21st Century Kitchens: 7 Things We Appreciate in Modern Day Kitchens

We often wonder what people from 100 years ago would think about new technology like smart phones, self-driving cars, and the ways in which we communicate (Facetime, text and social media). But I also wonder what they would think about the rooms in our homes these days, specifically the kitchen.  So much has changed. Here are seven things we appreciate in modern-day kitchens: Wider Spaces Between Countertops Ever noticed that out of the thousands of…
View Post

Keeping Rooms

We know that everybody likes to gather in the kitchen.  But did you know there’s another place in the home that guests will naturally gravitate towards? Depending on where you live, it’s called a keeping room, den or hearth room. A keeping room, as the name implies, “keeps” guests out of the kitchen and out of the cooks way.  It’s truly the best set up for entertaining if your floor plan will allow. On our…
View Post

Wood Hollow Project Reveal

I’ve shared a few photos of our Wood Hollow project on Instagram but am really excited to share it in more detail here today. This was a new construction build in south Tulsa and these client’s wanted a transitional design throughout.  The end result was a classic home that feels refined yet casual.  Scroll on for a tour… Builder: LaBella Homes Photography: Michael Hunter One of my favorite features in this kitchen is the gorgeous…
View Post

Dorm Room Bedding, Furniture and Design Ideas

Our design team loves shopping and putting together inspiration boards. This month, we’ve put together some must-have gadgets and decor items for your college-bound student. If you have kids packing up for college and need some ideas for designing their little corner on campus, this one’s for you! SOURCES: Bedding | Square Pillow | Round Pillow | Throw | Bedside Shelf | Storage Cart | Art | Alarm Clock | Lamp | Laundry Hamper Set…
View Post

Summer Flower Beds: How to Make Yours Stand Out

This is the time of year when many of us turn our focus to the exterior of our homes.  So I’m going to take my interior design hat off for just a minute and talk a little about gardening and summer flower beds. The past couple of weekends, Stan and I have been doing some garden prep and plantings.  We’re originally from Ohio and the way we’ve always done our flower beds is a little…
View Post