoes your personality. We will help you consider the family evolution and how spaces will evolve and be used as the family grows into adult hood. Look at the link between indoor and outdoor living and seasonal changes that can impact on the overall design. Joinery including kitchens, bathroom vanities, wardrobes, entertainment units and benches should be treated as pieces of furniture and combine form with function. Furniture layouts to be prepared to look at how each space will be furnished and utilised. Drawing upon our design knowledge opens up many avenues of fresh ideas and sourcing of products. A design palette will be developed to incorporate hard and soft finishes, window frame material, tap ware colours and the like. In our portfolio of residential works, we have designed Ski Lodges, City Apartments, Beach Houses, Farm Retreats and Private Residences. As each location changes, so can the approach to the design to incorporate the natural surroundings. It is ideal to engage a designer early in the construction process to assist in floor levels, finishes and services. Green Line Design is able to address the following areas all or parts thereof: Floor plan for room layouts Furniture layout Lighting layout and ceiling features Flooring Selections Bathroom design & selection of fixtures Kitchen design & materials Overall colour palette / sample board Design elements for feature rooms eg fireplace Children's bedrooms / break out spaces Window Treatments Furniture selections Joinery Wardrobes Desks Wall units for Entertainment School Bag Lockers Soft Furnishings Styling accessorising Selecting artwork Swimming pool areas Tiling and pool interior finishes