June Magazine

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Symphony Show House

OKC Orchestra League Executive Director Lisa Reed, Symphony Show House Designer Liaison J. Mark Taylor and Chairman Julia Hunt are prepared for the opening of the home on June 13. See Pages 6, 7 & 8.

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See Pages 4 & 5.

This chandelier, right, is part of Winterhouse’s design at the Symphony Show House. The company has been designing elite spaces for 29 years.

Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity CEO and Chairman Ann Felton Gilliland writes to neighbors about the unprecedented times we are living in.

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Clutter Buster is a local two-sided business specializing in professional organizing and climate-controlled warehousing.

Cindy Curley and Ryan Johnson are the faces behind Norwalk Furniture and Design. They help customers create exquisite living spaces.

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Also: • The Coronavirus has changed everything — even trends in home design. Page 12 • Container gardening has many benefits. Page 14

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hOLLYWOOD HILLS

The 2020 Symphony Show House is located at 2737 Guilford Lane, Oklahoma City, OK 73120 and is listed with Wyatt Poindexter Group of KW Luxury Homes International for $3,250,000.

The Show House will go on

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When Oklahomans get the “all clear,� it is hoped that the modern Hollywood Hills-style home located on a massive corner lot in Oklahoma City will be a choice of destinations.

Scheduled for June 13-28, the 47th Annual Symphony Show House will open its doors 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily with the first hour reserved for atrisk visitors. The Symphony Show House will adhere to CDC, state and local guidance for health and safety precautions and is working towards primarily contactless transactions.

This completely renovated prop-

erty includes a brand-new custom pool and half-basketball court.

Remodeled by the locally-ownedand-operated A-List Construction, the house boasts nearly 8,000 square feet with five bedrooms, nine bathrooms and floor-to-ceiling commercial windows, marble, steel and rustic wood beams. The home is located at 2737 Guilford Lane, Oklahoma City, OK 73120 and is listed with Wyatt Poindexter Group of KW Luxury Homes International for $3,250,000.

More than just a home tour, the

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Symphony Show House has served as a vital source of charitable fundraising for the OKC Philharmonic and its music education and community engagement programs since 1973. Businesses, organizations and individuals can reach both marketing and philanthropic goals through a variety of opportunities. To advertise, sponsor, reserve an evening or for more information, contact the league@okcphil. org or visit okcphil.org. Follow the Symphony Show House on Facebook at facebook.com/OCOL-ShowHouse/.

The OKC Philharmonic and OKC Orchestra League are grateful to the designers who gave their time, talent and resources to transform the house into a masterpiece.

The Show House will also host a boutique and pop-up shops featuring jewelry, art, gifts and more.

Symphony Show House leaders include: Chairman Julia Hunt, Design Chairman Tuesday Fay and Designer Liaison J. Mark Taylor.

OKC Orchestra League leaders include: OKCPHIL President Jeff Starling, OKCPHIL Music Director Alexander Mickelthwate, OKCPHIL Executive Director Agnieszka Rakhmatullaev, OKCPHIL Marketing Director Susan Webb, OKC Orchestra League President Wendi Wilson, OKC Orchestra League Public Relations Chairman Joan Bryant, OKC Orchestra League Development Chairman Kristen Ferate and OKC Orchestra League Executive Director Lisa Reed.

The 2020 Orchestra League Show House boasts floor-toceiling commercial windows, marble, steel and rustic wood beams.

- Photos by Rose Lane

At left: Norwalk Furniture and Design’s room in the Show House has an elevated modern feel.

Below: The luxurious master bedroom.

For more photos, see Page 8.

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The designers who transformed the 2020 OKC Philharmonic Show House have created a bright and functional living space. With ample seating, above and at left, it is a house where people can feel at home. The one-of-a-kind nursery, below left, is sweet space.

Bedrooms are adorned with bright bedding, below, and even a storage area has been dressed up, below right. The kitchen is any homeowner’s dream with a double range and large island.

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Winter House of fers custom design services

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Winter House Interiors has been designing for the Oklahoma City metro area for 29 years.

Winter House Interiors is located at 6411 Avondale Dr. in beautiful Nichols Hills, Okla.

Winter House is home to Carwin’s Shave Shop, a men’s haberdashery and lifestyle experience.

Our showroom hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.4 p.m. Interior design services are by appointment. We do have a beautiful showroom for your browsing and purchasing enjoyment.

You will find Trapp and Niven Morgan candles, soaps

and lotions, gift items, home furnishings and accessories, art, custom drapery, bedding, upholstery, area rugs, lamps, Stonewall Kitchen products and numerous other items to purchase.

We represent Taylor King, Massoud, Temple, Parker Shouthern, Best Home Furnishings, Hancock and Moore, Theodore Alexander, Maitland-Smith, Jessica Charles, BG Industries, Currey & Company, Uttermost, Ambella Home and numerous other vendors.

We offer design/build assistance, remodel and space planning. References are available upon request.

Steven Winters, Interior Designer RID, and Lisa Smallwood, Interior Designer, are the master minds of the Symphony Show House breakfast pit. They refer to it as “Happy Hour,” a space in the home that does not have to be what was intended.

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GOT CLUTTER?

Let the experts at Clutter Buster take control Clutter Buster is a local two-sided business specializing in professional organizing and climate-controlled warehousing.

The professional organizing and relocation specialty business was one of Oklahoma’s firsts, founded in 2000

by Darlene Broderick. Started for the simple “fun” of helping her friends and family clean out their closets, Clutter Buster has blossomed into a successful business that has changed the lives of hundreds of people over the past 20 years. “We handle all organizing needs, both residential and corporate as well as relocations,” Ms. Broderick continues, “Our company helps people transform their homes from dens of disrepair to

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well-appointed models of tranquility.”

After 10 years in the organizing business, the interior designers she works closely with encouraged Ms. Broderick to open a much-needed warehouse that could receive and store furniture and other items on their behalf. Clutter Buster Climate Storage Warehouse is now Oklahoma’s premier full service receiving dock and climate-controlled storage facility.

Serving Oklahoma’s top designers as well as many up-and-comers, the climate-controlled warehouse receives, inspects, and meticulously stores furniture and other interior accessories until they are ready for

installation. At that time, Clutter Buster’s “White Glove Delivery/Installation Service” will deliver and place all furniture to the specifications of the designer and homeowner.

“We have recently expanded to the commercial side of warehousing, and we are finding it to be exciting and have even done work with fraternities and sororities on their remodels,” Broderick says.

“We are proud of our past and look forward to continuing to grow in the future,” Ms. Broderick concludes.

For additional information or to schedule an appointment to tour the facility, contact the office at 405-7525549.

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COVID changes everything

Home design is no exception

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In the aftermath of the coronavirus, experts are expecting to see lasting impacts on everything from the materials we use to the rooms we prioritize.

COVID-19 has brought changes to everything and home design is no exception. Experts are expecting to see lasting impacts on everything from the materials we use to the rooms we prioritize.

Check out these and other noteworthy trends:

Houses over apartments: Many people who live in condos or apartments do so to be closer to the action work, entertainment and shops - and never planned on spending much time at home. But the pandemic has changed that, and more people are going to want a home that offers plenty of room and outdoor space in case they need to self-isolate again.

t Self-sufficiency: A hard lesson we've learned is that things and services we thought we could count on aren't necessarily a sure thing, so items that increase self-reliance will become very popular. Expect to see more homes with sources of energy like solar panels, sources of heat like fireplaces and

stoves, and even urban and indoor gardens that allow you to grow your own produce.

t Outdoor living: Between playgrounds closing and parks becoming overcrowded, many of us are turning to our balconies, patios and backyards for fresh air and nature. This means we're going to be investing more in our outdoor spaces, with functional kitchens, soothing water features, cozy firepits, and high-quality outdoor furniture to create a much-needed escape.

t Healthier spaces: Thanks to spending more time indoors and reprioritizing our health, we'll turn to design to help ensure our homes are safe and healthy for our families. We'll see a rise in products like water filtration systems as well as materials that improve indoor air quality. For new homes and additions, alternatives to wood-framing like insulated concrete forms from Nudura, which offer improved ventilation for healthier indoor air quality and

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an environment that's less susceptible to mold, will be key.

t Home office space: Business experts are suggesting many companies will see that working from home is not only possible but offers tangible benefits, like saving money on office space rent. With working from home on the rise, creating a home office space that inspires productivity will be a major project many of us tackle.

Luxury home office furniture that feels chic and blends into your dĂŠcor as well as ergonomic chairs and desks will see a major boost.

t Custom and quality: With the hit to the economy, people are going to be buying less, but what they do buy will be better quality, while at the same time making an effort to support American businesses. When it comes to design, trends will shift to locally made furniture, custom-built homes and pieces and materials that stand the test of time.

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Good for the Soul

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Container gardening has many benefits

Gardening is beneficial in various ways. The AARP states that some of the health perks associated with gardening include improved mood, increased vitamin D levels (which benefits bones and immune system) and reduced risk of dementia. In addition, if gardening efforts include growing herbs, fruits and vegetables, it can be a cost-effective way to eat healthy.

For gardeners without sufficient space or for those with mobility issues, container gardening can be an ideal way to grow everything from flowers to vegetables.

Better Homes & Gardens says most plants are not fussy about the containers in which they grow so long as some of their basic needs are met. This means watering correctly for the type of plant, and ensuring sufficient drainage.

The following are some other ways container gardening efforts can prove successful. · Watch water. The Planet Natural Research Center says plants with thin leaves typically need ample water, and plants with thick leaves need less. Use this as a guideline to gauge water needs. · Size correctly. Plants should be sized to the container. Consider dwarf varieties of certain plants if your containers are small. · Choose the right soil. Fill containers with a commercial potting soil rather than soil from the garden.

Garden soil can dry into a solid mass, while commercial mixtures have amendments like peat moss, vermiculite, compost, and other ingredients to help with soil texture and moisture retention. · Mix it up. When planting containers of flowers and other greenery, Good Housekeeping says to include "a thriller, a spiller and a filler" as a good rule of thumb.

The thriller is the focal point, the spiller a trailing plant, and a filler has smaller leaves or flowers to add bulk and color. · Poke holes. Drainage holes are essential so that soil will not become waterlogged. Holes don't need to be large, but there should be enough of them so that excess water can drain out readily. · Select the right container material. Container materials may be affected by gardeners' budgets, personal taste and other factors. For those who live in hot climates, selecting a light-colored container can help prevent further soil heat absorption.

Container gardening is a healthy and enjoyable activity that can pay dividends in various ways.

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Cindy Curley and Ryan Johnson are the faces behind Norwalk Norwalk Furniture is a unique collaboration between two talented designers, Cindy Curley and Ryan Johnson, who have shared their immaculate design expertise with clients for more than two decades.

Their clientele expects the exquisite and the team at Norwalk is dedicated to delivering just that. Curley and Johnson strive to give each client unique, personalized solutions to their design needs, whether they’re simply replacing a rug or redesigning an entire home.

Curley enjoys the design process and feels that breathing new life into a living space can be as simple as making one well-thought-out tweak.

“I think a pair of ottomans you can tuck in front of a fireplace or under a console table provides function and whimsy.” Curley says.

Johnson agrees. “Every home is unique, and every client is unique” he says. “They all bring different aesthetics.

But I have things that I always love – things I gravitate toward. Every room needs something Asian. It transcends styles and kind of gives the room some interest. I always lean toward tailored textiles. For instance, a pinstripe will go with anything without being stuffy.”

Johnson said part of design is like solving a puzzle, while Curley embraces the fashion-forward nature of interior design.

Every piece of furniture offered by Norwalk is custom, made unique by that magical chemistry that can only occur when talented designers and imaginative clientele come together and create as they do every single day under the guidance of Curley and Johnson.

CINDY CURLEY

RYAN JOHNSON

Norwalk Furniture and Design created this cozy sitting space for the 2020 Symphony Show House.

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