Susan S. Manrao, Allied ASID

Company: Susan Manrao Design
Santa Monica, CA 90401-2530
Phone: (323) 596-1452
Email: mail@susanmanrao.com
Website: www.susanmanrao.com

Designer Profile

Artfully considered, distinctive in concept, Susan Manrao Design creates luxury interior spaces that convey warmth and character distilled from one on one client collaborations. We specialize in incorporating innovative art installations from emerging artists and integration of inventive technology and sound systems. We seek to engage the human spirit through modern, irreverent design that surprise and delight upon discovery. Our work ranges from residential home design, outdoor living and children's spaces to commercial projects in hospitality, restaurants and event planning.

Being a proponent of emerging artists for nearly a decade Susan Manrao has launched many promising firms into mainstream status such as Trove Design, SensiTile, and Datamancer. Constantly seeking out emerging artists and materials, Susan Manrao Design prides itself on our unique, highly curated library of design resources.

Susan Manrao Design offers progressive event concepts ranging from intimate dinner parties or weddings to global brand launches exceeding 1,500 attendees. We articulate and define all aspects of the guest experience including invitations, entertainment, design, wardrobe as
well as food & beverage to create an immersive environment from arrival to departure.

Susan Manrao Design provides interior design, decorating and event services for Beverly Hills, Calabasas, Sherman Oaks, Santa Monica and the greater Los Angeles Area.

Services Offered

Luxury Residences, Children's Spaces, Outdoor Kitchens, Hospitality, Restaurants, Events, Merchandising & Photoshoot Styling

Awards & Publications

- New York Times, March 2011, “VOWS” (Parallax Restaurant)
- Sleeper Magazine, June 2009, “Hilton Hotels Corporation Launches New Lifestyle Brand”
- Hotels Magazine, March 2009, “Denizen’s Coming Out Party”
- Hotel Chatter March 2009, “Inside The Hilton Denizen ‘Brand Experience’”
- The Telegraph, June 2008, “W Hotel, San Francisco: Where To Stay”
- Atlanta Magazine, June 2008, “W Hotel Atlanta Midtown Grand Opening
- USA Today, May 2008, “W Opens its first European Hotel in Istanbul”
- Hsyndicate, May 2008, “W Hotels Debuts In Europe With Opening Of W Istanbul”
- Women’s Wear Daily February 2008, “W Hotels Worldwide Launches Sneak Peak at Global Hotels At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week “
- The Lobby, February 2008, “Behind The Scenes At W Hotels Jet Set Lounge At Mercedes- Benz Fashion Week”
- 2007 W Hotel San Francisco / Best Of San Francisco
- 2007 W Hotel San Francisco / Best Of Citysearch: Best Weekend Getaway
- 2007 W Hotel San Francisco / Best of Citysearch: Best Hotel View
- 2007 W Hotel San Francisco / Best of Citysearch: Best Boutique Hotel
- 2006 W Hotel San Francisco / Top California Luxury Hotel Award