A.B. Lafitte Creates Moody Fig-Toned Sanctuary for Tulsa’s Silk Salon.

TJ Woodberry isn’t messing around. Her new Silk Salon in Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District is a 204-square-metre statement that luxury beauty spaces can—and should—centre Black women. Located where Black Wall Street once thrived, the salon’s positioning is not only smart, it’s purposeful.

Woodberry chose the name Silk for good reason. Beyond the obvious connection to silk presses (a signature service), the fabric itself speaks to what she has created here—fluid, soft, and luminous. Interior designer Bailey Lafitte of A.B. Lafitte has translated these qualities into a space that’s part sanctuary, part fever dream.

The colour story hits immediately. Deep fig dominates everything, creating this moody, enveloping atmosphere that feels both intimate and dramatic. Pops of apricot and pink break through strategically, adding just enough contrast to keep things interesting without disrupting the flow.

Lafitte’s obsessed with arches. The grand illuminated entrance sets the tone, then arches repeat throughout, creating a rhythmic movement that guides you through the space. Clever use of mirrors amplifies everything, creating these shifting reflections that reveal glimpses of other areas.

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The material choices show real thought. That wavy reception desk? It echoes the movement of a hair curl—form following function in the best possible way. The custom resin flooring is where things get interesting. Originally formulated for industrial applications but reimagined in apricot with blush fleck. It’s durable enough for a busy salon but elegant enough for the luxury positioning. Smart problem-solving.

Glass blocks add translucency, powder-coated surfaces extend the monochrome palette, and those mirrored elements create visual depth. Everything feels considered but not overthought.

It’s how Lafitte balances the everyday with the extraordinary. Salons can feel either too sterile or overly precious, but this hits different. The design language is sophisticated enough for the luxury market Woodberry’s targeting, while staying grounded in the cultural significance of the location.

This project reveals an important aspect of contemporary design. When you combine cultural purpose with smart spatial planning, you get spaces that matter. Woodberry continues Greenwood’s entrepreneurial legacy, and Lafitte gave her a design that matches that ambition.

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[Images courtesy of A.B. Lafitte. Photography by Taylor Mae.]