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2023
Marquis Who’s Who National Honoree
Greater K.C. Chamber Small Business Superstar -February
2022
2022 KNOW Women 40 Over 40 National Award Winner – September
Kansas City Homes & Style Magazine – September
Greater K.C. Chamber Small Business Superstar – February
2021
2021 Enterprising Women of The Year National Award Winner
2020
Colorado Rustic Meets Contemporary – Kansas City Homes & Style magazine – September 2020
Luxe Lanai/Patio – KCTV5 Better Kansas City show – June 9, 2020
Destress at Home – KCTV5 Better Kansas City – April 14
Set Your Living Room Up Right – KCTV5 Better Kansas City show – February 27
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Ideas for Incorporating Antique and Vintage Pieces into Bedrooms – February 25
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How to Make Your Basement Live Like Upstairs – KCTV5 – Better Kansas City- January 6
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2019
50+ Bedrooms with Fireplaces – Dering Hall – December 24
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Easy Winter Decor Vignettes – KCTV5 Better Kansas City- December 2
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33 Beautifully Made Bed Designs – Dering Hall November 5
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25+ Stylish Bathroom Seating Ideas – Dering Hall October 30
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Say Goodbye to Summer with Fall Decor – KCTV5 Better Kansas City- October 2
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Satisfying Symmetry – Dering Hall August 19, 2019
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3 Tips for Creating a Restful Retreat in the Master Bedroom – Better Kansas City KCTV5 July 1, 2019
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25 Creative Ideas for Sliding Barn Doors – Elle Decor May 28
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3 Tips to Take Your Room From Blah To Beautiful – KCTV5 Better Kansas City -May 28
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Picturesque Great Rooms with Double Height Windows – Dering Hall – April
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3 Big Trends in Bathrooms for 2019 – KCTV5 Better Kansas City – March 27
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Top 25 Design Blogs on Sherwin Williams – February
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30 Interior Designers Show Off Their Best Designs from 2018 – Symetry – March 6
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Top 10 Interior Design Firm in Kansas 2019 award – Top Rated Local – February
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20+ Captivating Wood Ceilings by Elle Decor – February 19
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KCTV5 Better Kansas City Studio Kitchen Makeover – February 12
Majestic Mission Hills article by K.C.Homes & Style magazine – January/February issue
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Apartment Decorating: 17 Tips from Interior Designers – Lula – January 20
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Mountain Lodges and Cabin Inspired Interiors by Dering Hall January 15
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What’s Hot and What’s Not in Kitchens 2019 KCTV5 Better Kansas City- January 10
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30 Gorgeous Kitchens with Mixed Metals – Dering Hall January 7
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Cozy Rustic Family Rooms by Dering Hall January 3
2018
A Mission Hills (Kansas City) interior design project featured in international design book titled DESIGN ICONS who named Mills as a globally recognized and celebrated household name in the world of design. – December
Recognized for designing an extraordinary living experience with a timeless signature look, internationally renowned interior designer Karen Mills creates interiors that nurture the soul and reduce stress. Breaking through the boundaries of traditional design, Mills and her team fearlessly mix styles, color, texture, and innovative technology concepts to translate their client’s unique style into a universally appealing interior that transcend time and space, while reflecting their personality and lifestyle. (excerpt from Design Icons book)
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Small Bath Transformation TV Interview – Better Kansas City KCTV5 – November 5
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Gorgeous Bedrooms with Wood Ceilings – Dering Hall on Oct 29
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Sleep Better Live Better TV interview – Better Kansas City KCTV5 – October
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20 Mountain-Inspired Great Rooms – Dering Hall – October 8
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Design Tricks to Make Your Space Feel Bigger – Lush Decor – September 26
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Living large in smaller spaces has become a huge trend, so we are constantly called upon to help clients downsize from their mega mansions to more functional spaces that still live well. Our first recommendation? Open up rooms to one another and to the outdoors with French doors or windows, along with adding layers of light from ceiling cans and chandeliers to lamps. Also, consider raising ceilings or doors/windows to visually enlarge your rooms._______________________________________________________________________
Use What You Have Fall Decorating Show – Fox 4 TV Kansas City- September 19
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Fashion Meets Design – KCTV5 Better Kansas City – July
28 Stylish Kitchens with Concealed Range Hoods – Elle Décor design magazine July 24
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What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You and How Can You Use – Better Kansas City show on KCTV5 – June
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5 Ways to Decorate Outdoor Spaces – WDAF Fox4 TV Kansas City interview on June 6
Fox 4 TV Outdoor segment
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23 Spaces with Raw Wood Furniture – Dering Hall on May 24
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Local Designer Puts Kansas City on the Map – KCTV5 Better Kansas City show May 4
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Interior design projects featured in international design book titled ARCHITECTURE TODAY INTERIOR DESIGN were touted as the best interior projects in the international scene – June 2018
Karen Mills has a passion for helping people live better whether it’s creating an extraordinary living experience that can engage the senses and nurture the soul or giving back to her community. excerpt from Architecture Today Interior Design book.
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23 Kitchens with Two Toned Cabinetry – Dering Hall on April 2
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30 Cozy, Rustic Family Rooms – Dering Hall on February 8
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Inexpensive Ways to Brighten Your Home During a Dreary Winter – Lush Decor interview on January 31, 2018
Inviting spaces full of light and life can often nurture our souls, so if your home feels dreary during the winter season, it’s likely because darker furnishings/finishes are absorbing much of your light.
To solve this design dilemma, layer in some white/off white decor – pillows, throws, accessories, or even rugs against darker surfaces to reflect the light more effectively. Amp up artificial light with higher wattage bulbs and lamps, along with increasing sunlight penetration by opening up hard window coverings, removing window screens and removing dark drapes.
To finish the transformation, introduce a few livelier elements such as white orchids, green plants, and brighter accent colored decor juxtaposed against white accessories to create a sense of life in the dead of winter.
Karen Mills – www.karenmills.net
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Media Matters – Kitchen Bath Design News – January 2018
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Kitchen Island Seating Arrangement Ideas – Dering Hall – January 8
25 Spaces with Stylish Stone Walls – Dering Hall – January 10
Stylish Dens and Basements – Dering Hall on January 2
2017
27 Best Rustic Living Room Ideas to Get You Through the Coldest Months – Elle Decor December 27, 2017
35 Kitchens with Marble Islands – Dering Hall on September 25
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24 Rustic Living Room Ideas to Get You In the Mood for Fall – Dering Hall on August 18
DesignerInc Spotlight – August 23
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6 Cool Bedroom Colour Palettes – Western Living – August 31
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Stylish Dens and Basements – Dering Hall on August 18
Dress Up Your Entryway with a Beautiful Color Palette – Northshore – August 17
How to Mix n Match Existing Furniture – Better Kansas City KCTV5 Interview – August 8
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How to Turn a Walk in Closet Into A Glamorous Dressing Room – Forbes July 11
Creative Examples of Symmetry in Design – Dering Hall – June 20
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Forbes June 2017
How to Create Rooms with Staying Power – Better Kansas City KCTV5 interview – June 16
How to Remodel a Kitchen for Less – Kansas City Live 41KSHB TV interview – June 12
How to Decorate a Kitchen Table Area – Kansas City Fox 4 Live TV Interview – June 3
40 Spaces with Stylish Stone and Brick Walls – Dering Hall – May 24
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Clear Favorite: Acrylic a Versatile Furniture Option – USA TODAY on March 29
A Clear favorite: Acrylics a versatile furniture option -USA TODAY
Clear Favorite: Acrylic a Versatile Furniture Option – ABC NATIONAL NEWS on March 28
Clear favorite_ Acrylics a versatile furniture option – The Washington Post March 28, 2017
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This”Clear Favorite” article was also featured in more than 40 additional newspapers/outlets
8 Home Designs That Mix Trendy with Timeless – Huffington Post February 24
57 Elegant Carpeted Bedrooms – Dering Hall on January 30th
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Best of Houzz award 2017
2016
65 Kitchens with Authentic Marble Countertops – Dering Hall on November 21st
These 50 Bathrooms Are The Next Best Thing To A Personal Spa – MSN news on October 28th
50 Best Freestanding Tubs For Your Dream Bathroom by Elle Decor magazine on October 25th
50 Indulgent Bathrooms with Freestanding Tubs – Dering Hall October 5, 2016
Kansas City NARI (National Association of Remodeling Industry) Gold Award Winner – April 2016
Kansas City Community America $500 Nursery Makeover/Video
