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Modern Ranch Reveal: Luxury New Construction Home in Tulsa, OK

We completed this modern ranch-style luxury home in 2022, and it remains one of our favorite projects to date! Situated just north of downtown Tulsa, this residence highlights Kirkendall Design’s approach to high-end interior design in Tulsa, OK—blending functional layouts, timeless materials, and elegant details with spaces designed for family living and everyday comfort. Years later, the home continues to inspire with its thoughtful design and sophisticated charm.

Originally published on June 1, 2022

This particular project originated when our longtime clients came to us with the idea to build a weekend home. Already owners of vacation homes in Florida and Wyoming, they purchased approximately 90 acres just north of downtown Tulsa to build a ranch-style luxury home for entertaining family close to their primary residence.

After a few weekends at the new home, they loved it so much they decided to make it their permanent Tulsa residence—and sell their city home. As a designer, I can’t think of a greater compliment. Let’s take a closer look!

Main Living

How a client will use a space dictates our design of it. For this home, the main goal was hosting family, so we designed each area with entertaining and comfort in mind.

The house is about 4,000 square-feet and every room is large, so the furniture needed to match that scale. It also needed to accommodate plenty of people, which is why you will find so many seating opportunities throughout the open-concept kitchen, living and dining areas.

Our client typically favors black-and-white décor but wanted to introduce color in this home to create a joyful, inviting atmosphere. We found a one-of-a-kind rug at market, which set our design in motion. From there, we chose the sofas and introduced subtle colors and patterns throughout the home that would play off each other. Of course, we kept the background neutral to keep that familiar black-and-white element and to let the colors shine.

The living room’s soaring ceiling features reclaimed wood beams from Timber and Beam, and is adorned with a massive 66-inch-wide Ralph Lauren chandelier. We flanked the black granite slab fireplace with two large sofas and club chairs. You’ll have to look closely to find the TV in this room– we specifically chose the black granite as a way to disguise it above the fireplace.

Semi-Annual Floor Sample Sale

Elevate your home with luxury pieces up to 75% off.

Twice a year, we open The Studio at K|D for this special shopping event. Our Fall Semi-Annual Floor Sample Sale on October 16 & 17 is your opportunity to shop discounted luxury home items and final markdowns from our luxury designer inventory. Visit us in person to discover pieces that bring timeless style and craftsmanship into your home.

Shop in The Studio

October 16-17
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: 10105 E. 61st St., Tulsa, OK

Shop Online

Can’t make it to The Studio for the event? Items will also be available for purchase on our online store.

Life Lately with Julia—A Personal Update

The first part of this year has held a little bit of everything—blessings, grief, celebrations, happiness, and joy. It’s hard to believe we’re already in September, and I’m hopeful these last few months will bring a slower pace. Either way, my heart is already so full.

I thought it would be fun to share a little glimpse into what I’ve been up to this year—both personally and with Kirkendall Design.

In March, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Morocco with my design tribe. Inspiration was everywhere—the vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and lively markets with olives piled high at every turn. Some of my favorite memories were the evenings, gathered for dinners under the stars, experiencing the kind of hospitality that stays with you long after the trip is over. Sharing it all with my design tribe made the adventure even more meaningful.

Navigating Tariffs & The Economy As a Designer and Small Business

Having been in business for 33 years, we have walked with clients through many different economic shifts. In today’s design industry, tariffs are simply one of the many factors we manage on your behalf. As your design team, we are prepared to lead you through a successful design project so you can focus on what matters most: creating a beautiful, livable space you love.

We know increased tariffs raise costs, but many of our trusted vendors have been absorbing those expenses or using tiered pricing based on product sourcing—helping to minimize the impact. Categories like imported stone, quartz, furniture, lighting, and textiles have seen some changes, but for our clients, the difference has been marginal.

That said, we understand the conversation around tariffs can cause uncertainty, and it’s natural to feel hesitant. However, our decades of experience and long-standing vendor relationships allow us to guide you forward with clarity and peace of mind.

One of the greatest advantages of working with an experienced design firm is the strength of our vendor relationships. We have spent decades building trust with manufacturers and reps. Our partners have prioritized our clients by honoring pre-tariff pricing, offering discounts, and helping us time orders strategically.

Another way we help clients navigate tariffs is through thoughtful design choices. At the heart of Kirkendall Design is the belief that good design should be as personal as a signature. We blend your meaningful heirlooms and collected items with new furniture to create interiors that feel fresh, personal, and timeless. By combining custom and ready-made furniture with existing items, we can adapt to pricing changes without compromising your design goals.

At the end of the day, our team is here to guide you. Tariffs may change, but our commitment to transparency and trust will remain the same. We are grateful to walk through this process with you—and are committed to creating a home that tells your story!

Rooted in Design: The Flower Farm at The Studio at K|D

The Why Behind The Studio at K|D and Flower Farm

In 2023, we purchased a familiar Tulsa property—formerly Grogg’s Green Barn—with a vision to transform it into something new. Today, that space is The Studio at K|D: our design studio and interactive event space, located on five acres in the heart of Tulsa.

Our mission is simple yet profound: to provide a space where the Tulsa community can connect, recharge, and experience the beauty of nature, all while cultivating more beautiful and fuller lives within their homes.

The driving force behind The Studio at K|D is our founder and owner, Julia Kirkendall. For over 30 years, Julia has led Kirkendall Design in creating luxury, timeless interiors that reflect the lives and stories of the people who live in them. Through our work, we’ve formed lasting relationships with families and individuals across Tulsa and beyond—and that sense of connection sparked the idea for something more.

The Studio at K|D is the result of that vision. A place to gather, create, and be inspired. Through seasonal workshops, meaningful events, and now, a working flower farm, we’re offering new ways to bring beauty into everyday life.

We’re thrilled to partner with The Heirloom Acre Farm—a small, family-run, first generation farm—to bring nature within reach to the Tulsa community. From the beginning, we worked together to prep the land and lay the groundwork. From there, The Heirloom Acre took the lead—leasing the land, cultivating the flower fields, and managing all U-Pick experiences.

Now, that vision is a reality! Join us every Saturday throughout the season to stroll through rows of beautiful flowers and fill up a jar of your favorite blooms for only $20.

Plan Your Visit: U-Pick Flower Farm Experience

We hope this space invites you to slow down, soak in the season, and leave feeling refreshed—and inspired not just to design a beautiful home, but to live a more beautiful life.

Celebrating Independence with American-Made Design

There’s no better time to celebrate quality craftsmanship than the Fourth of July. Today, we’re spotlighting American-made furniture, textiles, and wall coverings—timeless pieces that reflect the legacy of great design and the beauty of supporting homegrown artisans. These are selections we source through our exclusive trade accounts, made available to our interior design clients.

American-made furniture not only elevates a space but also carries the story of skilled craftsmanship, enduring quality, and intentional design.

As we shared in a recent blog post, the process of sourcing new furniture is more than just choosing what looks beautiful—it’s about getting the scale, function, and style right for your space. When we specify American-made, we’re not only getting custom-tailored quality, we’re also helping our clients invest in pieces with longevity.

Let your home reflect a sense of place and purpose—livable style that feels layered, collected, and distinctly yours.

Interested in sourcing timeless furniture and decor made in the USA?
Contact us to help you furnish and style your home with selections from our trusted, American-made vendors.

See something you like? Contact us for product pricing and information!

2025 Tulsa Designer Showcase: Inside a Century-Old Tulsa Home

The 2025 Designer Showcase is closed, but we’re excited to share that $15,000 was raised for the Foundation for Tulsa Schools through ticket sales to the Showcase home! Whether you toured the home in person or followed along on socials, thank you for being part of the Kirkendall Design community.

We love the challenge of restoring historic homes, so serving as the general contractor for this year’s Showcase—a 100-year-old Tulsa landmark—was an exciting opportunity. Our team managed the full renovation, working alongside Tulsa’s talented designers to bring new life to this incredible home.

You can explore more about our role as General Contractor in our previous blog post, Reviving a Century-Old House. If you own a historic home that needs thoughtful updates, our design-build team would love to partner with you to renovate it. Complete a design request form to start your renovation journey.

Here’s a look at some of our favorite moments from this year’s Showcase!

Reviving a Century-Old House: Kirkendall Design’s Role as General Contractor for the 2025 Tulsa Designer Showcase

Update: The Designer Showcase is closed now. See inside the 2025 Designer Showcase home here.

At Kirkendall Design, we love the challenge of restoring historic homes, so serving as the general contractor for the 2025 Designer Showcase home—a 100-year-old Tulsa landmark—was an exciting opportunity. Our team managed the entire renovation process, working alongside Tulsa’s talented designers to transform this incredible historic home.

Design-Build Services: Our General Contractor Role in the 2025 Showcase

As the General Contractor, Kirkendall Design took on the heavy lifting, handling the major renovations to prepare the space for the featured designers. We preserved key architectural details like the original hardwood floors and embossed plasterwork, original trim, hardware and other historic design elements. We gutted and reconfigured the kitchen, removed outdated built-ins and carpeting, and executed updates to lighting, paint, and a garage addition.

In addition to the renovation work, we guided the homeowner through the overall design direction, helping to balance preservation with modern updates. With a strong design-build expertise, our team managed the entire renovation process, working alongside Tulsa’s talented designers to transform this incredible historic home.

Do you own a historic home that needs thoughtful updates? Our experienced design-build team specializes in preserving character while enhancing functionality. Complete a design request form to start your renovation journey.

When Is the Best Time to Hire an Interior Designer?

A frequent question we get is: When is the best time to hire an interior designer? It’s a great question, and the simple answer is: as soon as possible!

Furniture & Styling Projects

When is the best time to hire an interior designer for Furniture & Styling projects? Some of the most successful projects begin at least 6 months in advance, and here’s why. Once a contract is signed, the design phase typically takes 4 to 6 weeks to develop a detailed plan.

Additionally, lead times for custom furniture can vary, sometimes taking up to 6 to 8 weeks to arrive. By starting design meetings in advance, it gives us time to thoroughly understand your vision, plan out the details, and ensure everything arrives on schedule.

Our Furniture & Styling service goes beyond simply selecting new furniture and decor; it’s about creating a home or commercial space that tells your unique story. From the design plan to selections, we manage everything from ordering, tracking, and installation. Explore our Silverthorne home for project inspiration.

Custom Home Builds & Commercial Projects

If you are starting a custom home or commercial construction project, we recommend that you hire an interior designer either before or at the same time that you begin working with an architect. This collaboration allows us to understand your vision, add custom design features, and ensure that the entire space reflects your style.

Of course, you can also hire a designer after your architect has completed the plans if your needs are more focused on material selections, finishes, and equipment and appliances (often referred to as ‘FF+E’ in contracts, which stands for ‘furniture, fixtures, and equipment’).

Our New Construction service offers complete interior design services for custom homes and commercial design projects. Our team collaborates with your architect, and/or builder, from start to finish, to ensure that every detail aligns with your vision.

Renovations

For significant renovations, especially those with structural changes, it’s important to hire an interior designer before hiring a contractor. Interior designers specialize in finding solutions to interior space challenges and can provide design plans that meet your goals and lifestyle needs. We are experts at reimagining spaces to create timeless and cohesive interiors that tell the unique story of our clients.

We also provide specification sheets or “spec sheets” for your project, which are crucial documents that outline detailed information about the materials, products, and finishes. These serve as a reference for both designers and contractors, ensuring that everyone involved in the project has a clear understanding of the design plans and requirements.

At Kirkendall Design, we specialize in home renovations and commercial remodels, including luxury kitchen and bath remodels. We work with you and your contractors to transform your space into a beautiful and personalized space that meets your needs.

Now’s The Time

As the year winds down, now is the time to start planning your luxury interior design projects for 2025. Start the process by scheduling your complimentary discovery call and design request form on our website.

Start planning today and let Kirkendall Design help you bring your 2025 project to life!

Benjamin Moore’s 2025 Color of the Year: Cinnamon Slate

We love this time of year in the design world with all the color announcements. Benjamin Moore recently revealed its 2025 Color of the Year, Cinnamon Slate, and the team at Kirkendall Design can’t wait to share our thoughts on this rich, moody hue!

If you missed it, we shared our favorite colors from Sherwin-Williams’ 2025 Colormix Forecast—check it out here. While Pantone hasn’t announced their color of the year yet, the predicted color is Future Dusk–a mix between deep violet and midnight blue. We’re excited to see the official color soon.

Now, back to Benjamin Moore! Color experts describe the Color Trends 2025 palette as “quietly colorful hues that are calm, confident, and adaptable, yet distinct. These shades invite you to explore all ends of the color spectrum.”

Keep reading for our design team’s thoughts on the 2025 Color of the Year and how they envision using the Color Trends palette for clients.

Photo by Benjamin Moore; Wall: Cinnamon Slate 2113-40, Trim: Glacier White OC-37

Photo by Benjamin Moore; Upper Wall: Cinnamon Slate 2113-40, Wainscoting: Ashwood Moss 1484

Photo by Benjamin Moore; Walls: Sea Salt CSP-95, Trim: Glacier White OC-37

Photo by Benjamin Moore; Walls: Tissue Pink 1163, Trim: Glacier White OC-37

Photo by Benjamin Moore; Wall: Tissue Pink 1163; Cabinets: Ashwood Moss 1484, Trim: Glacier White OC-37

Photo by Benjamin Moore; Walls: Sea Salt CSp-95, Trim: Glacier White OC-37

Our Interior Design Team’s Thoughts on the Benjamin Moore Color of the Year: Cinnamon Slate

Julia Kirkendall, Owner and Principal Designer

“Cinnamon Slate is a beautiful color for an accent color, and its subtle hue and brown undertones make it easy to use. I’d love to use it in a study or library to create a dark, moody background. My favorite combination from the 2025 palette is Cinnamon Slate with Chowning’s Brown and Tissue Pink—a classic mix I can’t wait to use for a client.”

Jayne, Senior Designer

“Cinnamon Slate surprised me! The name makes me think of rust or orange tones, but it’s actually a warm, dusty purple. I’d use it as an accent wall in a bedroom or powder bath. In a bedroom, I’d pair it with soft browns, greens, and a hint of pale pink in the bedding or deep gray accents for a more masculine touch.

My favorite combos with Cinnamon Slate are Rosepine, Sea Salt, Chowning’s Tan and Leather Saddle Brown. But, some of the tan/brown could be brought in with textiles like leather and wood instead of paint.”

Debbie, Interior Designer

“Cinnamon Slate has such a calming effect, making it perfect for bedrooms, nurseries, or powder baths. I’d pair it with Sea Salt or Paris Rain in a bedroom or nursery for a soothing feel. From the 2025 palette, I’d use Rosepine on a kitchen island surrounding it with Sea Salt cabinets.”

Lauren, Senior Designer

“This is the perfect color if a client was specifically looking for a purple or mauve tone. I could see it working in a small powder bath, paired with a bold wallpaper, or used to paint a statement piece of furniture. From the 2025 palette, Sea Salt is my favorite—it would look great from walls to trim or cabinetry. Ashwood Moss could be a great exterior color.”

Lindsay, Senior Designer

“I could see Cinnamon Slate fitting perfectly in a historic home, maybe as a cabinet color or in a moody powder bath or butler’s pantry. The depth of this color is amazing, and I’d play with different sheens—flat on the ceiling, satin on the trim—to create contrast. It would also look great as a plaster feature wall, adding texture and age with venetian plaster or roman clay.”

We see so much potential in Cinnamon Slate and the Color Trends 2025 palette and can’t wait to use these colors in future designs!

Thanks for reading! As the year winds down, now is the time to start planning your luxury interior design projects for 2025. Start the process by scheduling your complimentary discovery call and design request form on our website.