You're looking around your home and you realize it needs some updating. Do you redesign your space and get some new furniture to make it feel right to you, or perhaps some remodeling to update the fireplace? Or maybe open up that wall to make the room larger? Or do...
Every house has it's "BEFORE" shots. It is always such a privilege to take existing spaces...especially something as special as a family's home...and make them wonderful for everyone. The photos of the home below are no exception... The goal? Almost a Colorado, French feel with a slight feminine touch. Master Bedroom...
A home in Kansas City transforms during the remodeling process from dark to gorgeous with interior designers Jill Tran and Carmen Thomas of Tran + Thomas Design Studio.
It was an amazing evening. I was shocked as my new business partner, Carmen Thomas and I, kept hearing my name over and over at the Design Excellence Awards by KC Magazine. I am flattered beyond flattered and oh, so humbled. It is such a joy to have my work, time,...
Amazing PINK! It is vibrant. It relaxes you when you first see it, then after a long time in it, it can rev you up! That is why sports teams paint it in their opponents locker rooms! It was once the color for baby boys before baby blue came along. It...
There is nothing more fun to me than New York City. The lights, the people, the design. It is so exciting! These clients of ours wanted a fun and funky space. Greens, blues and black...almost a mod look. They needed a place other than the master bedroom for guest to sleep...
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?! Beige—in Kansas City? We may...
By Jill Tran & Co. By Jill Tran & Co. By Jill Tran & Co. By Jill Tran & Co. It will no doubt be everywhere this year! I love that it is fun and bright. Photo from Pantone -jill Got a comment? Reaction? Question? Interior Design question...WWJD? (What Would Jill Do) Tell me what’s on your...
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 little inspiration for changing how...
There is nothing I love more than the rich, warm and festive color of red in a home. While hard to design and work with, done right, it really can make a room so fun and fabulous. I hope these rooms inspire you, too. Why wait for the holidays to...
I cannot believe another Thanksgiving has come and gone! My family and I had a lovely celebration right down to the centerpiece. I promised I would share my table with you... The table (covered in my grandmother's tablecloth), was a hit as it overflowed sweet yummies and goodies. Everyone had a...
