What is the difference between a good design and an amazing design? The answer may surprise you. Lighting is often the unsung hero of a well designed space. Thoughtfully layered lighting can enhance, set the mood, draw the eye and balance a room. This can usually be accomplished with lamps...
Photo Credit: Jenny Wheat It’s that time of year, and we are here for it! Whether baking cookies, decorating our homes, or cutting down the Christmas tree, traditions create the magic that make the holidays so special. Tran + Thomas Design Studio shares some of their favorites: Family Fun! Brandi - Accountant...
This wonderful Mid-century condominium has an incredible location, location, location! Nestled in the heart of the Kansas City Country Club Plaza, it boasts a truly fabulous group of tenants with an appreciation of the building's wonderful architecture. With the passage of time, like any home, the amenity spaces needed a little...
Tran + Thomas is a very unique interior design firm, in that we offer both commercial and residential interior design services and products! We are so honored to be working with Kansas City's most prestigious developers, architects and contractors on six amazing multifamily projects scattered around the city. Stay tuned for...
2023’s Hottest Interior Design Trends The summer sun has set and we are waking to crisp mornings, and falling leaves as we start to shed 2023 and prepare for what awaits in 2024. Fall is a time to refresh as we cozy into cold winter evenings. These cooler temperatures open the...
What is a Salt Cave? Salt Cave Santa Barbara Tran + Thomas is taking their design skills underground and designing a fabulous salt cave! T+T is working in collaboration with EPC Real Estate and currently in the design development stage for a new multifamily building that will offer its tenants the luxury...
Imagine your new Kansas City home, fully remodeled and ready for you to move in! In today’s world most everything can be done remotely and that includes interior design! Are you are planning to relocate to Kansas City? Remote interior design might be a great option for you! How It Works Tran +...
Moving or relocating to Kansas City? The secret to a successful move! Let’s be honest, moving is stressful. According to a quick internet search, moving tops the list of the most stressful life events, ranking even higher than divorce or changing jobs. Although purchasing a new home is an exciting endeavor,...
So, you are considering making the move to Kansas City but you’re on the fence. As proud Kansas Citians ourselves, we would love to tell you all the reasons why Kansas City is a great place to live from a designer’s perspective. The Basics When you say Kansas, most people think of...
The right furniture can make a space more functional and aesthetically pleasing. However, choosing the best items for a particular interior design project requires more work than most homeowners realize. While personal preference is important, creating a cohesive design that is both beautiful and accessible requires consideration of a few...
Interior design is important for any space. An interior design that considers adequate space planning and branding standards is pivotal to satisfy both employees and customers. Every space is different, business owners can't be expected to understand the ins and outs of design. That's where Tran + Thomas Design Studio comes...
In 2023, the changes are more noticeable as life finally returns to normal. Embracing one or more of 2023’s trends will allow you to refresh your home or office without replacing everything. Combine Multiple Eras Many people today are embracing the charm and character of vintage clothing and furniture. It is not...
First things first, what are “faux finishes”? While there isn’t a single definition or set of criteria, "faux finish" is a term that describes a variety of painting techniques that are intended to add depth and create an optical illusion that manipulates the eye into believing it's something that it's...
When decorating a great room, dining room, or home office, many people emphasize the room’s fireplace through furniture placement and forget all of the other design factors that are a crucial aspect for creating an eye-catching focal point within the room. To make a room impactful, it's important to position...
Nicole Zarr and Associates If you’re like us, you likely have vivid memories of spending long weekends removing decades-old wallpaper off the walls of your childhood home. So it’s only normal to have a bittersweet reaction towards wallpaper’s return to fame in recent years. Luckily, modern technology has reinvented wallpaper and...
