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Textile Tutorial: A Beginner’s Guide to Home Fabrics

For each new space we design, the element that really brings the design to life is the fabric selection.  From window treatments, to upholstery, to pillows, well-chosen fabrics give the room not only personality and color, but can elevate the quality of a space.  But there is so much to...

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Small House, Big Look For The Living Room

Ever get stuck with what to do with a plain white room?  What about a living or family room?  This special home in Kansas City's Roeland Park area needed some attention to just that...a blank slate. The homeowners were short on ideas.  They wanted a comfy space with great seating,...

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Soaring Spaces: Tips for Playing Up Vaulted Ceilings

This Sunday, we were featured in the House + Home section of the Kansas City Star. In the article, we discuss some of the design challenges that come with vaulted ceilings. We have developed a few tricks over the years for making the most of this dramatic architectural feature. Here, we included some photos...

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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 tips for each color. Whether...

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To Market, To Market

This November, we went to the International Furniture & Accessories Market in North Carolina to scope out new trends and collect pieces for our clients. Walking from booth to booth, we chatted up furniture, accessory and rug designers to get a clearer picture of how the industry is doing, where it’s...

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 interiors for her interior design...

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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, it makes you feel fantastic....

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 changes in your life that...

Fun Trends…Color! Part V of V

I love color.  What can I say?  It captures a mood and changes how you feel.  How do these spaces make you feel?  Check out these spaces from the most recent International Furniture and Accessory Market. "Like" us on facebook Click here to DISCOVER ALL OF JILL'S LATEST BLOGS FULL...

Fun Trends…Color! Part IV of V

I love color.  What can I say?  It captures a mood and changes how you feel.  How do these spaces make you feel?  Check out these spaces from the most recent International Furniture and Accessory Market. "Like" us on facebook Click here to DISCOVER ALL OF JILL'S LATEST BLOGS FULL...

Fun Trends…Color! Part III of V

I love color.  What can I say?  It captures a mood and changes how you feel.  How do these spaces make you feel?  Check out these spaces from the most recent International Furniture and Accessory Market. "Like" us on facebook Click here to DISCOVER ALL OF JILL'S LATEST BLOGS FULL...

Fun Trends…Color! Part II of V

I love color.  What can I say?  It captures a mood and changes how you feel.  How do these spaces make you feel?  Check out these spaces from the most recent International Furniture and Accessory Market. "Like" us on facebook Click here to DISCOVER ALL OF JILL'S LATEST BLOGS FULL OF GREAT...

Fun Trends…Color! Part I of V

I love color.  What can I say?  It captures a mood and changes how you feel.  How do these spaces make you feel?  Check out these spaces from the most recent International Furniture and Accessory Market. "Like" us on facebook Click here to DISCOVER ALL OF JILL'S LATEST BLOGS FULL OF...

Hot Trends: Where Are We Going (Coming From) Now?

I have to say, after my visit to the High Point Furnishings and Accessory Market last week, my suspicions have been confirmed...imperfections are perfect. Soft comfort on display The draw of home fashion will continue to move toward reusing items in new ways.  Natural fabrics (that are made using more sustainable methods)...