This historic 1920s Kansas City home was ready for a thoughtful design refresh to restore it to its former glory. For this young family, their daughter’s existing bathroom that was finished in basic white tile with white painted walls, offered the perfect blank canvas for transformation. We introduced custom walnut cabinetry, layered in rich wallpaper,…
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This couple envisioned a primary bathroom that felt like a true retreat, an intentional departure from the cramped space they were living with before. While she was drawn to mid-century modern design and he gravitated toward Southwestern influences, the goal was to seamlessly blend the two aesthetics into a cohesive whole. We established a clean…
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This year’s DesignKC Gala resulted in us winning a record 7 awards (!), including a Project of the Year Award for our Emerald Escape primary bathroom project. The evening was a true celebration of the best in Kansas City design, and we’re incredibly honored to be part of such a talented and inspiring creative community.…
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The goal for this primary bathroom was to create a space that honored the character of a 1920’s Tudor home while providing modern functionality and timeless elegance. Our defining design gesture was the creation of a barrelled ceiling clad in green tile, inspired by original barrel ceilings found elsewhere in the home. The ceiling, combined…
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Like a lot of older homes, this house was filled with dark, cramped rooms that were not working for this young family. By removing walls and adding large windows, the space was completely transformed. It is now the perfect place to gather on game days as well as for parents to keep an eye on…
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We were able to masterfully transform a backyard building into a peaceful respite for a busy client needing a place to both relax and entertain. The keyword for this space was flexibility – it needed to function as both a place to kickback and enjoy a glass of whiskey as well as accommodate a lively…
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Built in 1928, this historical colonial was in need of a kitchen and dining floor plan that preserved its charm while also creating the flow and efficiency its modern family needed. We set out to reimagine the space, invite function into the kitchen and optimize natural light.
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Our clients had been pining for a kitchen that would have better function and flow but worried that a new design would feel cold and out of step with their traditional home that was full of curated antiques and warm wood tones. We were able to open up the space and layer in thoughtful finishes,…
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This lovely couple lived in a beautifully historic home that was in desperate need of reworking and updating. Like a lot of older homes, the rooms were small and not conducive to entertaining. To solve this problem we redesigned the floor plan, flipping their kitchen and dining room. This completely transformed their main level, not…
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This husband and wife, both of whom are avid chefs, wanted a dream kitchen that fostered their love of cooking while also being a showstopping entertaining space for friends and family. They desired a modern aesthetic and streamlined design that complimented their love of art. Beautiful natural walnut cabinetry and paneled appliances were chosen, along…
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Every once in awhile a truly unique opportunity comes our way that let’s us flex our creative muscle. We had an absolute blast partnering with KCFW and Erica Frankenhoff, a Kansas City based fashion student, to curate a vignette that both reflected and showcased Erica’s unique design aesthetic. The room was set up in a…
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Our clients bought an older tudor house that had a history of unsuccessful renovations. We were tasked with injecting charm back into their home while increasing it’s functionality. We were able to reimagine the layout for the kitchen as well as most of the upstairs, resulting in beautiful new spaces including an expansive primary suite.…
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This family wanted a dramatic and welcoming space to entertain, and had plenty of room in their partially finished basement. The upper level of the home is bright, and we liked the idea of bringing in deep, rich tones for a dramatic contrast. We wanted to break up their large basement space to give each…
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With kids grown and weddings and other big family events on the horizon, this client needed their home to transition from a family hangout to a sophisticated entertaining spot. They wanted it to feel more modern, while at the same time not ignoring the more traditional elements of the home’s Tudor facade. They desired a…
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This client was in need of a larger space that would work as an office for their team, warehouse for their crew, a showroom for clients to visit, and entertainment space for large scale events. The owner purchased an empty warehouse that was a perfect blank slate for our design team. The design solution included…
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CanvasRebel wants to give voice to small business owners to increase their profile in their communities. Recently, Elizabeth had the chance to sit down with CanvasRebel to share her story and talk about what makes Orion Design unique, https://canvasrebel.com/meet-elizabeth-rishel/
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The new Kansas City Home & Style magazine is out on newsstands but you can also check it out in a digital version. In this issue Elizabeth was selected to be the featured NKBA Designer Showcase and be interviewed for the magazine! To read the full story you can head over to homeandstylekc.com and search…
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This client had recently moved into this charming Brookside home with what looked to be a recently renovated kitchen. As they were able to use the space to entertain, it became clear that it was incredibly dysfunctional and wasn’t working for this couple. They love to cook and spend time together in the kitchen. They…
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VoyageKC Magazine is known for interviewing entrepreneurs, creatives and community leaders for their Inspiring Stories series, and recently Elizabeth had the great opportunity to share her life journey as well as starting and successfully running Orion Design throughout her career as an Interior Designer! To read the full story you can head over to VoyageKC.com…
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One of the more challenging decisions to make when designing your home is the choice of countertops. They can be a statement piece or something that is the mending element of the other aspects of a kitchen or bathroom. Paint colors, light fixtures, and hardware can change as years go by and your style interests…
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A huge part of the design process is cabinetry. Cabinets are the base point of the aesthetic and feel of your kitchen or bathroom; and many people do not know that there are many variations of cabinet construction to choose from. Typically in our design development phase here at Orion Design, we will have a…
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When we first laid eyes on 5410 W. 61st Place #210 It was love at first sight. Just to be clear we fell in love with the large windows…and that was about it! It had the space that we needed and the location was perfect but the overall look and feel of it was, well,…
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Tudor homes are known for being dark. We were able to infuse light and a brightness into this space by utilizing color. A good lighting plan was also implemented! By incorporating a beamed ceiling and dark rich base cabinetry we were able to tie into the roots of this home. The client had been lusting…
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This condo project was not just a redo but a total rework. Orion Design was enlisted to take the overall space and put together a new layout that would better suit the needs of the client. With a desire to entertain and host larger gatherings an open floor plan that took advantage of the Plaza…
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