As an interior designer in Kansas City, it is so humbling to have our firm's work recognized. Thank you, KC Magazine once again. To follow is our bronze in the Living/Dining Room category. These wonderful clients had a living room space with an awkward floor plan. It was a long room with...
While the thought of wallpaper makes some people scream, for you, I hope it will bring squeals of delight! It is back in full force and with so many gorgeous papers out there to choose from, they are just starting to make just paint look, well, not as exciting. Why...
Dear Jill, I love the colorful rooms I see in magazines but when I try to imitate them I fall short. My house now looks embarrassing. Should I just go all beige? Help! - Leslie in Overland Park, KS BEFORE: From gold to a... AFTER: ...soft, jeweled turquoise. Hi Leslie, What?! Beige—in Kansas City? We may...
By Jill Tran & Co. By Jill Tran & Co. By Jill Tran & Co. By Jill Tran & Co. It will no doubt be everywhere this year! I love that it is fun and bright. Photo from Pantone -jill Got a comment? Reaction? Question? Interior Design question...WWJD? (What Would Jill Do) Tell me what’s on your...
Jill, I put my holiday decor away, and now my poor main floor looks dead. I bought new furnishings that looked great in the showroom, but have proven to be mistakes. I just want my home to be beautiful and romantic. It’s still so blah. Any ideas? Help! – Brianna in Fairway,...
There is nothing more fun that comparing a space before we touched it to after we completed a project. This apartment in NY was no exception! The client loves blue, but didn't want a soft blue. The room was to be "strong" and unique, but gorgeous, rich and interesting to study. ...
Take a group of "BEFORE" shots of your entire home! As your life shifts and changes, as your family grows, as you make your home more beautiful, there is nothing more fun than seeing the changes...measuring them. Pulling out the "BEFORE" photos can do that! See how far you have...
There is nothing I love more than the rich, warm and festive color of red in a home. While hard to design and work with, done right, it really can make a room so fun and fabulous. I hope these rooms inspire you, too. Why wait for the holidays to...
In honor of the beauty of the holidays, I wanted to share the colors of blue (ok, I know the turquoise room is pushing it a bit, but I love that room so much, I am hoping you will let me sneak it in!) I wish you and yours a very...
These are a few of my favorite sofas. What else can I say? Look at them! They each have wonderful curves and lines that would be perfect in the right space. Their proportions are so handsome and their style is striking. I have seen all of these in person, of...
As much as I love the rich, warm and delicious colors of fall, I love the bold, striking and metallic colors of the winter season, too! So until we say, "Hello," to the festive colors of December, let's enjoy one last day in my favorite season of fall. So alas, I...
After winning the Gold for this room from Kansas City Home Design magazine's Design Excellence Awards, I received a lot of questions so I thought I would answer some of them here! I always try and bring the outdoors inside as it is important not only for the sake of an...
It is wonderful to share design tips with readers...the possibilities seem endless. KC Home and Garden magazine asked me for a few to accompany their shot of my living room (see their page below) along with other designer tips. It was so fun having the editor-in-chief, Andrea Darr and the...
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