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Outdoor Living Inspiration for Your 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:

Outdoor kitchens for entertaining with ease
Covered lounges with fireplaces or heaters
Custom pools and cabanas
Outdoor dining spaces
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.

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.

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.

Outdoor Living Projects by Kirkendall Design

Stunning outdoor design at our Modern Ranch Project. Explore the inside here.

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.

Submit a Design Request to set up your free discovery call and get started.

Forest Meadows Reveal: Kitchen and Living Room Renovation

Our Forest Meadows Project is a renovation and furnishings refresh designed for a new season of life. Our clients loved their long-time home and its established neighborhood in Tulsa. Rather than moving, they chose to invest in the place where so many memories had already been made, embracing a luxury home renovation that honors the past while adapting for today’s lifestyle.

With adult children and grandchildren gathering often, the goal was clear: create a home that could comfortably host family holidays, everyday meals, and meaningful time together. The entire main level was reimagined to be a multigenerational gathering space—welcoming, practical, and layered.

Kirkendall Design provided full-service interior design for the kitchen, living room, dining room, foyer, and adjoining public spaces, including the selection and styling of all furnishings throughout the main living areas.

Forest Meadows reflects a thoughtful decision to stay—updating a well-loved home to support aging in place and creating space for years of memories still to come.

Interior Design Projects 2025 Round Up — Part 2

As we continue our 2025 project roundup, we’re excited to share more of the spaces our team worked on this year. From beautiful bathroom renovations to an Old-world home refresh, and an exterior limewash update, each project reflects our approach to timeless, livable design.

These spaces may vary in scope, but they share the same attention to detail and intentional decision-making.

If you missed it, you can catch up on Part 1 here.

2025 Designer Showcase

Project Type: Historic Home Renovation + General Contracting

The 2025 Designer Showcase featured a 100-year-old Tulsa landmark, and we were thrilled to serve as the General Contractor for the full renovation. Tackling the unique challenges of an older, historic home allowed our construction team to shine, from restoring original charm to carefully integrating modern updates. We worked alongside Tulsa’s talented designers, and helped breathe new life to this stunning home while preserving its character and history.

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Interior Design Projects 2025 Round Up — Part 1

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re excited to reflect on some of this year’s projects. From full home renovations and luxury remodels to new construction and furniture styling, our work spans a wide range of interior design services. Here’s a look at just a few of the incredible transformations our Kirkendall Design team had the privilege of working on. See Part 2 here.

Private Bank Office in Tulsa

Project Type: Commercial Interior Design + Furniture & Styling

For this private bank office in Tulsa, we brought “lifestyle living” into a corporate environment. Every private office, conference room, and reception area was thoughtfully designed to reflect the bank’s high-end brand and build trust with clients the moment they step through the doors.

Our commercial interior design services focused on furniture, styling, and layouts that balance luxury with functionality. From wall décor to wallpaper and custom furnishings, each detail was selected to bring residential warmth and comfort into this corporate environment.

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Give the Gift of Luxury Design This Holiday Season

Transform a home. Inspire a dream. This holiday season, give the gift of a Design Consult Gift Certificate from Kirkendall Design—or treat yourself! Email info@kirkendalldesign.com to purchase your Design Consult Gift Certificate or for more information.

Your Design Consult Gift Certificate Includes:

— 1-hour in-home consult with Julia Kirkendall, owner and principal designer

— Personalized guidance on renovations, space planning, paint colors, furniture, and décor

— Expert advice to help move forward with your dream home

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— Purchase as a gift for a friend or family member—or enjoy it yourself

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Private Office Project Reveal: Commercial Interior Design in Tulsa

At Kirkendall Design, we bring a fresh approach to commercial interior design in Tulsa, OK, combining the warmth of home with the functionality of the workplace. Our commercial interior design services focus on furniture, styling, and layouts that bring residential comfort into office environments. The result is spaces that feel welcoming, boost productivity, and reflect your brand’s story.

When you work with us, you’re partnering with a team that understands your vision and simplifies the design process. We handle every detail with expertise and care, ensuring your commercial space reflects your brand and meets your needs—so you can focus on growing your business with confidence.

Commercial Interior Design Services

With 30 years of interior design experience, we’re a trusted partner for office interior design projects. Our services include:

Finish Moodboards: Visual presentations of flooring, lighting, hardware, and more to simplify design decisions.
3D Models: Photorealistic renderings that give a complete view of your space before purchasing or construction.
Furniture Space Plans: Scaled layouts to maximize functionality and flow.
Incorporating Your Brand: Integrating colors, fonts, and signage throughout your space.

Commercial Design Highlight: Private Bank Office in Tulsa

Don’t just take our word for it—this project truly speaks for itself. Our approach to commercial interior design brings “lifestyle living” into office spaces, and this private bank office is a perfect example.

We focused on warmer finishes instead of sterile greys, soft and inviting materials, and lounge and gathering areas designed for conversation rather than just desks. Finishes read more residential and less institutional, while thoughtful wall, floor and ceiling treatments add character and a human scale—creating a space that feels welcoming, professional, and reflective of the bank’s brand.

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.

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!

Berwick South Project Reveal: Customizing a Builder-Grade Home with Thoughtful Interior Design

When our clients moved into their newly built home in South Tulsa, it was a clean slate—bright, spacious, and full of potential. But like many new builds, it came with standard builder-grade finishes and a white-on-white palette that felt flat and impersonal. They turned to our interior design team to add the warmth, texture, and personality that would make the space feel like home.

Our team at Kirkendall Design developed a design plan to customize their builder-grade home with thoughtful updates like a fireplace update, custom furniture, wallpaper, paint, hardware, and lighting. Join us as we walk through these simple yet impactful updates that make their newly built home feel more personalized and luxurious.

Grand Lake Lakehouse Remodel Pt. 2

This lakehouse had been in the family for years but when a plumbing leak caused major damage, it became the perfect opportunity to reimagine the home for the next generation. The goal: create a space where kids, grandkids, and guests could gather, relax, and make lasting memories.

In Part 1, we shared the transformation of the main floor. Now, we’re heading upstairs—where two guest bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a bunk room were redesigned with comfort, color, and family in mind. Each room was gutted and refreshed with new paint, carpet, furnishings, and custom details throughout.