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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!

As Seen in TulsaPeople: The Flower Farm at The Studio at K|D in Tulsa

We’re honored to share that our flower farm was recently featured in TulsaPeople! So we thought it was the perfect time to share more about how it came to be and what you can expect this season.

The Flower Farm is a key part of The Studio at K|D—a dream that began when we purchased five acres in Tulsa to serve as the new headquarters for Kirkendall Design. From the beginning, Julia imagined an interactive, event-driven space that would merge design, nature, and community—complete with blooming flower fields.

From the beginning, we partnered with The Heirloom Acre Farm to bring that vision to life. Together, we prepped the land and laid the groundwork. From there, The Heirloom Acre took the lead—leasing the land, cultivating the flower fields, and managing all U-Pick experiences.

Once flowers are ready for the season, we will be open every Saturday, along with a handful of special events—including a monthly Sunset U-Pick on Friday evenings and private weeknight U-Pick experiences.

Expect to see favorites like zinnias, sunflowers, celosia, cosmos, snapdragons, lisianthus, dahlias, and more. Each U-Pick is $20 and includes a large mason jar you can fill with your choice of fresh blooms.

Event schedules will be posted at TheHeirloomAcre.com, TheStudioatKD.com, and on Instagram at @theheirloomacrefarm and @thestudio_at_kd.

The Studio at K|D Offerings

The Flower Farm is just one part of what makes The Studio at K|D so special. In addition to the seasonal U-Pick experiences, The Studio is available to rent for private events—with priority given to Kirkendall Design clients and their affiliates. It also serves as a beautiful backdrop for photographers, available to book by the hour for branding, corporate, and lifestyle sessions. To learn more about our space, visit thestudioatkd.com.

As Seen in TulsaPeople: Grand Lake Home Remodel for a Growing Family

We’re thrilled to share that our Grand Lake Getaway home renovation has been featured in TulsaPeople! What started as a water leak repair quickly evolved into a full-scale remodel. We reimagined this weekend retreat to give our clients a space where they can relax, host their kids and grandkids, and enjoy modern lake living—perfect for making lifelong memories.

Get all the design details and explore more photos in our Grand Lake Lakehouse Remodel Pt. 1 blog post.

Top Kitchen Trends From the 2025 NKBA Design Awards

The National Kitchen + Bath Association (NKBA) is the world’s leading authority in kitchen and bath design, always at the cutting edge of industry trends. Last month, we shared the top bathroom trends that inspired us. Now, let’s take a look at the winners of their 2025 Kitchen Design Competition—and the design elements that caught our eye.

Here’s the top kitchen trends that stood out to us.

Best overall Kitchen & First Place Small Kitchen: “Breckinridge Kitchen”

Marble backsplash with a built-in shelf ledge
Classic checkered floors
Undermount sink with apron front—you’ll see this sink style in several of the winning designs.

Small Kitchen, Second Place: “Parkway Kitchen”

Wood feature at the range hood—it’s becoming more common to see statement range hoods like this in kitchens
Integrated lighting within trim work above the sink
Custom trim details on cabinetry

Small Kitchen, Third Place: “Evanston”

Invisible appliances and fridge hidden in cabinetry
Mix of wood stain and painted finishes
Under-shelf lighting on corner display
Built-in wine captain (O Captain, My Captain!)

Large Kitchen Winners

Large Kitchen, First Place: “West”

Paneled ceiling to add warmth and texture
Built-in spice racks flanking the range
Marble everywhere—counters, backsplash, and walls!
Unique stain/paint combo with lit display storage

Large Kitchen, Second Place: “Bailey”

Dramatic full marble wall
Table-style island blends function and casual dining

Large Kitchen, Third Place: “Sea Glass”

Apron front sink
Appliance garage and hidden appliances
Hood feature made from 100-year-old barn wood

Which of these kitchen trends—from the 2025 NKBA design competition—are you loving?

All photos courtesy of NKBA. Submit a design request to start creating your dream kitchen with Kirkendall Design today.

Top Bath Trends From the 2025 NKBA Design Awards

The National Kitchen + Bath Association (NKBA) is the world’s leading authority in kitchen and bath design, always at the cutting edge of industry trends. Here’s a look at the winners from their 2025 Design Competition—and the design elements that caught our attention.

Here’s the top bath trends from the NKBA Design Awards that stood out to us.

Best Overall Bath & First Place Powder Room: “Knotty Potty”

NKBA 2025 award-winning powder bath with custom quartz onyx sink and unconventional design elements inspired by the client's love for burled wood and gemstones

Source: National Kitchen + Bath Association

A bold and unconventional design, but we can still appreciate the custom details inspired by the client’s love for burled wood and gemstones!

Bath features/trends that stood out to us:

Custom quartz onyx sink
Full-length mirror layered behind slabs
Backlighting behind the vanity and mirror–this was a feature in almost every winning design!

Powder Room, Second Place: “Tranquillo Santuario”

NKBA 2025 award-winning powder bath featuring a teak panel wall, full-height tiled backsplash, and a floating white quartz vanity with black veining.

Source: National Kitchen + Bath Association

Teak panel tambour walls with hidden storage—See the tambour wall in our Fieldstone Project.
Floor-to-ceiling tile and mirror
Indirect lighting behind the mirror and vanity
Floating vanity—you’ll see this feature in several of the winning designs.

Powder Room, Third Place: “Paradise Found”

NKBA 2025 award-winning powder bath featuring a curved backsplash, large-scale gold-leaf wallcovering, a black vanity, and gold accents.

Source: National Kitchen + Bath Association

Large-scale wallpaper mural
Scalloped backsplashes and curved cabinets—rounded edges are big this year.
Note the “abstract floral line drawing in the sink basin”

Secondary Bath Winners

Secondary Bath, First Place: “Midsummer Night”

NKBA 2025 award-winning bathroom featuring indirect cove lighting and botanical tree wallcovering that extends from the bathroom walls into the shower.

Source: National Kitchen + Bath Association

Maximalism design—bold textures and patterns throughout
Large-pattern wallcovering extends from the walls into the shower
Another curved backsplash
Indirect lighting in the shower—also known as cove lighting

Secondary Bath, Second Place: “Cenote Bathroom”

NKBA 2025 award-winning bathroom with a moody aesthetic featuring black tile backsplash, round backlit mirror and vessel sink.

Source: National Kitchen + Bath Association

Floating vanity and vessel basin
Zero-entry or curbless shower
In-wall toilet for a clean, sleek design—one of our clients just selected a similar style for their bathroom renovation
(Another) backlit mirror

Secondary Bath, Third Place: “Sharing is Caring”

NKBA 2025 award-winning bathroom featuring a black and white motif with a distinct tile design.

Source: National Kitchen + Bath Association

All-black fixtures from lighting to plumbing
Distinct tile design—we love this tile!
Hidden linear drain in shower floor—do you see it?

Primary Bath Winners

Primary Bath, First Place: “Tranquillo Sanctuario”

NKBA 2025 award-winning primary bathroom with warm, spa-like design featuring pony wall shower and flat slab-front cabinets.

Source: National Kitchen + Bath Association

Partial shower walls or pony walls—provides a functional divider while keeping the space feeling open
Flat slab-front cabinets (Compare to traditional cabinet doors, such as Shaker-style. This style gives a more modern look.)
Tiled ceiling with rain head shower system—we love the ceiling design!

Primary Bath, Second Place: “TNAH 23”

NKBA 2025 award-winning primary bathroom with glass-walled, cedar-clad sauna, and dual floating vanities.

Source: National Kitchen + Bath Association

Glass-walled, cedar-clad sauna—Home saunas are increasing in popularity because of their health benefits
Back-to-back dual floating vanities
High narrow window in shower—brings in natural light but maintains privacy
Additional luxury features: Heated floors and comfort-height smart toilets with music

Primary Bath, Third Place: “Scandi Retreat”

NKBA 2025 award-winning primary bathroom featuring a hidden closet door within a tambour wall made of white oak slats.

Source: National Kitchen + Bath Association

Hidden closet door within tambour wall, this one made from white-oak slats
More backlit mirrors—Five out of the eight winning designs feature backlit vanity mirrors!

The 2025 NKBA winners highlight the top bath trends like maximalist design, curved elements, and indirect lighting. Which of these trends are you loving?

All photos courtesy of NKBA. Submit a design request to start creating your dream bathroom with Kirkendall Design today.

Designing the Perfect Outdoor Entertaining Space

Great outdoor living is all about creating spaces that bring people together. At Kirkendall Design, we love designing outdoor areas with distinct zones—dining spaces for long dinners, cozy fire pits for conversation, outdoor kitchens for effortless hosting, and even fun additions like shuffleboard or a poolside lounge.

Get inspired by these outdoor entertaining designs, featuring thoughtfully curated zones. Keep scrolling to see mood boards showcasing luxury outdoor furniture—with pieces you won’t find anywhere else in Tulsa.

Outdoor Living with Distinct Zones

Outdoor furniture and photography courtesy of our trade partner.

Luxury Outdoor Design & Furniture

Whether you need full-service design to transform your outdoor space or have your eye on a specific furniture piece, we’re here to help. Our comprehensive services include:

space planning
outdoor design and renovation
outdoor furniture sourcing and installation

When you work with us, you gain access to exclusive outdoor furniture lines not available at local Tulsa retailers. We love sourcing from our trade-only manufacturers, known for their luxury, comfort, and durability. One of our favorites is a family-owned manufacturer that crafts each piece in the USA. Their collection includes outdoor rugs, chaise lounges, coffee tables, dining tables and chairs, fire tables, ottomans, lighting, sofas, sectionals, and more.

Learn more and shop these exclusive pieces by submitting a design request!

Outdoor Dining Inspiration

Outdoor Fire Pit / Seating Area Inspiration

Poolside Lounge Outdoor Living Inspiration

More Outdoor Living Inspiration, Designed by Kirkendall Design

Outdoor Living Shuffle Board at Home – Midtown Tulsa, OK / Photography by Valerie Wei-Haas

Outdoor Living Patio Seating – Tulsa, OK / Design by Kirkendall Design, Photography by Michael Hunter

Outdoor Balcony Terrace Seating – Tulsa, OK / Design by Kirkendall Design, Photography by Michael Hunter

Outdoor Living Pool & Lounge Area – Tulsa, OK / Design by Kirkendall Design, Photography by Michael Hunter

Outdoor Living Pool & Lounge Area – Tulsa, OK / Design by Kirkendall Design, Photography by Michael Hunter

Contact us today to start designing your dream outdoor space and gain access to our trade-only furniture selections. Submit a Design Request today!

As Seen in TulsaPeople: Florence Park Midtown Attic Bathroom Renovation

We’re thrilled to share that our Florence Park midtown attic bathroom renovation has been featured in TulsaPeople! This nearly 100-year old attic bathroom transformation was a labor of love—turning a cramped, awkward layout into a luxe home spa with a spacious two-person walk-in shower.

Check out the before and after photos below to see the dramatic change, and read the full story for all the details on this stunning renovation.

What is Full-Service Interior Design?

The world of interior design is full of industry terms, and “full-service” is one you’ve probably heard before. But what does it really mean when you hire Kirkendall Design for full-service design?

As a full-service interior design firm in Tulsa, OK, it means we take care of every detail of your project. We start with creative design concepts to ensure we set a vision for your project that you love. Then we tackle all the technical aspects like floorplans, selections, 3D renderings, and construction documents and follow with all the soft furnishings needed to complete your project.

Our Full-Service Design Process

Still wondering what all that entails? Let’s break it down.

Here’s what’s included in our “full-service” approach:

Design Plan: We create digital mood boards and flat lays to show how all the design elements—furniture, lighting, textiles, colors, and accessories—work together to create a cohesive space.
Space Planning: We provide scaled drawings that outline the best furniture and fixture placements, making sure the space is functional and flows seamlessly.
3D Models: Photorealistic renderings to give you a clear view of your space from all angles, so you can make design adjustments before construction even starts.
Construction Documents: We work closely with your builder or contractor to refine construction documents, ensuring every detail of your new build or renovation is carefully planned and executed.
Elevations: We produce detailed drawings that outline layouts, materials, and fixture placements, making sure everything is accurate during construction and communicated clearly to contractors.
Specification Sheets: These documents break down materials, finishes, and fixtures in detail, serving as a reference for our design team and contractors to ensure consistency throughout the project.
Sourcing/Procurement: We handle every detail of the installation, from ordering and tracking to managing returns and addressing any issues with damaged items.

We’re here to make your vision a reality with a seamless, full-service interior design experience. Whether it’s residential or commercial projects, new construction, renovations, or furniture and styling, let’s bring your design dreams to life!

Submit a Design Request to get started.

These Were Kirkendall Design’s Most Liked Instagram Posts from 2024

Our year was filled with exciting design moments, and we loved sharing them with all of you on Instagram and Facebook! From behind-the-scenes looks to stunning design reveals, here’s a roundup of Kirkendall Design’s most liked Instagram posts from 2024.

Commercial Design for a Private Bank

We have a few final touches to complete on this commercial design project before we can share the final photos, but it’s clear you all loved the behind-the-scenes look at this install day!

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If You Like Homes That Are…

It’s no surprise this was a top post! It shows off our signature interior design style—classic, timeless luxury with custom details—that our clients love and keep coming back for!

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Commercial Design On Display at The Studio at K|D

Post-COVID, many people found it challenging to return to traditional office spaces after experiencing the comforts of home. That’s why more businesses are seeking offices that feel like home, and our design studio captures this vision—luxury lifestyle living seamlessly blended with commercial office design.

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On trend – Holding design samples like men hold their fish

We had a blast jumping on this fun Instagram trend! Our design team posed with design samples the way men proudly show off their fish in photos—and they NAILED IT. Thanks for sharing in the fun with us! 🙂

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Designer Spotlight at our Forest Hills Home

A big thank you to everyone who joined us at the Designer Spotlight event at our beautiful Forest Hills home in Tulsa! It was a wonderful evening enjoying the artistry of design in this stunning 1930s historic renovation project.

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Neutral Spaces

Neutrals like brown and cream are trending for 2025, with an emphasis on adding warmth and depth to interiors. You can read more about 2025 color trends in our Sherwin Williams Color the Year blog post and Pantone Color of the Year blog post!

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Primary Bathroom Inspiration

It’s no wonder our Modern Ranch Reveal primary bathroom was such a hit. It’s all about the perfect blend of spa-like luxury and bold design!

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Historic Kitchen Renovation

We love a dramatic ‘before’ and ‘after,’ and it’s clear you do too! For this 1930s kitchen transformation, we tackled lath and plaster walls, outdated plumbing, and even repurposed unused spaces like the original summer kitchen. See more of our Forest Hills home on our portfolio.

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Scalloped Details

Many of you loved the scalloped design details from the powder bath in our Wellington South home. With it’s classic transitional style and luxe Western accents, this home is perfectly on-trend.

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We can’t thank you enough for your support and engagement with our work. Your enthusiasm keeps us motivated to continue creating beautiful, classic spaces that reflect the lifestyles and personalities of our clients. Follow along on Instagram and Facebook for even more design inspiration!

2025 Design Trends: What’s In and What’s Out

Fresh inspiration is here! At Kirkendall Design, we focus on timeless design while thoughtfully embracing trends that enhance our clients’ spaces. This blog explores 2025’s trends on the horizon—and ones we’re ready to leave behind.

We asked our designers to share the trends they’ve been noticing, and here’s their take on what’s in and what’s out. While we stay aware of trends, we’re always intentional about incorporating them—only if they align with our client’s vision. At Kirkendall Design, our focus remains on creating classic, timeless spaces that reflect our clients’ stories through luxurious, livable style.

Let’s dive in!

Bath Trends

Sconces on the sides of mirrors and lighted mirrors (instead of overhead vanity lights)
Unique tile like fluted tile, wood-look, and handmade Zellige tile
Contrasting tile in showers
Warmer tones in tile (cream, beige, brown, golden) replacing cooler shades
Stone and marble-look porcelain tiles
Gold and polished nickel tones in fixtures
Powder bathrooms with colorful wallpaper

Fluted, wood-look tile in our Florence Park home, Design by Kirkendall Design

Contrasting tile in our Oak Leaf home, Design by Kirkendall Design

Colorful wallpaper in our Birmingham Bungalow project, Design by Kirkendall Design

Kitchen Trends

Stained wood cabinetry (less painted)
Medium-stained cabinets mixed with painted cabinets
Integrated appliances (wood cabinetry panels on fridges and dishwashers)
Solid surface backsplash
No visible outlets in backsplash
Appliance garages to declutter countertops (if space allows)
Refrigerators without water dispenser in the door
More induction stoves
Water filters and hot/cold taps built into sinks
Pot fillers are making a comeback
Detailed hardware (mixing pulls and knobs)

Induction cooktop in our Fieldstone Project, Kitchen design by Kirkendall Design

Stained wood cabinetry mixed with painted cabinets, Photo by White House Design, Inc.

Solid surface backsplash in our Fieldstone home; Photo by Sarah Baker, Kitchen design by Kirkendall Design

GE Cafe Refrigerator in our Fieldstone Project, Kitchen design by Kirkendall Design

More Design Trends

More panel wall moldings
Plaster, limewash, or Roman clay feature walls
Reclaimed wood used for beams, feature walls, door and window trim
Wireless picture lights above art
Curved furniture, influenced by the wabi-sabi aesthetic
Mixing of antiques with modern furniture and art
Performance fabrics
Jewel tones like reds, blues, greens, and browns are replacing the once-popular gray

Wall moulding inspiration, Design by Kirkendall Design

Stunning wood beams in our Modern Ranch Home, Design by Kirkendall Design

Stained wood arched hallway entrance, Photo from Utah Valley Parade of Home 2024

Curved furniture, influenced by the wabi-sabi aesthetic, Photo by Uttermost

Plaster wall inspiration, Photo by Creative Wall Solutions

What’s Out

Cool gray tones (being replaced by creams, beige, and warmer tones)
Monochromatic rooms (more openness to contrasting colors and wood tones)
Everything black and white (transitioning to richer, warmer tones)
Easy/inexpensive recyclable furniture (our trade partners provide custom, USA-made options)

Which trends are you noticing—and which ones are you excited to incorporate in your home? Whether you’re starting a new construction project, planning a renovation, or need expert guidance on furniture and styling, our full-service interior design services have you covered. For returning clients or those needing quick, expert advice to keep their project moving, our Design Concierge Service is a great option. Submit a design request to get started.