About

Suzanne Richard Barnes, ASID, established Richard & Company in 1991.

A graduate of the University of Alabama and a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designer; Suzanne enjoys working with both residential and commercial design clients. Her design style incorporates comfortable classics mixed with fabulous textures and color. “My profession offers me a wonderful opportunity to solve design problems and enhance my client’s surroundings to reflect their personality and the use of the space. Plus, the transformation process is just plain fun!”

Accomplishments & Activities:

Professional member of ASID since 1992 upon passing the NCIDQ exam.
Former Public Relations Chair for the State Chapter of ASID from 1996-1997.
Former President Elect for the State Chapter of ASID from 1997-1998.
Former ASID State President from 1998-1999
Financial Director for State Chapter of ASID 2009-2011.

Six ASID Designer Showhouses benefiting the Huntsville Museum of Art.
Laundry Room in the Lane-Bernard House in 1995
Office in Janssen House in 1997
Powder Room at The Ledges in 2001
Office in the Monroe-Caudle Home in 2003
Powder Room at Harris Hill Farm in 2005
Master Bedroom in the Traditional Unit at the Condos in 2007

Active Guild member for the Huntsville Museum of Art.
Member of the Alabama Chapter of US Green Build Council
Professional Guild member at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens.
Memberships to the Museum of Art, Sci-quest, Early Works, Burritt Museum, The Space and Rocket Center and the Botanical Gardens. We enjoy all memberships and love what all Huntsville has to offer.

Scarecrows for the Botanical Gardens. This has been a fun activity that we as a family have enjoyed.
Auntie Crow (Honorable Mention) 2002
NAS–Crow 2003
Just a Crowin’ 2004
Rusty 2005
Watching for Crows (Honorable Mention) 2006
Stud Crow in 2007
Phyllis Diller in 2014

Best in Show at Moss Rock Festival Wreath Competition in 2010.

ASID Tablescapes for Randolph School’s Under the Christmas Tree event.

Married to Roger Barnes and we have two sons, Samuel and Matthew.