Spaces | Discerning Design
What is the most unique, unusual or interesting space you’ve ever worked with (or around)? KC Most likely a property off of 122nd and Bryant. The estate is absolutely breathtaking site-wise – a landscaper’s dream to work with – and the homeowner allowed us to be very creative and trusted us to bring it to fruition. It has paid off with several international awards and has been featured in national and international publications. CB The Hefner Mansion. SM The Survivor Tree soils and composts. JK I recently worked on a log home in the mountains of New Mexico. The backdrop of the massive logs was a wonderful palette to have as a starting point. AH The Symphony Show House, which had glass floors. SC We stopped traffic when designing the renovated office space for Mack Martin’s downtown law offices. Because of the small elevator and stairwell, we used a crane to hoist furniture through a fifth floor window opening on a cold December day. What is the most special example of your work in your portfolio? CS Will Rogers World Airport Corridor. KC Richard and Ellen Orthwein’s Twin Creek Farm. AH The Founders Tower. SM Oklahoma City National Memorial – all the soils and stone work. SB A large California contemporary ranch-style home. SC The designs we’ve done for the OKC Symphony Designer Show House. TC We always say our last project is our favorite one!
K.O. RINEARSON
What advice do you give to homeowners at the very beginning of a project or consultation? AB Being flexible will achieve the greatest design result. RC Be patient and don’t get caught up in the items or individual pieces; wait until it’s complete. JK I treat the beginning of a project like an interview. It’s important to learn who people are and how they live. GM Take your time, have fun and please have an open mind! KC Think of the big picture, not just the thing you may be trying to accomplish at first, so you won’t have to redo something later. CS Enjoy it. It is fun.
(above) Everything in place at the Martin Law office
K.O. RINEARSON
(right) Postitively glorious surroundings at Twin Creek Farm
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Design (is) Key The Great Indoors AB Angie Bailey, Rawhide AH Angie Harrison, Interiors by Angie CB Cathy Burris, Lillian Strickler, Inc. GM Grant Mathiews of Grant Design, LLC JK Jan Farha Klopp, ASID, Jan Farha Interiors RC Rose Clark, Red Chateau SB Sherry Brandt, Sharon L. Brandt Interior Design SC Steve Calonkey, Mister Robert Fine Furniture and Design TC Terry Carlson, AC Dwellings, LLC and Swedish Dekor, LLC The Great Outdoors CS Connie Scothorn, CLS & Associates, LLC KC Kelly Caviness, Caviness Landscape Design, Inc. SM Sam Minick, Minick Materials Company