Sue Pelley Celebrates 50 Years with Decorating Den Interiors

Furniture World News Desk on 7/10/2024

Decorating Den Interiors (www.decoratingden.com) marked key executive Sue Pelley’s 50th anniversary with the company at its recent International Conference held in Nashville. She is the longest serving employee of North America’s largest interior design and home furnishings franchise company. 

“Sue has contributed to our company’s success in more ways than I can count,” said James S. Bugg, Jr., CEO and president. “She established our presence on some of the first interior decorating shows on cable television. She developed interior decorating workshops as important marketing tools. She created our blog, which has become a part of each of franchisees’ individual websites. She manages our International Dream Room Competition, a powerful public relations program for our interior designers. And she is the director and master of ceremonies for our annual conference. To say she is highly valued, would be an understatement.”  

“I was working for a hotel in Indianapolis where Decorating Den Interiors’ founder Steve Bursten frequently held meetings to recruit and train new franchise owners,” recalls Pelley. “He recruited me to join the company and I eventually became a franchise owner, regional director, and design spokesperson to publications and TV programs. What I enjoy most, though, is coaching and mentoring franchisees throughout the country. It has been a great pleasure to see so many individuals realize their dream of having their own interior design business. The years have gone by quickly and I have enjoyed them all.” 

About Decorating Den Interiors
 Founded in 1969, Decorating Den Interiors has nearly 300 franchisees operating throughout the U.S. and Canada. Each has direct relationships with suppliers in its LIVV Home Collection™ of fine furniture, custom window treatments, wall and floor coverings, accessories, lighting, and closet systems.