Oklahoma City is among America’s most populated cities, and for good reason. The cost of living here is about 13% lower than the national average, and housing costs are 21% lower than average, making it a great city for first-time homebuyers. With this lighter financial burden, most residents have more time to enjoy the other things Oklahoma City has to offer. While the nearby universities are best known for their business, healthcare, liberal arts, and sciences degrees, the city’s most active industries include energy, aviation, and healthcare.
For anyone interested in taking advantage of Oklahoma City’s low housing costs and remodeling a space to fit their unique taste, we have created a list of the area’s best home remodelers. These firms are known for their abilities to renew spaces with stunning designs, whether the homeowner wants a seamless fit or a completely new style. Veteran remodelers lead each of these firms, ensuring that clients are in good hands.
Randolph Design + Build
6440 Avondale Dr. Suite 200, Nichols Hills, OK 73116
Family-owned Randolph Design + Build’s belief that buildings are a form of art serve as the basis of its designs. The construction and design teams work together to bridge the gap between the two trades, producing both stunning and functional spaces. The firm also aims to establish close relationships with its clients through instilling trust and confidence in the quality of its home improvement services. Randolph Design + Build’s skill and projects have been acknowledged by prominent publications such as OKC City Lifestyle magazine, 405 Magazine, and PRWeb.
This historic home in Mesta Park required rehabilitation and expansion work from Randolph Design + Build’s team. In particular, the homeowners wanted to update the house’s sun-filled sitting room, which included a fireplace close to the master bedroom. The firm repurposed the sitting room into a master bathroom with a walk-in closet, as well as restored the pewter fireplace insert, installing a soaking tub next to it. Additionally, the natural brass shower head and valves that the Randolph Design + Build team used will patina over the years, bringing more charm to the space than decline.
A Karen Black Company
3013 NW. 63rd St., Oklahoma City, OK 73116
A Karen Black Company is a woman-owned firm that specializes in kitchen, bathroom, and home remodels, focusing on providing stunning and unique designs based on a client’s unique needs and lifestyle. The team is made up of degreed interior designers, certified kitchen designers, and in-house contractors and installation crews. Each of these employees are skilled professionals with extensive experience in their fields. Publications like Kev’s Best, Bob Vila, Oklahoma Magazine, 405 Magazine, The Journal Record, and PR Log have featured the firm for its designs and work.
Owner Karen Black, who is a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD), works as the firm’s lead interior designer. Having graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Architecture with an Interior Design degree, she has now been in the industry for over 30 years. Black’s experience has allowed her to serve as a judge for the National CKD Design Competition in New York, as well as for the University of Oklahoma Interior Design Senior Portfolio Review. A skilled veteran, she has also received numerous design awards, lighting awards, and magazine features, including in House Beautiful, Colonial Homes, and Women’s Day.
Ten Key Home & Kitchen Remodels
1524 W. Edmond Rd. Edmond, OK 73003
Founded by Katie Kochelek in 2012, Ten Key Home & Kitchen Remodels has solidified a strong reputation as a dedicated and innovative home remodeling firm in Oklahoma. Made up of expert designers, project managers, remodelers, and trade partners, the firm’s team uses a collaborative approach that results in beautiful and functional designs. Whether the client is interested in trendy, basic, or classic look, each project uses a plan that respects their personalized budget and schedule.
This remodeled house, which Ten Key Home & Kitchen Remodels calls the Glamorous Addition project, is one of the firm’s impressive projects. In addition to expanding the living room, the firm added a new primary bedroom and bathroom, as well as a new guest room and bathroom. Some of the home’s new features include modern fireplaces, floating shelves, niches, and thoughtful touches that come from combining client input with Ten Key Home & Kitchen Remodels’ industry expertise.
Urban Kitchens
4205 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Jo Meacham founded Urban Kitchens in 1999 using her experience planning and preserving structures in Oklahoma City. As the firm’s principal designer, Meacham has designed and built numerous kitchens in the city’s historic and metropolitan areas, including downtown lofts and condominiums. The Urban Kitchens team follows her lead in providing clients with worry-free and extensive plans, ensuring they can be at ease while the firm works on remodeling and renovation projects.
With more than 20 years in the industry, Urban Kitchens has always focused on maximizing the uniqueness, quality, value, and potential of each project. The firm’s kitchen projects, in particular, are designed to fit seamlessly into a home’s architecture and express a homeowner’s identity. For example, this Green is Good! remodeling project features a gray-green shaker-style kitchen in a historic part of Oklahoma City. Urban Kitchens installed custom cabinetry and worked on an adjoined powder room, which features custom cabinetry and new wallpaper.
Heritage Renovations
24 N.E. 27th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Heritage Renovations is a licensed and family-owned firm that has been serving the Oklahoma City area for over 30 years. In addition to offering clients design consultations and detailed architectural drawings, the firm also provides services in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, attic conversions, room additions, and residential and commercial renovations. To achieve excellence in client satisfaction, the firm emphasizes the importance of quality work and passion for the craft, which is solidified by each team member’s years of expertise and experience in their respective fields. This devotion allows the firm to guide clients through each phase of a project, providing them with the necessary tools and information to make informed decisions.
Danny Peake founded Heritage Renovations in 1985 after branching off from his father’s construction firm. Since he was a boy, Peake has been interested in all aspects of home building, especially trim carpentry and cabinet making. This interest is a large reason why the firm has a 10,000-square-foot custom cabinet and millwork shop where all of its cabinetry and custom trim is created. The firm also has an in-house painting facility, along with experienced painters, to bring clients unlimited finish options.
Garrett Maples Homes
12024 East Draper Ave. Choctaw, OK 73020
Established in 2003, Garrett Maples Homes (GMH) specializes in ground-up custom home construction. It has worked on numerous custom homes, remodels, and add-ons all over Oklahoma city and surrounding areas, offering its clients services that include home extensions and restorations, fire restorations, and residential insurance claims. With the ability to take on American with Disabilities Act (ADA) projects, the firm has worked on several homes for veterans with disabilities throughout the years.
Many client testimonials have expressed having positive experiences with GMH and its team, commending the firm for its timely and professional manner and expressing being impressed with how smoothly everything was completed. Some clients have also mentioned how helpful it was to have detailed budgets and plans, which ensured no surprises throughout projects.
Sanders Builders
13853 Quail Pointe Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73134
Founded in 1921 by the grandfather of current owner Chris Sanders, Sanders Builders fosters a commitment to quality, style, and design in its team. Each employee has the ability to offer expertise in quality design, construction, and remodeling services. To maximize project potential, the firm also establishes collaborative and design-oriented relationships with clients, allowing the firm to produce unique spaces that reflect client lifestyles while meeting their needs.
Sanders Builders understands the importance of comfort and safety, which encourages it to create designs that appeal to a client’s sense of leisure and location. It also strives to build homes that match the quality of the neighborhoods clients will live in. Several clients, most of whom have worked on past projects with the firm, commend Sanders Builders for its professionalism, expertise, and attentive collaboration. Some of these clients have also mentioned enjoying the construction process thanks to the close relationship the firm has with them. According to them, Sanders and the firm’s amiable manner and stunning work have prompted them to return to the firm for future projects.
