Outdoor Living Inspiration for Your Oklahoma Home

Luxury outdoor living space designed by Kirkendall Design featuring a covered patio, fireplace, and comfortable seating for a Tulsa, Oklahoma home.

At Kirkendall Design, we believe outdoor living should feel just as intentional as the rooms inside your home. A well-designed backyard isn’t simply an outdoor space, it’s an extension of your home.

Today’s homeowners are investing in more than patios. They’re creating complete outdoor living environments with covered lounges, custom pools, cabanas, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, dining areas, and landscaping that brings beauty and privacy together. 

The result is a home that lives larger without adding traditional square footage. It’s more than a trend, it’s a smarter way to enjoy your home fully.

Many homeowners are investing in complete outdoor living projects, including:

  1. Outdoor kitchens for entertaining with ease
  2. Covered lounges with fireplaces or heaters
  3. Custom pools and cabanas
  4. Outdoor dining spaces
  5. Landscaping for privacy and beauty

For Oklahoma homeowners, great outdoor design also means planning for the way we live. Shade structures, durable materials, layered lighting, ceiling fans, and thoughtful layouts allow you to enjoy your backyard from spring through fall while standing up to Oklahoma’s ever-changing weather.

The best outdoor spaces feel connected to your home. We like to carry architectural details, materials, colors, and furnishings from the interior to the exterior so your home feels more cohesive.

We’ve had the privilege of helping clients transform underused backyards into destinations for everyday living, from poolside retreats and custom cabanas to outdoor entertaining spaces designed around the way families gather. Every project begins by understanding how our clients want to live so every detail reflects their lifestyle and story.

If you’re considering a backyard renovation, don’t wait until spring to begin planning. Starting the design process now allows time for thoughtful decisions, permitting, and construction, so your outdoor living space is ready to go when the weather’s right.

Outdoor Living Projects By Kirkendall Design

Expanded Patio with Fireplace, Outdoor Dining & Kitchen

Every great outdoor space starts with a vision. These 3D renderings and construction photos show the transformation of an aging deck into a beautiful outdoor living space complete with an outdoor fireplace, expanded deck, and outdoor kitchen.

3D rendering by Kirkendall Design of a luxury outdoor living space with an expanded deck, outdoor fireplace, and kitchen for a Tulsa, Oklahoma home.

Construction progress of a Tulsa outdoor living renovation by Kirkendall Design showing the expanded deck, outdoor kitchen framing, and fireplace installation.

3D outdoor living design by Kirkendall Design showing a covered patio, custom outdoor kitchen, and fireplace planned for a Tulsa home renovation.

3D outdoor living design by Kirkendall Design showing a covered patio, custom outdoor kitchen, and outdoor dining planned for a Tulsa home renovation.

Custom Outdoor Kitchen

This custom outdoor kitchen was designed for the way our clients love to gather. After moving from the country to the city, they still wanted a space that could comfortably host large family and friend gatherings. Instead of a full covered cabana, we created an open outdoor kitchen with a screened covering, making it easy for guests to move through buffet-style.

3D rendering by Kirkendall Design showing a custom outdoor kitchen and entertaining space designed for a Tulsa, Oklahoma home.

Overhead 3D rendering by Kirkendall Design showing the layout of a Tulsa outdoor kitchen with buffet-style serving space and screened pergola covering. Construction Progress Photo (Brick + Pergola Built)

Construction progress of a Kirkendall Design outdoor kitchen in Tulsa, Oklahoma showing brick installation, pergola structure, and backyard renovation details.

Completed outdoor kitchen by Kirkendall Design featuring built-in appliances, brick finishes, turf landscaping, and an entertaining space in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Custom Cabana & Pool

At the heart of this project is a thoughtfully designed cabana that serves as the central gathering space for outdoor living. Complete with an outdoor bathroom, fully equipped outdoor kitchen, and direct connection to the pool, the cabana is designed to support everything from quiet afternoons to large family gatherings.

3D rendering by Kirkendall Design showing a custom pool cabana with outdoor kitchen, bathroom, and pool design for a Tulsa, Oklahoma home.

Construction progress of a Kirkendall Design outdoor living project in Tulsa, Oklahoma showing the poured concrete pool installation and backyard

Construction progress of a custom pool cabana by Kirkendall Design showing pool installation, cabana framing, and roof construction in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

3D rendering by Kirkendall Design showing a custom pool cabana interior with fireplace, wood beams, and luxury outdoor living finishes in Tulsa.

Construction progress of a Tulsa pool cabana renovation by Kirkendall Design showing interior framing for the fireplace, kitchen, and outdoor gathering space.

Outdoor Living Projects by Kirkendall Design

 

 

Ready to create an outdoor space that feels like home? Kirkendall Design specializes in timeless indoor and outdoor environments that are designed for the way you live, gather, and experience life.

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