Business Details
44 Years
experience
Custom Interior Design Services in Mission, KS
Since 1982, Tran + Thomas Design Studio has established itself as a premier interior design firm rooted in family values and creative excellence. Our team specializes in crafting luxurious residential spaces and functional commercial environments across Kansas City and beyond. With decades of combined experience, our designers bring award-winning expertise in product selection, space planning, and construction documentation. Our downtown Mission studio operates by appointment, offering personalized consultations to translate client visions into reality. Through strategic partnerships with over 300 furniture and lighting vendors, we provide exclusive access to high-end materials. Our collaborative approach merges Jill Tran's mastery of soft goods with Carmen Thomas' LEED-certified architectural insights to deliver spaces that balance aesthetics and practicality.From modern lakefront homes to corporate headquarters, we prioritize emotional resonance in every design solution. Our portfolio showcases nationally recognized projects spanning hospitality venues, healthcare facilities, and private residences. By integrating 3D modeling technology with traditional design principles, we ensure clients visualize outcomes before implementation. This commitment to innovation and client-centric service has sustained our reputation as industry leaders for over four decades.
Services
Residential Interior Design
Commercial Interior Design
Furniture Selection
Space Planning
Custom Furniture Design
Lighting Design
Window Treatments
3D Modeling
Kitchen and Bath Design
Artwork Services
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined experience in luxury interior design
- Our team includes LEED-certified and NCIDQ-certified designers
- We provide exclusive access to 300+ curated furniture and lighting lines
- Our collaborative approach merges creative vision with technical expertise
- We utilize 3D modeling technology for accurate project visualization
Services
Residential Interior Design
Our residential design service transforms living spaces into personalized sanctuaries. We specialize in whole-house renovations, kitchen and bath redesigns, and custom furniture creation. Clients benefit from our exclusive vendor partnerships and 3D visualization tools that ensure every detail meets expectations before implementation.
Commercial Interior Design
We create functional commercial environments for corporate offices, healthcare facilities, and hospitality venues. Our process includes space programming, material specification, and construction administration. With experience in LEED-certified projects, we balance sustainability with brand-specific aesthetics.
3D Modeling Services
Our 3D modeling service provides interactive renderings and animations for both residential and commercial projects. This technology enables clients to explore spatial relationships and material choices before construction begins, reducing costly changes during implementation phases.
Furniture Selection
With access to 300+ exclusive furniture lines, we curate pieces that match client lifestyles and architectural styles. Our service includes sourcing, procurement, and installation of custom upholstery, lighting fixtures, and decorative accessories from international manufacturers.
Space Planning
We optimize spatial efficiency through detailed floor plan analysis and furniture arrangement. Our approach considers traffic flow, ergonomic requirements, and aesthetic balance while maintaining compliance with building codes and accessibility standards.
People
Jill Tran
Owner / Principal Designer
Award-winning designer with 20+ years of experience in fabrics and construction. Specializes in creating joyful living spaces that reflect client personalities. Featured in national design publications for innovative residential projects.
Carmen R. Thomas
Owner / Principal Designer
LEED-certified designer with expertise in commercial spaces and sustainable materials. Holds NCIDQ certification #28327. Recognized for transforming sports facilities and high-end residential interiors with functional elegance.
Melody Mirakian
Senior Designer
Senior designer with 20 years of experience in commercial and residential projects. Notable for Kansas City Chiefs training facility design. Combines architectural storytelling with user-centric spatial solutions for corporate and private clients.
Juliane Lewis
Senior Designer
NCIDQ-certified designer specializing in educational environments and stadium interiors. Brings over a decade of experience creating functional spaces that balance institutional requirements with aesthetic appeal for K-12 and sports facilities.
Lucy Crowder
Senior Designer
Expert in entertainment center design with a focus on immersive environments. Holds a Master's in Interior Architecture. Creates spaces that combine emotional impact with practical functionality for family and commercial venues.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Kansas City including Mission, Waldo, and Leawood. Our commercial projects extend nationally with remote consultation capabilities.
How do you handle project timelines?
We provide detailed schedules during the programming phase, typically completing residential projects in 6-12 months and commercial projects in 12-24 months.
Can you work with existing architectural plans?
Yes, we collaborate with architects and builders to enhance existing plans while maintaining structural integrity and budget parameters.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
We provide initial consultations via video call with in-person studio visits available by appointment at our Mission location.
What design styles do you specialize in?
Our team works across traditional, transitional, modern, and eclectic styles while maintaining functional practicality in every design solution.
How are material selections handled?
Clients access our 300+ vendor partnerships through curated presentation boards featuring fabric swatches, finish samples, and 3D space visualizations.
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Reviews (4)
Heather Kellam
Feb 16, 2021
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I had the pleasure of working with Jill and Patrice. They were so accommodating, nice and really helped when it came to bouncing ideas of how I wanted my home to look and feel. They helped me focus on form and function and helped narrow the purpose of each room. They also provided measurements and practical tip, suggestions on materials, lighting, and furniture, and even helped me move a few pieces around to see if I would like the flow better. They even accommodated and entertained my 6 year old who wanted them to revamp his room! Thanks Jill and Patrice for being so kind, efficient, and for being
Joseph So
Feb 12, 2021
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I had the pleasure of working with Jill and Carmen as a general contractor on a fun project. I have to say that I am CONSTANTLY reminded (with each job since then when I am working with other designers) of how easy and what a blessing it was to have Jill’s drawings and plans in place at the start of construction. It eased SO MUCH STRESS on my part and took so much guess work out of the equation! Clients wonder why I have to bring in a designer or an architect for drawings and why I can’t just “throw it together.” Well, the larger the project and the more details there are
Jennifer Bedell
Dec 11, 2018
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Carmen & Jill brought all the thinking to our kitchen and master bath remodel. Open this wall, move this wall, close off this areaall ideas we would have never considered. LOVED the thinking and the ideas! Loved the help with colors and wallpapers. Kicked our remodel up a notch! And forever thankful.
Samer Damer
Sep 18, 2017
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Carmen and Jill were such a pleasure to work with! They both have extensive knowledge of materials and construction as well as being experts in Interior and Exterior design. This combination made for excellent coordination across all phases of the project. We could not have done this project without the Tran+Thomas Design Studio Team, and are so very pleased with our beautiful kitchen.
