Bathing Bliss

Susan Semmelmann Interiors can’t stress enough how important it is to design spaces to de-stress! Bathrooms are our favorite platforms to create perfectly peaceful retreats. This space is a recharge zone, a place of relaxation and reflection, and it deserves extra special attention. We often encourage our clients to invest in this space and not overlook the details that make it a one-of-a-kind haven. Opting for a neutral color palette is a natural choice. Creating a spa-like environment in softer tones quiets visual “noise” and lays the foundation for a soothing, serene setting. When working with neutrals, design elements like texture, pattern, line, and shape take the forefront. There is also a feeling of space and expansion, allowing for extra breathing room in the atmosphere. Natural light shines as a beautiful feature in these spaces as it brings depth, dimension, and striking perspective at different times of the day and night. Understandably, this is a go-to vibe right now, peaceful and calming, but not boring by any definition. These gorgeous designs exude beautifully understated elegance and sophistication. With so much to navigate in our daily lives, having a luxurious bathroom oasis in your home is priceless. Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you find your bathing bliss with a stylish, signature bathroom design! Design/image credit to @leyla_interiors @cocoonbathroom @karachildressinc @yodezeen_architects

Over the Top

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we love working with our clients to add beautiful architectural elements to their design plans; arches are just the detail to take a home design over the top! Arches are a subtle yet high-impact design choice that add beautiful sophistication and personality to any home. The construction detailing process allows us to add these stunning features to the foundation of a home’s design, establishing unique character and setting the groundwork for the details that go into the finished look. Adding arches brings organic motion and flow to a space, providing visual interest and soft lines pleasing to the eye. Arches also provide a welcome interruption to the dominant linear lines inherent in the construction of a home. The juxtaposition of curves against angles is beautifully shown in this week’s gorgeous cover image. Pairing the soaring arched entry against the expanse of structured wainscoting provides a playful tension of design elements that exist in perfect harmony. This stunning feature can easily be at home in any design plan; let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you take your home design over the top with the addition of elegant, eye-catching arches! Design/image credit to @design_newstory @homesocietymagazine @brabbu @bside_visuals @nk__interior__

Meditative Muse

Susan Semmelmann Interiors wants to know; what is your meditative muse? What are the things that bring harmony and tranquility to your home’s interior? A muse is defined as a source of inspiration. The term is often attributed to the works of poets and artists, and we believe designers are firmly in the same category. When working with our clients to begin the design process, we want to know their passion points, dreams, and places of peace, focusing on the soothing spaces they want in their homes and how we can best integrate them. Often, the best solutions come in the color green! These fabulous feature designs are evidence that life-giving green is on point when it comes to creating a calm, beautiful environment. Planting live trees and plants inside a home’s interior brings the grounding feeling of the outdoors in, while also creating a stunning design focal point. With proper lighting and strategic placement, this look is elegant and show-stopping all at once. Let Susan Semmelmann help inspire your meditative muse with the addition of gorgeous live greenery! Design/image credit to @tawazon_architects @designer_iulian_vornicu @wewnetrzu @house.interior.design

Styling for Scale

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we love the process of styling for scale! Soaring ceilings and open spaces call for special treatment with design and décor choices. Open stairways, entryways, and lofted living areas are creative canvases, calling for a big-picture vision to craft a cohesive look and feel with a natural flow. These fabulous interiors highlight the beautiful, finished look resulting from fine-tuned attention to detail in grander expanses of space. A combination of design elements such as large-scale artwork, statement lighting, sculpture, and greenery are wonderful options to consider when styling the perfect scene for your home. More simplified, but just as impactful, options lean heavily on showcasing texture and material in a soothing neutral color palette. When executed well, this look packs just as much visual punch as a more décor-heavy option. Whichever design avenue you choose, this is the area to be playful and bold! The process of identifying and creating your home’s signature style is a fabulous journey worth taking. Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you ace your larger design spaces by showing you how we style for scale! Design/image credit to @prosvirin_design nk__interior__ balina_design @mirarti.design @yana__sokirko

Concrete Dreams

Do you dream about concrete? Susan Semmelmann Interiors does! Once used mainly for foundations and behind-the-scenes structural applications, this dreamy material is experiencing a rebirth as an artful design element for interior spaces with jaw-dropping results. Concrete is a multi-faceted material; these images show some of the gorgeous possibilities for fabulous design options. With its edgy, industrial vibe, exposed concrete lends an urban, contemporary feel. It works well with organic materials like rough-hewn beams and warm wood accents while also being entirely at home as a complement to a modern, sleek aesthetic. We love working with our clients to add concrete features during the construction detailing phase of planning and design. Whether they envision a larger-scale application or a smaller focal accent, integrating concrete features into the plans from the ground up creates a cohesive flow and continuity of design. With its moody appeal and beautifully grounding effect, concrete can add a show-stopping view to any interior. Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help change your home’s view and make your concrete dreams come true! Design/image credit to @priscillamuller.arquitetura @nastyazh_3d @designsofcolorado @interior.amr

The Luxury Closet

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we can’t get enough of these luxury closet looks! Hands down one of our favorite spaces to design, closets are a creative wonderland of custom floorplans and fabulous finishes. When working with our clients we love the opportunity to walk them through the construction detailing process so specialty features like this can be incorporated into the plan from the ground up. The possibilities are truly only limited by the imagination, and our team loves to put our creativity into overdrive to help each client design a dream closet with perfect functionality and stunning, signature style. Even when working within an existing space, there are countless configuration options that can be implemented to revamp and beautify any closet. As these design inspirations clearly represent, the goal is to create a highly personalized ambiance, an environment that becomes a soothing, spa-like oasis right in the middle of the home. Are you ready to make your closet your favorite room in the house? From lighting to layout to leveling up your storage and organization options, Susan Semmelmann Interiors is here to help every client realize their dream of a lounge-worthy, luxury closet! Design/image credit to @interior_dsgnr @studia_54 @constantinfrolov.design

Partial to Purple

It’s no surprise that Susan Semmelmann Interiors is partial to purple! This multifaceted color is an absolutely stunning statement in any room. From quieter muted tones to more vibrant dramatic hues, it has the potential to infuse gorgeous depth into the color palette of any room. Think of it as a combination of opposites, an equal mix of soothing blue and electric red, with endless variations of moods and personalities. As these beautiful designs show, when tempered with neutrals, purple is a showstopping focal color, when paired with darker shades it conveys elegance with just the right touch of glamour. As the color of creativity, royalty, nobility, and luxury it is rich in history and mystique. It is a bold choice that will pay off in the huge dividend of falling more in love with your space. Is purple your color? If adding a touch of sophistication and visual drama to your interior is in your design plan, this may be the hue for you! Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors and our Fort Worth Design Studio help you become partial to purple! Design/image credit @aleart_dizain @jamal_zein_ @redrobotdesign @susansemmelmanninteriors

Wild & Wonderful

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we love to infuse unique character and individuality into every home we design. Antler chandeliers are a fabulous décor element to create that one-of-a-kind signature look! These gorgeous interiors dispel the idea that antlers are only reserved for rustic settings. Perfectly at home in chic and elegant spaces, these chandeliers provide an element of unexpected delight, adding beautiful texture and depth with a touch of visual drama to stir up the scene. Adorned with sparkling lights, strings of translucent beads, and delicate crystals, the combination of masculine and feminine brings perfect balance to a room. While high-end artisans utilize only responsibly and sustainably sourced antlers for their work, stunning options are also available in fabulous faux materials and bespoke sculptural creations in glass. Whatever material you choose, you can’t go wrong with this look if you want a lovely cross-section of refined sophistication with a rustic edge. Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors and our Fort Worth Design Studio help you define your home’s signature style with the addition of a wild and wonderful antler chandelier! Design/image credit to @susansemmelmanninteriors @antlerworxinc @tc_interiors @lwsnglass @stagridge

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