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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These empty nesters realized as their family expanded their kitchen was no longer working as a needed gathering place. It was time for an update to brighten up the older, darker room and ensure the functionality worked for this evolving family’s needs. A beautiful, custom, stainless steel vent hood was brought in, providing a wow…
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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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