Services

With architectural design and interior design services under the same roof, we design holistically, conceptualizing a home inside and out and also filling it with things that are useful, beautiful and meaningful. We design custom homes and additions from the ground up, and we also delight in bringing new life to historic homes through thoughtful renovation. We curate furniture, art and accessories that are in conversation with the architecture, tell a story and invite you to linger. We guide, organize, communicate and prioritize. We sweat the details and hold all the pieces.

Full-Service Design

At Susan Yeley Homes, we're not just designers—we're your project's biggest champions. Our full-service approach means we're with you from your initial resolution to create a home you love, to the final throw pillow placement. Most of our clients in Bloomington, Indianapolis and Central Indiana choose full service because, let's be real, design is complicated; your plate is full enough without having to track down the perfect light fixture.

So, what does full service really mean? It means we handle every aspect of your project, including detailed design conceptualization, product sourcing and specification, construction oversight, purchasing, and installation. We sweat the details so you don't have to. From hunting down that vintage piece that'll make your space sing to ensuring your contractor follows the design to a T, we've got you covered.

Architectural Design

Whether you're planning new construction, a whole home renovation, or a careful update of a historic property, we approach each project as a unique opportunity to create something extraordinary with and for you. Our architectural team, led by the brilliant Leslie Noggle, doesn't just draw blueprints—we craft environments that become the backdrop of your life's most meaningful moments.

For new construction, as for all our projects, we start with a dive deep into how you live, move, and dream. We use CAD as well as 3D modeling to help you visualize every aspect of your future home, exploring how natural light moves, rooms flow, and indoor and outdoor spaces create a seamless living experience. With whole home renovations, we reimagine how you experience your space, preserving character while introducing modern functionality.

Our historic renovation approach is particularly special. We treat each historic home as a piece of local heritage, carefully preserving original architectural elements while sensitively integrating modern conveniences. We'll restore intricate details, find creative solutions for updating systems, and ensure your home's unique character shines through. We are deeply invested in history and community, with strong roots in Bloomington, Indianapolis and Central Indiana; an SYH renovation stays true to its bones and neighborhood while enabling a new generation to live in and love an older home.

Interior Design

Insofar as we live inside our homes, we believe strongly that good Interior Design is essential to creating the stage on which your life’s story will unfold. We don’t just select furniture; we create a comprehensive and compelling narrative that flows through every room of your home. Our holistic home design approach begins with deep conversations about your lifestyle, relationships, interests, and how you actually use your spaces.

We pride ourselves on curating spaces that are beautiful, functional, and deeply personal. We honor history and acknowledge our responsibility as global citizens by sourcing vintage, repurposing and upcycling when it makes sense and leaning into local, artisan and small. We often blend high-end, one-of-a-kind finds with more accessible pieces, always with an eye toward creating a space that feels collected, not merely decorated. We have a strong Hoosier sense of groundedness; in Indiana, we want to love our homes and also make sure they are welcoming and practical.

Our approach to art and accessories is equally thoughtful. Art’s job is to infuse your spaces with meaning and your life with peace, or joy, or intrigue. We will find out what it is that speaks to you–landscapes or portraits, moody or quirky, paintings or objets. We will source, place and install it all, with as much of your input as you’d like to contribute, because we know that this element, like every part of home design, is best when it is personal. We'll incorporate family heirlooms, find statement pieces, and create gallery walls, all of it with the goal of elevating your everyday experience of your home.

Project Management

Design is, technically speaking, art that is useful. When it is time for your design to become reality, we're your advocates and project managers. We've spent years cultivating relationships with the best contractors, artisans, vendors and makers in Bloomington, Indianapolis, Central Indiana and beyond. These aren't just professional connections but partnerships built on mutual respect and a commitment to creating beautiful, functional homes for clients who almost always become friends in the process.

We understand that time is precious. Our timeline management focuses on creating a smooth, predictable process that keeps your project moving forward efficiently. We're transparent about potential challenges, realistic about timelines, and always focused on delivering your design vision with minimal stress. Creating a home you love should be fun! Our loftiest goal is to make the design-build process enjoyable.

We wear our Designer/Architect/Artist hats to envision your home inside and out, studs to sofas. But we keep a collection of hats at the ready to help get a project over the finish line: Communication, Motivation, Therapy, Logistics, Procurement, Heavy-Lifting and more. Our team consists of both right and left brains, all of which are engaged in creating for you a home you love, with intentional practicality, humor and grace.