Kitchen and bathroom remodels are some of our favorite projects at Tran + Thomas. Not only do they add value to your home, but a well-done remodel will solve problems and enhance your day-to-day living. There is no one cookie cutter approach to kitchen design; each reflects the particular needs...
Each year at market, we get a first look at pieces for the season ahead. We love seeing reinvented classics and completely new ideas. After a few days of walking the floor, we get a clear idea of which trends are emerging for the new season and begin imagining how...
You might think resolutions were made to be broken, but having a functional and beautiful space can help keep you on track long after January 1st. A gorgeous kitchen might inspire you to eat more meals in. Well-designed storage solutions help keep homes clean and organized, while comfortable bedding makes...
Velvet adds a bit of luxury to any room. It has the unique ability to absorb light making spaces feel sumptuous and rich. Although we like to use velvet, it can become crushed or matted over time. This can happen when it has been pressed down repeatedly. Over the years,...
This Sunday, we were featured in the House + Home section of the Kansas City Star, discussing a fabulous home accessory – throws! We love adding one to the end of a bed, over the back of a couch or piled into a basket. Throws are a great way to add...
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...
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been sitting in our studio drinking cocoa spiked with cinnamon and cooking up ideas for our blog. In between installations and design meetings, we decided to do a trend series over the next few months and couldn’t be more excited about it. Although we...
I am an animal lover. Love the deer...don’t shoot me. They are gorgeous creatures. I hope many of you agree with me. With them shedding their antlers naturally, it is wonderful to find them for your home and make them as striking as when they crown a buck. Some ideas? See...
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Grass, mud, puddles. We have all seen it, then been amazed as it became flowers, a fireplace....beautiful! Outdoor areas today are much more than they used to be and can include just as many luxuries as the finest indoor kitchens. Below is a space designed by myself and Clay Lyon of Lyon...
We all have them. They're heavy, all different sizes, colors, even shapes. For the avid reader, we want to be sure and display them as a part of our home. They are our friends who remind us who we have met in stories, who we want to be and what...
We all have them. They're heavy, all different sizes, colors, even shapes. For the avid reader, we want to be sure and display them as a part of our home. They are our friends who remind us who we have met in stories, who we want to be and what...
We all have them. They're heavy, all different sizes, colors, even shapes. For the avid reader, we want to be sure and display them as a part of our home. They are our friends who remind us who we have met in stories, who we want to be and what...
We all love holiday decor and like every other season, your home’s decor says everything about you. Make it look festive, together and beautiful! I wanted to share a few fun and easy tips the last two weeks before Christmas. May you have a great holiday and may your home be...
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...
