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On the cover Hues of baked clay saturate this south Tulsa home’s living room. The homeowner found the large, ﬂoral painting when cleaning out the home and repurposed it in her design, modifying it with a new black background and zebra effects that connect to the home’s existing wet bar. See more on p. 36. MICHELLE

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Viva la vase P. 12 Options galore Harriet ﬁshbowl vase by Juliska, $215, Amber Marie and Co., 4932 E. 91st St.; Smoky bud vase, $19, Jenkins and Co., 1335 E. 11th St., Suite E; Canton collection vase, $40, Magpie, 415 E. 12th St. FALL 2022 | VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2

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Anne Brockman EDITOR ese lessons in life, love and passions are exempli ed in several of the articles in this issue of TulsaPeople Home. For instance, as Cale Chronister and Bailey La tte continue to settle into the 1960s home they purchased last year, the couple makes discoveries again and again. Sure, some vintage barware was left behind, but no one could have guessed the treasures they would unroll in the garage. Just a few weeks ago, Chronister discovered half a dozen rolled canvases tucked away on a high shelf. While they have received a bit of water damage over the years, they unrolled each to nd an original work of art created by a then-teenage artist named Marilyn Murphy. After nding those early surrealist paintings, the couple googled to nd out more about Murphy and hopefully connect.Andthey did. Today she is a professor emerita in Vanderbilt University’s Department of Art. Her work has been shown in more than 300 exhibitions nationally and abroad.

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Inside the walls of John and Sharon Hemphill’s midtown home, guests are taken on a journey to Paris without leaving Tulsa. International travel, along with changes in their own life, provided the Hemphills inspiration for a new, custom home that would meet all their wants and needs. eir beautiful home, and the story behind it, begins on p. Full-time32.artist Casey Reed loves that her art is the backdrop to family life. As well as smaller, traditional sizes, Reed paints wall murals which often depict or represent meaningful locations, memories and nostalgia. Just looking at her colorful creations can easily elicit a smile. Read more about Reed on p. 20. is was a fun issue to put together. I hope its contents inspire a shopping trip to a local retailer, or a conversation with a local designer to nally take that step to making your home your own. But most of all, I hope it gives you a moment to sit back, relax and unwind. See you around. TP

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La tte has plans to remount the canvases and display them in her home. It’s somewhat symbiotic that these paintings were embraced by the artistic and color-loving couple. You can read more about their home beginning on p. 36.

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“In the 1950s, when the ranch style home was in high demand, Tulsa was experiencing yet another population boom. As a result, there is hardly a neighborhood in the city that doesn’t have an example of this popular architectural style. We are still acquainted with many of its lingering design signatures like oak cabinets and square ceramic tile in an array of colors.While we have spent years tearing out the ‘dated’ bathrooms in this style of home, we aren’t ready to say goodbye to it altogether. Over the past few years square tiles have been subtly sneaking back onto the scene. is retro look has been given new life with updated colors, glazes, uneven surfaces and imperfect edges that lend a ‘handmade’ quality, making them more versatile to incorporate into any design style. e simple shape is the perfect companion for bolder patterns, like this Schumacher Giove print, and the variation in color within each tile can be a showstopper. Install them with the grout joints aligned or o set for a more rustic, shingle-style cottage look. Pair it with a unique bronze xture or modernize it with gold tones and sleek lines.” TP

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Viva la vase On-trend vases vary in shape, size and style. Find a new vessel at a local retailer. From left, small black minaret vase, $72.50, Richard Neel Home, 3742 S. Peoria Ave.; round jug vase, $60, Magpie, 415 E. 12th St.; square window vase, $42.50, Magpie; artesian carving vase, $18.50, Richard Neel Home; Harriet ﬁshbowl vase by Juliska, $215, Amber Marie and Co., 4932 E. 91st St.; smoky bud vase, $19, Jenkins and Co., 1335 E. 11th St., Suite E STOREFRONT POLLARDMICHELLE 12 TulsaPeople HOME

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Not anymore, according to Gray. “Now they are soft and come in an abundance of choices, from woven to leather-like material, and even velvet and chenille,” she says. ere is a level of necessary care to prolong the life of outdoor furnishings. “I kind of relate it to prepping a wall to paint — as long as you’re willing to put in the e ort to prep, your paint will go on smoother and last longer,” she says. “Same with fabrics — as long as you’re willing to take care of them on a regular basis, they’re going to last you a really long time.” Gray recommends clients vacuum or blow o their furnishings periodically, steam clean or professionally clean once a year and treat stains

Whether you want a botanical print, a solid color or a pattern, chances are you will be able to nd it. With so many options, Gray says the performance fabrics on the market today o er limitless design choices. “Upholstery is obviously the No. 1 use for these fabrics, but I’ve used them on pillows, curtains, accessories like poufs and ottomans. ey even make decorative tapes and trims for pillows and curtains,” she says. Now is the time to start planning that space, Gray says. “Fall is when you should start thinking about that so it’s new, fresh and ready for spring,” she says of reupholstered outdoor cushions and furnishings. “It would make a great gift for the holidays.” FABRICS ARE NOT WHAT THEY USED TO

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W ith more people spending time at home since COVID-19, outdoor living spaces are now more desired and requested than ever, according to local interior designer Lindsay Gray. “People see it as an extension of their home,” she says. “Of course, they want it to be equally as beautiful.”

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Gray notes one of the biggest things to consider for outdoor spaces is the varied weather. “We experience all four seasons in Oklahoma … we have to worry about mildew, stains, pollen, snow, sun — all of it,” she says. However, performance fabrics have evolved in such a way people no longer have to sacri ce style or comfort for durability. “In the past we’ve mostly seen Sunbrella for outdoor use, but that was really just fade-resistant,” Gray says. Now most of the indoor/outdoor fabric brands on the market, such as InsideOut, FibreGuard and Crypton, are stain-resistant and Outdoorfade-resistant.fabricsusedto be rough to the touch.

promptly. Gray also advises letting the fabric dry after cleaning. “We know moisture attracts dust and dirt, so be sure to let fabrics dry thoroughly.”

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Serve this beverage in a traditional cocktail glass, or pour it into a small Mason jar and garnish with a cinnamon stick or dried apple ring for festive fall fun.

½ cup water ½ cup brown sugar

⅛ teaspoon allspice

4 ounces apple cider

Pomegranate is a avor that’s always welcomed, but the rich color is especially pretty in the fall. Try a simple pomegranate cocktail made with equal parts pomegranate juice, ginger beer and vodka. is is a vibrant drink that can be made individually or in a large pitcher for a party.

Pour all ingredients into a small saucepan, whisk until blended. Bring to a simmer, then allow to continue simmering for about 5 minutes.

4 ounces bourbon

Let cool, then store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

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Although they can be delicious, it’s almost too easy to slap “pumpkin spice” onto a basic cocktail and call it good. Create something dynamic instead by combining avors like whiskey with fresh ginger, raw honey and simple syrup. Or cinnamon syrup with cognac. Or how about dark rum with apple brandy and lemon? A good starting point is to create an autumnal simple syrup. Use this recipe that combines brown sugar with cinnamon, coriander and allspice. It’s not overly sweet since the spice balances the avor. Try this syrup in any cocktail recipe where you want just a touch of sweetness.

Cranberry is another quintessential fall fruit, and its juice is a classic cocktail mixer. Use it in unexpected ways, like in a margarita, Moscow mule or a gin zz. Whether it’s hot or over ice, mixing fall avors into a cocktail brings a warmth as comforting as a favorite sweater. It’s a delicious way to celebrate the season.

Pro tip: e syrup also is fabulous when drizzled over baked apples or mingled into hot tea. Another way to add a touch of fall to your favorite drinks is to swap ingredients, such as apple cider for orange juice. Mimosas are great year-round, but for something fun in the fall, try an apple cider mimosa. Simply combine equal parts sparkling white wine and apple cider in a champagne ute. is is a fun one to serve at a bridal shower or fall brunch.

1 ½ ounces Autumnal Simple Syrup

Fill a large cocktail shaker with ice. Add the bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice and Autumnal Simple Syrup. Shake or stir, then strain the drink between two glasses.

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

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G one are the tropical and fruity drinks of summer. In the fall, we want our cocktails to have a bit more complexity, a little spice and de nitely some warmth — all the better if it comes from bourbon.

⅛ teaspoon ground coriander

Highball glasses courtesy Richard Neel Home, 3742 S. Peoria Ave.; ﬂute, tray and ice bucket courtesy Clear, 2207 E. Sixth St.

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1 teaspoon ground black pepper

12 slices thick-sliced crusty bread

1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary

A fall-inspired cocktail calls for a delicious bite to go with it. One of our favorite snacks is whipped ricotta with grilled bread. For fall inspiration, add earthy herbs like thyme, rosemary and oregano. Grilling the bread takes more time, but it’s worth it.

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Brush bread with olive oil and grill on a hot grill or grill pan. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Vigorously whisk together ricotta and milk until light and ﬂuffy. Add salt and pepper, continuing to mix.Pour into a shallow serving bowl. Drizzle olive oil over ricotta. Sprinkle with herbs. Spread ricotta over sliced bread, or serve bread with the bowl of ricotta for dipping. TP Just a bite

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Reed painted her rst wall mural last October while redoing her daughter’s bathroom. After peeling four layers of wallpaper o the walls and seeing how messy and uneven the walls were, she decided it would be much easier to paint them instead. Reed posted the pictures online and received a great response from customers wanting the same thing in their homes. She has painted everything from laundry rooms and entryways to large accent walls and small bathrooms.

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Reed discovered her love for art about four years ago when painting with her kids and realized she loved painting way more than they did. roughout the pandemic, art was a creative outlet for Reed. “I couldn’t really a ord the kind of art I wanted for my home,” Reed says of large, luxury art, “so I just started painting these big canvases to put around my house. Probably about a year ago people started wanting to buy them, so I left my big career due to burnout and the pandemic, and thought I would do this for a little while.” Since then, Reed’s artwork has taken o and she is now pursuing a full-time art career.

C asey Reed always says paintings — especially the big ones — are the backdrop to our lives. is Tulsa artist brings these words a new meaning through her wall murals designed to be a cheaper, easier alternative to wallpaper.“Ilike to paint really big,” Reed says. “I like bold colors and I’m kind of messy. It’s hard for me to contain my art to a small space, so walls just makeAnyonesense.”who has worked with wallpaper knows just how di cult and time consuming it is to peel the layers o and apply new strips, not to mention expensive. For those wanting to customize their own home but avoid the hassle of wallpaper, Reed’s murals might be the perfect solution.

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Reed enjoys working with her clients to create a color palette and pattern they love and that works well with the room. e murals are extremely customizable and can include things like children’s handprints or meaningful images to the family. “Art is something that can make you happy every day,” Reed says. “I love it when I see my clients taking family candids and my art is in the background. I want my art to be the backdrop to family life.” ARTIST INCORPORATES PAINTED WALL MURALS INTO HER REPERTOIRE. backdrop BY HADLEY DEJARNETTE

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Top, Haley and Patrick McCord commissioned artist Casey Reed to create a mural inspired by downtown Tulsa’s Center of the Universe, where the couple held their wedding ceremony. The mural is in a bedroom designed by Luxe Furniture and Design’s Michelle Harrison.

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Infuse personality into it. “I think most importantly, don’t try to do something that’s not you,” Eslicker says. “Just because my style is over the top doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate a minimalist look, but I’m not going to try to incorporate that into my home because it doesn’t t me.” A mantel can be the centerpiece of a room, so make sure to ll it with things that you love and make you smile.

Color and texture are your greatest assets.

It’s all about layering. Start with the bigger statement pieces and work your way to smaller items by layering with various sizes and heights. “To break up the monotony for the eye you want a variety of heights and widths,” Eslicker says. “You don’t want to look up there to see three 4-by-6 (picture frames) with the exact same frame. I like to have maybe a 4-by-6, a 3-by-5 or an 8-by-10, whatever you can t on there, but de nitely mixing up the sizes and the heights.” Stick to odd numbers. “I always work in odds,” Eslicker says. “I think odds is the way to do it because then it’s not so perfect. You’re not seeing just a mirror image of each other, there’s some depth to it.” If you plan to use multiple pieces of the same type of item, such as candle sticks or picture frames, Eslicker recommends using three or ve of those elements. Save by reusing the same elements. e base garland for the holiday mantel is something that can be reused every season with different“Mypieces.trick of the trade is to use zip ties,” Eslicker says. “ ey’re easy to use and you just clip them o when you’re done. It’s all temporary so there’s never one that looks exactly the same year to year.” Also, don’t be afraid to reuse items from di erent seasons. For example, Christmas ornaments in oranges, purples, reds and yellows could be a great addition to a fall mantelpiece.

Metallics, orals, feathers and greenery are great ways to add texture and dimension. You could go for more of a neutral look or try something bright and eye-catching. Eslicker recommends picking a color scheme that’s not going to grow weary on your eyes if you want something to keep up year-round.

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As the focal point in any room, the mantel is a great place to showcase your favorite decor and bring personality into your home. Whitney Eslicker, owner of Adorn Designs, has plenty of tips and tricks for how to decorate the holiday — and everyday —mantel.

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Color and texture are two elements that will really help make your mantel stand out. Use as much or as little color as you want, but don’t be afraid to use colors you haven’t used before.

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This Denver home’s kitchen was designed by Tulsan Bailey Austin, above right, whose work for this project was captured in the recently released “Modish: The book of great design.”

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BY ALEXA MOSTROM N ational home designer Bailey Austin is proud of her project recently published in “Modish: e book of great design” for a few reasons. For starters, it’s the rst time her work has appeared in a hardcover book presentation. “I couldn’t be happier and prouder of my entire team for the recognition,” Austin says. “Being published is de nitely a bucket list item for me, and I still can’t believe it is really happening.” She’s also the only Oklahoman in the book. e born and raised Tulsan graduated in 2008 from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor’s degree in architecture and moved to New York City to work for Pelli Clark Pelli, an international architectureComingrm. back to her home state in 2011, she opened Austin Bean Design Studio with designer Mel Bean, and branched out on her own in 2018 with Bailey Austin Design. e project that appears in “Modish” — a home in Denver — strikes a sentimental note for Austin, as the client is one of her sorority sisters. eir friendship gave Austin personalized insight into the designs of the house. “ e project also most closely mirrors my own personal style — clean, neutral with a big emphasis on art and texture,” AustinAustinexplains.enlisted Tulsa-based photographer Kacey Gilpin — who also happens to be a sorority sister — for the home’s photoshoot. e three sorority sisters’ involvement made this project extra close-knit for Austin. e project began in 2017 and was completed just last year. Austin’s favorite parts of the house include the lighting — mostly from Urban Electric and Visual Comfort — and the home’s overall layout. “It is an open space, but still feels very intimate,” Austin explains. Designing for families provides versatile experiences and opportunities since every family and home is di erent. Austin believes design is “a beautiful opportunity to see life lived in so many di erent ways.”

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Deciding the siding. Siding is sold by thickness in millimeters. e American Society of Testing and Materials

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Wood siding is very expensive, so the cost to repair a ected areas and paint can quickly approach the cost to simply replace it all with new siding made from an alternative material. ere’s also a good chance you will want to repaint your whole house depending on the amount of siding replaced and how long it’s been since you painted.

“If you choose the 40 millimeter it is going to protect your home and keep it insulated for many years,” says Diversi ed’s Tim Pennington. “Each step up is more protection from wind, hail and everything else that can hit your walls. ere are many things for you to consider when it comes to choosing siding.” What color? Shopping for siding is like shopping for wallpaper or carpet. ere are books and books of samples and a plethora of colors. If there’s a paint color out there, there’s likely a siding color that’s the same or very similar.

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T here are many older Tulsa homes that were built with wood siding. After decades of storms, snow, wind, heat and everything else that’s been thrown at a house’s exterior, it could be time to replace the siding. Here are things to know when shopping for a new look for your home. There are so many options. When it comes to picking the material, there are numerous choices. According to Consumer Reports, the most popular is vinyl because of its low cost, e ciency and a life expectancy of up to 100 years with good upkeep. Another popular choice is ber cement siding, which also is known as Hardie board siding. It can be up to ve times thicker than vinyl, and it is low maintenance.

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Repair or replace? Depending on the severity of wear and tear, repairing is an option, but two things to consider are how much needs to be replaced, and painting.

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SueAnn Blair strives to offer comprehensive concierge service to her clientele. With over 21 years in the Tulsa real estate market, she has developed a passion for matchmaking homes with people. A skilled negotiator with a focus on solu tions paired with intuition and creativity enhances the process. Her sense of design is a bonus whether preparing a home to sell or envisioning a purchase. SueAnn prides herself in offering a truly personal real estate experience.

There are seasons in life and each should be celebrated. Boyd is eager to help first-time homebuyers, work with growing families to find more space, or find the perfect place for someone ready to downsize. “I am passionate about service and believe in working non-stop until a listing is sold,” Boyd says. “My job is to be your home’s biggest advocate. I do that with a multi-layered approach to draw the most buyers in the shortest amount of time.”

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BROOKSGEORGIA CHECKLIST

TIPS TO CONSIDER WHEN SHOPPING FOR HOUSES.

TP W hether purchasing a home for the rst time or the third, a lot has changed recently. Here is a handy checklist to guide you through the classic home buying questions, as well as a few more recent consideration factors.

Find the perfect home.

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“Most people look online,” Blair says. “ ey fall in love with a house from the photos alone, but then tour, and for example, see that rooms aren’t as big as they seemed online. Don’t hesitate to reach out to an agent for a tour.” Let agents do the work.

Hire a good agent.

On the hunt

A creative agent also can help you see the potential in a home. “ e gems are in the befores,” Blair says. “You have to be open-minded. A house may not seem like exactly what you want, but a good agent can help you see what small and large, quick or future improvements are possible. Paint, light xtures and cabinet pulls are the home jewelry that can quickly customize a house.”

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Don’t wait for the market to change. “ ere will continue to be a very high demand for homes,” says Chris Hodges, senior vice president of mortgage lending at Arvest Bank. Various other economic factors aside, Hodges points to millennials reaching their mid-30s and continuing to marry and grow their families. “Current purchases are driven by a very high demand,” he says. “Buyers shouldn’t sit on the sidelines waiting for home prices to come down or interest rates to change. If the time is right, they need to speak to a Realtor and make that move.”

What to expect from lenders.

“With all the information out there, buyers have taken a lot of the home-buying work on themselves. You should let agents work harder for you. Knowing what you want in your rst or next or last home and communicating that to your agent is key,” says Blair, noting an experienced agent also can walk you through identifying your needs. “Give them as much inspiration as you can give and let them ful ll your needs.”

“Go ahead and gather your documents,” Hodges says, “but don’t make any nancial moves, paying o or paying down, without talking to your lender … they can advise you on what moves will bene t you the most with an upcoming home purchase.” For example, there are some actions, like paying o debt that may actually negatively a ect your credit scores. He notes lenders will request two years of tax returns, W-2s, and 30 days of pay stubs and bank statements. Additionally, Hodges recommends checking with local lenders. “Often local nancial institutions can o er programs and opportunities tailored to the local market.”

“ ere’s no substitution for a connected agent,” says SueAnn Blair, a real estate agent with McGraw Realtors with over 21 years of experience. “One of the best ways to nd an agent is to ask for referrals from trusted colleagues. Knowledge of prior experience beats googling every time. You want an agent who knows about things before it hits popular sites and apps. You already have lots of competition once a listing gets there.”

Tour the home in person.

“Tulsa continues to lack housing inventory and we still have a great deal of pre-approved buyers,” says Ashley Wozniak, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Select for the past eight years. “The (Fed’s) rate increase has slowed down the pace a bit, but (it’s) still going strong.”

“Tulsa has been on everyone’s radar from California to New York because of our affordable homes and lifestyles,” Wozniak says. “Many have relocated to Tulsa to work remotely and travel more.” She stresses buyers need to remain prepared and patient in this market as homes are selling quickly at or near asking price if it’s priced well, in good condition and in an ideal location. “As for sellers, it is still a fantastic time to list your home. We have a huge demand for homes and plenty of buyers ready to go.”

Perhaps given today’s work-from-home habits, a home ofﬁce is on the top of the musthave list, as well as a pool.

The June Tulsa Average Market report states year-to-date a home is on the market an average of 15 days — a signiﬁcant difference from 45 days in 2018. The largest market share of closed listings — 26.3% — were in the range of $225,001-$300,000. Sellers are getting close to 100% of their asking price.

2. In the gated Signal Hill neighborhood sits this Country French home with four first-floor bedrooms, chef’s kitchen, family room, study and game room. Mature trees, pool, outdoor fireplace and more make this a home a personal retreat.

4. Set on a green belt with mature trees, this south Tulsa home’s exterior amenities include three outdoor living areas and a gunite pool. Inside, the five-bedroom home — with two of the bedrooms on the main floor — features a remodeled kitchen with luxury appliances, 9-foot doors and Honduran pine floors.

TP A peek into Tulsa’s real estate market BY ANNE BROCKMAN BANKERCOLDWELLCOURTESY 3 4 LIST PRICE: $700,000 ACREAGE: .31 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 3,920 SOLD PRICE: $1,400,000 ACREAGE: .56 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 6,479 1 SOLD PRICE: $335,000 ACREAGE: .16 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1,854 SOLD PRICE: $570,000 ACREAGE: .31 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 4,495 2 WHAT MONEY CAN BUY Fall 2022 31

1. Built in 1925, this midtown bungalow has three bedrooms, two full baths with a spacious kitchen, detached garage and pleasant front porch. Recent upgrades include Hurd wood windows, new hot water tank and new driveway.

3. This midtown home built in 1954 is colonial in style with amenities like ample storage, two living spaces and a walkout basement. The open kitchen boasts a large eating space and outside the professionally landscaped lot includes a screened porch, outdoor patio, greenhouse and more.

T he Tulsa real estate market remains steady according to recent data from the Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors and local professionals.

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A Tulsa couple builds their dream home from international inspiration. The Paris APARTMENT PHOTOSBAKERSARAH

BY KENDALL BARROW

“John approached us with a plan that he and his wife had drafted themselves,” Gibson says. “It was one of the best drafted plans I’ve ever received from a client.” Gibson’s team at Align took it from there and put everything together past that Sharonpoint.wanted the space to feel like a Parisian apartment and came to their rst meeting with a book of inspiration images, several of which she had taken herself while traveling. “ e challenge was taking that design request, but still making the home feel like it t in Tulsa,” Gibson says.

e home also features a skylight in Sharon’s closet — perhaps her favorite space. “I spent a lot of time on Pinterest and knew what I wanted,” she says. Two big closet requirements were a place for everything and glass doors to keep clothes from getting dusty. “It has the feel of a high-end retail store,” Gibson says. “It’s almost like you’re shopping in Paris.”

The black and white kitchen is classic yet bold featuring Black Forest granite, a black Bertazzoni Italia range topped with a vent hood painted Sherwin Williams’ Black Magic and contrasting cabinetry in Sherwin Williams’ Whitesail with Pussywillow accents.

“Our family had changed — we have grandkids now so we needed a comfortable space for all our family to come over,” Sharon says.

It also was important to be street-friendly. “ is neighborhood has a lot of walkers, so we wanted it to be more than a blank wall,” Gibson says of the

To ful ll Sharon’s vision, Gibson and his team added architectural elements such as window proportion and repetition, tall ceilings, Juliet balconies, extensive trim work and a dramatic marble staircase.Itwas important to Gibson and the Hemphills to make sure the home t in the context of the historic neighborhood. “We wanted to show Midtown you can go in and build a new house from the ground up, and it doesn’t have to be the biggest box you could possibly build on the site,” Gibson says.

project that wrapped in 2020. erefore, Gibson purposely set the home back beyond what the zoning border requires so it matches with other historic homes in the area. A large front porch and landscaping makes the home more inviting. Inside the home, abundant natural light was a top request. e Hemphills also wanted an outdoor living area o the main living and kitchen space. is posed a problem for Gibson and his team, as covered outdoor structures can block light from entering the home’s interior, he says. e solution: add an extra-large skylight in the outdoor living structure so the doors in the main living area bring in more daylight. He then suggested a lightcolored paver for the outside ooring to re ect light into the house, especially in the winter.

With their previous builds, the Hemphills had worked exclusively with a builder and contractor, but a friend recommended they meet with Jason Gibson, principal architect and owner of Align Design Group, for this project.

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S haron and John Hemphill are no strangers to the home building process. Having built two houses in the past, they knew exactly what they wanted — and needed — in their new home. e couple fell in love with the area in 2008 when they downsized to a house just three blocks from their current one. “We were looking for a lot or a tear-down in that area for a couple of years,” John says. “Our search area was like a postageSharonstamp.”found the lot in 2018 and John began drafting a home to meet their current needs.

e closet is not the only room Sharon had a hand in — she worked closely with the team to choose all the design selections, including the herringbone pattern white oak oors, which she says are reminiscent of a Paris apartment.

Left, an extra large skylight in the outdoor living space allows natural light to still ﬁll the home. Right, the homeowners wanted the staircase to be a showpiece, which required hands-on work from architect Jason Gibson — literally. He cut the exact curvature of each step by hand from sheets of plywood. Those templates were later used to cut the marble to top each step.

The powder bath offers a pop of color with walls painted Sherwin Williams’ Rosy Outlook.

One thing Sharon did not want in their main living space was a television. But Gibson had a solution for that, too. “ ey aren’t TV-over-the- replace kind of people, but the best option with the furnishings they chose was to locate the TV over the replace,” Gibson says. e architect worked with Video Revolution to install a drop-down screen built into the ceiling over the replace with a projector that also drops down from further back in the room.

PHOTOSBAKERSARAH

The laundry room features ﬂoor-to-ceiling Raku ocean tile and a dog washing station.

“He had me at 100-inch screen,” John says. “It’s absolutely fantastic.”

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Gibson is quick to give Hemphill credit for much of the home’s design, and John says the architect met and then surpassed his expectations. “What they were able to accomplish for us was incredible,” he says. “We absolutely love the home.”

“We appreciate the way Jason (and his team) were able to marry the French style with a contemporary style in our home.”

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Custom touches, like the primary bath’s art niche above the tub, marble slab walls and shower glass surround, were done in exquisite detail.

The primary closet exudes the essence of a high-end retail shop.

BY KIM BROWN

PHOTOS BY MICHELLE POLLARD

A designer and a musician make a home for themselves — and their personalities.

Midcentury to the max

A vintage electric Yamaha piano ﬁts perfectly with the living room and is functional — homeowner Cale Chronister is a Berryhill native and professional musician in the band Sports. “It gives the room this spacey, midcentury feel,” says wife and designer Bailey Laﬁtte.

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Bailey Laﬁtte and Cale Chronister with Einstein

I n 2020, Bailey La tte and her husband, professional musician Cale Chronister, found themselves searching for homes to rent via Zillow. ey were working from home, midpandemic, and their 500-square-foot apartment in Los Angeles was getting a little con ned. La tte was working at a LA-based architecture/interior design rm focusing on hospitality and residential projects. e Jenks native didn’t think she’d be coming back to Tulsa anytime soon, but after the pandemic began, her perspective“Wechanged.hadonly lived in LA for about four years, and we thought we were going to be there forever. I got to design a home in Palm Springs — a historic (Donald) Wexler house. It was really fun,” La tte says. “But I’ve always wanted to start my own rm. We were looking at houses in Palm Springs and even Marfa, (Texas). “ en we said, ‘Let’s look at Tulsa houses,’” she continues. “Why aren’t we buying one there? We knew we couldn’t a ord to buy a house in LA. I had calculated how many years it would take us to save for the down payment while still paying rent — it was ridiculous.” When the pair found one they liked, they realized the opportunity to buy a home in Tulsa was too good to pass up.

“We bought it sight unseen,” says the University of Oklahoma College of Architecture graduate. e couple was accepted to Tulsa Remote, a recruitment program to attract remote workers and digital nomads to the city, and a few months later they found themselves in a well-preserved 1962 home in south Tulsa that La tte is now using to explore her creativity.

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“I had always wanted to explore my own style, and this house is like the incubator for all my ideas,” she says. “I really enjoy absurdity and eccentricity and I get bored easily. I wanted to experiment after many years of not being able to (in commercial design).” She eventually left her job with the LA rm to launch her own, A.B. La tte, and decided to showcase her colorful, artistic aesthetic by designing her new Tulsa home.

“I don’t want to ght the house‚ I want to bring it to its best life,” she says. “I want to go all the way to the maximum volume. How far can I go to maintain the soul of the house?” Her rst project in the home was the den. She loved the idea of midcentury extravagance, so she Laﬁtte loved the idea of using cozy carpets in areas of her home, such as the bedroom. She selected pink — and stayed with a pink and green palette much like the kitchen. The pink bubble pendant light is one of her favorite features. “I like that my clients love my colorful, bold style,” she says.

Color-coded For La tte, color is everything. Trends, not so much.“Back in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, houses had their own stories,” she says. “It’s just more recently that we decided to abandon color and playful design.” She loved the open kitchen and living room oor plan and many of its midcentury modern features, such as vaulted ceilings and built-in planters in the entryway. e last thing La tte planned to do was compromise the home’s natural charm.

“I loved the wood paneling and the parquet oor and so many of its original features,” she says. “We have a wet bar with original furry zebra walls. What other house has that?” e original features that were in style in the early 1960s are what attracted La tte to the space.

“I don’t chase trends — I chase a feeling that aligns with my identity and how I feel within myself,” she says. “I’m more into art and fashion and want to live in an environment that shows that.”

Right, Laﬁtte added these modern sconces she found on Etsy whose vendor created a custom color ﬁnish.

She loves the original countertops, which are light pink with gold speckles — and she decided to go green with the cabinets — painting them the 1960s signature shade of avocado.

La tte wants to help her clients explore their personalities in their homes, too.

“I get so much joy from being in a space,” she says. “I want to explore playfulness — design doesn’t have to be so serious.” TP Laﬁtte wanted a monochromatic theme with multiple textures for this room in the hue of baked clay. The carpet, drapes and even the velvet sofa and chairs (by Nuevo Living) give it the feel of “an elegant, moody cocktail lounge.”

“I wanted a lot of color. I love this kind of tangerine, baked clay color — it gives it a moody feeling,” she says.

started with the carpet, which is a soft texture with rich color that she in turn matched to the wall paint, drapes and even the furniture to give it a monochromatic elegance.

In the kitchen, the oors had to come up because of asbestos, so she added light blue and ivory checkerboard vinyl to look like it could have been the original ooring.

“I want to give people permission to do weird things,” she says. “I’m trying to normalize having an individualistic house and leaning into what you like.

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Left, one of Laﬁtte’s favorite features of the house is the original wet bar behind folding avocado-hued doors. The furry zebra wall covering is original — and so is the cabinet and bar area. She says the previous owner even left behind some of the ’60s glassware.

Top, embracing the midcentury home, Laﬁtte repainted the original cabinets and the refrigerator doors the ’60s signature avocado green and kept the original pink and gold speckled countertops intact.

Left, as a former commercial interior designer, Laﬁtte had experience with 3D art, so she created the large pink daisy artwork over the sofa. Right, since moving in, the couple has found several treasures, such as these original paintings by Marilyn Murphy, who lived in the house as a teen and is now a professor emerita of art at Vanderbilt University. Laﬁtte plans to remount and hang them in theFallhome.2022

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Jennifer Kudirka 34 N. Owasso Ave. Tulsa, OK jennifer@independentmaterial.com918-582-019674120

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McCallum and Sons Drywall and Construction Mike McCallum 608 E. Line Ave. Sapulpa, OK drywall918@gmail.com918-512-810074066

Select Outdoor Solutions LLC

Pat 7122OwenS.Sheridan Road, Suite 2-251 Tulsa, OK sales@selectoutdoorsolutions.com918-742-429874133

Permastone Inc. Kyle Anderson 700 W. 158th St. Glenpool, OK christy@permastonetulsa.com918-322-603674033

David Molony P.O. Box 141095 Broken Arrow, OK 74014 david@masterpiecerenovations.com918-409-3555

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Tallent Electrical Services Elijah Tallent 3606 E. 69th Place Tulsa, OK tallentelectric@outlook.com918-697-630474136

Independent Material Co. Inc.

Keller Williams Realty Advantage

Kelsey Co. Howard Kelsey 8022 S. Memorial Drive, Suite 204 Tulsa, OK N7859W@aol.com918-286-130374133

Visions Tile and Stone Inc. Dennis Pine 6801 E. 14th St. Tulsa, OK dennis@visionstulsa.com918-592-123474112

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Midwest Marble Co. Carle McMahon 510 S. Quincy Ave. Tulsa, OK carle@midwestmarble.com918-587-819374120

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ReHome Paxton Davis 8881 State Highway 66, Suite B Tulsa, OK paxton@rehomeok.com918-807-999174131

Re-Bath of Tulsa Glenn Simms 6570 E. 41st St. Tulsa, OK info@rebathoftulsa.com918-488-060074145

Rosser Midwest Stone Toni 10324RosserE.50th St. Tulsa, OK rossermidweststone@msn.com918-663-313174146

Kirkendall Design LLC Julia 11110KirkendallS.82ndE. Place, Suite A Bixby, OK kirkendalldesign@gmail.com918-250-165074008

Reeves Remodeling Stephen Reeves 33 Dylan Drive Inola, OK reevesremodeling918@gmail.com918-264-878574036

Tulsa Area Screen Co. Heidi Roy 4405 W. Kent Circle Broken Arrow, OK 74012 tulsaareascreen@cox.net918-249-1756

Metro Appliances and More Ann 5313HowellS.Mingo Road Tulsa, OK ann.h@metro1974.com417-300-189874146

LKP Woodworks LLC Logan Patterson 11891 N. 194th E. Ave. Collinsville, OK 74012 lkpwoodworks@gmail.com918-606-2889

Marvin Krueger CPA, CMA Marvin Krueger 10707 E. 76th St. S. Tulsa, OK marvronek@aol.com918-250-761074133

Masterpiece Renovations Inc.

M&M Lumber Co. Scott Shultz 4711 S. Mingo Road Tulsa, OK scott@mmlumberco.com918-627-192674146

Remarkable Painting Les 6017BrookerN.40th W. Ave. Tulsa, OK remarkableremodelandpaint@gmail.com918-406-414074126

JDV Interiors Dixie Moseley 4224 S. Peoria Ave., Suite 2 Tulsa, OK dixie.jdv.interiors@gmail.com918-938-602174105

NuReDo Media Frank W.Sawyer 7122 S. Sheridan Road, Suite 2-551 Tulsa, OK frank@nuredo.com918-742-429874133

Mark Priess 6100 S. Yale Ave., Suite 1900 Tulsa, OK mark.priess@hubinternational.com918-712-527474136

Metro Appliances and More Kevin Dycus 5313 S. Mingo Road Tulsa, OK k.dycus@metroappliancesandmore.com918-622-769274146

RLR Custom Interior Inc. Robby Reed P.O. Box rlrcustominc79@gmail.com918-760-4477Sapulpa,2241OK74066

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sonriseconstruction.com918-357-7777Fournier

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DIRECTIONS: From 51st Street turn north on 165th East Avenue. At roundabout turn right onto East 49th Street. At next roundabout take the second right onto South 168th East Avenue. Then ﬁrst left onto East 48th Street. House is located on the left at the corner of East 48th Street and South 128th East Avenue.

To begin this beauti cation project, Sonrise Construction removed an existing covered porch and an old pergola. e new design incorporated a plethora of items. e total square footage of the patio was expanded and stamped concrete was poured on the whole rear side of the home. A custom corner outdoor brick replace was built and an oversized stained cedar pergola was constructed on one side. e existing covered porch area was turned into a large outdoor enclosed living space with stained cedar and painted tongue-and-groove roof decking. e enclosed porch received a soaring gable ceiling, ceiling fans, overhead gas heaters and accent LED lighting. e entire room was screened in with patio doors on two sides. Plus, the gable portion of the roof space had special tinted plexiglass panels installed to match the dual skylights on each side of the ceiling that utilized the same special tinted panels. Additionally, just beside this area, a new stucco nish retaining wall was built and a stained cedar fence installed with new landscaping to tie everything together. e total duration of the project was 2.5 months.

Sonrise Construction builds and remodels in Tulsa and its suburbs, having begun in 2000, and now has over 11,000 highly satisﬁed customers. Owner Mike Fournier, CAPS, CGB is the 2021 Tulsa Builder of the Year and also has won two national awards for remodeling. Other awards are from Houzz, Home Advisor, Tulsa World, and the City of Broken Arrow — which voted Sonrise Construction “Best of Broken Arrow” in 2012. These awards speak to the company’s consistent attention to detail, quality craftsmanship, excellent customer service and superior artisans handling the installation, many of which have decades of experience. Sonrise Construction is a member of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa, and its Remodelers Council and the Oklahoma Home Builders Association. Sonrise is a preferred builder and remodeler with the City of Tulsa and the City of Broken Arrow. Outdoor to the max

SUPPLIERS: M&M Lumber, Sawdust, Camps Contractors, Ryder Brick, Tulsa Fireplace Supply, Spectrum Paint

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MAJOR INTERSECTION: On East 51st Street between South 145th and 177th East Avenues

Sonrise Construction PROJECT: Enclosed porch and outdoor living area 16744 E. 48TH ST. Mike

SUPPLIERS: M&M Lumber, Mill Creek, Spectrum Paint, Ryder Brick, Hammer Stars, Phantom Screens

Sonrise Construction PROJECT: Total home remodel, and addition of attached garage, new laundry room, pavilion/outdoor living 11018 S. TOLEDO AVE.

DIRECTIONS: From Lewis head west on 111th. Turn north onto Toledo Avenue; house will be immediately on the left.

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is nine-month remodel process for two prominent Tulsa Realtors began with a complete gut of the rst oor and staircase. e design included converting a hall bathroom into an elaborate bar area. e kitchen and dining room areas were expanded, creating more room for an elegant center island and custom cabinets. Wall headers were raised, and walls were removed to dramatically open the space. New windows and doors were installed on the rear side of the home to make it brighter and more welcoming into the new and adjoining outdoor living area. e oor plan was modi ed to include building a new laundry room and mud room adjacent to the new layout of the kitchen. e primary bedroom footprint was modi ed for a more palatable use of space, and the primary bathroom and closets were completely renovated with a new layout and design. e staircase to the second oor received new rails and ooring. e front exterior received a new lawn sprinkler system, landscaping, turf, and a custom gas lamp installed over the entry. Also, the home was converted to painted brick for a clean and elegant home elevation.Anew attached, oversized two-car garage was built with an enclosed and covered walkway so the whole area seamlessly segues from one to the next. e area opens up to an outdoor living area and kitchen attached to the new garage. A larger concrete patio was poured with a stained cedar porch that can be enclosed with remote-control screens. A new wood-burning repit sits atop a agstone seating area, and an oversized custom pool anchors the entire outside design.

*Companies in bold are members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa

MAJOR INTERSECTION: East 111th Street and South Lewis Avenue

Mike sonriseconstruction.com918-357-7777Fournier

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SUPPLIERS: M&M Lumber, ProSource Wholesale Floorcovering , Home Depot, Lowe’s

MAJOR INTERSECTION: East 21st Street and South Memorial Drive

DIRECTIONS: From U.S. 169, go west on 21st Street no more than a quarter of a mile. Turn north on 93rd East Avenue, turn east on 17th Place, turn north on 94th East Avenue and house will be the second on the right-hand side.

A 545-square-foot mother-in-law suite/o ce addition with a fully separate entry was added to this east Tulsa property. e structure has 9-foot ceilings to provide ample space, along with a half bath, kitchenette and two separate rooms with closets, which could be used as bedrooms in the future. e remodeler paid close attention to match the existing, original Boston Siding adorning the 1960s home to make sure the addition owed well with the original look of the house. Finishes include granite countertops with painted wood cabinetry and plenty of windows for natural lighting. A privacy fence was added and in the future the homeowner plans to add a gravel driveway and parking area to create separate parking in the back while using the space as an o ce. e project also included a covered patio extension that connects with the existing covered patio.

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REMODELER BIO: Established in 2014, Hammer Stars is a family-owned business dedicated to building lifelong relationships with satisﬁed customers. Its highly motivated team is dedicated to constant communication, creative innovations and providing high quality products to build your dream home. As general contractors, Hammer Stars facilitates turn-key remodels of all shapes and sizes. The company is devoted to bringing quality, excellence and integrity to every project.

Suite retreat Hammer Stars PROJECT: Suite/ofﬁce addition 1719 S. 94TH E. AVE. *Companies in bold are members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa Josh hammerstars.com918-928-7205Zajac 50 TulsaPeople HOME

PROJECT: Primary bath remodel 2811 E. 44TH COURT Matthew buildwithemmons.com918-995-7105Emmons

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After living in their house for ve years, these homeowners decided it was time to update the primary bathroom. Large so ts, brass hardware, a cultured marble tub and a small shower enclosure were removed to create a more open, lighter and inviting space. e larger shower with surround custom glass enclosure invigorates the morning routine while the stand-alone tub is calming and relaxing after a hard day’s work. Custom vanities with a beautiful natural wood stain provide the perfect amount of storage.

SUPPLIERS: M&M Lumber, Drywall Repair Specialists, CounterTop Solutions, Woodstock Cabinets

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Sophisticated style Emmons Construction

REMODELER BIO: Emmons Construction was born from a desire to provide quality craftsmanship and undeniable customer service for small residential remodels to large commercial building projects. As a Certified Graduate Remodeler, Matthew Emmons brings more than 20 years of experience providing unequaled customer service from the design and planning stages of projects through production. Client satisfaction and a quality final product are at the forefront of every project from start to finish.

MAJOR INTERSECTION: East 41st Street and South Harvard Avenue DIRECTIONS: Travel west on 41st to South Florence Avenue. Turn south on 44th Place. Go west on 44th Place to 44th Court. Follow the street north and west; house is on the north side of cul-de-sac.

MAJOR INTERSECTION: East 51st Street and South Harvard Avenue

When these homeowners retired, their vision was to nd a place that would become the center for family gatherings. e midtown in ll home built in 2008 provided the perfect location but was lacking in the family’s wish list of interior and exterior amenities. e remodeling timetable was shortened when the family sold their existing home and had a rm move-out date. To expedite the design-build process, Buckingham Group divided the total project into four phases: interior renovation, an exterior face lift, construction of a covered outdoor kitchen, and installation of a swimming pool and bathroom. Within seven weeks the design and proposal for a total interior remodel and exterior facelift was complete. New furnishings were selected and ordered. While construction of this phase was underway, Buckingham Group completed the design for the outdoor kitchen and swimming pool. From beginning to end, with planning and construction running parallel, the project’s timetable was 10 months. e owners moved into the home on schedule.

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DIRECTIONS: From 51st Street head north on Harvard to 45th Street. Turn left (west) onto 45th and follow it as it curves initially to the south and then to the west. Continue on 45th to the stop sign and then bear to the left (south) onto 45th Place. Follow 45th Place to the home, which is on the south side of street.

Midtown makeover The Buckingham Group PROJECT: Total home remodel, outdoor kitchen and swimming pool 2962 E. 45TH PLACE in bold are members of the Home Builders of Greater Tulsa Ed

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SUPPLIERS: M&M Lumber, Heatwave Supply, Hahn Appliance Warehouse, Turner Rooﬁng, Woodstock Cabinets, Mike Loper Painting BIO: The Buckingham Group is an award-winning, full-service design-build remodeling company providing interior and exterior remodeling and restoration service for existing homes. Founded in 1981, it is recognized as one of the pioneers and current leaders in residential design-build remodeling in the Tulsa metropolitan area. The scope of its work includes kitchens, bathrooms, home entertainment rooms, home additions, wholehouse remodels, historic renovations, exterior transformations, outdoor kitchens, and window and door replacements.

kaplan-bgi@tulsacoxmail.com918-624-2666KaplanBEFORE 52 TulsaPeople HOME

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Custom creation

REMODELER BIO: Dana Day has been exceeding homeowners’ expectations for over 18 years as a builder/designer/remodeler in the Tulsa area. Her commitment to excellence is obvious when you step into one of Dana’s homes and see her attention to detail, “wow” factors and quality. Dana exempliﬁes luxurious design with practical consideration. She elevates your home with personalized features you never knew you wanted. Her homes deliver a livable luxury you do not want to live without. Dana Build and Design Kitchen, family room and bathroom 3127 S. BOSTON COURT Dana danathebuilder@gmail.comdanabuildanddesign.com918-706-7868Day BEFORE

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SUPPLIERS: Jay Rambo, Mill Creek, Metro Appliances and More

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*Companies in bold are members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa is project was inherited by Dana Build and Design as an “in-progress project” when the homeowner let their previous contractor go. Dana Build and Design hit the ground running by knocking down walls to open the kitchen and family room. e plumbing and electrical were moved in the redesign of the kitchen area. Once nished, the client loved the custom modern kitchen that is a one-of-a-kind design by Jay Rambo. ree di erent cabinet nishes — stainless steel, textured and high-gloss — were used to achieve a three-dimensional e ect. e trio of surfaces all worked beautifully together. e family room was updated as well. In the bathroom, the oating cabinet addition has a vessel sink that makes a bold statement.

MAJOR East 31st Street and Riverside Drive

DIRECTIONS: Travel east on 31st and turn right onto Boston Court; the house will be the ﬁfth on the left.

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DIRECTIONS: At Harvard head west on 31st Street. Turn north on Florence Avenue.

Recent years have been challenging with masks, quarantines and sheltering in place. One way to avoid the inconveniences of all things pandemic is to create your own destination resort with all the amenities of exotic locations. e third and nal phase of this midtown remodel project completes a 10-year plan to provide the perfect sanctuary for its owners. e focal point is a rectangular sport pool featuring a tanning shelf, sheer cascading fountain and re bowls. Large enough for laps or volleyball, it’s perfect for the owners’ active lifestyle. Complementing the pool is a 1,000-square-foot attached pool house, which combines the features of a game room and sports bar. It features multiple big screen TVs, a replace, bar, table tennis and casual seating. Finally, a large covered outdoor seating area provides shade from Oklahoma’s intense sunshine.

REMODELER BIO: Grant Homes Remodel and Restoration is a Tulsa-based ﬁrm that has provided construction services in the midtown and surrounding areas for more than two decades. Quality craftsmanship and integrity have earned it a reputation as one of the city’s premier remodeling companies. Grant Homes specializes in the renovation and restoration of older, turn-ofthe-century homes located in Tulsa’s historical neighborhoods, as well as custom renovations throughout greater Tulsa.

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MAJOR INTERSECTION: East 31st Street and South Harvard Avenue

SUPPLIERS: Drywall Repair Specialists, Elder Paint, Emser Tile, Ferguson Enterprises, Fiesta Pools, Greater Tulsa Plumbing, JDV Interiors, LKP Woodworks, Lowe’s, M&M Lumber, Mill Creek Lumber, More Insulation, ProSource Wholesale Floorcovering, Spectrum Paint, Surfaces, Tallent Electrical Services

A destination resort Grant Homes Remodel and Restoration

PROJECT: Pool, pool house and outdoor living 2845 S. FLORENCE AVE. in bold are members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa Peter granthomestulsa.com918-744-8487Grant

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Among the legacies he left his children was a love of old homes, a tendency to rearrange other people’s furniture and a fearless spirit: Just go for it. It’ll all work out.

In 1965, with a houseful of children under the age of 12 and no clients, Walton opened his own architecture rm. “It was scary,” Mag laughs, “but great fun. We thought, ‘It’ll all work out.’” She went to night school to get a master’s degree and tutored students. He bought, restored and sold some 20 old houses in Maple Ridge and 30 or more nearby.

DESIGN MINDS John Brooks Walton with wife, Mag COURTESY

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e proli c architect’s a able image was an asset. A potential client was impressed with a candidate in a Mercedes convertible and a Brooks Brothers suit, but Walton, who arrived wearing a sweater and driving a van with a dog in the front seat, looked easier to work with and was hired.

He was trained in contemporary design (but loved traditional architecture best), was mentored by legendary John Duncan Forsyth and besotted by the storybook cottages of Charles Stevens Dilbeck Walton’s versatility was remarkable: Country French, Country English, contemporary, rural English, Irish cottage, California modern, barn concept, horse stable and more.

He grew up in Ponca City trailing after two Auntie Mame aunts, drew houses by age 4 and married his college sweetheart, Margaret “Mag” Stanley, after they graduated from Oklahoma A&M University in 1953. With a medical 4-F designation (no Korean War service, no GI Bill bene ts) in the mid1950s, he couldn’t join the other young architects buying homes in Tulsa’s new, hip, all-electric Lortondale area. For $35,000 he and Mag bought a house at 1217 Hazel Blvd. and began renovating it. at launched a pro table side gig — ipping houses.Itwasn’t called Maple Ridge then. “ ey were just big, old houses that nobody wanted,” Mag says, “but they were wonderful for big families.”

Sometimes he bought all the contents of the old houses. He collected everything from door knobs to replace mantels. He shopped with both abandon and a shrewd eye, ea markets to the Far East. He repurposed (frayed carpets into upholstered footstools), he rehomed (art deco chandeliers for a client’s new home), he lled a warehouse and sold the over ow. Next personal renovation: the legendary W. G. Skelly Mansion, 2101 S. Madison Ave.

In his 70s he started writing his 14 books about Tulsa-area homes, architecture and art, which sprouted from the recurring “Historic Homes” column that ran in TulsaPeople Magazine starting in 1993. In his 80s, with a shaky hand that couldn’t draw a straight line, he stopped practicing architecture, daughter Jane Walton says. “He picked up a paint brush instead and those squiggly lines became magic on canvas.” His last great garage sale was a four-day a air. He died the following year, Oct. 22, 2016, at age 87.

Some years later, Mag turned their mansion home into a boarding house with exchange students from Mexico. “I had 10 at the table for breakfast, lunch and dinner,” she says. Walton put Maple Ridge on the map, and it is now known as upscale and historic. Southern Living Magazine recognized him in 1990 for his historic preservation work.

He was a historic renovator, author, painter, pack rat collector whose garage sales became so famous police had to direct tra c and a father of six who wrangled the entire family into his renovationriftyprojects.ofpurse but generous of heart, he ran an extension cord out to the unsheltered man who slept behind his o ce.

“No air conditioning,” daughter Ann Walton remembers. e Walton children slept on the house’s sleeping porch during the summer.

The man who invented Maple Ridge BY CONNIE CRONLEY B earded and bespectacled, John Brooks Walton was a woolen mitten of a man with a melodious baritone, dry wit and passion for historic Tulsa houses.

“He was a character and funny as hell,” says architect Scott Ferguson, Walton’s employee for 10 years. He remembers how Walton lugged three “big, monster bags of crystal and china” back from England, sailing through Customs with a cheerful, “I have nothing to declare,” and how he met with a client, knocked out a complete design in an hour, then held it for three weeks to give the project gravitas. He was the Grand Poobah of taste, unexpectedly rearranging the furniture in homes and o ces he visited and dictating in his own home. “I had to put my Monkees poster behind the door,” Ann says.

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