Leave a Legacy
Have you ever stopped to consider what it truly means to leave a legacy? At Susan Semmelmann Interiors we believe that the footprint we leave for generations to come and the way in which we honor generations past is at the very heart and soul of what we do. In much the same way that we are concerned with the vital importance of a proper home foundation in the construction detailing process, we also contend that a rock-solid personal and professional foundation built on the cornerstones of faith, family and community is of equal significance. Speaking of community, we love to combine the home design dreams and plans of our Dallas Fort Worth interior design clients with our generous selection of vendor lines who carry our common values and provide top-of-the-line service, one of which is Paul Robert Furniture. In addition to their refusal to compromise their tight-knit family connection, they hold a gold standard for their methods of operation, from earth-friendly practices to best quality construction and cutting-edge style, and they are fully committed to offering nothing-less-than-excellent product lines. In their words: “Our mission is to be a leader in design and quality while bringing style and comfort to your home. We value our employees, the earth we share and the legacy we create. After more than thirty years in business, our principles remain the same as the day we were established.” Let us help you create a part of your legacy by designing the perfect gathering space for your family, loved-ones, and generations to come with the help of amazing companies like Paul Robert Furniture!
Outside In
Although it may not feel like it at the moment, we can all rest assured that Fall is coming! As we forecast forward and anticipate cooler days ahead, our thoughts are drifting to the perfect outdoor living space, the ideal combination of inviting the outside in and the inside out. At Susan Semmelmann Interiors we see this as a prime example of the benefits of construction detailing in home design, the ability to create a holistic plan centered around the year-round functionality and entertaining space that we so often see as a highly desired home feature for our Dallas Fort Worth interior design clients. In milder climates like ours, outdoor living spaces can serve a multitude of functions and be utilized during all seasons – a playful place by the water in the hotter months, a warm cozy spot by the fire in the cooler months, and an ever-present opportunity for relaxed dining and enjoyment during the majority of the year. An outdoor living area is simply an extension of your home and should be incorporated in to the plans from the ground up. As you can see from these gorgeous inspirations [see images for design credit], these spaces are not at all an afterthought, but integral pieces of the plan with intentional functionality that flow seamlessly from one space to the next. So often the outdoor space is “added on” as opposed to “added in” to the original home design, let us help you create and execute your ultimate home vision from foundation to finishings, from the outside in!
Just Breathe
There is something so beautiful about white as a feature décor element, it is soothing and spa-like and can be incorporated in to many different design styles to create an elegant home retreat. A backdrop of gorgeous neutrals provides an opportunity to truly showcase art and architecture without distraction. Far from being sterile and boring, when shades of white are properly integrated in to the design of a home they infuse striking depth as the natural light shifts and moves from morning to afternoon to evening. If peace and calm had a color it would be a soft, subtle shade of white, a breath of fresh air, a deep inhale and a long, slow exhale. At Susan Semmelmann Interiors we encourage our Dallas Fort Worth interior design clients to dream out loud as we consult about plans for their homes, and many times their dreams include the desire to create a haven, a respite from the busyness of life, a nest to hold friends and family close. Whether your taste is minimalist, modern, contemporary, transitional, or traditional let us help you quiet the noise around you by bringing your ideal home visions to life. What are your thoughts on white? One look at these dreamy inspirations and you may be saying alright, alright, alright! All design inspiration via @adesignersmind.
Generational Blessings
Integrity, honesty, reliability, family; at Susan Semmelmann Interiors we love to partner with companies who share our values and dedication to the things that matter most, businesses that are simply a beautiful product of the foundation upon which they are built. Family-owned-and-operated and proudly American-made, Massoud (@massoud_furn) is a company we can get behind and rely upon to provide the best quality available for our Dallas Fort Worth interior design clientele. Fifty years of commitment to excellence and ethical business practices underpins everything they do, which makes their product lines a definite go-to for us. Not only can they be relied upon to deliver what they promise, they are always on the forefront of design with a perfect marriage of craftsmanship and creativity. Their style is defined as “classic, innovative, and always mindful of timeless taste.” We couldn’t agree more. As the generations at Massoud work to bring their best to the marketplace, let us help bless the generations in your life by creating a beautiful home as a joyful gathering place for your family for years to come. Be inspired by these dreamy images and begin dreaming about how we can help make them a reality for you!
Marvelous Marble
At Susan Semmelmann Interiors we are all about creating beautiful and personalized spaces for our Dallas Fort Worth interior design clients. It is our absolute joy to help each client through the process of choosing the full spectrum of design elements that will transform their house in to their home, and we also use our extensive experience and expertise to teach and inform as we go. For instance, as our clients consider a myriad of flooring, tile, and hard surface options we always take lifestyle and long-term expectations in to consideration before making a final decision. One very beautiful and timeless option is marble, as a design choice it is glamorous, luxurious, and completely unique, it has a personality all its own and can truly be considered a natural art form in and of itself. No two slabs of marble are the same, each having its own variation of veining and pattern, a distinctive fingerprint for the home chosen specifically by each client. Marble is known to be ever changing as it adapts to slight variations in its environment, absorbing oils from the skin, reacting subtly to heat and light, and taking on small surface abrasions from normal wear and tear referred to as etching. To live with marble is to embrace its beauty regardless of any imperfections, and to know that these beauty marks are simply evidence of life lived to the fullest in your home. Let us help you choose the best options for your home with the confidence of knowing that you will love it now and for years to come! Take in some gorgeous marble design inspiration from @constantinfrolov.design, @mrcurtiselmy and @studia_54 (see images for details).
Art Meets Luxury
At Susan Semmelmann Interiors we see each home as a blank canvas, an opportunity to collaborate with our Dallas Fort Worth interior design clients to create unique and timeless works of art in the spaces of each home. As quoted by Pablo Picasso, “Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” With that sentiment we wholeheartedly agree. It is our desire and our goal to help each client create a personal sanctuary of peace and rest, an escape from the stresses of the day reflecting their personal brand of style and refinement. When considering product lines to bring life and form to these visions, we love the excellence and artistry of Zoffany (@zoffanyfw): “If your world is driven by a desire to fuse luxury with art, you’ll undoubtedly find a kindred spirit in Zoffany.” Truly artisans of their craft, they take inspiration from old world beauty and infuse it with a contemporary feel. Reaching back in to carefully curated historical archives, they employ today’s technology to replicate the elegance and sophistication of the past. Browsing their collections is like entering a dream sequence of otherworldly imagery and creative brilliance, their passion for what they do is undeniable. Let us help make your passion for your home undeniable with the help of Zoffany…where art meets luxury!
From the Ground Up
At Susan Semmelmann Interiors we are committed to giving our Dallas Fort Worth interior design clients a top-of-the-line experience. By offering construction detailing services, we are able to take a comprehensive approach to home design, orchestrating every detail from the ground up. Construction detailing is truly where the form of interior design meets the function of spatial planning, allowing design motifs and functional elements to be woven into the fabric of a home. We help make the leap from imagining a concept to making it a reality by evaluating your blueprints through the lens of interior design. We work closely with the builders and architects to ensure that the end result is a home that is as cohesive as it is beautiful. The project featured here is an Italian-style estate with modern influences located on Possum Kingdom Lake. For a deeper dive in to the details about the design elements incorporated in to this home, from vision to implementation, don’t miss Susan’s video. Whatever your preferred style of home, the process is the same beginning with early architectural planning through the final construction and design. Of our eighteen current projects, ranging in style from modern to transitional to contemporary, eleven are utilizing our construction detailing services. We are busy helping clients realize their dreams and would love to help you realize yours from the ground up. Let us handle the details while you enjoy the process!
Tell Your Story
At Susan Semmelmann Interiors we believe that your home tells the story of you: your personality, your passion, your history, your legacy, your vision for the future of your family, friends and close-knit community. In order for us to know how to weave the fabric of your life in to the design of your home, we must first know YOU! We feel strongly that we are not simply executing a job when we create spaces for each of our Dallas Fort Worth interior design clients, we are first and foremost developing a relationship and gaining a full understanding of their heart and vision for their home, their unique signature should be evident in every space. In order to accomplish this, we take a personalized approach with every client to find our starting point. The scope of work differs with each project but every job is equally important, whether it be re-imagining one room or providing construction detailing and design services from the ground up (more to come on that!). We are here to help our clients bring their high-level design ideas to reality by pairing our experience with their dreams. Let us help you create a space that best mirrors your one-of-a-kind style. The result will be authentic and organic and become an extension of you, reflecting your brand of hospitality and lifestyle, and THAT tells a beautiful story! (Take some dreamy design inspiration from these spaces by @studia_54!)
Creating Your Masterpiece
As Taylor King (@taylorkingfurniture) so eloquently declares, “A great piece of furniture is like a beautiful painting -- an exquisite find that enriches your life and your home.” Perfectly said and oh so true. Taylor King is masterful at timeless style and design married with beautiful fabrics and textures, their offerings range from luxurious neutrals to bold color and elegantly playful patterns and they are a go-to product line for our Dallas Fort Worth interior design clients. Their furnishings are fully customizable from fabrics to finishes to trim so the sky is the limit on available options. At Susan Semmelmann Interiors we love to walk our clients through the process of finding the perfect look and feel for their space and Taylor King provides options that are fresh, fabulous, and wonderfully unique. As stated by the company, “Since our inception, we’ve maintained our passion for handcrafting custom upholstered furniture with finesse and tailored precision. As a community of individuals, each and every one of us takes tremendous joy in transforming furniture into lasting works of art for the discerning home.” Proudly American made for more than 40 years, Taylor King painstakingly sources materials and textiles to find the very best so we can offer that to you as we transform your home in to a masterpiece!
Gorgeous Emerald Green
Deep, luxurious, emerald green is a show-stopper in any room, dramatic yet soothing as it invites nature’s representative color into the environment of your home. At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, our team always has a watchful eye on current trends for our Dallas Fort Worth interior design clients, and we are in love with the inspiration board from @paulrobertfurniture and fully agree that this hue is hot! Emerald beautifully reflects its jewel namesake, striking and multifaceted, conveying different moods and dimensions in different lights. To truly highlight its beauty and depth, it shines as a feature color against a more neutral palette, as shown in this gorgeous living area by @uae_home1 and stunning master suite by @studia_54. Paint and wallcoverings are also a wonderful way to add a focal design element. This Alchemy of Colour paint shade (Poison) by @zoffanyfw is fantastic; it is described as “a striking green hue that has a smooth velvety appearance resembling an exquisite patination of oxidized copper verdigris.” Yes, please! At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we love to help our clients define their passion for color and work with them to make that statement in their homes; maybe we can help you go green!
Faith + Family + Community
Faith, family, community: At Susan Semmelmann Interiors these are the cornerstones of my peronal life and our company philosophy as a whole, and we are so thankful to partner with companies like Uttermost who share these values and help us provide the very best to our Dallas Fort Worth interior design clientele. As the company’s CEO Mac Cooper states, “Family. It’s all about family for us, and this is on so many levels whether it’s the Cooper family, my church family, or the entire Uttermost family, we’re in this together. In business, we see our customers as family and we intend to be the best partner possible, a part of your team.” We couldn’t agree more with that sentiment! As our clients invite us in to their home to create their sanctuary, we take those connections seriously and hold them dear to our hearts. Yes, design is our job, but it is so much more, it is a way of life for us and it expands our community in so many wonderful ways. Being able to work with companies like Uttermost gives us confidence that we are caring for our community by providing them access to the highest quality available. Their product lines (@uttermostcompany and @revelationbyuttermost) are simply an extension of their firm foundation – inspired, beautiful, always first-class and fashion-forward, designed and manufactured with excellence and an innate eye for current trend and market demand. Their team culture, like ours, “is founded on the principles of partnership, respect, and passion.” As we partner with them, let us partner with you to help bring your passion for your home to life!
Your Home, Your Passion
When it comes to “dressing” your home, reflecting your individual vision and passion in every aspect is key! At Susan Semmelmann Interiors we have the privilege of offering amazing product lines to our Dallas Fort Worth interior design clientele and Theodore Alexander (theodore_alexander_official) is a gold standard in this industry. Their attention to detail is second to none, offering timeless statement pieces around which your space can be designed and showcased. From furniture to accessories to textiles their products provide function, beauty and a unique take on period furniture from concept to craftsmanship. In both product and process they take their inspiration from history and legacy and that is reflected in their offerings, finished to perfection from every angle, 360 degrees of excellence in every piece. They make it easy for us to provide our clients gorgeous pieces that will anchor a space and provide signature style. In the words of the company, “Every process and every detail, from a carved chair leg to a table finish or inlay, is executed by hand. Our craftsmen employ time-honoured techniques to craft truly beautiful furniture you’ll fall madly in love with.” Let us help you fall madly, passionately in love with your home with the help of Theodore Alexander!
The Luxury Bathroom
Relax, renew, recharge, refresh! At Susan Semmelmann Interiors we believe that a beautifully designed bathroom is the perfect place to accomplish all of the above. A highly personalized bathroom retreat is the ultimate in luxury, an oasis from your day that greets you first thing every morning and bids you goodnight in the evening, a signature space with no detail overlooked. Whether your design preference is glamorous, sophisticated, organic spa-inspired, or sleek and contemporary, the options are seemingly endless. To ensure that our clients don't become overwhelmed by the possibilities, we help bring their ideas to life by listening to their heart for their home and providing our expertise to streamline their choices. We are currently working with several Dallas Fort Worth interior design clients whose master retreat visions will soon be a reality. Be inspired by these gorgeous designs to dream up a luxury bath of your own!
I Must Have Flowers
As Claude Monet once famously quoted, “I must have flowers, always and always.” At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we couldn’t agree more! Floral and botanical features in a room provide depth and layering, soften strong edges, create visual interest, and infuse color throughout. John-Richard (@johnrichardcollection) is absolutely masterful at integrating this look and feel into their designs. These images showcase their brilliant use of floral and botanical décor to complement and amplify a space. Note the elegant use of white-on-white, muted tones, and golds, perfectly on-trend in today’s interior design market. From larger statement pieces like the jaw-dropping wisteria inspired chandelier and gorgeous hanging wall art, to smaller accents such as unique table lamps, vases, and beautifully crafted silk arrangements, adding elements of organic flow to an otherwise structured space changes the whole landscape and invites the eye to wander and explore. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with John-Richard and offer this stunning product line to our Dallas Fort Worth interior design clients. At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, only the best will do!
Transitional Interior Design
Transitional interior design beautifully marries traditional and contemporary design elements to create a space of timeless refinement and soft, clean lines. In this particular style, gone are the deep jewel tones, dark wood accents, and ornate styling of traditional interiors, giving way to a more soothing, neutral palette that becomes the perfect backdrop for trademark furnishings and stand-out architectural elements. While key traditional features like coffered ceilings, crown molding, and wood paneling remain present in transitional design, they are elevated by the use of airy paint colors and set off by the combination of elegant foundation pieces and accents that lean in the direction of sleek and contemporary. Transitional design takes another cue from contemporary in that it forgoes heavy drapery in order to encourage the natural light and organic feel that is part of its signature. These featured images from Bernhardt Furniture Company (@bernhardtfurniture) capture the essence of this style perfectly. The gorgeous lines and unique profile of their workmanship are showstopping in any room, their work always stands the test of time and trend. At Susan Semmelmann Interiors we pride ourselves in offering the very best to our Dallas Fort Worth interior design clients, Bernhardt Furniture Company makes that easy!
Inspired Contemporary Design
Contemporary interior design is both timely and timeless, on-trend, but definitely not trendy, where fashion meets function and architecture meets aesthetics. Contemporary design done well is elegantly appointed and thoughtfully planned, it will have lasting power for years to come as a statement space with wow factor and beautiful flow. We are absolutely loving this design style and are currently working with two of our Ft. Worth interior design clients with visions of replicating this look in their homes. At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we appreciate the opportunity to work with each client, discover what moves and inspires them, then bring that to life on the blank canvas of their interior spaces. One current design inspiration for us is @studia_54, their work (shown below) is on point and a perfect example of this style and feel. The neutral palettes are soothing to the eye, allowing the main focus to remain on the juxtaposition of light, texture, and focal décor pieces. The emphasis on grand spaces and large windows helps to invite the outside in for a serene and peaceful atmosphere as natural light plays off of the interior surfaces. The bold use of statement light fixtures draws the eye up and creates space and breath in each room. Design like this produces an environment that becomes a daily invitation to come in, have a seat, wrap yourself in beauty, and stay a while!
For the love of PINK!
PINK! Nature’s foremost harbinger of spring is here to delight and enrapture us once again. Cherry blossoms and redbuds are among the first to awaken our eyes and our senses from the monotone slumber of winter. A splash of gorgeous pink can do the same for your home! As an interior design element pink is an amazing utility player, it can show off and take center stage as it does at Sketch Bar in London (@sketchlondon), or provide a luxurious and sophisticated complement utilizing features like the elegant dusty rose accents and drapes shown here by @mika_it (Egorova Marina Interiors). This stunning gown from @sherrihill is currently serving as an inspiration piece for one of our clients at Susan Semmelmann Interiors, because after all, interior design is simply haute couture for the home, a beautiful collaboration of complementary art forms. The end result of this vision will be a bedroom space with an upscale nod to shabby chic in pale pinks and antique whites. Stay tuned to the blog for our future reveal! With 23 years of experience in the Dallas Fort Worth interior design and Dallas Fort Worth construction detailing markets, we are passionate about this community and about helping you realize your dreams and visions for your home. Maybe now you’ll be dreaming in shades of pink!
Illuminate Your Home
Lighting done well, with proper design and attention to detail, can easily be the star of the show in any room. From the iridescent beauty of stunning chandeliers, pendants and sconces to the subtle highlighting of cabinetry, shelving, niches and recessed features, lighting plays a dual role of accessory and utility and is not to be considered an afterthought. There is a big difference between simply lighting a room and illuminating a room. Il·lu·mi·nate: [iˈlo͞omə nāt] VERB light up, decorate (a building or structure) with lights for a special occasion. Yes! Everyday life is a special occasion and your home should be designed with that in mind. At Susan Semmelmann Interiors we work closely with our Dallas Fort Worth interior design clients to create their desired environment from the ground up and the inside out. Lighting design is key to creating depth, dimension, mood, ambiance and energy in every space from grand living rooms to gorgeous powder baths. These images from @contstantinfrolov.design showcase the brilliant use of lighting as an integral design element. Let us help elevate your home and make your spaces shine like the gems they are!
Designing the Dream Home
The spacious great room is the center of the home and is where the family will gather together so we wanted to make the space feel cozy and inviting with a large plush sectional and comfortable, edgy swivel chairs arranged to allow for conversation and fellowship. We brought in contemporary wood and metal furnishings in the cocktail table and side tables to add texture as well as functionality.
A major focal point of the great room is a beautiful floor to ceiling split faced stone fireplace. We love the texture and dimension it adds to the room as well as the warmth it brings in through its natural elements.
We coordinated with The Kitchen Source, the featured cabinet vendor, for the kitchen design. The cabinets are sandy white striated with a light grey wood grain finish. The integrated pull handle and slab style door give them a modern design. The countertops are a cool grey polished quartz. Quartz is known to be durable against high heat, stains, and chipping making it ideal for a kitchen used for entertaining. The backsplash is a blend of brushed and polished aluminum giving it a sleek, reflective surface that ties in with the appliances. Above the island we chose an oversized metallic silver linear pendant to tie it all together.
In the master bedroom we kept the space bright and airy with light Oak wood and German Silver furnishings. The white Oak and woven Abaca canopy bed is a standout structural element in the room. The bed is paired with identical white oak bedside tables with tarnished nickel accents symmetrically placed on either side. At the foot of the bed we chose a hair-on-hide bench with polished stainless steel legs to add texture as well as a contemporary flair. The room is carpeted with a sophisticated light beige woven fiber to bring a softness to the room which juxtaposes the hardwood flooring throughout the entire home.
The entertainment console we chose is wrapped in German Silver plated metal, with a geometric pattern. This beautiful functional furnishing adds dimension and a source of light reflection, similar to a mirror while also acting as a place for storage. French doors leading out to the pool and outdoor living space allow for private access as well as bring in a natural light source.
A specialty of Grandeur Design's is customized bedding. We love to bring together fabrics and trims cut specifically to your desired taste to give you a completely personalized bedding set. For the master bedroom we chose a beautiful, lustrous metallic toned fabric to base the bedding from.
One of our favorite rooms in the home is the Game Room! It was so much fun to collaborate with the homeowner, Hal. As a former Texas Christian University football player, Hal wanted this space to reflect the fun and spirited history of his time at TCU. To allow for maximum leisure we chose to place two full sized sofas made with a TCU purple inspired leather, as well as two sting ray textured swivel club chairs in the seating area centered around the large flat screen television making it the ideal space for game day viewing parties.
The game room also features a custom kitchenette/bar area. The cabinets are custom measured and features custom lighting to showcase Hal's football memorabilia as well as his favorite liquor selections. The countertops are made of a specialty laser cut Ceasarstone Motivo made to look similar to reptilian-like skin. This specialty countertop is a favorite of Hal’s and ours alike with the incredible texture and dimension it brings to the bar. We chose to install rustic, vintage wooden beams on the ceiling as well as bar doors to give the space a rustic, masculine feel. A wall of windows is framed by another specialty of ours, custom drapery. Everything from choosing the fabrics and trim to the hardware can be specifically customized to your taste. A custom TCU themed pool table brings everything together as well as being a source of additional entertainment. This is truly a “Dream Home”.
Contemporary vs. Modern
The debate between contemporary and modern interior design has been long fought, and many people are still unclear as to what each design style represents. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, there is a distinct contrast between the them.
Contemporary interior design is a fluid term and refers to referencing styles popular in the current time period rather than drawing on inspiration from past eras. The contemporary style became popular in the 1970’s and combined many different popular elements of the time. This design style changes depending on current trends, lifestyles, and technology. Contemporary design is not ornate or elaborate, but is seen as sleek and simple.
Unlike other more traditional styles, today’s contemporary furnishings do not see any detailed carvings or baroque embellishments.
Modern refers to Modernism (post World War I) and mid 20th century modern interior design, and it was derived from German and Scandinavian styles. A major component of modern design is in functionality, implying that there should be a purpose in the furnishings and decorative objects. Many modern designs use structural elements such as exposed beams or concrete to decorate a space. Clean lines and minimal curves as well as natural light and large windows are also seen as a staple in modern design technique. Reflective surfaces such as chrome and glass also help to tie a space together by bringing in a different textural element.
While the styles may seem similar and are often confused for one another, they are distinctly different and each provide their own unique flare to a space.
This kitchen by @studia_54 is a gorgeous representation of today’s contemporary design borrowing some modern elements!
