The Heart Behind the Homes: Where Culture Shapes Creativity

At Semmelmann Interiors, we believe that beautiful homes are built on more than blueprints, materials, and mood boards — they’re built on people. The ones who dream with us, push with us, and pour their energy into every last detail.

Our culture isn’t something we stumbled into; it’s something we’ve chosen to cultivate every single day.

It’s rooted in our five core values — the compass that guides every decision, every project, and every interaction:

The Spirit of Living Is in the Giving — Generosity is at the center of everything we do. Whether it’s giving our time, talents, or resources, we believe the best work comes from a place of abundance.

Relationships — Design may be our craft, but connection is our currency. We build homes that reflect people’s lives because we first take the time to know the people living in them.

Experts in Our Field — Excellence is non-negotiable. From construction detailing to custom drapery, every member of our team brings mastery to the table.

Fingers in the Dirt — We believe in rolling up our sleeves. Great design takes vision, but it also takes grit — and we’re not afraid to do the work.

Attitude for Gratitude — Gratitude is the posture that fuels us. It keeps us grounded, generous, and focused on what matters most.

These values live in the details — in the way our seamstresses craft custom bedding, in the way our designers guide clients through decisions, in the way our installers ensure every drape hangs just right.

We also believe culture is built by celebrating the people who make it possible.

That’s why we created Employee Feature Friday, a weekly spotlight on the personalities, talents, and stories within our walls. It’s more than a highlight reel — it’s our way of saying, we see you, we value you, and we couldn’t do this without you.

And because our work extends beyond the homes we design, we actively give back as a team — from designing showhouses for local nonprofits to rolling up our sleeves in service projects that directly impact our community.

In the end, the heart behind our homes is simple:

we design spaces that feel deeply personal because the process that creates them is deeply personal. When you put people first — both the ones you work for and the ones you work with — the result is always something worth celebrating.