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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Time spent in our bathrooms at home is considered our only ability to be alone, and for most, a place away from the rest of the world. We brainstormed over how we can make this frequented space a place to relax and enjoy while still providing the full function of a primary bath. The owner…
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Part of the excitement that comes with being a designer are the learning opportunities presented to us through products that we specify! This past week, our team was graciously invited to spend a couple days learning about and interacting with a variety of bath products from MTI at their manufacturing facilities in Georgia. MTI is…
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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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Here at Orion Design, we want to shed light on artists and their work. Original art can make a big impact on a space and its character. We believe in the importance of supporting creativity and the connectivity it can have on a community.Robin Case is a multidisciplinary teaching artist living and working in Kansas…
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We started with an unfinished attic space and created a Primary Suite. The bathroom needed to have a double vanity, large shower and a soaking tub. We were able to deliver and also incorporated a good amount of storage. The finishes suited this young couple with a light and airy feel. The way everything tucks…
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Orion Design is frequently tasked with what may seem impossible. On this project we were asked to take a tiny bathroom and transform it into a guest bathroom with a welcoming and spacious feel. We were not able to make large changes to the layout of this space. The one alteration that allowed for higher…
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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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Orion Design has the privilege of having a project featured in the new DesignKC magazine with its premier issue coming out this month. The project featured is a condo on the Plaza. We did a total renovation and rearranged the entire footprint. To check it out you can see the project “New Heights on the Plaza” on our…
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This kitchen was designed with the goal of creating a welcoming space for family and entertaining. This client was not afraid to have a bit of fun in layering in different finishes and custom detailing. The dark cherry bar welcomes guests and adds a bit of glitz to the space. The accent tile behind the…
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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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It was certainly time for an update for this kitchen. We were able to take three spaces (a small kitchen, powder bath, and what could have been called a butler’s pantry…but hardly) and make them into one large kitchen. We were then able to take a large and underutilized pantry and turn it into a…
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At Orion Design we are sure that we work with only the best clients. It’s projects like this one that affirm our theory. In shifting everything around for a new layout and opening up the wall that separated the kitchen from the dining room we made a big change that will carry this home effortlessly…
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Exciting news here! We have relocated to a larger studio space and can’t wait to share it with our clients. We can now be found at 5410 W. 61st Place, #210 in Mission, KS 66205. We are open by appointment!
Read MoreWith Covid 19 on everyone’s mind we have many clients who are interested in contactless design. It turns out that designing at a distance is not a new thing for Orion Design…
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We were enlisted to overhaul this family’s kitchen and main living space. The existing kitchen was original to the home and, let’s face it, kitchens have come a long way in the past 30 years! The first step for us was getting a layout with much better work/traffic flow. We then layered in high functioning…
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The new DesignKC magazine is out on newsstands but you can also check it out in a digital version. Kansas City is lucky to have such a quality publication showing the great design work going on here in our neighborhood!
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