Our Story
A legacy of fine furniture & design
Designer-curated home furnishings and full-service interior design in Naples, Florida — since 1979.
Our Philosophy
Our goal is to have happy clients. At Bay Design Store we work with you to create the rooms you love — for the places you live.
Founder & CEO
Since its conception, Susan has concentrated on establishing Bay Design Store in Naples as one of the most unique and successful home furnishing boutiques and interior design firms in Southwest Florida. Before opening Bay Design Store in Naples in 2003, Susan founded Bay Design Store in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1979. She operated both the Ann Arbor and Naples locations for 9 years before making the decision in 2012 to focus on Naples entirely. After more than 35 years in business, Susan is recognized as one of the leading entrepreneurs in the home furnishings and interior design industries.
“It is my desire to have the store be a reflection of our coastal location and lush tropical surroundings, to blend simplicity with luxury, and to help our clients achieve their own perfect Florida home.”
Milestones
1979
Founded in Ann Arbor
Susan Bay opens the first Bay Design Store in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
2003
Naples Opens
Bay Design Store arrives in Naples, Florida — inspired by coastal living.
2012
All-In on Naples
After nine years running both stores, Susan focuses entirely on Naples.
Today
Designing for Sherrill
Susan designs the DC Collection for Sherrill Furniture, shown at High Point Market.
Partnership
Susan Bay designs for Sherrill Furniture on the DC Collections featured at High Point Market each April and October. Based on the original designs of award-winning designer Dan Carithers, the collection features both upholstery and case goods. Susan’s fresh perspective, design expertise, and experience have made the DC Collection one of the most popular lines in the Sherrill family of furniture.
What Drives Us
Client Happiness
Every decision we make starts with a simple question: will this make our clients happy?
Curated Quality
Each piece in our collection is hand-selected by Susan Bay for its beauty, quality, and character.
Design Excellence
Our professionally trained designers create elegant and relaxed rooms for the places you live.
Years in Business
Design Projects
Happy Clients
Showrooms in Naples
Begin Your Project
Visit our Downtown showroom or North Naples warehouse, or schedule a private appointment with our design team.