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...
Painting a room red adds drama and personality, but it can be really tricky. In my first home, my husband and I had a cherry kitchen. It was adorable. I loved it and still miss it. But, guess how many coats of paint it took to finish that room. Four! Since...
This Sunday, we were featured in the House + Home section of the Kansas City Star. In the article, we discuss some of the design challenges that come with vaulted ceilings. We have developed a few tricks over the years for making the most of this dramatic architectural feature. Here, we included some photos...
It's the time of year to judge some of Kansas City's newest homes for Kansas City Home and Garden magazine’s 2013 Home of the Year awards. It is such an honor to again be selected as TWO of the judges of Kansas City’s architects, builders, designers. New home's are such work! The homeowner’s get so...
Congratulations! You are about to embark on one of the greatest and most rewarding adventures of your life! Put on your seatbelt. The most wonderful thing about building a custom home is, of course, it's custom. However, few new home owners take full advantage of that luxury or are prepared for...
After showing you a week’s worth of sexy suites, we invite you to take a look at one last design solution. In this show-stopping room...even the dog looks fancy. (more…)
So far, we’ve shown you some glammed up versions of master suites, but today, we wanted to share a softer side. Bathed in yellow, this sunny room is the perfect retreat for cold winter days. (more…)
To make a space feel special, the key is to pay attention to the details. Fresh flowers, soft bedding and spa features create feelings of luxury and decadence. Don’t believe us? Just think of the first time you walked into a honeymoon suite.
In a lot of homes, the master bedrooms are the last spaces to receive any design attention. But in our eyes, they deserve so much more. When it comes to creating the perfect suite, we think the details matter so much. From the closet to the bed, we design retreats to support...
As interior designers in Kansas City, we’re often asked to create a romantic retreat for our clients. Designing luxurious and sexy spaces is what we do best. So, in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating master suites this week. Each day, we’ll share gorgeous spaces that are designed to pamper....
I cannot express how humbled I am to be awarded the lifetime achievement award from KC Magazine. Thank you, thank you.... When people ask me what I do, it really is an easy answer; "I help people. I help them to be happy!" To get my clients to that point...
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...
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...
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...
