veranda magazine Archives - S·B Long Interiors

Color Palettes from a Few Special Projects

February 2, 2021 by Susan Bednar Long 2 Comments

I think I speak for everyone when I say: I miss traveling!! During this time, we all have reflected and…
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My All-Time Favorite Paint Colors from Benjamin Moore and Farrow & Ball

July 20, 2019 by Susan Bednar Long 17 Comments

I’ve designed interiors for over 20 years and tried lots of shades and paint brands. I find that I go…
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Anatomy of an Installation: Styling our Provence, France Project

February 23, 2019 by Susan Bednar Long 15 Comments

It’s always lovely to see the polished and beautiful rooms in a design magazine. Take our recent Provence, France project…
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Before & After: Designing a Romantic Guest Suite in Provence

February 20, 2019 by Susan Bednar Long 2 Comments

For this third post about the development of the interior design and decoration of Le Mas des Poiriers, I want…
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Design Solutions: Le Mas des Poiriers Kitchen

February 18, 2019 by Susan Bednar Long 2 Comments

The first Blog entry about my interior design work at Le Mas des Poiriers focused on the construction work and…
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by design and the subtle impact of our surroundings. Some of my earliest influences still resonate – I think of the dark woods and textured lodens of my father’s shooting club, the smell of fresh paint on a new canvas, and the bold symmetry of the Philip Johnson Glass house just down the street. For me, it was a natural path to become an Interior Designer. I love what I do. I’ve created this Blog to share my thoughts, finds and design inspirations. I hope you enjoy it!