Thomas

Home a dream come true

Thomas worked closely with local builder to build vision

Big Toys owneroperator Ron Thomas says he always wanted to be an architect.

His 6,500-square-foot home on 60 acres in south Muskogee is a dream come true.

“We obtained the land quite a few years ago and basically started cleaning the land,” Thomas said. “We actually dug this pond out front. I got an excavator and worked in June 2020. In the pandemic, I didn’t have much to do but dig a pond.”

Thomas said he worked closely with builder Mike Williams to make his dream a reality.

“I drew the house and Mike Williams did the elevation outside the house and it’s been super fun,” Thomas said. “He drew the outside; the inside is 100 percent my drawings.”

By Cathy Spaulding • Photos by Mandy Corbell

A driveway swirls across the front of Ron and Kymber Thomas’ home, located on 60 acres in south Muskogee.

The family moved into the house last December. The family includes wife, Kymber Thomas; daughter Kyrsten, 10, and son Ron Jr., 8.

The long driveway circles across the front of the house and curves toward two garages.

Inside, a “make an entrance” staircase swirls around a Crystal Rain chandelier crafted by designer James Moder.

A wine cellar and cigar humidor is tucked under the staircase.

“We keep some good bourbon in there,” Thomas said.

The entry opens up into a library and music room featuring a grand piano from Saied Music in Tulsa. Thomas said he designed the wall of bookshelves and cabinets, and Muskogee Cabinets put it together.

His office on the other side of the entry features framed copies of the house plans. Thomas said much of his furniture came from Mathis Brothers.

All the lighting in the house is motion activated and computer

ABOVE: Ron and Kymber Thomas show off some hot wheels with their children, Ron Jr. 8, and Krysten, 10.

LEFT: A grand staircase sweeps around a Crystal Rain chandelier in the front entry.

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ABOVE: The living room becomes an art gallery with a large painting and two alcoves for pieces. Bookshelves and cabinets flank the fireplace.

RIGHT: Lights shine from the custom designed living room ceiling.

A balcony overlooks the two-story living room, as well as the many acres beyond.

controlled, Thomas said.

In the living room, gray carpet and trim complements the family’s Russian Blue cat, Jack.

A 22-foot-high ceiling is tall enough for a painting, 87-inch TV and a gas fireplace that can be lit automatically with a remote. The fireplace is flanked on each side by built-in cabinets and bookshelves. Above the bookshelves are alcoves to display art.

A craft room is off the living room.

Thomas said his wife designed the kitchen.

“She gave me some magazine photos and told me to get after it,” he said. “I gave the photos to Zach Harper at the cabinet shop and Muskogee Cabinet and Trim.”

Harper added such details as spice cabinets that pull out beside the range.

“We wanted an elegant design,” Thomas said.

The kitchen and entry floors are porcelain, but give a marble effect.

“They seem pretty easy to keep clean,” Thomas said.

The chef’s kitchen features two islands.

One island has a beverage refrigerator, ice maker and a pop-up outlet for small appliances.

The other features the dishwasher and microwave. A deep kitchen sink has a faucet, plus a fountain with filtered drinking water.

ABOVE: Large windows surrounding the dining room offer a view of the Thomas spread.

BELOW: Two islands add food preparation, cleaning and service options to the kitchen.

RIGHT THEN CLOCKWISE: The back patio has dining and lounge areas.

A wine cellar and cigar humidor are tucked under the entry room stairs.

A second-floor cinema has theater-style seating and sound.

A craft and art room offers plenty of space for supplies.

The kitchen features stainless steel appliances. The refrigerator and range are Fisher and Paykel Appliances from Hahn Appliances. The gas range features a large and a small oven, as well as a stovetop griddle.

Appliances seem to fit perfectly.

“When I was drawing the house, I wanted to make sure the appliances fit in correctly. I actually bought the appliances before we broke ground,” Thomas said.

A coffee nook with its own sink and refrigerator is by the kitchen.

The spacious laundry room/mudroom features a sink and ample counter space. It even has its own canvas laundry baskets on wheels.

“We spend a ton of time fishing, riding four-wheelers, playing on the land,” he said. “When kids go straight in, it’s like a car wash and get washed off.”

A technology closet has entrance to a basement safe room.

The master bedroom has an 18-foot vaulted ceiling.

The master bath has a pedestal tub. The shower has two entrances, two handles and six shower heads — two on the ceiling, two on the wall and two hand-held sprayers.

“Two people can shower at the same time at different temperatures,” Thomas said.

A walk-in closet features a walk-in safe.

The children have rooms on the other side.

ABOVE: A fan and light hang from the 18-foot vaulted ceiling in the master bedroom.

LEFT: An upstairs gameroom features a billiard table and bigscreen TV.

Ron Jr. and Kyrsten have walk-in closets with ample shelves in their rooms. Their shared bathroom has a pedestal tub and separate shower.

Upstairs features a reading nook, gym and a full bathroom. A game room/den has a billiard table, sofa and large TV.

But that’s not THE entertainment center.

A home theater with a movie-sized screen and cinema seating adjoins the game room.

“I poured a lot of work into this one, a lot of research and a lot of watching YouTube on how to do it,” Thomas said.

He even ordered theater seats from a seating company. Speakers are built into the wall.

“The whole room is spray foamed and soundproofed, so the sounds don’t disturb people downstairs,” he said.

The five-car garage has two sections, both with an epoxy floor. Thomas keeps a Porsche, Lamborghini and motorcycle in one section. The other section is big enough for two massive pickups. The garage features cabinets with a refrigerator-freezer.

A back porch opens onto the back 40.

Thomas isn’t finished with his dream quite yet.

“Thinking about eventually getting cattle,” he said. “Stage two of the house will feature a swimming pool, fire pit, outdoor kitchen and possibly the pool house.”