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...
An important and often overlooked element to a completed design space is the artwork. Whether chosen at the end of the process, like an exclamation point at the end of a sentence, or used to build the entire design concept, artwork can elevate a design and transform a room into...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
There is such joy in finding wonderful, beautiful and special little items while scouring antique shops and boutiques. I couldn't resist sharing these little gems. To Spring! Photo: Jill Tran Interior Design Photo: Jill Tran Interior Design Photo: Jill Tran Interior Design Photo: Jill Tran Interior Design Photo: Jill Tran Interior Design Enjoyed this blog? Follow...
There is such joy in finding wonderful, beautiful and special little items while scouring antique shops and boutiques. I couldn't resist sharing these little gems. To Spring! Photo: Jill Tran Interior Design Photo: Jill Tran Interior Design Photo: Jill Tran Interior Design Photo: Jill Tran Interior Design Photo: Jill Tran Interior Design Enjoyed this blog? ...
As an interior designer in Kansas City, it is so wonderful to have our work in print. Thank you, Shawnee Magazine. I have some details on the living room below...where we began and how the design became magazine ready. If you want to read more on this home, click here SEE THE "BEFORE"...
There is nothing better than wonderful, kind clients. Those fabulous people that appreciate great design and want to surround themselves with it to make every day better for themselves. This couple was no exception! Once frustrated, Kerry and Mike Helmuth turned to me for wonderful design solutions. Their home needed some...
There is nothing better than wonderful, kind clients. Those fabulous people that appreciate great design and want to surround themselves with it to make every day better for themselves. This couple was no exception! Once frustrated, Kerry and Mike Helmuth turned to me for wonderful design solutions. Their home needed some...
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...
