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Tran + Thomas’ Fabulous BEFORE AND AFTER Projects!

Nothing is more exciting than making any house your own! These are some of our stunning changes we have made not only in our client's homes... but in their lives. Each "BEFORE" is shown above each "AFTER." Enjoy! -------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- AND....JUST SOME FABULOUS "AFTERS!" Photography by Aaron Leimkuehler Why is our work so unique? ...

The Stains of Summer

With summer festivities firing up, nothing ruins a look or mood more than the stains of summer. As a mom with a family and lots of experience in the interior design business I have learned some super solutions to common hard-to-get out stains. Stain 101 The #1 key to stain removal is...

SPRING REFRESH

Spring usually has most of us wanting to refresh and update our living spaces. After a year of being stuck at home due to Covid-19 many are ready to see their space with a new set of eyes. Some common questions we get at Tran + Thomas about this are;...

T+T Celebrates 10 years!

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What is trending now!

As the pendulum starts to swing back toward a more traditional look, new patterns are emerging. From the softer Ombre look now comes beautiful watercolor florals and gorgeous tie dyes. Designing to our client’s tastes is allows us the opportunity to work with lots of different, styles, patterns, colors and...

Help Kansas City Homeless Teens Break the Cycle; Avenue Youth House Designed and Supported by Tran + Thomas

We were so proud to have been asked to help with the design of this phenomenal home for Kansas City’s homeless teens. It is an organization we were proud to contribute to! Avenue of Life’s goal is to break the cycle of poverty in the Wyandotte community. AOL provides all...

closet design

4 Big Tips For Designing The Ultimate Closet

Our method: We approach designing closets in a similar manner to designing kitchens, laundry rooms and even baths…as an exercise in efficiency. Function first, beauty second…the perfect recipe. Where to begin While it may seem with bedroom closets that one size fits all, it is quite stunning how differently everyone uses this very...

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Look your best! Creating flattering lighting in your spaces

There is nothing quite like wonderful lighting to make us look our very best. Think of a sunset... can we please just carry that fabulous lighting around with us all the time? Those rich, golden tones that make our skin look so radiant! In our studio, our designers use a...

Pieces we love! Our designer’s favorite furniture, lighting, fabrics and more!

We see thousands of items a week... furniture, fabrics, wallpapers, tile, countertops, lighting, flooring on and on... Between going to the furniture markets, reps making presentations in our office, to working in showrooms around town, we see so much! Some of our latest favorites are below in no particular order. ...

Fall For These Romantic Spaces

February is the month of love and romance, and while we traditionally think of bedrooms as being the most romantic of spaces, you can incorporate romance into any part of your home. Tran + Thomas Design Studio Romanticism began as an art and literary term, referring to the 18th century movement that...

The 7 Heavy Hitters in Every Great Kitchen Design

“We thought we knew how our kitchen design would turn out before we called Tran and Thomas. Boy, were we wrong… and we had done our research! We couldn’t believe their questions and how much they changed our kitchen for the better. We couldn’t be happier in any way and...

KANSAS CITY FURNITURE STORES

FAQ: How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Furniture Buying

When I used to go to parties, not so long ago, I get asked these questions constantly: "Where should I go to get furniture?" "What is the best?" "I have made so many mistakes, and I am tired of wasting my money!" "Just tell me what to do!" It's no wonder. There...

Doing It Differently. Doing It Better! Our Nine Layers…

Our interior designers take on an incredible amount of responsibility in all of our projects. We often utilize our Nine Layer Approach to fully complete beautiful spaces! TT DESIGN LAYER 1: INSPIRATION AND STYLE DISCOVERY Personal. Eye-opening. Enjoy our exclusive, private and thoughtful process to find your true style. How will your home...

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Our Very Favorite and Delightful Peppermint Chocolate Macaron Recipe

Oh, Wow! These are just heavenly and so fun to make. A wonderful project for a cold day! They simply take a little more time than your average cookie, but are worth every moment. Beautiful and tasty...they are small works of art in and of themselves. For our family, not only...

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Brand New Holiday Table Ideas – Five Very Different Tables To Inspire You!

Carmen Thomas' (Photos below): Every year I modify the centerpiece on my dining table. I utilize pieces I've collected, combined with sentimental items I've been gifted and those that have been handed down to me. This year's centerpiece is focused on a portion of my holiday tree collection. My favorites...