“Designers have a responsibility to share solutions with the world.” –Massimo Iosa Ghini, architect Office design has trended toward open concept over the past decade, and in post-COVID times, furniture trends are responding with designs that are redefining how we work. Trends Desk-sharing or “hot-desking” has gained traction in recent years as...
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...
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...
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.
Hope you were able to catch us this month on Fox 4 for some great tips we have learned over the years to make our client's homes more beautiful, easier to live in and love! This month on Fox 4: Design Tips and Tricks. Tran and Thomas Design Kansas City, Design...
Often overlooked, chair backs are finally having a moment. No longer plain Janes, we have versions with hardware, intricate cut outs and textural fabrics. (more…)
With the emergence of Steampunk as an interior design trend, it’s no surprise that furniture is experiencing some innovative changes. To add something eye-catching to your home, consider a piece of metal wrapped furniture. By using traditional or vintage shapes, these pieces can give a nod to the past in...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tranthomasdesign/6899764873/ Steampunk, a blend of vintage, Victorian style and today’s technology, has found its way into the interior design world. Wonderfully bizarre and alluring, the style is best known for oddly beautiful objects, art and rooms. If you were throwing a dinner party and Steampunk was a guest, it would be...
We're excited to share our first guest blog post with you! It covers two of our favorite topics, fashion and furniture. The fashion and furniture design industries have become so intertwined that it seems, at times, furniture mimics fashion. We see this especially in the color-blocking and animal print trends. Patterns that...
As many of you know, I LOVE great details in a space. They make it or break it. Leave a room standard and “done a million times” or take it to a level that makes it memorable and fabulous. One way to do that? I give you the small, interesting...
One of the things I love about my design work is the exploration. Finding wonderful, inspiring things...even crazy, odd or silly just make my days so much more fun. Wanted to share these with you... I snapped this as I couldn't resist! Make it fab! -Jill Click here to view Jill's newest tips, advice...
Back to sharing more lovely photos with you from the Market. I have been loving all of the gray distressed patinas and/or chalk finishes the wood has been treated with. It is a finish that creates such mood. I threw in some additional grays through silvers....glass and metal. Perfect for...
Back at it again...sharing all of the hot trends with you! You saw some of the amazing pieces in the last blog...did you see the ball chandlier? I need to design a fantastic restaurant just so I can use it! Saw these below at the High Point Furniture and Accessory...
First off, I have to apologize for not blogging in a month. I have been SWAMPED with work and am so thankful to all of you for so much great opportunities to make people's homes amazing right now. During that time, too...was the High Point Furniture and Accessory Market. What...
These are a few of my favorite sofas. What else can I say? Look at them! They each have wonderful curves and lines that would be perfect in the right space. Their proportions are so handsome and their style is striking. I have seen all of these in person, of...
