COMMERCIAL SPACES PEOPLE CAN FEEL.
Complex Flavors is a Kansas City interior and surface design studio creating culture-led, wellness-conscious commercial environments for hospitality, workplace, retail, branded and public spaces. Our services include interior design, space and material concepts, custom wallcoverings and murals, specialty and acoustic surfaces, material sourcing, branded environments and project coordination. We combine storytelling, surface design and material innovation to create spaces that support connection, belonging and memorable experiences.
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We provide focused surface solutions and full-scale design support based on the needs of your project.
Surface selection and specification
Custom wallcoverings and murals
Specialty and acoustic surfaces
Full-space experience design
Production and installation coordination
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We collaborate with professionals and organizations responsible for creating, developing and managing meaningful environments.
Business owners and brands
Interior designers and architects
Developers and property teams
Hospitality and retail groups
Procurement and facilities teams
Public and cultural institutions
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Our services support customer-facing, employee-centered and community-focused environments.
Hospitality
Workplace
Retail
Branded environments
Public and cultural spaces
Real estate and multi-unit properties
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We consider how culture, color, sound, texture, light and spatial flow influence the way people experience a space. This human-centered approach helps us create environments that are expressive, functional and grounded in well-being.
Culture and identity
Sensory experience
Wellness and belonging
Material performance
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Every engagement follows a clear, collaborative process that moves the project from initial vision through implementation.
Discover → Define → Design → Produce → Implement
WAYS TO WORK WITH US
Whether you need help selecting the right materials, creating a custom surface or transforming an entire environment, our services are designed to meet your project at the right level.
SURFACE SELECTION + SPECIFICATION
Wallcovering, textile, acoustic and specialty-material guidance.
Services may include:
Curated surface and material recommendations
Commercial substrate guidance
Color and finish coordination
Sample procurement
Product specifications and quoting
Production and installation coordination
Starting at $750 per defined area
Products, samples, shipping, fabrication and installation are quoted separately.
CUSTOM SURFACE DESIGN
For clients seeking an original wallcovering, mural or branded surface developed specifically for their space, story or organization.
Services may include:
Creative brief and visual direction
Custom color development
Semi-custom pattern adaptation
Fully original wallcovering or mural design
Digital application mockups
Material and substrate specification
Sampling and production coordination
Installer collaboration
Custom color from $500, semi-custom design from $1,500 and original design from $2,500.
Printing, fabrication, shipping and installation are quoted separately.
FULL-SPACE EXPERIENCE DESIGN
Creative direction, space planning, material and finish selections, furnishings, lighting, custom surfaces and implementation support for a cohesive commercial environment.
Services may include:
Design strategy and creative direction
Concept and mood development
Space planning
Color and material palette
Furniture, lighting and décor specification
Custom wallcoverings and textiles
Branded environmental elements
Vendor and artisan coordination
Procurement planning
Installation and styling direction
Commercial design engagements begin at $7,500.
Furniture, materials, custom fabrication, procurement, shipping, contractor services and installation are quoted separately.
READY TO DISCUSS YOUR SPACE?
Begin with a complimentary virtual discovery call. Projects needing an in-person assessment begin with a nonrefundable $250 site consultation, applied to an approved proposal according to the project terms.
Not ready for an on-site visit? Schedule a complimentary discovery call.
Travel outside the Kansas City service area may require an additional fee.
DESIGN THAT WORKS BEYOND THE SURFACE
CREATES DIFFERENTIATED, MEMORABLE SPACES
Distinctive surfaces and thoughtful design help transform ordinary environments into experiences people remember.
BLENDS ART, FUNCTION + INNOVATION
Our work brings expressive design together with material performance and the practical needs of the space.
SUPPORTS WELL BEING
Color, texture, sound and spatial choices can support comfort, focus and a more positive experience.
DELIVERS INTEGRATED DESIGN SOLUTIONS
We connect surfaces, materials, furnishings and environmental details through one unified creative direction.
ALIGNS SPACE WITH BRAND STORY + IDENTITY
We translate your organization’s story, values and personality into a cohesive physical environment.
EXPLORE OUR COMMERCIAL CAPABILITIES
Need to share Complex Flavors with your team? Download our Commercial Capabilities Deck for an overview of our services, surface solutions, design approach and project support.

