Thomas Grey Interiors
Core Values:
COURAGE
Boldness to make changes in environments to express inner strength and beauty.
Courage to be creative, rising above commonality to deliver elevated designs.
Optimism to see the good in all situations and work for the shared benefit of all.
TEAMWORK
Relationships to bring talented people together and create success through collaboration.
Inclusiveness and Open-Mindedness to welcome all types of budgets, people, and styles.
Public Service to connect with community needs and support the well-being of others.
LEADERSHIP
Resilience to face difficult times with fortitude and grow stronger as people and a business.
Influence to inspire others within the industry and to heighten local design.
Communication to facilitate participation, progress, and effective partnerships.
Dedication to our craft and our high level of training and education for the benefit of customers.
WARMTH
Genuineness in our manner and attitude for sincerity, transparency, and clarity in all that we do.
Acceptance to welcome all people, all styles, and all views with respect and empathy.
Compassion to practice empathy during difficult times and patience in all things.
Love for our craft, our vision, and for all those who join our journey.
About the Team
Rachel Thomas-Murphy, Interior Designer and owner. Rachel was born in Kansas City but raised in McKinney, TX. In fact, even though she currently resides in Wichita, KS, part of her heart still lives in the South. In 2006, she began working at a local high-end furniture store and graduated from the Art Institute in 2008 with a B.S. in Interior Design. She has had the pleasure of interning and working as an interior designer at GLMV architectural firm, Cessna Aircraft, and Koch Business Solutions. In 2012, she officially opened Thomas Grey Interiors. Rachel is a single mom to three super cool kids and two ornery cats. Brynn, Jackson, and Ella are her driving forces for success. She believes that being a mother has been her life’s single greatest gift.
Lisa Schroeder, Senior interior designer. Lisa has over 18 years’ experience in many facets of design including but not limited to space planning, commercial interiors, municipal, financial, healthcare, multi-unit development, and residential design. She graduated from Kansas State University in 2004 and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design. Her passion for design stems from wanting to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment for end users while maintaining a safe, functional, and efficient space. When she’s not at work she enjoys spending time with her husband, Jay and 4 kids, Kade, Kale, Blane, and Lilly.
Becky McBee, Interior Designer.
Mary Bontrager, Interior Stylist. Mary worked as a cabinet designer for 2 years before joining our team. She is focused on the residential side of Thomas Grey, putting most of her time into remodels. Her favorite part about the job is bringing people’s ideas and personalities to life and incorporating them into their personal spaces. Mary is currently working towards a degree at Wichita State. Some of her favorite things in life are cooking, traveling, gardening, her 2 puppies, and her new husband.
Awards and Certifications
2017
Pick of the Parade winner (model home in Sandcrest addition)
Effective Design winner (model home in Sandcrest addition)
Kitchen Design winner (model home in Sandcrest addition)
Master Bedroom and Suite Design winner (model home in Sandcrest addition)
Pick of the Parade winner (model home in Iron Gate addition)
Effective Design winner (model home in Iron Gate addition)
Kitchen Design winner (model home in Iron Gate addition)
Streetwise MBA alumni
Selected as an Emerging Leader through the Wichita Business Journal
Invited and competed in National Championship for an Olympic distance triathlon
2018
Effective Design winner (model home in Castlegate addition)
Kitchen Design winner (model home in Castlegate addition)
Decorating/Merchandising/Color winner (model home in Iron Gate addition)
Decorating/Merchandising/Color winner (model home in Castlegate addition)
Advance Kansas Class X alumni (received scholarship)
Leadership Wichita alumni (received scholarship)
Selected as a Career Woman through the Wichita Business Journal
Selected as Innovations and Enterprise Honoree through the Wichita Business Journal
Appointed as District Advisory Board member to City Councilman Bryan Frye
70.3 Ironman finisher
2019
Spring Parade of Homes – Pick of the Parade winner (model home in Castlegate addition)
Spring Parade of Homes – Kitchen Design winner (model home in Castlegate addition)
Spring Parade of Homes – Master Suite and Bathroom Design winner (model home in Castlegate addition)
Spring Parade of Homes – Effective Design winner (model home in Castlegate addition)
Civic Engagement Academy alumni
Old Town Association Board member
Fall Parade of Homes – Pick of the Parade winner (model home in Castlegate addition)
Fall Parade of Homes – Most Effective Design winner (model home in Castlegate addition)
Fall Parade of Homes – Effective Design winner (model home in Estancia addition)
WBJ Diversity and Inclusion Honoree
MarkArts Holiday Tables – Favorite Winner
MarkArts Holiday Tables – Most Overall Creative Winner
Opened Thomas Grey Interiors Atelier in the heart of downtown
121 North Mead Suite #107
Wichita, KS 67202