AN UNEXPECTED COMBINATION
Todd Martz and Susan Nelson, design professionals with more than 35 years combined design experience, understand
the importance of listening so that clients get the best results. Todd, a little more conservative, and Susan, a little more
exuberant, have created a design mash up that gives the client and the store the best of both.
Susan
Susan studied interior design at Marymount University after a career in politics and raising children. Her past experiences taught her the value of a sense of humor, responsibility and respect. Those values continue to be important as she works with clients to provide practical and personal solutions to their decorating challenges. Susan has a love of color and an ability to mix patterns to create inspiring and unique spaces. She has participated in the DC Design House and her work has been featured in Home and Design and Traditional Home.
Susan’s portfolio www.susannelsoninteriors.com
Todd
Todd, who studied interior design at the University of Maryland, has expertise in all aspects of interior design with a talent in the sensitive use of color and texture, using “chameleon” colors that reflect and absorb light to create energy. He also has an extensive historical knowledge of architecture and furniture styles for application over a broad range of design projects. Todd was listed as one of the Washington Post’s Designer’s Under Forty to Watch, has appeared on HGTV, and his work has been featured in the Washington Post Magazine, Elle Décor, Architectural Digest and Home & Design.
Todd’s portfolio www.interiortransitionsgroup.
PRODUCTS & ARTISANS
Todd and Susan have shopped national shows, vintage markets and collaborated with artisans to bring consumers and the trade a selection of products for every taste and style. A vast assortment of furniture, including custom tables and upholstered chairs, plus pillows, antiques, and colorful accessories for home and pets are among the products on display. Items are grouped as vignettes that can be purchased in their entirety or piece by piece.
Susan and Todd work with local artisans to provide one-of-a-kind pieces for the shop, such as handcrafted metal tables. Also on display are Cameron Collection Tables by John Avanti of Avanti Woodworks on Capitol Hill, which can be ordered in custom sizes and colors. Home on Cameron also showcases another Capitol Hill artist and decorative painter, Sheppard Bear of Fine Art Finishes, who designs handcrafted lamps and uniquely painted accessories and furniture. Another expert, Greg Peeples of Old Town Fine Art, assists in curating our art collection, which includes art from contemporary to traditional and paintings to prints, all ready to hang in your home. Stop by to see our unique items as we expand our collections.
OUR PROCESS
Our goal is to help you create your home. We start by discussing how you want to use the space. Then we move into determining your style. The next step is to give you options for your space that fit your function and style. These ideas can vary from paint colors and furnishings to designing new kitchens and baths.
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING
Working with Susan was terrific. I hired her to provide interior decorating advice for my new home. She took the hassle out of selecting from the thousands of choices from draperies, to paint, to wallpaper and furniture. She researched products and provided a multitude of choices that were within my budget. Her network of installers was first-rate. She was conscientious, meticulous, and decdicated to making me happy. Plus, she has a great sense of humor and a delight to work with.
Susan’s help on refreshing three rooms in our house was invaluable. It was a complex job with lots of moving parts. The open floor plan-living and dining space – had to work together and O wanted lots of color and patterns. Susan offered numerous options and we selected 8 fabulous fabrics. We also upgraded the sunroom with 4 additional fabrics. We purchased 2 new loveseats, 2 side chairs and a bench. Other pieces – i.e. dining room chairs seat were re-upholstered;kitchen chairs re-painted and new seat cushions made. Susan would offer at least two price point options and make suggestions about window treatments, cleaning existing rugs and wall colors.