Name: Kara
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
My husband and I graduated from college 3 years ago, immediately bought a fixer-upper and began working. We started not knowing how to do anything- and have just finished with a wealth of knowledge and ton of experience.
It was certainly a labor of love as we literally gutted the entire house- moved walls, got rid of walls altogether, moved a kitchen, started 2 bathrooms from scratch, and much more all by ourselves!!!
Literally the ONLY thing we hired out was a carpet layer for our 3 bedrooms. We have a very unique style. We HATE "normal" and avoid it at all costs! We thrive on repurposing and reviving all sorts of things, for example - we turn mason jars into chandeliers, corrugated tin into a headboard, copper plumbing into a pot rack and so much more!
The mantra we live by is "DO WHAT YOU LOVE!" We LOVE designing and enjoy everyday we get to live out our dream either pleasing ourselves or our clients.
Thanks Kara !
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You guys have done a great job!
Can you tell me about the sink? Was it the most economical of that type? Love your place, what fun you've had...it looks it, through and through.
Uh, bathroom sink...sorry.
Shout out to 918! Awesome job - glad to see someone else on here from T-town.
I love the bathroom sink. I've always thought the perfect set up is exactly what you've accomplished. A bowl big enough to capture splash, and flat counter-space surrounding. Your house is lovely. I can't wait to see more!
Fantastic job!
Love that outdoor space!
so lovely and fresh and natural feeling. Marvelous job for making your home beautiful and live-able!
Love the plant rack in the garden. How did you make this?
It looks great - I'd love to see more!
I'm interested in learning more about the artwork & mirrors (?) hung at the windows in the dining room...
...I think it's a lovely effect.
[joancrawfordvoice]No vessel sinks, ever!!! [/joancrawfordvoice]
I also really love that plant-wall-rack thing you have on the patio. Did you make it?
Not a vessel sink fan but I really like this one! Looks great. The patio area looks sooo nice too, I could relax there with some champagne and a book.
I like your style - clean and spare, but not sterile. It's wonderful!
Great job! Looks like all of your hard work was worth it! :)
I could spend hours on your patio! I can tell you have worked hard on the entire home, though. I am not a fan of hide rugs (or those that look like it), but the one in the dining room does a terrific job of pulling everything together. I also appreciate the use of the [piano?] bench as seating. My parents pull out their piano bench any time they need extra seating at their table, too!
When I read the homeowners "HATE 'normal' and avoid it at all costs" I was expecting something less Pottery Barn. But maybe this is what radical looks like in Tulsa.
I like the little iron (?) bird on the bathroom shelf. Where is that from?
I like the staggered-wall-of-planters-thing in the garden. Very inspirational!
Like this a lot. Would love to see more, especially before shots. Cool that you did just about everything yourself.
Did you make the trellis yourself? Im not sure if you can really call it a trellis but I love it! Im thinking about making one now. Please respond.
Thanks for the comments everyone!! I actually didn't know my entry had made it onto the site, so forgive me for not responding sooner!!!
My husband and I made the outdoor screen with discarded shipping pallets and old fence pickets.
If you are still interested in seeing/knowing more, you can visit my blog, www.made2create.blogspot.com and/or e-mail me. I will be breaking down/explaining most of the rooms in the weeks to come.