Suite Dreams: 5 Easy Steps to a Luxurious Master Bedroom
Dear Arlene, I recently stayed at a really nice hotel. When I returned home, instead of being happy to be back in my own bed, I longed for the calming retreat that my hotel room delivered. It was classy, it was comfortable and it was…
Space Planning: How to Avoid Interior Design Blunders & Remodeling Mishaps
Space planning involves the simple concept of analyzing a room and all of the elements within that space; ceiling height, window size and placement, hallways and entries, etc… With that data, we plan a room with furnishings and accessories that support good design; one that…
Interior Designer vs. Do-It-Yourself?
As a Greater Kansas City interior designer, it is such an honor to be featured in the April 2014 publication of Leawood Lifestyle Magazine! Here is the Home Matters article written by Ann E. Buentas: Interior Designer vs. Do-It-Yourself? Designing a room or multiple rooms…
Living Room Before & After Transformation – A Design Connection, Inc. Featured Project
Wanting to keep the comfort of their home, yet bring its design into this century, these homeowners enlisted the help of Design Connection, Inc. to update their great room. Usually, we take measurements, create a digital footprint of each room and come up with a…
Time Warp: 1989 Home Gets a Modern Transitional Makeover
In 1989, this home was on the cutting edge of interior design. Although times certainly have changed in the past 25 years, this home’s décor certainly had not. It was like stepping into a beautifully preserved time capsule from 1989, featuring a traditional brick fireplace,…
If These Walls Could Talk: Before & After Kansas City Kitchen Remodel
You know the phrase, “If These Walls Could Talk”? Well, they can. Walls can talk and they talk to me. I don’t talk to the walls; I’m not a crazy person. I am an Interior Designer; the walls talk to me. Some walls ask me…
Kitchen Potential: Affordable and Amazing
Updating a kitchen doesn’t have to break the bank. We have been inspired by a recent project and want to share with you some ideas for revamping your kitchen on a modest budget. It can be done and with style!