From Garage to Grace: A McCobb Revival in Mid-Century Tulsa
Once called the House of 100 Helpers, this 1963 Tulsa home was part of a Better Homes & Gardens showcase for modern living. Designed by Wesley J. Crone, its original promise was thoughtful design that made everyday life better.
Decades later, Lathen + Kian Kamas stepped in as careful stewards—collecting mid-century pieces, preserving details, and dreaming about how to honor the house’s spirit. In their garage sat the key: a rare Paul McCobb Series 700 modular kitchen, salvaged and waiting for a second life.
Working together, we dove into original drawings and patents, re-fitted each piece, and collaborated with Fransen Woodworks to recreate what time had worn away. Every decision—hardware, finishes, proportions—was made to feel original.
Contracting for the project was led by Dana Day of Day Build and Design, who helped bring everything together on site.
The result is a home that carries its history forward with grace: a Better Homes & Gardens plan now anchored by a McCobb kitchen, perfectly suited to modern life.
This September 13–14, the Kamas home will be featured in the Tulsa HBA’s Home Remodeling Showcase—a chance to step inside and see how preservation, design, and collaboration can bring mid-century stories back to life.
If you own a mid-century home in Tulsa, don’t touch anything until someone who knows what they are looking at has a chance to see it. Regret is expensive. And you might be living in something rare and wonderful-and worth celebrating.