Designer Susan Marinello Received Legacy Award from Gray Magazine

December 15, 2021  by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry   

Now in its fifth year, the Gray Awards recognizes the incredible work happening around the world in the fields of architecture, interiors,  landscape, product design, and fashion. In 2020, Gray began recognizing lifetime achievements of designers with the introduction of the Legacy Award given to a designer or architect who has dedicated their life's work to outstanding design.

After graduating from the New York School of Interior Design and working under celebrated designer Victoria Hagan in New York City, Marinello returned to Seattle to form Susan Marinello Interiors, Inc. (SMI). For 25 years, SMI's principles have remained steadfast - to honor quality over convenience, to design with integrity, and above all, to put the client first.

From SMI's office in Seattle, the firm supports U.S. and international clients. Many projects have been featured in trade publications such as Gray Magazine, Luxe Magazine, Traditional Home, Hospitality Design, and Interior Design Magazine. Ms. Marinello attributes the firm's success to its remarkable partnership and collaboration with architecture, construction, craftspeople, and extraordinary clients.

"Interior design has the power to transform mood, our well-being and enrich quality of life,” said Marinello. “We approach our projects with that understanding. Fortunately, I am blessed to work with an extremely talented team at SMI, and an array of talented architects, craft people, contractors and artists. Interior design is a collaborative journey at all levels. “I am honored to receive this award and humbled to follow the 2020 winner Jim Olson, of Olson Kundig, whom I hold in extremely high regard."