Posh Passageways

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we love to create gorgeous passageways in the homes we design for our clients. From hallways to entryways and stairways, each space should be a beautiful journey to the next, and these show-stopping stairways show us how it’s done! There are so many fabulous elements that can be included when this type of vision is captured during the construction detailing stage of home design. Beginning with a blank canvas provides a platform for the creative imagination to soar! Integrating lighting into the walls and stair treads brings endless design options that are both eye-catching and utterly unique. The cascading light fixtures are magical as they cast a soft, elegant reflection, highlighting feature artwork and high-end surfaces like marble, wood, glass, metal, and stone. The perfect mixture of statement décor and materials brings a mood and vibe to the environment that is distinctive to every space. This area of the home, usually known for its utility, now becomes a showpiece through intentional, purposeful design. Yes, luxury design also extends to the stairs! Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you create posh passageways in your home with the addition of a positively stunning staircase! Design/image credit to @bocadolobo @rug_society @castrolighting @vincethebuilder

Relaxed Refinement

This week at Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we are featuring fabulous luxury lodge designs that inspire us to slow our pace and enjoy the view! The rustic vibe of a countryside setting is just the ticket to escape the hurried pace of everyday living; just looking at these gorgeous interiors transports us to next-level relaxation mode. Suffice it to say that there is no “roughing it” involved in this type of lodge living. 😉 The juxtaposition of soft muted colors and elegant décor against rough-hewn wood elements and textured stone creates a beautiful balance of masculine and feminine qualities. Expertly crafted woodwork, statement lighting, and tailormade fabrics and furnishings add to the finished product to take it beautifully over the top. The result is a sophisticated yet cozy environment that mimics its surroundings and invites its guests to merge into the slow lane and stay awhile. So, the next time you hear, “Wanna get away?” Just say, “Yes, please!” Whether a vacation retreat or primary residence, Susan Semmelmann Interiors can help you realize the dream of refined country living with a custom-designed luxury lodge retreat! Design/image credit to @charlesandcostudio @pearsondesigngroup @pearsondesigngroup @carriedelanyinteriors

The Buttoned-Up Bedroom

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we adore the process of working with our clients to create the ultimate bedroom retreat. These stunning designs are goal-worthy when looking for inspiration to dream up a fabulous dream space. We’re particularly smitten with our gorgeous green cover feature, adding an intense pop of color with a bit of holiday vibe and sparkle! This look is perfectly polished and beautifully buttoned-up. The term “buttoned-up” suggests that the final details of something are carried to completion; this definition is spot-on when used to describe these bold and beautiful bedrooms! Design elements like headboard feature walls, statement light fixtures, and luxury bedding provide many customization options for a completely unique result. Floor-to-ceiling applications of stone and mirrored surfaces are complemented by a refined color palette and just the right touches of texture to create an environment that is elegant, soothing, and ultra-chic. Every surface is touched with intentionality and an eye towards a “finished” look. The result is a space with loads of personality that becomes a haven for rest and rejuvenation. Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you create a haven in your home by designing your ideal buttoned-up bedroom! Design/image credit to @thehauteinteriors @interior_dsgnr @interior_dsgnr @sparastudio

Freeze Frame

With all the hurry and hustle this time of year can bring, Susan Semmelmann Interiors would like to treat you to a moment of pure peace and calm. We’ve taken a freeze-frame of these signature interiors that feature stunning arched ceilings as a focal point. Inspired by classic cathedral architecture, this design element is often referred to as a cathedral arch. The pattern of curves is comprised of groin vaults, also known as cross vaults or double barrel vaults. Whatever you choose to call them, we call them fabulous! These soothing interiors evoke feelings of history with a touch of mystery; this look is timeless, elegant, and romantic, echoing back to a former time but perfectly placed in the here and now. The modern take keeps the palette simple and clean, staying with soft whites and ivories to accent the beauty of the surfaces and emphasize the play of light and shadow against the curved lines and angles. The result is a rhythmic and fluid visual effect that is a showstopper in any space, creating a moment that is beautifully frozen in time! Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you create freeze-frame moments in your home with the addition of eye-catching cathedral arches! Design/image credit to @quintadacorte @kaimins_janis @unamalan @rachaelgoddarddesigns

A Seat at the Table

Thanksgiving is upon us, and at Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we never want to miss an opportunity to focus on gratitude, gathering, and great times with family and friends! We love to create environments where everyone has a seat at the table, and in our opinion, the more the merrier! Although we can absolutely appreciate a smaller, more intimate atmosphere if that is your preference. Big or small, the dining rooms we design for our clients have one goal; to become the go-to space for love, laughter, community, and connection. Dining together should be an experience to remember, and we love to think of this room as a destination spot that reflects each homeowner's beauty and unique personality. From sleek and stylish to elegant and understated and all points in between, there are no rules to dictate what works for you. This space is your love letter to the people in your world, your vibe for your tribe. Whether hosting a pizza night or a fabulous feast; what a beautiful thing it is to simply open our homes, embrace our loved ones, and make those forever memories! Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors have a seat at your table to help you create your signature dining room design for the holidays and every day! Happy Thanksgiving from our families to yours! We are so thankful for you! Design/image credit to @constantinfrolov.design @buro_one @constantinfrolov.design @interior_dsgnr

Fabulous Foundations

Classic, elegant, timeless; at Susan Semmelmann Interiors, our goal is to create interiors for our clients that stand the test of time, and black and white flooring always provides a fabulous foundation! This look adds bold pattern and visual texture with just the right amount of drama. Although it is a high-impact design element, black and white flooring is a stunning backdrop for colorful art and décor as well as a beautiful neutral vibe for a more understated color palette. Materials and pattern designs run the gamut from the always stylish checkerboard tiles to more elaborate and customized designs in marble and other gorgeous stone choices. Creative vision is a key factor when implementing this design option; the objective is to make a bold statement with flooring without making it so “loud” it overshadows the rest of the space. The construction detailing process is vital when mapping out feature elements like this; the finished design is the product of intentional planning with a clear vision for the finished product. And what a fantastic finished product it is! Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you create a fabulous foundation for your home design with the addition of bold and beautiful black and white flooring! Design/image credit to @interior_dsgnr @yassibanayaninteriors @ahmedhusseindesigns @interior_dsgnr

Smoke and Mirrors

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we love to create just the right style and vibe for each of our clients, and sometimes the desired bath design leans more toward darker tones and chic finishes; what a gorgeous look! The color palette of blacks and smoky grays is a beautiful foundation to showcase design elements like statement light fixtures and creative lighting effects, sculptural mirrors and reflective surfaces, and metallic accents in a variety of stunning materials and finishes. The addition of floral and greenery provides a fresh touch against the deeper, moodier hues. Natural elements like wood and stone can also be used to balance the more intense lines and colors. The result is bold and dramatic while also feeling elegant and refined, both masculine and feminine at the same time. This look has a sublime sensory aspect that conveys peace and calm with just a little undercurrent of magic and mystery. With its perfect recipe of light, shadow, and texture, the sophisticated and stylish wow factor is off the charts! Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you add some mystery and magic to your home’s interior by infusing deep shades of blacks and grays into your bathroom design! Design/image credit to @bocadolobo @cartelledesign @juli_interiors @areese.design

Color Your World

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we love making design statements with color, and helping our clients infuse their homes with signature pops of color is one of our favorite things to do! Bold colors bring life and energy to a room, and these stunning designs are evidence of that. Each of these spaces inspires a creative vision for those wanting to incorporate a fabulous feature shade. The key to a successful result is to keep the main thing, the main thing; a neutral or monochromatic foundation is the way to go when opting for a color-filled showcase. Brighter colors demand attention, so be sure to give the star of the show the focus it deserves! You can make a big commitment with large-scale artwork, wall murals, and anchor furnishings. On the other hand, if you are a little shy about color or want to re-vibe with each season, use easily changeable elements like accessories, artwork, pillows, throws, and floral accents to create an equally impactful look. Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you color your world by adding stylish statement colors to your home design! Design/image credit to @bocadolobo @marymcdonaldinc @jamessaidcollections @udesignmarbella @casadopassadico

Larger Than Life

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, our goal is to bring energy and life into the homes we design by infusing each space with unique beauty and signature style. One of the ways we accomplish this is by incorporating large-scale works of art; what a stunning statement these pieces make! Artwork is so personal and subjective; it speaks to us individually, calling upon experiences, emotions, and memories that impact how we see what the artist conveys through the medium and paint and canvas. We make it our own as we assign its meaning through our eyes, and that’s the beauty of it; everyone experiences the same work of art differently! There is an intimacy that occurs when art “speaks” and becomes another lens through which a home’s identity is established. When choosing artwork, we often encourage our clients not to rush the process ~ when you know it’s right, you know at the heart level. These gorgeous designs show how fabulous feature works of art become statement-makers, filling the room with personality and panache! Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you create a larger-than-life home design with grand and glamorous artwork! Design/image credit to @julia_baya @hoteldepourtales @rug_society @apparatusstudio

Bathed in Natural Light

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we love to design interiors that maximize gorgeous natural light, and the bath is a perfect spot to showcase the shine! These spectacular spaces highlight a range of possibilities that make the bathroom light and bright while also providing peace of mind and privacy. The use of soft colors, reflective surfaces, light filtering shades, skylights, and sparkling fixtures enhances and amplifies the natural ambiance while setting the stage for a stunning retreat. We often encourage our clients to invest in this space and not overlook the details that make it a unique and nurturing haven. This room is where we start and end our days; it should be a soothing sanctuary! Natural light is like an elixir for our minds and bodies. It helps our bodies produce Vitamin D, improves our circadian rhythms and sleep patterns, helps us focus, and enables us to be more productive. It also leads to a healthier and happier outlook as it heightens the brain's production of mood-enhancing serotonin. We love the fact that natural light has beauty AND brains! 😉 There are so many reasons to invite the light into our homes, and at Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we can help you put the "good" in your mood by bathing in natural light! Design/image credit to @carolines_design @dyerphoto @blancxblancs @mika_it

Magical Mystical Moss

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we love to add a touch of floral and botanical elements to every room in the home. The presence of green brings light and life and has a beautiful, grounding effect on a space. This week we are going a bit bigger and bolder with our green crush by highlighting magical, mystical moss! This gorgeous hue adds a subtle pop of color without being too bold or overwhelming. From paint, textiles, and furnishings to fixtures, artwork, and hard surfaces like marble and glass, incorporating moss green brings a balanced, earthy vibe. Paired with dark colors, soft whites, and various neutral tones, this showstopping shade conveys a hypnotic, moody, other-worldly feel that pairs beautifully with dark wood elements, feature lighting, and sleek, sophisticated accessories and finishings. As you can see in these stunning designs, moss green adds elegance and a feeling of peace, harmony, and nature to a room’s ambiance. The stunning light fixtures cascading from the ceiling like Spanish moss are on point for this color feature! Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you bring light and life to your home’s interior by adding magical, mystical moss green! Design/image credit to @livelli_architects @studia_54

Designing Divine Displays

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we love to design divine displays for our clientele! Clients often request that we integrate shelving into the design of their homes to showcase books, décor, collections, artwork, photos, and more. Drawing on imagination, creativity, design expertise, and fine craftsmanship, shelving can absolutely convey a luxurious look and feel. Although portable bookshelves are sometimes a solution to a storage need, built-ins are always preferred if the goal is seamless design, space efficiency, and utterly unique customization. We love to add this feature during the construction detailing phase of design, so it feels native to the home and creates an organic flow in every space. As you can see in these gorgeous images, shelves not only display works of art, but also become architectural and sculptural works of art when they are crafted specifically for each interior. Add just the right lighting, and voila, you have a shelving masterpiece! Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you create divine displays in your home with the addition of sleek and stylish shelving solutions! Design/image credit @contstantinfrolov.design @susansemmelmanninteriors @marso.studio @snehadiviasatelier

Modern Glam it Up!

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we think that modern and glam go hand-in-hand to create a magnificent design style! Modern Glam is sleek and elegant, combining clean lines and a neutral canvas with a touch of glitz and glamour, resulting in a luxurious yet livable vibe. This gorgeous look utilizes elements from the Hollywood Regency style but is not nearly as dramatic or ostentatious. Hollywood Regency’s architecture, art, and décor have influences of Classic Greek and Roman, Baroque, and Art Deco styles. It combines jewel-toned colors, elaborate patterns, varying textures, classic furnishings, and over-scaled, extravagant light fixtures…all with one goal; to display luxury, excess, entertainment, and a retro-Hollywood feel. Modern Glam is much more understated and focuses on borrowing several of these elements to showcase them against a light, crisp color palette with a stylish contemporary flair, creating a series of fabulous focal points throughout a room. This style is definitely a case study for the theory that less is M-O-R-E! As you can see in these inspired designs, features like architectural arches, large-scale murals, stunning crystal chandeliers, mod furnishings, and statement works of art truly shine when allowed to take center stage; the look is refined and ultra-sophisticated. And yes, ultra-glamorous as well! Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you get your glamour on with a magical yet minimal Modern Glam design! Design/image credit to @constantinfrolov.design @sofarylightingllc @uniqueluxurystyle @kimmberlycaponeinteriors

Sculpting with Light

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we’re always looking for unique and beautiful ways to add shine and sparkle to a room, and these gorgeous light installations really do the trick! Wow, wow, wow! So much more than standard light fixtures, these stunning feature elements are sculptural creations, bringing movement, organic flow, high visual impact, and creative artistic flair to a space. Truly artisanal in nature, the individually suspended pieces are crafted with a variety of fabulous materials, including blown glass, fine crystals, wooden frameworks, mixed metals, acrylics, and more. Suspension fixtures are on-trend and hot on the design scene, and we love to see imagination come to life through these fantastic designs. We always encourage our clients to be intentional about expressing individuality through their home designs, and this type of custom lighting is definitely a signature statement! Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you craft your perfect interior and create a showpiece for your home with stunning, sculptural light! Design/image credit to @yodezeen_architects @covetlighting @yasmeen_wassim @mika_it

The Case for Cognac

Who else is ready for cooler weather and cozy evenings? At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we have no shame ushering in a fabulous fall vibe (just a little bit early) featuring lovely, luxurious cognac. As you can see in these stunning designs, this shade is a showstopper! Much like its namesake beverage, it infuses the atmosphere with warmth and encourages us to linger and lounge for a while. This sublime amber hue is rustic and earthy and gives a beautiful bump of color to a neutral palette. It’s not a shout of color; it’s more like a quiet, relaxed conversation of color, very buttoned-up and elegant without being pretentious or overbearing. Whether your choice is fabric or beautiful, buttery leather, cognac has gorgeous depth and presence. The various shading in different lights at different times of the day brings out its personality and creates a wonderfully moody atmosphere, which is part of its allure. Could it possibly be “The most interesting color in the world?” We think it’s a top contender! Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you usher in a warm, welcoming, fashionable fall vibe with chic, show-worthy cognac! Design/image credit to @yasmeen_wassim @studia_54 @studia_54 @yasmeen_wassim

A World of Wonder and Whimsy

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we love to design children’s spaces that stir the imagination with wonder and whimsy. Working with our clients to dream up the most dream-filled nurseries keeps our hearts young, and our creativity inspired. These precious designs show how fanciful and fabulous these rooms can be! There is a certain romance that comes into play when envisioning a nursery plan. It’s a physical representation of the things we want for our children ~ to feel safe and protected, maintain their childlike innocence, and have a space to enfold them with beauty, love, and laughter. At the very heart of this is our natural instinct to create a “nest” for our babies; we start when they are born, and before you know it, we are “nesting” their college dorm rooms and grown-up apartments! But let’s not get ahead of ourselves; as the famous song by Billy Dean says, it’s so important to “let them be little.” In this rushed and hurried world full of distractions, one of the best things we can do is create a haven of playfulness, peace, and rest for our children, and at Susan Semmelmann Interiors, it is one of our FAVORITE things to do! Let us help you capture the vision of your dream nursery by creating a magical world of wonder and whimsy! Design/image credit to @bocadolobo @areese.design @studia_54 @lesya.pechenkina

Glamorous Gold and White

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we love to bring the glamour, and one surefire way to stay on top of our glamour A-game is to layer simple, elegant, gorgeous gold and white! This look is pure luxury; it has a throwback Hollywood vibe that exudes calm and relaxed confidence. The gold and white color combination is clean and crisp; it’s a can’t-miss if you are looking for a timeless, effortless style. These fabulous designs showcase the effect these colors have in a space when allowed to shine as the main event; the feel is dressy but not pretentious, with a touch of movie star chic. The reflective nature of both colors plays beautifully against design elements with sparkle, shimmer, and shine. Crystal chandeliers, metallic tiles, textured artwork and surfaces, and statement accessories command full attention against this stunning backdrop. With the help of this dynamic duo, the environment appears open, warm, and inviting ~ so beautiful yet approachable and livable at the same time. When our clients ask for something luxurious with a retro feel, this look is high on our list of possibilities! Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you create a glamorous, luxurious, livable home with the addition of gorgeous gold and white! Design/image credit to @thehauteinteriors @ym_designroom @bocodalobo @thehauteinteriors

Walk on the Wild Side

At Susan Semmlemann Interiors, we love to walk on the wild side! Infusing animal print elements into our clients’ interiors adds touches of exotic flair and chic elegance that set the tone for each space’s look and feel. While too much animal print isn’t a good thing, just the right amount is absolutely fabulous! Animal prints are bold design choices; used in proper proportions with strategic placement, they provide gorgeous visual impact while also leaving room for complementary colors and patterns. Introducing statement patterns and textures with a natural vibe always provides a striking foundation to build upon. These beautiful designs showcase the effect of layering elements to create a cohesive space with style and sophistication. Even though animal prints add drama to a room, the organic color palettes and repetitive patterns are soothing to the eye and calming to the soul as well. They say that nature’s colors never clash, and “they” are right! The same way each animal’s pattern and coloration are as unique as a fingerprint, we want to provide one-of-a-kind creativity and individuality to each client when designing their homes. From artwork and fabrics to rugs and accessories, let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you take a walk on the wild side and create your home’s unique fingerprint with the addition of amazing animal prints! Design/image credit to @bocadolobostudio @rug_society @serosez @interiordesign.nadashehab

In the Navy

We are pulling in more of that decadent French design for this week's cover as we highlight the luxurious depth and drama that beautiful navy blue adds to a room. At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we love to infuse this gorgeous hue into the designs for our clients; it's classic and elegant yet adds a magical, moody feel to any space. These fabulous images highlight the effect that navy blue has when placed against a neutral backdrop. As you can see, this stunning shade loves to be the main event! While this is undeniably true, it also plays very nicely with other colors as an ever-so-stylish complement. When used as a base to build upon, its personality can shift and shine with edits in decor and accessories if you like to change your view on occasion. Envision the bright blooms of spring, the sublime shades of summer, the turning leaves of fall, and the crisp whites and pines of winter ~ navy blue is such a lovely canvas to showcase them all. Its versatility and staying power make it a can't-miss contender when choosing a foundational color palette for your home. Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you build your home's design foundation with the addition of bold, beautiful navy blue! Design/image credit to @serosez @_beindesign_ @mirarti.design @gregnatale

Say Ouí to Modern French Design

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we always say, “your style is our style,” and for this feature, our style is modern French! We are currently working on this gorgeous design style with a client and can’t wait for the reveal. Chic and sophisticated best describe the modern French aesthetic, characterized by architectural details and elegant flourishes against a soft, natural palette. The old-world elegance of baroque-inspired design elements, stone and marble accents, and beautifully plastered walls combine with polished finishes like sculptural lighting, mirrored surfaces, and sleek furnishings to create an ambiance of pure artistry. Although ornate, modern French design is rooted in simplicity, the visual impact results from keeping each space stylishly understated. It’s all in the details – the curves, the lines, the textures, the glamourous touches that become the features of each room. For the most part, wall space remains open and free of additional artwork and décor so the intricate architectural elements can shine. Keep in mind that less is more, but sometimes a little more is okay, too! 😉 Small embellishments can make a significant impact! The vibe is luxurious yet accessible and refined yet restful, creating a warm and welcoming respite from the everyday world. Be inspired by these stunning images and let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you create your perfect respite from the world with a fabulous modern French design! Design/image credit to @vincethebuilder @luxxumoderndesignliving