Fanning the Flames of Fall

With Labor Day behind us and the first official day of fall right around the corner, Susan Semmelmann Interiors is ready for that first hint of fresh, crisp autumn air! This time of year, the shift in the atmosphere is palpable as football festivities gear up and the holiday season lies straight ahead. To fan the flames of this magical fall feeling, we highlight these lovely fireplace features to invite the cozy vibe. Even in the warmest climates, there are always opportunities for fireside lounging when the chill in the air is just right. Designing this element for our clients is one of our favorite things to do. As the centerpiece of the living space, it is the hearth of the home, the perfect gathering spot for connection and conversation. With a wide range of options and functionality, from wood-burning to gas to electric, a signature look and feel can be custom crafted and designed, making every creation entirely unique and one-of-a-kind. Never underestimate the power of the construction detailing process to ensure that every area of the home reflects your signature style! Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors and our Fort Worth Design Studio help you fan the flames of fall in your home design with the addition of a fabulous fireplace feature! Design/image credit to @mika_it @ivan.honcharenko @studia_54 @susansemmelmanninteriors

Elegant Industrial

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we love to push boundaries in design and create sleek and sophisticated spaces with elements of surprise that fall slightly outside the proverbial box. The words “industrial” and “elegant” aren’t often used in the same sentence or context, but they go perfectly hand-in-hand in these stunning interiors! This look is beautifully refined with a raw edge that gives it a smoky, sultry vibe. While lighter and brighter interiors are often the norm, the look and feel of these industrial-style spaces are right at home in darker tones set off by natural light streaming through large windows and strategic lighting installations. Upscale applications of hard surfaces like concrete, stone, tile, and metal are beautifully offset by softer décor elements like light-toned leather furnishings, statement chandeliers, artful accessories, chic animal prints, and statement artwork. The overall result is bold and masculine yet chic and feminine, subdued yet playful. The word “sublime” wraps it up in a picture-perfect package! Are you a fan of the industrial loft look? Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors and our Fort Worth Design Studio help you put the refinement and elegance in your industrial dream space! Design/image credit to @sarahrhabib @georgios_tataridis

Best Supporting Actor

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, our vote for best supporting actor in design is, drum roll please…feature lighting! Lighting can play many roles, ranging from functional to fabulous to hands-down fan favorite of any room. We love playing with lighting options in the interiors we design for our clients, and backlighting is a surefire way to add big wow-factor to any space. These backlit beauties steal the show and inspire loads of creativity! The unique form and organic flow of natural stone are stunning on their own, but enhanced and magnified with light? Simply show-stopping. Natural stone can also be beautifully carved and crafted with pattern that is revealed when light shows through the thinner areas created by the etching. In whatever form you prefer, this look is pure artistry. Providing the opportunity to preplan and prewire the home for these fabulous features is where the process of construction detailing shines – it’s the perfect time to add the little things that make the big magic happen! We bring the same personal and intentional approach to every client, every home, every room, so let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help your home’s lighting take a bow as best supporting actor! Design/image credit to @sicis_official @lithosdesign @interiorobsessionbylisa @macainteriors

A Gem of a Color

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we love brightening our clients' interiors with beautiful pops of green! Bright shades of green are gorgeous and life-giving, adding freshness to a room and bringing the grounding feel of the outdoors in. Adding even a hint of this calming color through strategically placed accessories and botanicals provides breath and oxygen to the atmosphere. In darker-toned interiors, incorporating green as a feature color makes a signature statement, as shown in these stunning interiors by Studia 54. Reminiscent of emeralds sparkling throughout the rooms, the strategic use of lighting, furnishings, accessories, and greenery creates a show-stopping visual that is pure refinement and elegance. This vibe also has a very organic and natural feel reminiscent of a luxurious tropical locale with verdant green elements against beautiful dark wood foundations. Throw in some sparkling lights to mimic the stars, and you have a daily destination that feels like a faraway dream. Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you design your ultimate dream home destination with gorgeous gem tones of life-giving green! Design/image credit to @studia_54

A Preference for Pattern

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we have a passion for incorporating gorgeous, playful patterns into our clients' homes, and these floors set a beautiful stage to showcase shape and form! We love the bold use of black and white to highlight the impact that pattern play can have on a room's overall look and feel, but the sky is the limit when it comes to possible colors and combinations. In areas like entryways, foyers, and dining rooms, hard surface flooring might be preferable to carpets and rugs due to high traffic pathways and the potential for spills, but that doesn't mean you have to forgo the elements of magic and movement that patterns provide. These images are wonderful inspirations, showing that the artistry of custom flooring design can dovetail beautifully with your interior to create a fabulous foundation to build upon. As you can see, patterned flooring stands beautifully alone against an elegant, neutral design palette, but it can also be just the beginning of a lively, artful palette of complementary patterns, feature artwork, and statement pops of color. However you envision your ideal flooring design, Susan Semmelmann Interiors provides construction detailing services to bring your dream details to life; let us help you highlight your preference for pattern! Design/image credit to @tarekalkhattab @gregnatale @elevendesignstudio @luxxumoderndesignliving

Dreaming in Color

Do you dream in color? The Rug Company certainly does! At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we love to help our clients express their passion and personality through bold splashes of color and inspired design. Custom rugs are a fabulous opportunity to create a stylish, signature moment in any home. As you can see in these stunning images, the process of concept to creation begins with a personalized palette, a dream board of inspiration that beautifully captures the overall vision for the finished product. What inspires your dream design and color vibe? Are you drawn to the form and movement of impeccable fashion or the intricate lines of fine architecture? How about the fiery shades of a sunset sky, the gradient blues of the ocean, the myriad of tones and textures on a mountainside, or the endless color combinations and patterns found in flora and fauna? There is no wrong answer when it comes to the creative process. Pay close attention to what catches your eye and speaks to your soul; these are the design elements to incorporate into your home to make it feel organic, authentic, and uniquely you. Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you capture your perfect interior look and feel with a custom rug creation that will have you dreaming in color! Design/image credit to @therugcompany @adamhunter @wecselmandesign @paulsmithdesign @luxemagazine

Crown Jewels

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we take every opportunity to add light and life to our clients’ interiors, and waterfall fixtures bring shimmer, shine, and show-stopping beauty! Flowing from the ceiling in dramatic fashion, these stunning light installations are often found cascading down the length of a stairway, but they are also right at home in a living room or entryway with the proper ceiling height to match the scale and size. The feel of these fixtures is pure elegance and glamour, like a crown jewel creating an atmosphere of warmth and sensational sparkle that reflects natural light during the day and provides a beautiful, glowing showcase at night. The incredible craftsmanship that goes into the design of this category of lighting is evident; it requires a high level of artistry and skill to take these gorgeous creations from concept to reality. We partner with amazing vendor lines, and we see first-hand their passion and commitment to make the magic come alive. Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you bring the magic alive with the addition of a fabulous waterfall fixture ~ your home’s sparkling crown jewel! Design/image credit to @ahmedhusseindesigns @spacesarchitects.eg @luxxumoderndesignliving @mirarti.design

How to Say Hello

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we know the importance of a warm welcome, and these gorgeous entry designs are a fabulous study of how to say a proper hello! This space provides an opportunity to make a lasting first impression. A beautifully crafted entry is a snapshot of personal style that sets the tone for a home’s look and feel, and these featured looks are all about elegance and glamour. Clean lines, beautiful textures, luxury lighting, custom artwork, and detailed architectural elements combine to create a wow moment that is equal parts invitation and sophistication. Construction detailing allows us to take this space to the next level by perfectly planning and integrating details from the ground up, making the design smooth and seamless while creating a stunning backdrop that can be edited throughout the seasons with accessories and décor. We love to work with our clients on entryway design; it is such a fun process to help them create a signature that becomes a beautiful introduction to their homes. Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you design a warm hello for your guests with an entirely unique entryway! Design/image credit to @altarrasdesignhouse @idoldesign.spb @ahmedhusseindesigns @lifestylebyluxxu

A Circular Motion

Did you know that the shape of a circle represents harmony, unity, and completion? That sounds much like the result of beautifully executed interior design! At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we love to add elements of organic flow and dynamic motion to our clients’ interiors, and these gorgeous circular lighting installations are just the magic to make it happen. These fixtures are chic and elegant while also being playful and positively jaw-dropping. They are conversation-starters that provide an utterly unique signature for each space, as if each has its own custom-designed constellation suspended in mid-air. Round design elements act as a contrast against heavier structural lines and linear design features, adding soft lines and complementing the room with an airy lightness. Because of their continuous nature, circles also have a soothing and meditative effect, which is always a plus! Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you round out your interior design by adding a little circular motion to your home’s interior! Design/image credit to @constatntinfrolov.design @studia_54 @clima_home @studia_54

Where There’s Smoke

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we know that where there’s smoke, there’s fire, and these smoky gray interiors are flaming hot! The vibe in these spaces is chic and luxurious, layering deep tones and textures to create a mood and atmosphere that is nothing short of divine. Creating this look takes artistry and expertise, much like the refined smoky eye in makeup – not too dark, not too light, and always finished with a flourish. These stunning designs show how it’s done from start to beautiful finish. The gray colors vary in depth and tone, set off by reflective materials, mirrored surfaces, translucent decor, and textured elements. Lighting is key as it enhances the environment and accentuates the shadow play against the dark backdrop. Including strategic touches of bright metals in shiny gold and silver adds a bump of glamour and perfectly complements the scene. Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you bring a little mood-enhancing magic to your home’s interior with sultry, sophisticated, smoky grays! Design/image credit to @hanysaad.innovations @elifarslaninteriors @areese.design @luxxumoderndesignliving

You’re So Vein

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we love to use beautifully veined marble selections in our clients’ homes to create showstopping design moments! This week we feature predominantly white marble with black or charcoal veining – a gorgeous option for a neutral backdrop that adds glamour and beautiful, organic flow to a room. Marble is a natural stone, not manufactured or mass-produced, making it a completely unique element that is always one-of-a-kind. Veins in marble are naturally occurring layers of crystallized minerals. Water flows into the crevices in the stone and evaporates, leaving long lines and branches of mineral traces behind. It’s a fascinating process of nature that results in stunning design materials. We love to spend time with clients previewing a wide selection of stone options until we land on just the right look and feel for their homes – when they know, they know! Most often, one option rises to the top and speaks the loudest. These images highlight various design applications for this must-have material. From floors to walls to furnishings, in large quantities or small accents, marble is a statement worth making. Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you make a design statement in your home with marvelous, magical marble! Design/image credit to @ivan.honcharenko @hayarashed @udesignmarbella @kurilovdesign

Fitness Finesse

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we believe that every room in a home should be seamlessly designed and beautifully detailed – including the home gym. This stunning design by Yodezeen Architects checks all the boxes when it comes to being fully functional, elegantly appointed, and out of this world! Often, gyms can feel stark and sterile, but, as you can see, they don’t have to be. The look and vibe can flow effortlessly with the rest of the home’s design, particularly when planned and executed from the ground up during the process of construction detailing. By treating this space as an extension of the home as opposed to an afterthought, it becomes a feature worth showcasing. And we contend that the more beautiful the space, the more likely it is that it will be used on a regular basis! Win, win! Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you bring some finesse to your fitness game with the design of a gorgeous home gym! Design/image credit to @yodezeen_architects

Glamour Shot

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we think you should walk into your home office every day feeling like the superstar you are! This style of glamour shot-worthy workspace is the main attraction when it comes to taking your home office to the next level, and the level above that! These images show combinations of similar design elements that result in a winning formula for an elegant and sophisticated outcome every time. Gorgeous chandeliers and strategic accent lighting play beautifully against sleek furnishings and understated accessories, all perfectly paired with statement rugs that ground the space and add a bold splash of pattern and color. As you can see, mixed materials for wall applications also provide high visual impact that sets the tone for the finished look. In addition to being luxurious and stylish, this type of office design lends itself to an atmosphere of order, organization, and everything-in-its-place. With clean lines and seamless flow, you can’t help but be motivated for success in an office like this! Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors add a shot of glamour to your home design with the addition of a fabulous, fashion-forward office space! Design/image credit to @delightfulll @studia_54 @covetlighting

Swimming Season(s)

Summer is upon us, and temperatures are steadily rising. The solution? A nice refreshing dip in the pool! This is the time of year when the swimming gear comes out of hibernation and goes into full-tilt mode. But what if this luxury could be enjoyed all year round in a fabulous indoor pool? At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we love to work with our clients to incorporate home features that enhance daily living and create a signature look and feel – an indoor pool is just the ticket to bring that showcase moment! These stunning designs show a range of possibilities when considering the desired vibe of this space. From moody and chic with sophisticated statement lighting to bright and energetic with loads of natural light, every option has its merits. The desired functionality also plays a role in the design decision, whether it’s purely for enjoyment and entertainment or it doubles as a space for wellness and fitness. The options for customization are only limited to the size of the imagination! At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we can imagine something amazing and have you swimming beautifully into every season with the design of a dreamy indoor pool! Design/image credit to @studia_54 @csaarchitects @parkhyattny @i_sold_com

Noteworthy Neutrals

Do you love the soothing minimalist appeal of a neutral-toned space? At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we receive many client requests for this look and feel, and it is always a fun challenge to keep it fresh, interesting, unique, and noteworthy! One of our favorite ways to bump up the appeal of a neutral space is through the use of texture – both visual and tactile. Visual texture is also referred to as implied texture because it is not actually real; it is an illusion created through artistic media to mimic certain surfaces and create the appearance of depth and dimension. Artwork, wallcoverings, rugs, fabrics, and wall treatments are several design elements that can introduce beautiful visual texture. Actual texture is tactile in nature. It draws the eye in with raised, patterned, and sculptural elements of materials like wood, stone, plaster, tile, and textiles, among others. The immediate response is to reach out and touch the surface and admire the artistic craftsmanship and creative design vision. This week’s inspiration images include a lovely design palette as an example of a perfectly planned neutral look with just the right blend of soothing vibes and sophisticated style. Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you design a noteworthy neutral space with the addition of fabulous, fashion-forward textural features! Design/image credit to @dtchairsblog @famosatile @tommarkhenry_ @renderlovers

Spa White, Spa Bright

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we love to create relaxing, spa-like experiences in our clients’ homes, and one sure-fire ingredient to make the magic happen is the color white. There are many shades, tones, and variations of white, ranging from the coolest of cool to the warmest of warm; all can be used as a gorgeous backdrop for a stunning bathroom retreat. White provides a soothing sensory experience and calms the nervous system by reducing visual input and stimuli. Simplicity and sophistication are the keys to this look and vibe. The fewer colors combined in a space, and the simpler and more pared-back a design is, the more calming it feels. As these images convey beautifully, staying with a neutral foundation of white creates a luxurious space to showcase signature design elements like stunning tile work, natural stone, statement light fixtures, and elegant accessories. Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you design a serene bathroom sanctuary in your home with the glamourous glow of spa white, spa bright! Design/image credit to @mirarti.design @susansemmelmanninteriors @constantinfrolov.design @susansemmelmanninteriors

Better Together

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we often say that less is more when it comes to home design, but sometimes (only sometimes) more is better! More pendant lights, that its! Pendants are often used in singular applications in kitchens and bathrooms, adding a touch of elegance and beautiful sparkle to any area. But we also love the effect of using multiple pendants in a group to create a custom installation that is one-of-a-kind and wholly unique. This week’s cover image features heavenly cloud-inspired pendants placed throughout the room resulting in a gorgeous dream space with a soothing ethereal vibe. These amazing designs showcase the stunning effect that can be accomplished by strategic placement of multiple pendants – grouping and layering the same style and size, or using different variations and sizes with the same look and feel. The result is a multidimensional look with loads of visual interest and appeal. In our design of last year’s Fort Worth Magazine Dream Home, the living area features several installations consisting of eight pendant lights each. As you can see in the final image, the chandelier effect is a showstopping element in the overall design – matching the room in scale and sophistication. At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we put the pieces of your home design together in fresh and unexpected ways. We love working with our clients every day to accomplish their home dreams because, of course, we’re better together! Design/image credit to @ievgenviz @k.a.interior.design @birgitotteinterior @susansemmelmanninteriors

Glow with the Flow

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we love to make our clients’ homes sparkle and glow! Mirror tile is a fabulous addition to any interior; it provides an element of glamour and sophistication that lights up the atmosphere. These images highlight the versatility and creativity of mirror tile when layered into a design. In more subtle applications, like the chic and elegant headboard accent wall featured here, it can be used to complement furnishings and décor in a space to bump up the glam factor. A bolder approach can be taken with larger surface applications to create stunning showcase moments - the cracked glass effect of the mirror tile ceiling in this week’s cover image is out of this world! Mirrored elements provide high visual impact without fighting design elements for attention; they add luster and gorgeous depth and dimension. Used strategically, mirrors can enlarge the look and feel of a room and amplify the effects of light, both natural light and interior feature lighting. As you can see, small spaces also love the wow factor that comes with this design choice! Susan Semmelmann Interiors can help your home design glow with the flow with the addition of marvelous mirror tile! Design/image credit to @juliet_interiors @highfashionhome @candacemanning @smallbathroomdesigns @estet.design

As You Wish

Did you know that Susan Semmelmann Interiors manufactures our in-house collection of beds, benches, and bedding? When it comes to the custom bed of your dreams, your design wish is our command! We love to provide our clients with every opportunity to customize their interiors, and the bedroom sanctuary deserves special attention. These images showcase a sampling of what we offer in the way of gorgeous, innovative, tailor-made bedroom interiors. The bed designs were brought to life from concept to creation. If our clients are looking for something entirely unique, we have the ability to start at the drawing board, capture the scope and vision through the creative process, choose fabulous combinations of metals, mirrors, and fabrics, and fine-tune the details – from CAD to reality! Our benches are designed using the same process and are a stunning complement to the overall look of each room. Each space is beautifully rounded out with the addition of our signature bedding, drapery, and upholstery using our collection of luxury fabrics sourced directly from the mills. The results are stunning and seamless and worthy of sanctuary status! Let us bring your bedroom wishes to reality with our custom-designed and manufactured Susan Semmelmann Interiors Collection! Design/image credit to @susansemmelmanninteriors

Current Mood :)

What is Susan Semmelmann Interiors’ current mood, you ask? Sunny with a chance of more sunshine! Pops of bright yellow make us smile and bring the happiest vibe to any space. We love these fabulous designs that incorporate this stunning shade with sophistication and elegance. Bright colors demand a starring role, and these interiors are all aboard that train of thought. Whether paired with soft, muted neutrals or showcased against a darker, moodier backdrop, bright yellow is a beautiful choice for a touch of visual drama, not to mention an increase in serotonin levels! Known predominately as the color for energy, vitality, cheerfulness, and creativity, American artist Steve Hovland sums up its glowing effect with his affirmation that “a yellow room gives you perpetual sunshine.” Are you a fan of the warmth and vibrance of this happy hue? Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you add a little sunshine to your home design with the addition of not-so-mellow yellow! Design/image credit to @serosez @girodrouxetdelpy @u31design @therealshaunasstage