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PINK, More Than You Saw In The Kansas City Star

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 is flattering to all skin types and the child of red…another fabulous color!

Find out even more and read the article with our interview in The Kansas City Star.


Pink is the place to be! Jill Tran Interior Design



This client loved pink and yellow, but wanted elegance... Jill Tran Interior Design



This darling baby's room I designed for a fabulous client that loves pink, black and white. Since pink is such a wonderful baby color, the chair is wonderful! Jill Tran Interior Design



The photo from the KC Star article. Yes, pink at the movies! A fun and easy to enjoy space. Jill Tran Interior Design



The other side of the same room just before the large screen television is installed. Jill Tran Interior Design



This soft, soft pink room is elegant and a house favorite for spending time and relaxing. See the "before" of this space here. Jill Tran Interior Design

See more of the room above including the “before” shots.

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Sparkle For The Holidays and New Year: Part I of IV

The little girl in me (and the big girl too, for that matter) just loves sparkle and shine.  Below are some fantastic lighting pieces, pendants and chandeliers that make my eyes get big and bring a smile to my face.  I loved stuffed animals as a child too, of course, but nothing made me stare, gaze longer and jump up and down than glass and crystal that caught my eye.  Santa, can you bring one to everyone please?


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2011 Color Forecast

It is that time of year again…the time to improve, renew and make better.  Your home should be a huge part of that.

Sherwin Williams‘ 2011 color forecast is here.  Tell me what you think.  I hope you are inspired and moved to make some positive changes in your life that will bring you years of joy to come and not just 2011.  To a wonderful 2011 for you and yours.  May it be your most wonderful, prosperous and fun year yet!

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Tell me what you think of these.  Do they inspire you?

Photos: Sherwin Williams

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Hot Trends: Where Are We Going (Coming From) Now?

I have to say, after my visit to the High Point Furnishings and Accessory Market last week, my suspicions have been confirmed…imperfections are perfect.


Soft comfort on display


The draw of home fashion will continue to move toward reusing items in new ways.  Natural fabrics (that are made using more sustainable methods) are dancing into the mix, manipulated into a tailored/organized look with a bold sense of nothingness in the color department.  Rusty parts of exhausted items are next to newly spun silk.  The once only traditional look of cut crystal is encompassed and surrounded by iron.  The lines have been changed and redrawn.


Reuse....


It is exciting as always to see what product designers dream up.  Out of necessity pops wonderfulness and I am loving it!  Don’t get me wrong though, I could never move away from color and the richness of classic traditional design or the striking forms of contemporary design that leave me wanting more, but this is a fun and comfortable look.  It brings peace to the mind and hope to the heart.  Whether or not you like this new direction, the reason it is here though (reduce, reuse, recycle), is here to stay.


Old pots next to architectural features waiting for a new home



A well of comfortable colors.


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Inspiring Design In Fall Colors: Part III of III

There is nothing like spectacular design…it make you feel good.  For example, how do these designs make you feel?  They are from the historic Greystone Estate in Beverly Hills and was Veranda’s third show house.  Such gentle fall colors here.  I thought the time seemed right to share these with you.

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Jill Tran is a Kansas City Interior Designer and creates beautiful, custom interiors for her interior design clients in Kansas City and clients around the country.

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Photos: Veranda


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Inspiring Design In Fall Colors: Part II of III

There is nothing like spectacular design…it make you feel good.  For example, how do these designs make you feel?  They are from the historic Greystone Estate in Beverly Hills and was Veranda’s third show house.  Such gentle fall colors here.  I thought the time seemed right to share these with you.

***SEE PART III OF THIS SERIES click here


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Do you love these rooms?  Why?  Leave your comment here!


Jill Tran is a Kansas City Interior Designer and creates beautiful, custom interiors for her interior design clients in Kansas City and clients around the country.

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Photos:  Veranda



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Need Inspiration? The Parade Of Homes Is On Now

It’s that time of year!

As a child, I remember the Parade of Homes (October 2 -17) …oh, yes.  Being dragged all over the city, walking, walking, walking through homes.  Up stairs, down stairs.  My brother and I got suckers to coax us on.  We could have used a whole bucket of them.

But today, I love seeing homes.  Especially those that are spectacular.  I appreciate homes with unusual architectural features (no “Me too!” features, thank you) and imagination.  Luxurious features.  I mean the ones that make living easier such as a smart floor plan and clever details can make it all worth it.  I mean really, why build or buy new unless it really is something special?  Truly special!

I hope you get a chance to take this tour and cherry pick your favorites and the genuinely more spectacular homes.  Remember, while budget certainly does play a roll, I am a quality over quantity gal.  There is great design in all price ranges.  Let me know what you think and who the most talented builders in our great city are.  Never settle.


Pick this guide up at the Home Builders Association building at 435 and Holmes or on the parade tour.


Make it fab!

-Jill

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Art For Friday

Anyone who knows me, knows I love art.  I don’t know what it is, but it stirs me all up.  I have painted many pieces myself and loved it so.   Because of that when I study a piece, I enjoy thinking about the artist and how they felt in the middle of creating their art.  Joy, frustration, doubt, happiness, grief, enjoyment?

These are pieces from a recent trip I took to the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City.  The info on the piece, follows the piece.  Let your mind go, check out their other pieces on the links and happy, joyful Friday to you!

Franz Kline:

Mark Rothko:

Neil Welliver:

Wayne Thiebaud:

Fairfield Porter:

Richard Diebenkorn:


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-Jill

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