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Choosing Color

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Into the Woods: Everything You Need to Know About Oak Flooring

Whether refinishing, remodeling or building new, you will be faced with the decision of what type of flooring you will use.  Oak continues to be the top choice of homeowners and designers for its timeless beauty, durability and affordability.  Yet, there are so many considerations...
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Trend Series: Yellow & Orange

If you’re looking for an easy way to update your house, color can quickly inject some life into your space. Two of the hottest shades this year, yellow and orange, bring to mind citrus and sunshine. This week, we wanted to give you a few, simple...

Color? Take A Kiss From Spring

Want a guarantee for a beautiful space?  Take a hint from Spring! The inspiration... ...the finish! Follow us on facebook. Make it fab! -Jill Click here to DISCOVER ALL OF JILL'S LATEST BLOGS FULL OF GREAT DESIGN, TIPS AND INSPIRATION Jill Tran is a Kansas City Interior Designer and creates beautiful, custom...
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P. I. N. K.

It is always great fun to see our work in print.  The House and Home section of the Kansas City Star is such a wonderful publication...and this week's topic is a personal favorite of mine...pink! Pink.  Yeah, Baby.  Love the pink. Not only is the color fabulous,...

2011 Color Forecast

It is that time of year again...the time to improve, renew and make better.  Your home should be a huge part of that. Sherwin Williams' 2011 color forecast is here.  Tell me what you think.  I hope you are inspired and moved to make some positive...
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Swatch Botch? How To Choose Paint Colors

Dear Jill, I love the colorful rooms I see in magazines but when I try to imitate them I fall short.   My house now looks embarrassing. Should I just go all beige?  Help! - Leslie in Overland Park, KS BEFORE:  From gold to a... AFTER: ...soft, jeweled turquoise. Hi Leslie, What?!...
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2010 Color Forecast! Rich, Happy and Peaceful

With the excitement of a new year and all of the expectations that come with it, there is the wonderful anticipation for growth and change...fun change!  The most important space in our lives is our home and it should make us feel amazing.  For a...
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Color Rut? Grab Your Jacket

Today, it was 60 degrees outside. Two days ago it was snowing with freezing rain. In Kansas City, the weather turns on a dime constantly. It makes me want to bring electric blankets to the animals outside... This Spring storm however was energizing. Hiding under an umbrella...
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Design Your Own Beach With Happy Colors

Sometimes, a designer needs to let their office attire be a swim suit and no shoes.  This week is, "casual Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday" close to home in Fort Meyers and Sanibel Island, Florida. I think it is important once in a while to...