10 Best Women Entrepreneurs to Watch 2022
The Silicon Review
“I am passionate about my clients’ vision and believe that the spirit of living is in the giving. Giving my clients what they want is what I want to be able to give over and over again.”
From extending their finesse and artistic skills to creating brands that are loved by people all over the world, women interior designers are carving a niche for themselves. One such young and inspiring Interior designer is Susan Semmelmann.
Susan has worked tirelessly over the years to build her design firm — Susan Semmelmann Interiors. It designs amazing one-of-a-kind feature elements that can be included in the home throughout the construction phase. Her brand is known for catering to various lifestyles and having a blend of contemporary, modern, vintage and bold vibes. Since its inception in March 2019, Susan Semmelmann Interiors has expanded by leaps and bounds in merely three years.
Susan Semmelmann Interiors provides many levels of custom consultation and design options, as well as hundreds of top-quality vendor lines offering art, décor, and furnishings. With an eye on supply-chain issues, the firm is focused on diversifying product access and availability to cover its clients' needs.
Susan Semmelmann Interiors is based in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Silicon Review contacted Susan Semmelmann, founder of Susan Semmelmann Interiors, for her comments about how the firm is making a difference in this segment and plans to stay at the forefront. Below is an excerpt.
“We’ve 70 projects currently in the works, which is beyond humbling. But it isn't an overnight success story. When I launched my brand in March of 2019, I brought 23 years of experience in design and construction to the table. Armed with my experience and a crystal-clear vision, I stepped out in faith to begin my new adventure with zero clients and a handful of employees willing to join my journey. Our numbers quickly increased, and fast-forward to our current need to hire more designers and key staff to manage our growing client list. It's been a steep learning curve, but worth every minute.”
“Our team envisions and creates beautiful one-of-a-kind feature elements that can be incorporated into a home during the construction phase of design. Floor-to-ceiling feature walls, fireplace surrounds, ceiling details, cabinetry, tile design, and integrated lighting are a few examples of our construction detailing options.”
“Notably, we recently completed an industrial-style project with a stunning copper range hood – it was sketched on a napkin and brought to life! This level of creative vision makes each home we design like no other.”
“Importantly, we offer an in-house line of gorgeous custom drapery and bedding with luxury fabrics hand-picked by our team and purchased directly from the mills. These fabrics are also used in endless styles and combinations for custom upholstery of sofas, chairs, and accent pillows to create a seamless look that is perfectly polished and beautifully buttoned-up. For clients with a specific design in mind, we manufacture beds, benches, ottomans, headboards, and ottoman coffee tables as part of our exclusive offering. We custom craft these pieces to each client's size, style, design, and material specifications. In other words, if you can dream it, we can build it!”
Facilitating Success
Susan has cultivated a company culture built on giving and relationships. She believes all relationships matter from vendors, subcontractors, employees to clients. With every person that walks through the threshold of her offices, she wants them to feel the presence of what they can provide with their hearts in what they do. She credits that to so much of what she has been able to accomplish and has been able to build a team of experts in the field and create state-of-the-art pieces that cannot be found anywhere else. The authenticity is evident in each piece created; you can see clearly that she and her team truly love what they do.
“I am passionate about my clients’ vision and believe that the spirit of living is in the giving. Giving my clients what they want is what I want to be able to give over and over again.”
‘The Spirit of Living is in the Giving’ is the motto that encapsulates Susan’s purpose for doing what she does. “I have the amazing privilege to use the vehicle of top-notch client service and fabulous design to invest back into my community and make a difference.”
Susan Semmelmann Interiors: In a Nutshell
It’s safe to mention that Susan Semmelmann Interiors is more than just a design firm; it's a fully-fledged design studio with endless creative offerings. The firm has a tunneled focus to bring its clients' vision and underlying requirements to life. Susan and her team go above and beyond to meet their clients' distinct tastes with innovative designs.
The founder Susan Semmelmann’s journey in interior space is truly inspiring and recognized by the industry, as well as media. She has been featured in many notable magazines like Voyage Dallas, and her story is certainly a hot topic. Besides shaping clients' dreams, Susan and her team have earned a major milestone in Fort Worth. During inception, Susan was unsure if she could manage the 2,300 sq. ft. office. But now, Susan Semmelmann Interiors owns a 10,000-square¬ foot building on Vickery Boulevard and is soon acquiring a second property to accommodate demands. The firm's offices, as well as Fort Worth Drapery and Fort Worth Design Studio, are all housed at the Vickery location. The objective is to make resources available to the public via their manufacturer's websites and assist other designers in their growth.
The firm is 100 percent dedicated to its clients' goals and ambitions. Susan and her staff are well-known in the region for constructing sought-after homes.