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Elegance & Efficiency
In today’s world, a luxury home has been redefined to include much more. While elegance is a hallmark, luxury is no longer just about sumptuous style, but also purpose and function.
With the focus on environmental responsibility, more of these homes are considering purpose as well as appearance. Large open living spaces, gourmet kitchens and home theaters are now designed with sustainability in mind. Geothermal heating and air, non-toxic building materials and high-end energy efficient appliances are all part of idea to create a positive space.
Technology plays a key role in the function of a luxury home. Some of the newest trends include automated systems that allow the homeowner to set and adjust heating and air, lighting and sound from a central location or even their phone. Other amenities include steam showers and heated flooring.
No matter the advances in technology or the environment, beauty and culture are always tantamount to the complete luxury home. The most delightful of these homes use design to create space for art and other pieces that tell a story of the family that lives there.
Ultimately, the luxury home of today embodies efficiency and elegance.
Past and Present
History meets luxury in this sprawling, three-level Italianate Tulsa residence. Built in the 1930s, the house retains much of the original charm, yet blends seamlessly with the needs of a young, thoroughly modern family.
“The quality of the construction and its simplicity facilitates the owners style extremely well,” says Doug Campbell, interior designer and owner of Campbell Design Associates, of his clients’ modern taste.
The limestone and metal work exterior of the home is true to Italian style with its rectangular shaped visage and low-pitched, clay tile roofing.
Mixing both natural and recessed lighting helps showcase the owners’ modern art collection as well as highlighting the original iron railing of the maple treaded staircase. The maple flooring is also original to the house as well as being unique, as most Tulsa homes of the era have oak.
Because the owners have a young family, they wanted to have fun along with the luxury of the design.
Nowhere is this more evident than in the colorful family room. Previous owners closed in what used to be a portico, and the designer decided to capitalize on its central location for a family gathering spot.
Campbell incorporated modern style furniture with clean lines and added engaging pops of color for the entire family to enjoy. Even the rug ties in the bright colors of the room.
“We wanted to have fun with bright colors in here, but the overall feel of the house is very rich and subtle coloring,” Campbell says.
In the living room, Campbell created a one-of-a-kind coffee table out of an antique wine rack from France. By adding legs and a glass top he gave the family a balance to the original fireplace that centers the room.
The owners’ extensive and eclectic art collection plays a key role in the look of the house. Some of the home’s most unique pieces are displayed in the formal dining room. The most eye-catching of which is the 1930s Italian crystal bowl chandelier. The stunning antique was originally from a hotel in Italy. Yet another stand out piece of the dining room is the rooster pencil sketch.
“We found the rooster in Chicago. You can’t help but smile when you see it, and we liked that response,” Campbell says.
Anchored above the fireplace is a hand carved primitive bowl from Africa, which lends warmth to a formal room.
It is the unexpected warmth from the blending of modern and antique that creates the luxurious atmosphere of this home.
Modern elements such as the lighting and sink fixtures in the powder room and the sleekness of the European cabinetry of the kitchen make function beautiful.
With young children, even in luxury there must be function, and to that end the designer created the study hall. Close to their own rooms, the study hall is tailor made for the children to have a designated place for projects and schoolwork.
It was important to the owners to retain the integrity of the architecture, so when laying out the master bedroom, Campbell worked with the house.
“In laying the room out, the best place for a bed was on the fireplace wall,” Campbell says of his design quandary with the original fireplace. “We didn’t want to destroy anything in case someone wanted to restore it at a later time, so we built a wall out to accommodate.”
The elegance and luxury of this home come together in a rich culture from the blend of a modern outlook and respect for heritage.
Custom Comfort
Custom design and attention to detail create the luxurious atmosphere of this Country French style residence.
“True luxury homes are designed from the ground up,” says contractor Tony Jordan of Jordan & Sons. “The fact that every element is customized to the design sets it apart.”
From the geothermal heating and cooling to the home automation system, the house was built to be efficient and elegant.
“With geothermal heating and cooling, you’re essentially pulling the energy out of the earth,” Jordan explains. “It’s definitely more green.”
The convenience of amenities, such as the home automation system, allows the owners to adjust temperature, lighting and even appliances from a central point or if needed, remote location. The home theater is also automated.
An added benefit in home customization is the ability to choose more earth-friendly materials like foam spray insulation which keeps dust and pollen out as well as being energy-efficient.
Earth-friendly doesn’t have to be just for modern amenities. Project manager Bryan Jordan used materials like reclaimed wood in the house. Other materials, such as marble, quartz and limestone, play a key role in the design of the home, as well as luxurious fabrics that appear in every room.
The exterior has rustic copper work highlighting the arched doorways of the traditional home. Attention to detail and design is apparent from the moment you step into this luxury home. The foyer sets the tone for the entire house with its decorative groin vault ceiling punctuated by a chandelier dressed in festoons.
A predominantly Country French style welcomes visitors in true form with soft foamy green, blue and gold tones that showcase the random width, v-grooved antique wood flooring.
The sumptuous feel is carried into the formal living room. The cypress beams on the ceiling complement the two limestone fireplaces sitting across the room from one another.
Decorative touches, such as the sconces, ottoman and stylized chairs, add to the romantic flair of the room.
The romance continues in the powder room with a focus on the chandelier and print draperies that divide the room. Chandeliers play an important role in the elegance of the overall design and can be found throughout the entire residence.
Reclaimed cedar beams along the ceiling in the kitchen create a stunning effect against the custom cabinetry. As one of the more important rooms in the home, the kitchen has a welcome feel with ample seating at the counter and nook area.
The guest bedroom and dining room are both prime examples of the rustic, but elegant mix of the design and décor in this home. Venetian plaster wall treatments and the calming color palette make each room an accessible haven.
“It’s definitely a team effort between everyone from architect and owner to contractor and designer,” Jordan says of what he sees as a rewarding endeavor.
The trends of blending technology and comfort to create a customized retreat have made the building process more hands on for everyone, but also more rewarding when the result is a true luxury home.
Nurturing Nature
The owners of this Tulsa ranch style home wanted to create a space custom fit for their family lifestyle while blending with natural surroundings.
For this task, they called on the expertise of Jeremy Perkins of Perkins Architects to do a complete renovation and designer Christopher Murphy of Christopher Murphy Designs to create a warm environment that fit the family’s clean, modern style.
“The fit and finish of the architectural design, the precision and quality with which the architect created this space, makes this a luxury home,” Murphy says of Perkins’ work.
The open floor plan and full-service outdoor living space as well as a saltwater pool and spa make the home ideal for hosting family and friends. The use of skylights and windows creates a sense of oneness with nature.
“The beauty of this home is that it’s so unassuming from the front,” Murphy says.
The entryway is a study in contrast with a modern, graphic floor rug set against the stained flagstone flooring, which continues through the living areas of the house. A Terry Rosenburg painting brings color while the black frame and sconces finish the area.
Extensive windows and skylights bring in ample natural light and create a oneness with the home’s surroundings. But even natural surroundings need some drama.
“A dining room should be dramatic,” Murphy says.
The dining space revolves around the 1960s vintage chandelier comprised of 174 individual glass rods. Centering the table is an Italian leather bowl, and the star fire glass tabletop allows a view of the custom woven rug with silk firework accents.
The fireplace filled with crushed tempered glass ups the drama even further. A large black and white painting by Larry Root is another focal point of the room.
In contrast to the more spectacular rooms in the home, the home’s guest bedroom is a calming space where the designer says the owners’ only request was a king size bed.
“I used the space like a ship’s berth with built-ins,” Murphy says. “Everything is multifunctional.”
The cherry wood desk area is a bookshelf that can be flipped to create a writing surface. The upholstered headboard complete with nightstands built in with reading lights and sconces provide a lot of amenities in a small space.
In the kitchen, the designer was able to mesh professional appliances with mahogany cabinetry and black absolute granite for a warm effect. The prep island with an additional sink affords the ability to make memories hosting family and friends.
“Materials are really consistent throughout the home,” Murphy says of continuing the stained flagstone flooring, black granite and overall neutral palette that is carried into the sunken living room.
The goal was to be able to seat a number of people in a contemporary and comfortable room. The black granite fireplace, one of four in the home, and the textured silk sofas provide the accessible luxury desired.
A covered outdoor living space flows from the living room into the backyard. Complete with a full kitchen, dining and seating along with a television and ample space heaters make this an area the family can use for three full seasons.
An unstained flagstone is featured around the large saltwater pool and separate spa. This area has additional lounge chairs and tables, again making it easy to host groups of family and friends. Large swirled planters soften the edges and give the area a sculptural element.
“The owners created a space filled with well made furnishings and décor that fit their lives, travel and experiences – something that will stand the test of time.” Murphy says.
Custom created and fit to the family this luxury home stays warm and welcoming while staying true to the surroundings.
In today’s world, a luxury home has been redefined to include much more. While elegance is a hallmark, luxury is no longer just about sumptuous style, but also purpose and function.
With the focus on environmental responsibility, more of these homes are considering purpose as well as appearance. Large open living spaces, gourmet kitchens and home theaters are now designed with sustainability in mind. Geothermal heating and air, non-toxic building materials and high-end energy efficient appliances are all part of idea to create a positive space.
Technology plays a key role in the function of a luxury home. Some of the newest trends include automated systems that allow the homeowner to set and adjust heating and air, lighting and sound from a central location or even their phone. Other amenities include steam showers and heated flooring.
No matter the advances in technology or the environment, beauty and culture are always tantamount to the complete luxury home. The most delightful of these homes use design to create space for art and other pieces that tell a story of the family that lives there.
Ultimately, the luxury home of today embodies efficiency and elegance.
Past and Present
History meets luxury in this sprawling, three-level Italianate Tulsa residence. Built in the 1930s, the house retains much of the original charm, yet blends seamlessly with the needs of a young, thoroughly modern family.
“The quality of the construction and its simplicity facilitates the owners style extremely well,” says Doug Campbell, interior designer and owner of Campbell Design Associates, of his clients’ modern taste.
The limestone and metal work exterior of the home is true to Italian style with its rectangular shaped visage and low-pitched, clay tile roofing.
Mixing both natural and recessed lighting helps showcase the owners’ modern art collection as well as highlighting the original iron railing of the maple treaded staircase. The maple flooring is also original to the house as well as being unique, as most Tulsa homes of the era have oak.
Because the owners have a young family, they wanted to have fun along with the luxury of the design.
Nowhere is this more evident than in the colorful family room. Previous owners closed in what used to be a portico, and the designer decided to capitalize on its central location for a family gathering spot.
Campbell incorporated modern style furniture with clean lines and added engaging pops of color for the entire family to enjoy. Even the rug ties in the bright colors of the room.
“We wanted to have fun with bright colors in here, but the overall feel of the house is very rich and subtle coloring,” Campbell says.
In the living room, Campbell created a one-of-a-kind coffee table out of an antique wine rack from France. By adding legs and a glass top he gave the family a balance to the original fireplace that centers the room.
The owners’ extensive and eclectic art collection plays a key role in the look of the house. Some of the home’s most unique pieces are displayed in the formal dining room. The most eye-catching of which is the 1930s Italian crystal bowl chandelier. The stunning antique was originally from a hotel in Italy. Yet another stand out piece of the dining room is the rooster pencil sketch.
“We found the rooster in Chicago. You can’t help but smile when you see it, and we liked that response,” Campbell says.
Anchored above the fireplace is a hand carved primitive bowl from Africa, which lends warmth to a formal room.
It is the unexpected warmth from the blending of modern and antique that creates the luxurious atmosphere of this home.
Modern elements such as the lighting and sink fixtures in the powder room and the sleekness of the European cabinetry of the kitchen make function beautiful.
With young children, even in luxury there must be function, and to that end the designer created the study hall. Close to their own rooms, the study hall is tailor made for the children to have a designated place for projects and schoolwork.
It was important to the owners to retain the integrity of the architecture, so when laying out the master bedroom, Campbell worked with the house.
“In laying the room out, the best place for a bed was on the fireplace wall,” Campbell says of his design quandary with the original fireplace. “We didn’t want to destroy anything in case someone wanted to restore it at a later time, so we built a wall out to accommodate.”
The elegance and luxury of this home come together in a rich culture from the blend of a modern outlook and respect for heritage.
Custom Comfort
Custom design and attention to detail create the luxurious atmosphere of this Country French style residence.
“True luxury homes are designed from the ground up,” says contractor Tony Jordan of Jordan & Sons. “The fact that every element is customized to the design sets it apart.”
From the geothermal heating and cooling to the home automation system, the house was built to be efficient and elegant.
“With geothermal heating and cooling, you’re essentially pulling the energy out of the earth,” Jordan explains. “It’s definitely more green.”
The convenience of amenities, such as the home automation system, allows the owners to adjust temperature, lighting and even appliances from a central point or if needed, remote location. The home theater is also automated.
An added benefit in home customization is the ability to choose more earth-friendly materials like foam spray insulation which keeps dust and pollen out as well as being energy-efficient.
Earth-friendly doesn’t have to be just for modern amenities. Project manager Bryan Jordan used materials like reclaimed wood in the house. Other materials, such as marble, quartz and limestone, play a key role in the design of the home, as well as luxurious fabrics that appear in every room.
The exterior has rustic copper work highlighting the arched doorways of the traditional home. Attention to detail and design is apparent from the moment you step into this luxury home. The foyer sets the tone for the entire house with its decorative groin vault ceiling punctuated by a chandelier dressed in festoons.
A predominantly Country French style welcomes visitors in true form with soft foamy green, blue and gold tones that showcase the random width, v-grooved antique wood flooring.
The sumptuous feel is carried into the formal living room. The cypress beams on the ceiling complement the two limestone fireplaces sitting across the room from one another.
Decorative touches, such as the sconces, ottoman and stylized chairs, add to the romantic flair of the room.
The romance continues in the powder room with a focus on the chandelier and print draperies that divide the room. Chandeliers play an important role in the elegance of the overall design and can be found throughout the entire residence.
Reclaimed cedar beams along the ceiling in the kitchen create a stunning effect against the custom cabinetry. As one of the more important rooms in the home, the kitchen has a welcome feel with ample seating at the counter and nook area.
The guest bedroom and dining room are both prime examples of the rustic, but elegant mix of the design and décor in this home. Venetian plaster wall treatments and the calming color palette make each room an accessible haven.
“It’s definitely a team effort between everyone from architect and owner to contractor and designer,” Jordan says of what he sees as a rewarding endeavor.
The trends of blending technology and comfort to create a customized retreat have made the building process more hands on for everyone, but also more rewarding when the result is a true luxury home.
Nurturing Nature
The owners of this Tulsa ranch style home wanted to create a space custom fit for their family lifestyle while blending with natural surroundings.
For this task, they called on the expertise of Jeremy Perkins of Perkins Architects to do a complete renovation and designer Christopher Murphy of Christopher Murphy Designs to create a warm environment that fit the family’s clean, modern style.
“The fit and finish of the architectural design, the precision and quality with which the architect created this space, makes this a luxury home,” Murphy says of Perkins’ work.
The open floor plan and full-service outdoor living space as well as a saltwater pool and spa make the home ideal for hosting family and friends. The use of skylights and windows creates a sense of oneness with nature.
“The beauty of this home is that it’s so unassuming from the front,” Murphy says.
The entryway is a study in contrast with a modern, graphic floor rug set against the stained flagstone flooring, which continues through the living areas of the house. A Terry Rosenburg painting brings color while the black frame and sconces finish the area.
Extensive windows and skylights bring in ample natural light and create a oneness with the home’s surroundings. But even natural surroundings need some drama.
“A dining room should be dramatic,” Murphy says.
The dining space revolves around the 1960s vintage chandelier comprised of 174 individual glass rods. Centering the table is an Italian leather bowl, and the star fire glass tabletop allows a view of the custom woven rug with silk firework accents.
The fireplace filled with crushed tempered glass ups the drama even further. A large black and white painting by Larry Root is another focal point of the room.
In contrast to the more spectacular rooms in the home, the home’s guest bedroom is a calming space where the designer says the owners’ only request was a king size bed.
“I used the space like a ship’s berth with built-ins,” Murphy says. “Everything is multifunctional.”
The cherry wood desk area is a bookshelf that can be flipped to create a writing surface. The upholstered headboard complete with nightstands built in with reading lights and sconces provide a lot of amenities in a small space.
In the kitchen, the designer was able to mesh professional appliances with mahogany cabinetry and black absolute granite for a warm effect. The prep island with an additional sink affords the ability to make memories hosting family and friends.
“Materials are really consistent throughout the home,” Murphy says of continuing the stained flagstone flooring, black granite and overall neutral palette that is carried into the sunken living room.
The goal was to be able to seat a number of people in a contemporary and comfortable room. The black granite fireplace, one of four in the home, and the textured silk sofas provide the accessible luxury desired.
A covered outdoor living space flows from the living room into the backyard. Complete with a full kitchen, dining and seating along with a television and ample space heaters make this an area the family can use for three full seasons.
An unstained flagstone is featured around the large saltwater pool and separate spa. This area has additional lounge chairs and tables, again making it easy to host groups of family and friends. Large swirled planters soften the edges and give the area a sculptural element.
“The owners created a space filled with well made furnishings and décor that fit their lives, travel and experiences – something that will stand the test of time.” Murphy says.
Custom created and fit to the family this luxury home stays warm and welcoming while staying true to the surroundings.
