Southern Home – September-October 2019

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019 | SOUTHERN HOME 40

so everything had to be wash-and-wear. Nothing too precious.

We have tractors and horses and dogs, and there are always kids

coming in and out. I also wanted only rooms that we would use

daily—no formal spaces. Being that it’s a rural area, it had to feel

appropriate and fit the site.”

Fitting indeed is the use of pale stone masonry and light woods,

balanced with a minimal infusion of color in her accessories. Most

of it tends toward shades of white and natural linen, although

Salisbury’s love of blue is undeniable. “I can’t seem to get away

from it,” she says. “I always have a touch of blue.”

To keep the rusticity of the home’s materials in check, the

homeowner used a combination of elegant and industrial elements.

Honed granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, top-of-

the line stainless-steel appliances, curated antiques, and reclaimed

bricks used as flooring in some of the spaces create an uncanny

balance. “We sourced reclaimed brick flooring from an old building

in nearby Sapulpa, and ‘SAPULPA’ is even stamped on a lot of the

bricks,” Salisbury says. “I love feeling like a part of Oklahoma.”

And with that view, she’s indeed a part of it—with nature

surrounding her and downtown just below.

The open spaces of the expansive living room
incorporate shades of indigo in a variety of
textures and patterns, each cohesive while still
keeping the design diverse. Balancing out the
blue, neutral shades of beige add warmth and
complement the color of the wood beams above
and the floor planks of reclaimed wood. Right:
The game table claims an ideal view of the
landscape, offering the perfect place to enjoy a
game of backgammon or sip a cup of tea.