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Hi, I'm Lydia Franklin

Founder & Principal

When I was in third grade, I drew my "dream home" on some pieces of paper (I still have it!) so from a young age I was set out to be a designer. I knew I was creative but didn't originally go to college for design. I took one semester of business classes and realized it was too boring for me, so I enrolled in the Interior Design program at The University of Oklahoma. Upon graduating, I worked locally in Tulsa, Oklahoma before moving on to work in Northern California. At both firms, I specialized in commercial design. 

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In early 2020, I realized I wanted to work on the residential side so I started Onyx Lane Design Studio as a little side gig. ​In 2024, I left the corporate world behind to run this full time. Since then, my husband started a residential construction company where we get to design and build fully custom homes for our clients. My goal is to create a home that you love in fifty years just as much as the day you walked in for the first time. 

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You can usually find me spending my free time with my husband and little boys or deep in my current read! 

Our Manifesto

We pride ourselves on our ability to adapt and innovate, ensuring each project reflects the unique identity and needs of our clients.

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