Choosing the right fabrics and furniture for your home is essential, especially if your life includes kids, pets, or frequent entertaining. At Kirkendall Design, we often source performance fabrics for our clients because they offer the perfect blend of style, function, and durability.
What Are Performance Fabrics?
Performance fabrics are specially designed to resist stains, spills, and everyday wear. Whether it’s blotting a wine spill or removing crayon marks, these fabrics are built to handle life’s little messes. We often source them for high-traffic pieces like sofas, sectionals, dining chairs, and outdoor furniture. At Kirkendall Design, we have access to hundreds of performance fabrics through our exclusive interior design vendors.
With three decades of experience in the interior design industry, our design motif has always been “Creating Livable Style,” and performance fabrics are key to achieving that. While these fabrics have advanced significantly in durability and function, it’s important to remember that they aren’t indestructible.
We’re excited to finally share some highlights from our recent Havana Nights event! A few months ago, we had the honor of hosting a “Havana Nights” event to benefit Tulsa’s Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Chef Shannon Smith prepared a delicious 5-course Cuban dinner for 40 guests, and we dined al fresco in our new outdoor space at The Studio at K|D.
Spring has sprung, and Summer is on its way! As the days get longer and the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time to refresh your home for a new season. But don’t worry, you don’t have to break the bank or spend countless hours redecorating. We’ve gathered our favorite tips to make your home feel fresh and inviting for Spring and Summer. Get ready to transform your space with these simple and delightful ideas!
12 Ways for to Refresh Your Home for Spring
Freshen up the exterior (power wash, clean out pots and add fresh flowers. More ideas in this blog post.)
Picture frames (swap out older pics for newer: vacation, summer sports, warm weather shots)
We love these easy and simple ideas to breathe new life into your home for Spring! If your home needs a little more attention to feel fresh, don’t let the overwhelm of picking out new furniture and decor stop you from creating a home that you love. You can put your trust in Kirkendall Design in Tulsa, OK to save you time, money, and deliver personalized interior design services that tell your story. Our team of top interior designers is committed to transforming your space into a true reflection of your personality. Take the initial step toward a beautifully designed home by entrusting Kirkendall Design with your furniture and decor needs.
Submit a design request to tell us more and get started!
Refresh Your Home for Spring on Kirkendall Design’s LTK Store
Our team at K|D has been gearing up for the most wonderful time of the year! It’s not just about festive decorations (which we love!); it’s about spreading joy and giving back to our communities. In the spirit of Christmas, we want to share some heartwarming ways our staff gives their time and love during the holiday season.
We asked our team members how they contribute, whether financially or with their precious time, to make a difference in the lives of others. Their responses were inspiring, ranging from volunteering at local organizations in Tulsa to donating coats and gifts to families in need.
Here are some of our team’s favorite giving ideas:
Set up a giving tree at kids’ school to buy Christmas gifts for kids in need
Give to a borrower through Kiva – Make a loan, change a life
In addition to giving their time, our Kirkendall Design team also has some great last-minute gift ideas to share. Keep scrolling for thoughtful and unique gifts for your loved ones!
We hope these ideas inspire you to make the most of your holidays with loved ones and make a difference in your community this December. Merry Christmas from the K|D staff!
Thanksgiving is around the corner, and we’ve got your last-minute hosting needs covered! From stylish serving ware to practical appliances and more, our carefully chosen items will add ease and a touch of charm to your gathering. Elevate your Thanksgiving effortlessly with these luxury, curated essentials from our interior design team. Shop on LTK.
As the days grow shorter with the changing season, we want to talk about the crucial role that lighting can play within your home. Having the perfect lighting can completely revamp your space, giving it that cozy and inviting atmosphere that makes the approaching winter nights feel a whole lot brighter. Let’s consider three main types of lighting: statement, task, and aesthetic.
The 3 Main Types of Lighting
Statement Lighting
Statement lighting can make a bold and memorable impression in your home. These unique fixtures are more than just sources of illumination; they are works of art that can serve as conversation starters and focal points in your living spaces.
If you’ve been a part of the Kirkendall Design community for any length of time, you will know that we firmly uphold the belief that great interior design should tell your unique story.
Our mission is to highlight those special moments within your home, designing it in a way that simplifies your life while creating spaces that are not only luxurious but also highly functional for you.
Luxury Interior Design with Purpose
We are passionate about knowing where you’ve been, what you’ve experienced, and what holds meaning to you. Whether it’s a piece of art you’ve collected or an antique with its own story, we aim to incorporate these cherished elements into the design. This way, your memories become an integral part of your home, and it’s more than just a magazine-worthy picture.
The Best of Both Worlds
Our Furniture & Styling service seamlessly combines your most precious and meaningful pieces with high end, luxury furnishings that complete the overall design of your home. Whether you’re looking to update a single room or transform your entire home, our team is committed to delivering exceptional results tailored to your style and preferences. We will take care of everything, from sourcing and procuring all the necessary furniture and decor to handling the installation. You can sit back and relax while we work our magic, resulting in a beautifully styled and livable space that you’ll love.
Our Furniture & Styling Service Includes:
Paint or wall covering selections
Carpet, tile, or other flooring options
Lighting selections
Hardware selections
Countertop selections
Space plans
Sourcing furniture + decor
Expert project management
Procurement of luxury furnishings + decor
Installation of furnishings + decor
We invite you to take the next step with us and explore how our Furniture & Styling interior design services in Tulsa, OK can help transform your space into a reflection of your unique story. Contact us today to schedule your free discovery call and take the next step toward a more luxurious and inviting living space.
When considering a new home or updating the exterior of your home, many clients are not happy with and struggle with the color of their stone. We recently shared how we helped our client in Tulsa improve their home’s curb appeal with an exterior stone limewash treatment. If you missed it, be sure to check it out here.
We partnered with Beeler Painting – a local and trusted Tulsa company to execute the limewash. To gain a painter’s perspective on this exterior stone refresh, we consulted Austin Beeler from Beeler Painting.
Exterior Stone Refresh Q & A With Beeler Painting
KD: Any home project can seem daunting when doing it alone. Even with the assistance of contractors, homeowners can feel overwhelmed by the countless design and color selections. From a painter’s perspective, why is it important to work with an interior designer when choosing to change your exterior brick or stone?
Beeler Painting: A professional, experienced interior designer can navigate the challenge of selecting the correct color and technique. They are also helpful in working as a partner to help instill additional trust in the customer as we go through the process.
KD: Over time, due to sun and rain exposure, exterior stone can take on unflattering color palettes. Similar to how we all age and change (no matter how much we fight it!), exterior stone will change colors. Is this a challenge that your company has seen a lot of homeowners in the Tulsa area facing?
Beeler Painting: Due to most of Tulsa’s Stonework being Sand Stone and Fieldstone, I believe many homes could be transformed from limewash, it can drastically change the overall appearance of their home.
KD: Many homeowners may choose to pursue costly plans to replace their stone or repaint the entire exterior. How does this particular paint/limewash process address exterior discoloration?
Beeler Painting: Limewash offers a relatively low cost solution to alter the color of stone, while maintaining a natural stone look. Paint is another option but many people prefer the look of natural stone.
Watch the Exterior Stone Refresh Reel on our Instagram!
We take immense pride in the opportunity to solve problems like these and love to partner with local and skilled subcontractors, like Beeler Painting. If you’re facing a similar issue with your exterior stone, or need help with improving your home’s curb appeal – don’t hesitate to reach out.
Submit adesign request, and let us take the guesswork out of your curb appeal project.
Many homeowners choose natural stone as a way to add timeless beauty, durability, and character to their home’s exterior. However, as the stone changes over time it can become an unappealing color and detract from your home’s curb appeal.
Due to most of Tulsa’s stonework being Sand Stone and Fieldstone, many homeowners struggle with stone they are not happy with. We recently had the opportunity to help a client in Tulsa improve their home’s curb appeal and overcome this issue with an exterior stone limewash refresh!
The Problem – Why Exterior Stone Changes
Similar to how we all age and change (no matter how much we fight it!), exterior stone also changes colors and loses its charm. Over time, as mineral deposits work their way to the surface due to sun and rain exposure, rocks can take on unflattering color palettes.
Our client’s exterior was the perfect example of a weathered and discolored stone that needed to be refreshed. Initially, our client had intended to pursue a costly plan to replace their stone and repaint the entire exterior.
However during the initial consult, we discovered a limewash treatment would be a more cost-effective plan for addressing the issue and improving our client’s curb appeal.
Exterior Before –
The Solution – How To Refresh Your Exterior Stone
We wanted to see the natural variations of color in the stone, this is why we chose a limewash treatment. Limewash, when paired with the proper application technique, can completely transform the appearance of the stone at a fraction of the cost and still maintain the natural beauty.
We partnered with Beeler Painting – a local and trusted Tulsa company to execute the limewash. After several swatches and meticulous color mixing, we were able to find the perfect shade and develop a process to replicate on our client’s entire exterior. Our client not only loved the end result, but it saved them money and time!
Exterior After –
When limewash is not the best solution, paint is often a great option to refresh your home’s exterior. One of our favorite curb appeal projects was a remarkable transformation where we redesigned the exterior architecture and painted the brick on our client’s home. Such a simple, yet striking upgrade!
We take immense pride in the opportunity to solve problems like these and help clients tackle big home projects! If you’re facing a similar issue with your exterior stone, or need help with improving your home’s curb appeal – don’t hesitate to reach out.
Submit a design request, and let us take the guesswork out of your curb appeal project.
Read Pt. 2 of this Exterior Stone Refresh project here.
Cultivate a fuller, more beautiful life at The Studio at K|D. Opening August 2023!
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THE ‘WHY’ BEHIND THE STUDIO AT K|D
We have had the privilege to work in some of the most amazing homes over the last three decades. We have fostered deep connections with numerous families and individuals, embarking on a shared journey to empower people with the art of embracing their homes to the fullest. This is why we decided to start The Studio at K|D!
The Studio at K|D is a testament to Julia’s unwavering passion for innovation and her steadfast commitment to enhancing the lives of both loyal clients and the vibrant Tulsa community.
This new venture – sitting on five acres and conveniently located in greater Tulsa – gives us the opportunity to share with others the Kirkendall Design experience. The Studio at K|D will offer a broad range of interactive workshops and nature-inspired experiences, while also imparting invaluable knowledge on living life to its utmost potential.
THE STUDIO AT K|D OFFERINGS
Lifestyle Workshops Develop new skills, cultivate relationships and learn to live more beautifully.
Signature Events Host meaningful celebrations and signature events at our unique, intimate venue.
Photographer Memberships Receive exclusive access to The Studio, offered to a limited group of photographers.
Flower Farm Visit and shop our boutique, garden-inspired grounds in the heart of the city.
Artisan Gallery Experience curated artisan installations from local artists on a rotating basis.
The Studio represents the culmination of our journey, as we bring our expertise full circle. We are on a mission to inspire and empower others to cultivate fuller, more beautiful lives. We cannot wait to host all of you here soon!
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