Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, interior designer Jill Croka draws imaginative cues from the natural world to create sophisticated spaces with a peaceful and ephemeral setting. Stemming from her first career as a psychotherapist, her background and exploration of healing + wellness design reiterates her core belief that there is a direct connection between our built environments and a restorative and rejuvenating experience.
Jill artfully marries the comfort of organic textures and vintage designs with exacting scale, unexpected silhouettes, activating contrast and abiding sensibility. She loves to work with patterns and colors so a place can be soft yet vibrant at the same time. Masterful execution from construction to styling for each unique space makes Croka’s work both captivating and serene.
Get to know Jill and her designed spaces in today’s Designer Friday:
The natural light, soft marble accent wall and neutral tones throughout give this bathroom a truly serene energy– perfect for relaxing and self-care.
Andrew Joseph: What is the last book you read?
Jill Croka: The Four Winds, Kristin Hannah’s Great historical novel about the Dust Bowl, which is relevant to growing up in Oklahoma and family struggles. A fascinating read with appropriate timing about collective struggle.
AJ: What’s your design pet peeve?
JC: Designers using terminology that trivializes and dumbs down their design decisions. I come from a strong educational background and believe it is the designer’s job to educate the client on why they specified their selections without using words like “obsessed.”
This kitchen, which is swathed in the warm beige tones of the built-in cabinetry as well as the flooring, is made into a sanctuary. Accented by the white marble island and black and gold fixtures, entertaining or even solo meals become something of a mantra.
AJ: What’s a guilty pleasure you have?
JC: Sonic Cheese Tatertots.
AJ: Style (or design) icon?
JC: Lauren Hutton, effortlessly casual and chic.
AJ: What’s your favorite cocktail?
JC: The “Sandy”, Hotel Il Pellicano’s version of a Spritz, with the perfect proportions.
Rounded forms and soft, cool neutral tones are complimented with lush velvets in ivory and plush throws and pillows for ultimate comfort.
AJ: What’s your current TV obsession?
JC: 1883, beautiful cinematography and interesting story, along with great characters.
AJ: What are some of the podcasts you listen to and why?
JC: “SmartLess“, laughter is medicine and the interviews are fantastic.
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