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Welcome Home Back in October, the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University predicted that annual homeowner improvement spending expected to reach double-digit growth in the first half of 2013. The strengthening remodeling industry, coupled with an improving housing market and record low interest rates, all things home-related— from buying to renovating to all things interior and exterior—seem to be on the forefront of consumers’ minds. And we here at Arkansas Times Special Pubs felt we could help connect homeowners with

some of the best local companies in the business by publishing our first home-related resource directory for the New Year 2013.

In these pages, you’ll find advice and information from an array of fabulous home-related businesses and professionals on everything from the latest trends to how to get more for your money. Our writers – Janie Ginocchio, Jennifer Reed and Jason Wiest – have put together the ultimate insider’s guide for anyone looking to remodel, redecorate or renew their living space.

Additionally, we took a look around at some of the houses for

sale and decided to present them to our readers organized by price.

We also talked to real estate agents and mortgage companies to get the lowdown on the state of the local real estate market, along with what potential buyers need to keep in mind.

To make finding what you need easy, we alphabetized our advertisers and contributors in a handy index. Everything you need is all here, right at your fingertips.

We had a lot of fun, visited with a ton of people and got some amazing ideas. We hope you enjoy this first issue.

Table of Contents INSIDE THE HOUSE Color Trends

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Paprika? Sage Green? Gunstock Brown? The colors people are thinking about now

What’s Overhead

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Taking the Floor

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Location, Location, Location 40 Your neighborhood can be just as important as the house

Landscape Trends From Drab to Fab Painting Bricks

Time for a Redo

The Other Front Door

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Recipe for a Kitchen Makeover 20

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New homeowner revitalizes patio area

From carpet and hardwood to vinyl and tile, there are more options than ever Tips on remodeling your kitchen or bathroom

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Plants, lighting and more

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Changing the color of brick is easy

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Garage doors – functional and utilitarian, right? Wrong.

A kitchen revamp

Keeping it Clean

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Protect your rugs and furniture from the dangers of dirt

Buy Local

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Arkansas artists & the galleries that represent them

What Money Will Buy

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A list of some great central Arkansas properties in your price range

Who Needs a Cineplex?

MONEY A Helping Hand

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Mortgages 48 Finding a lender that is comfortable and clear

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Tips for saving money and boosting your home’s efficiency

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Color Trends

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olor permeates our lives – it can form the basis of a memory, we can have an immediate emotional reaction to it, and it can influence our other senses and perceptions.

Which is why color, especially wall color, is one of the first things people think about when they are decorating or remodeling their home. Designers make a living forecasting what will be the next hot color, but ultimately, color is a deeply personal choice when it comes to the home; after all, you’re the one who has to live with it.

Paint Bob Ragsdale of Cantrell Hardware has been in the paint business for decades. He’s seen trends come and go, and then come Left: At Cynthia East Fabrics, cool tones like the purple and gray in the painting, are becoming popular.

Flooring While walls, furniture and textiles are incorporating splashes of color, the most popular colors in carpeting are generally in the neutral and beige families, Buz Lassiter, a sales associate at C&F Flooring, said. “It’s always safe and timeless.”

At Crazy Dave’s Carpet, customers want more color, mostly in the form of color flecks in a neutral base color, Lance Boykin said.

“Color is coming back – color flecks in golds to greens to champagne and khaki colors,” he said.

Popular shades in laminates and hardwoods are generally midtones, he said. “It’s not too dark – what we call a brown gunstock is the most popular color,” he said.

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Furniture and accessories “In 2012 and characteristic of the last few years, no single color has emerged in leathers or fabrics as a proven leader in the home furnishings industry above the taupe/beige/brown category,” Lauren Roberts of Arkansas Furniture said. “Vibrant colors are consistent in sales and overall consumer acceptance, yet it takes a combination of the entire color spectrum to compete with the aforementioned palette.”

She said variations of reds from burgundy to paprika are some of the most popular colors emerging, and bold patterns with bright and sometimes iridescent hues are more often the accent choice to bring life

to brown-based furniture.

Colorful patterns including ikats, chevrons, color blocks and botanicals are generally used for pillows and chairs, she said.

One exception is in the sunroom, where stronger patterns and colors are used on larger seating pieces.

But other retailers are seeing some emerging trends away from neutrals.

“This year, a lot of people like orange and sage green,” Sue Khoo, owner of Unique Furniture, said.

Over at Cynthia East Fabrics, owner Terry Dilday said cool tones are popular.

“We are really seeing blue coming back strong – a really pretty cobalt blue, we like to call it Elvis blue,” she said. “It’s a lighter cobalt. Most people know exactly what we’re talking about when we say Elvis blue. We just painted our door that color.”

Gray and silver are also making inroads, Dilday said. “Gray has become such a mainstream color.

It was brown for a while, but now even browns have gray in them.”

In addition, orange and melon/ coral tones continue to be popular, and do well with gray, she said.

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back full-circle. Homeowners still want a high-contrast look in their paint color schemes, but not with the “flamboyant” colors of the housing bubble, when customers were looking for colors that would appeal to prospective buyers.

“They want drama and appeal, but they want it to seem lived in,” he said. “They’re choosing colors that they can live with.”

While you might have seen a room with paint colors from the opposite ends of the spectrum, people are choosing to use colors from the same color family, like a dark coffee brown with a creamy white.

Ragsdale said the trend is for more traditional colors in muted palettes; if there is a bold color like deep red, it’s often accompanied by a taupe or gray accent color.

And you’re not likely to see just one wall color in a room, he said.

“People want the intelligent design they see on HGTV. It’s mindblowing how they put things together sometimes.”

He advised people to choose the wall colors last.

“Paint is the easy part,” he said.

“Wall colors are the background, so it should be the last thing you pick. Match it to the permanent fixtures in the room like the textiles and furniture.”

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“It makes the floor look bigger,” he said.

Light colors are also popular with area rugs, Davoud Hadidi of Hadidi Oriental Rug Co. said.

“Interior designers are going for tone-on-tone—it makes it easy for them to tie everything together.”

But there are new colors gaining popularity, such as blue in cobalt or denim shades and burnt orange.

“People are getting tired of light colors want something warmer,” he said.

At Martinous Oriental Rug Company, a dealer of hand-made, hand-loomed and machine-made wool and Oliphant rugs, David Martinous said the choice of color is usually dependent on its style, with traditional rugs seen mostly in blue and red, while contemporary rugs have more vibrant colors and patterns influenced by modern art.

Fixtures In the world of bathroom and kitchen fixtures, color is limited to white or metallic finishes.

Mike Adams of Southern Pipe & Supply, a local plumbing supply wholesaler, said white is a popular finish for bathroom fixtures. Another option in the white family is what he called biscuit, an off-white that’s “very subtle.”

For metallic finishes, he said stainless steel “has taken off ” in popularity, while oil-rubbed bronze is still a mainstay. New finishes on the market include artic stainless and champagne bronze, which has a darker tone that gives it an aged look in contrast to traditional bronze, which is bright and shiny, he said.

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here’s nothing worse than not having enough light in the room when you need it, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice form over function.

Local lighting design experts weigh in on what’s hot in lighting fixtures now.

“The majority of our customers want fixtures that are simple and easy to clean,” the interior designer at TEC Electric said.

“They don’t want anything busy or overdone – life is hectic enough, so they want to come home to a relaxing atmosphere.”

Angel Harris at ProBuilder Supply said the “straight-line, contemporary look” is popular with their customers. “Lots of chrome, clean, straight lines,” she said. “For some of the builders we work with, that’s all they’re putting in.”

Over at Lewis Lighting in Benton, C.J. Ellis said the industrial look (think pendant lights that look like car headlights) is big, especially in an aged metallic finish.

On the other end of the spectrum, Ellis said the “whitewashed, Old World look”, characterized by chandeliers with faux candle accents, is gaining popularity with some customers.

But don’t worry if you can’t tell a can light from a track light – all three stores offer design services and advice to help you figure out what you like and what best suits your lifestyle. It also helps to bring in photos of light fixtures or lamps that you like to help give the designers a sense of what you’re looking for and how it might work with your home.

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ou probably don’t think much about your flooring unless it’s ugly, dirty or in need of repair or replacement. But a lot of the interior design and remodeling professionals we talked to said you should start from the floor up when decorating.

“The color [of a rug or carpet] gives direction,” Davoud Hadidi, owner of Hadidi Oriental Rug Co. “You pick the rug and pull the colors out of it to use in selecting your furniture, draperies and accessories.”

And you don’t have to be confined to one type of flooring—gone are the days when the standard was wall-to-wall carpet.

Today’s flooring materials are made to give you the look you want, whether it’s tile, vinyl, laminates or hardwood.

Tile Buz Lassiter, a sales associate at C&F Flooring, said porcelain tile has seen a surge in popularity, due mostly to new versions that look like wood, which incorporate the beauty and warmth of hardwood with the durability of tile.

“You can’t tell the difference,” he said. “The grain can be seen and felt and installs like a wood floor.”

For those who prefer the look of stone floors, Lori Pitcock of Acme Brick and Tile said consumers now have a choice of tile that has a dimensional look that makes it almost indistinguishable from natural stone.

Hardwood and laminates “Laminate is really hot right now,” Lance Boykin of Crazy Dave’s Carpet said. “They’ve come a long way with the pad [that goes underneath the laminate] called a scuba pad that provides a moisture barrier and soundproofing – no more of that hollow sound you used to hear when you walked on it.”

For hardwoods, Bucky Ballard at ProBuilder Supply said his customers prefer wide-plank, hand scraped hardwoods.

“It’s an engineered hardwood that kind of looks distressed,” he said. “It’s less likely to scratch, and if it is scratched, it blends in more than with regular hardwood.”

Engineered hardwoods are better for Arkansas’ climate, Boykin said. “It’s dimensionally more stable,” meaning the planks won’t warp due to humidity.

Area rugs You can get an area rug from just about anywhere, but if you want to invest in a quality rug that lasts a lifetime, then you need to visit Martinous Oriental Rug Company and Hadidi.

David Martinous said Oriental rugs are divided into three categories: traditional, transitional and modern, and are defined by their color and pattern.

Traditional rugs have an all-over design with a center medallion and a border, Martinous said. The background colors are usually red, blue or rust. Transitional rugs

have no borders and a simple pattern comprised of one or two colors.

Contemporary rugs are a departure, what Martinous calls “ultra-designed in multiple colors.” He said the designs are similar to modern art from the Guggenheim or by Andy Warhol.

When choosing an area rug, it’s important to do your research, Davoud Hadidi said. You’ll need to know the type of room the rug is for (living room, dining room); the size of the area to be covered (“if it’s a dining room, you don’t want the chairs to fall off the edge,” Hadidi said); and the room’s existing color scheme.

He suggests having three or four rugs delivered to your home for a tryout before you buy.

“Lighting, the other colors in the room can make a difference in how the rug looks in your home in comparison to how it looked in the store,” he said.

Carpet When it comes to carpet, customers want it soft, easy to clean and without a lot of shedding, Bruno Guerotto, manager of The Paint and Carpet Depot, said.

Dennis Campbell of C&P Carpets said patterns and prints are popular options at the store.

“We’re seeing a lot of the toneon-tone, flecked look in berber,” he said. Customers are also investing in high-quality carpets made from wool and other materials that “will last for years.”

Lassiter of C&F Flooring said options like custom colors and new patterns make tailoring carpet to your home easier than ever.

“A lot of people don’t give floors a second thought,” he said. “I try to tell people – floors are the longest-lasting interior part of your home. You’ll change the wall color and décor two or three times before you change the flooring. Coordinate the other stuff around the floor.”

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wo of the most often used rooms of the house are also the hardest to remodel: the kitchen and the bathroom. Depending on how extensive the remodel is, you’re dealing with plumbing, electricity and sometimes natural gas. The process can be slow and frustrating, especially if you lose use of those rooms for even a short period of time. Then there’s the money involved – when you have to bring in experts like electricians and plumbers, things can get expensive, quick.

But it doesn’t have to be a nightmare scenario. With a little planning and some help from local experts, you can have the kitchen

or bathroom of your dreams without putting too big of a dent in your pocketbook.

Mike Adams of Southern Pipe and Supply said it’s important to get a plumber involved early on when contemplating a bathroom redo.

“Try to get a professional plumber involved,” he said. “They can help with process, tell you things to look out for, like how wide the pipes will need to be to accommodate a certain fixture and how they will work.”

And once you’ve selected your materials and put down a deposit, stop looking.

“Once the purchase orders have been issued and the orders made,

it makes things more expensive and can delay the process if you see something else you like and change your mind,” he said. “It really makes things hectic for the supplier, the contractor and the customer.”

If you’re hesitant to rip everything out and start over, there are other options, such as resurfacing.

“As a general rule, resurfacing is 70 percent cheaper than replacement,” Bob Kennedy, owner of Surface Renew, said. The company resurfaces kitchen and bath countertops and also fixes and refinishes bathtubs.

Resurfacing is not only less expensive, but takes less time to complete. Kennedy said most jobs

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Bathroom trends For the bathroom, Lori Pitcock at Acme Brick and Tile said her clients are choosing larger tiles for bathroom floors because it makes the space look bigger and you have fewer grout lines to clean.

She suggests using tiles with some texture instead of a high polish, which is slicker and could cause falls, especially if the floor is wet.

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ral or neutral colors is still popular, although some customers are choosing mosaic tile to give a three-dimensional look. Glass is also used to give a pop of color or to create designs, she said.

Over at ProBuilder Supply, Angel Harris said some of her female customers feel like the master bath is their sanctuary, so they want to incorporate luxurious details, such as crystal drawer pulls, chandeliers – even a crystal flush mount.

Inside Effects has a great design blog to help you get ideas, and one of the most intriguing is their roundup of bathroom tile trends.

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Kitchen trends Pitcock of Acme Brick and Tile said she’s seen a trend toward using hardwood floors in kitchens, but she advises against it.

“As they say, once a tree is dead, don’t water it,” she said. Hardwood

planks aren’t made for water exposure, and over time routine spills in the kitchen will warp the planks and fade the color.

If you want a hardwood look that lasts, Pitcock said to use ceramic tiles with a hardwood design.

“They look incredibly like hardwood,” she said.

According to Inside Effects, kitchen cabinetry with a European flair is the latest trend in kitchens. European cabinetry design includes characteristics such as integrated handles, frameless cabinets and hidden cabinetry.

Using stone Natural stone is a popular choice for bathroom and kitchen countertops because of its beauty and durability. Johnny Gingerich, Little Rock location manager for Pacific Shore Stones, said his customers are selecting exotic stones, which “have more movement, colors and typically more personality to them.”

“I would have to say though, this year the lighter colored, or white stones, have been really popular in both the exotics and builder-grade stones,” he said. “Of course, everybody’s tastes are different; that’s why we carry over 120 different colors company wide, and have the largest inventory in Arkansas

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David McDougal of Casa Blanca Granite said design magazines are influencing some of his customers to choose a modern design to their kitchens and bathrooms, utilizing contrasting stones like black granite and white marble to create a sleek, contemporary design.

“We’re seeing straight lines, white marble, lots of glass,” he said. But there are some builders who are still employing more traditional shapes and colors.

Gingerich said granite is by far the most popular, durable and longest-lasting countertop material on the market today.

“Corian and the other manmade products such as quartz are imitating granite’s appearance to begin with, so why settle for a substitute material, when in most cases we have a lot of granites that are less expensive than these products,” he said. “Also, I believe most of the other man-made materials have a 10-20 year warranty, with a lot of ‘small print’ on the warranty. The granite is already at least 300 million years old, and maintenance is easy. Granite also gives you a better resale value on your home if you are considering that down the road.”

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The shop’s design team is also on hand to answer questions and consult with customers about choosing the perfect products for their home.

Recently, the company launched a blog on their website, inside-effects.com, to assist customers even when they’re not able to browse the showroom in person. The online component acts as an additional design consultant, offering tips on décor and trends, sharing gorgeous projects and installations, and highlighting upcoming home or design events in the community. You can also find Inside Effects on their Facebook page, where they run contests and post photos that are sure to spark creative ideas. Or, visit the showroom at 4205 S. Shackleford Road, Suite A. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and by appointment after-hours and on Saturday. For more information, call (501) 954-8866.

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ver the course of a lifetime in one house, things get rearranged, refurbished, recovered and replaced, but there are two spots in the home that are most often overlooked: the kitchen and the bathroom. Unlike throwing a slipcover over a tired couch or adding new shades to an old lamp, replacing bathroom flooring and updating kitchen cabinetry seems like a daunting task—and an expensive one. That’s why the rooms are often the last thing to be remodeled, or the first when a homeowner decides to sell.

But the process might be easier and more budget-friendly than it seems, especially with help from some local professionals.

One Little Rock homeowner invited Cue into their newly renovated kitchen, a task overseen with help from Kitchen Tune-Up, C & F Flooring and The Countertop Store in Maumelle. The couple had looked at houses for years with the intention of downsizing from their Robinwood-area home they’ve owned since 1985. Based on the current market situation, they decided to stay in their nest for a few years longer, and settled on renovating the kitchen which hadn’t been updated in over 20 years.

Lorie Akinf, primary retail salesperson at C & F Flooring, worked with the homeowners to find a style of tile that suited their tastes.

In the business for 25 years, Akinf notes that she sees many owners in a similar situation. “Commonly people are choosing to redo what they have and stay, as opposed to

selling their home. Some people remodel and then sell the house, since from a retail standpoint the kitchen and bathroom are the most important rooms. I think you should really enjoy it for at least a certain period of time before you go somewhere else.”

C & F Flooring, owned by Carol and Fred Auger, helped the homeowners replace their dated 8x8 tile by choosing an unusual, oversized rectangle style. She forecasts a new trend in rectangular tiles, something she is selling more and more of. The homeowners went with a 12x24 porcelain option from Florin called Afrika. The tile is manufactured using highdefinition laser technology to give individual pieces a more realistic, natural look (like slate or other natural stones), more texture and color variation. The tiles are laid in a straight line pattern, which Akinf says is more of a contemporary look, and fits in perfectly with the rest of the home’s modern décor.

The homeowners chose their flooring last, after finding the perfect countertops and backsplash, but Akinf cautions against waiting last to think about the floors. “In new construction especially, floors are almost always the last thing people think about. Builders have gone over budget on every single thing and they come down to the floors and they’re like ‘Wow, I have no money left! What do we do now?’” she says. “When remodeling, I tell people in the beginning stages to decide how far they’re going to go, because it truly is a

domino effect. Updating one thing leads to changing something else.

Few people have unlimited budgets, so I recommend that they decide, based on budget, how far they can go. And of course I think the floor is pretty important!”

Susan Johnson owns Kitchen Tune-Up with her husband Charlie, and also sees customers stuck in that familiar “domino” situation. “Oftentimes, homeowners have already done their floors and their countertops and then they realize now that their cabinetry looks outdated,” Johnson says. But gutting and replacing cabinetry is not only expensive; it can make it difficult to salvage that brand-new countertop.

That’s where Kitchen Tune-Up comes in. Instead of completely removing existing cabinets, Kitchen Tune-Up re-faces the exterior of cabinets and drawers with updated styles, colors and hardware. “Re-facing is an option that can give homeowners a real, quality look. It is cheaper than tearing out cabinetry, and it’s a quality product that will last as long as the cabinetry does,” Johnson says. “The typical call that I get is someone who says, ‘My cabinets are outdated and are stuck in the 70s.’ We see a lot of homes that were built in the 70s. In that era, these were nice cabinets, but the doors are no longer in style. So we work with a lot with existing structures trying to update and create a more sophisticated look that reflects the trends now.”

This home’s kitchen was a good candidate for cabinet re-facing

since the structure of the existing work was sound, the layout of the room was functional, and the main goal was to give the space a more current look and reflect the tastes in the rest of the home. The former off-white doors and drawer fronts were replaced with a contemporary maple slab door with a light stain. The rest of the cabinetry was surfaced with a matching wood veneer, and all hardware was updated to a sleeker bar pull.

There are other styles to reflect different homeowners’ personalities, too, says Johnson. Cabinetry is trending towards dark stains and more wood stains (though “white cabinetry is always going to be in style”), which she says reflects the stainless steel appliances in vogue today. Another trend: mix and match. “Cabinetry is like furniture in that people are mixing and matching. What you have in your kitchen, you don’t have to have in your bathroom or laundry room,” Johnson suggests.

For the countertops and backsplash, the homeowners turned to The Countertop Store in Maumelle, owned by Donna Small and her husband/second-in-command Rodney. They chose a two-centimeter thick Silestone Quartz in Rosa Gray. “For popularity, quartz is up there with granite,” Small reports. And unlike marble, “quartz countertops are zero maintenance, sealed for life and can take high temperatures straight from the oven without scorching or burning,” she says. “Wine will not stain it. And it’s very hard, so the only thing that’s going to scratch would be another quartz edge or a diamond blade knife.”

The backsplash, formerly a plain white wall between the countertops and cabinets, now mirrors the rectangular floor tiles with a horizontal capri limestone quartz.

A mosaic comprised of glass and a blend of marble tannery is interlaid in a linear pattern that runs the entirety of the backsplash— the understated kitchen’s one true statement piece.

As for time and budget, all of the options give dated kitchens

a facelift for less money and less disruption to the household than completely renovating. Akinf says that most tile jobs don’t last more than three days and often start at $3 or $4 a foot, including installation. “And the installation is the most important part,” she says. “If it is not installed properly, you’ll have much more breakage.”

Johnson agrees that re-facing is another budget- and- time-friendly process. “Unlike when you gut your kitchen, you can still use your kitchen with re-facing. The appliances, the range, refrigerator, sink—all remain usable. For all intents and purposes, you can continue to use the main parts of your kitchen and not be displaced,” she says. Re-facing cabinetry starts at $3,900, and can be done in three to four days.

Johnson concludes, “It’s a nice way to give a kitchen a beautiful, quality look in a period of time that doesn’t disrupt the household. We come in for one week and totally transform the space.”

Running Hot & Cold Tips and tricks for selecting a heating and air unit

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here comes a time in every homeowner’s life when they are faced with a daunting task: purchasing a new heating and air system.

This usually happens when the old unit conks out in the dead of winter or the dog days of summer, and there’s a mad scramble for a replacement.

Max Fletcher of Russell and LeMay Plumbing and Heating has a few words of advice to help make sure you get the best system for your money.

“Get three bids from the bigger, established [heating and air] companies, and buy all of the efficiency you can afford,” he said. While the most energyefficient systems will be more expensive, you’ll save money on

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your utility bills in the long run, he said. To help defray the cost of buying a new system, there are several rebate programs available from manufacturers and some utilities.

It’s also important to make sure your air conditioning unit has enough power – measured in units called tons – to cool your home. How many tons you need is dependent on a lot of factors, such as the size of your home, how much insulation you have and the type of windows are on the home, Fletcher said. But there is a formula to estimate a starting point for tonnage: one ton per 500 square feet of space.

Once you and your heating and air contractor determine

the number of tons needed, Fletcher suggests buying a unit that has a little more power because of the high rate of humidity in the summer.

“You’re pulling humidity in, and you have to get rid of it,” he said.

Aside from pricing, it’s important to find out what guarantees the contractor or dealer offers. “[Russell and LeMay] guarantee just about everything,” Fletcher said, adding that they also guarantee same-day service for repairs.

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If not, then you’re not taking care of some of the most expensive items in your home.

“No rug should go more than five years without cleaning, and rugs in high traffic areas should be cleaned every year or every other year,” David Martinous of Martinous Oriental Rug Company said. Martinous said his family introduced specialty rug cleaning

to Arkansas in 1939, and currently has the finest cleaning and drying facilities and can clean all types of rugs. They also have a special submersion hand-washing technique for rugs with animal stains or odors.

Both Martinous and Hadidi Oriental Rug Co. offer pick-up and drop-off service for rug cleaning.

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here’s nothing that gives a room a sterile and cold feeling like bare walls, and hanging family portraits can only get you so far. Art is an amazing way to tie together the other elements of the room and express the homeowner’s style and tastes at the same time.

But there’s no need to buy from galleries in New York or Paris; Arkansas has a rich art scene that encompasses everything from traditional styles and mediums to the avant garde, and local galleries do a great job of promoting them.

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John Deering is best known as an award-winning political cartoonist and comics artist, but he also paints in acrylic, with a focus on

historical scenes. He’s one of the featured artists at Cantrell Gallery, along with Warren Criswell, photographer Paul Caldwell and John Wooldrige, a new and up-andcoming painter.

In addition, Cantrell Gallery is Little Rock’s oldest custom framing store, and they use the highest quality materials in their work.

Gallery 221 If you want to meet and interact with artists outside of an art show, then Gallery 221 is the place to go. Located in the Pyramid Building downtown, the gallery features artists in residence that work in studios on the third floor (Studio 221).

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We’ve done the legwork of finding a sampling of what’s available in different price points ranging from $136,900 to $949,000. Check out the next few pages for some examples of properties currently on the market in the area.

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What $150,000 - $199,999 Will Buy You

under $200,000

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WILL BUY

$163,900 $169,500

315 Valmar Stifft Station

3BR/2BA, 1437 SF Joel Tvedten, 612-8083 River Rock Realty Co.

3BR/2BA, 1576 SF

110 Vienne Place

Country Club of Arkansas, Maumelle

Jeff Fuller, 224-7800 Jeff Fuller Homes

119 Vienne Place

Lafayette Square Unit 7A

4BR/2BA, 1700 SF

1BR/1BA, 1000 SF

Country Club of Arkansas, Maumelle

$189,900

127 S. Maple

$179,900

Jeff Fuller, 224-7800 Jeff Fuller Homes

Stifft Station

3BR/1BA, 1532 SF Joel Tvedten, 612-8083 River Rock Realty Co.

Downtown Little Rock

$136,900

Melissa Bond, 960-0665 The Charlotte John Co.

WHAT

$200,000 to $299,000

WILL BUY $289,900 $229,000

13516 Beckenham Hillsborough

4BR/2.5BA, 2295 SF Eric Wilkerson, 804-2633 The Charlotte John Co.

Starting at $219,000

200 River Market Tower Downtown Little Rock

Loft studios starting at 757 SF Sarah Duke, 376-6555 Moses Tucker Real Estate

130 Summit Drive

Maumelle Valley Estates

4BR/2BA, 2690 SF Becky Iverson, 681-6142, CBRPM John Wright Construction

WHAT

$200,000 to $299,000

WILL BUY (continued) $298,500

$299,900

30 Nob View

2700 Reservoir Road

4BR/3BA, 3755 SF

5BR/3BA, 3500 SF

Aimee Long, 681-7302 CBRPM

Marva Caldwell, 944-5115 CBRPM

Leawood

West Little Rock

$234,900

326 Country Club Pkwy

$268,900

3BR/2BA, 1850 SF

Lafayette Square Unit 10E Downtown Little Rock

18 Majestic Court

102 Misty Valley Lane

4BR/2BA, 2239 SF

4BR/3BA, 2721 SF

John Wright, 753-4500 John Wright Construction

Fred Peyton, 916-8161 CBRPM

Majestic Pointe, Maumelle

Jack Wilson, 835-6528 Woodhaven Homes, Inc.

$249,900

$284,900

$259,900

105 Corondelet Drive

Country Club of Arkansas, Maumelle

2BR/2BA, 1663 SF

4BR/2BA, 2265 SF

Melissa Bond, 960-0665 The Charlotte John Co.

Jack Wilson, 835-6528 Woodhaven Homes, Inc.

$285,000

Maumelle

$260,000

$289,500

3223 Breckenridge

7704 Toltec

114 Lucia Lane

4BR/3BA, 3060 SF

4BR/3BA, 3111 SF

4BR/2BA, 2431 SF

Carolyn Cobb, 258-6909 CBRPM

Candy McMahan, 351-5930 CBRPM

Jeff Fuller, 224-7800 Jeff Fuller Homes

Pleasant Valley

Indian Hills, North Little Rock

Country Club of Arkansas, Maumelle

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52 Wellington Colony Villages of Wellington

4BR/3BA, 2875 SF Sandra James, 517-5537 CBRPM

$297,900

113 Imperial Way

Majestic Pointe, Maumelle

$294,900

5224 R Street Heights

4BR/2BA, 2450 SF

3BR/2BA, 1500 SF

Jack Wilson, 835-6528 Woodhaven Homes, Inc.

Pam Raney, 831-7267 CBRPM

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$289,900

WHAT

$300,000 to $399,000

WILL BUY

$309,600

3BR/2.5BA, 2295 SF

4621 N. Lookout

Whitney Elmore, 519-1000 CBRPM

WHAT $300,000 to $399,999 WILL BUY

Hillcrest

$329,900

$325,000

311 Corondelet Ln

105 Marseille Drive

4BR/2.5BA, 2950 SF

3BR/2.5BA, 2737 SF

Country Club of Arkansas, Maumelle Country Club of Arkansas, Maumelle Jim Pace, 607-1057 Jim Pace Homes

John Wright, 753-4500 John Wright Construction

$310,000

508 Rose St. Hillcrest

3BR/2BA, 1900 SF Leslie Moseley, 680-2294 CBRPM

200 River Market Tower

4 BR/2.5 BA, 2,937 SF Michelle Sanders, 993-3900 Chenal Properties chenal.com

Downtown Little Rock

Starting at $394,000

2BR/2BA, 1234 SF

$325,000

Sarah Duke, 376-6555 Moses Tucker Real Estate

12 Tournay Circle Little Rock

3BR/2.5BA, 2707 SF John Wright, 753-4500 John Wright Construction

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$328,900

168 Marseille Drive

Country Club of Arkansas, Maumelle

157 Lily Drive

805 Riviera Condominiums

Maumelle

Riverdale

4BR/2BA, 3427 SF $329,900

Tracy Gill, 258-5888 CBRPM

2BR/2BA, 1150 SF $314,000

Nina DuBois, 349-2383 Riviera Real Estate

WHAT

$300,000 to $399,000

WILL BUY

6BR/2BA(+3 half BA), 3150 SF Joel Tvedten, 612-8083 River Rock Realty Co.

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$375,000

101 N. Woodrow Hillcrest

3BR/2.5BA, 2756 SF Jaime Melcher, 707-8997 The Charlotte John Co.

37 Valley Estates Drive Pleasant Valley Estates

$308,900

3BR/4BA, 3626 SF

201 Chalamont

Jean Noell, 350-3297, CBRPM

Chenal Valley

$365,000 $359,900

133 Marseille Drive

Country Club of Arkansas, Maumelle

4BR/3BA, 3000 SF Jack Wilson, 835-6528 Woodhaven Homes, Inc.

$397,900

Starting at $379,000

6011 Southwind

180 Majestic Circle

200 River Market Tower

Majestic Pointe, Maumelle

Downtown Little Rock

3BR/3BA, 3168 SF

4BR/2.5BA, 3450 SF

2BR/2BA, 1358 SF

Thomas Geaslin, 515-0565 CBRPM

Jack Wilson, 835-6528 Woodhaven Homes, Inc.

Silver Ridge, North Little Rock

Sarah Duke, 376-6555 Moses Tucker Real Estate

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$399,900

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$389,000

56 Wellington Colony Dr. Villages of Wellington

4BR/3BA, 3500 SF Lynn Pangburn, 352-2284 CBRPM

16 Crestview Court

Majestic Pointe, Maumelle

4BR/2.5BA, 3725 SF Jack Wilson, 835-6528 Woodhaven Homes, Inc.

$354,900

112 Cherokee

Osage Falls, Maumelle

4BR/3BA, 3745 SF Lynn Pangburn, 352-2284 CBRPM

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$397,900

WHAT

$400,000 to $499,000

WILL BUY $422,000 $475,000

1400 S. Broadway Quapaw Quarter

4BR/3BA, 3700 SF

Joel Tvedten, 612-8083 River Rock Realty Company

808 Riviera Condominiums 3BR/2BA, 1700 SF Nina DuBois, 349-2383 Riviera Real Estate

Starting at $494,000

$469,000

157 Blackburn

WHAT $400,000+ WILL BUY

Villages of Wellington

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Clyde Butler, 240-4300 CBRPM

328 Charles Hillcrest

5BR/4BA, 3927 SF

Janet Flegal The Charlotte John Company

$419,900

200 River Market Tower

5 Durance Court

2BR/2BA, 1563 SF

4BR/3BA(+2 half BA), 4300 SF

Sarah Duke, 376-6555 Moses Tucker Real Estate

Jonie Burks, 993-2992 The Charlotte John Company

Downtown Little Rock

4BR/3BA, 3830 SF

$489,000

Riverdale

Chenal Valley

WHAT

over $500,000

WILL BUY $565,000

$699,000

65 Talais Drive

1730 N. Spruce

5917 N. Country Club

Heights

Heights

5 BR, 3.5 BA, 5,070 SF

5BR/3.5BA, 4700 SF

4BR/4.5BA, 5268 SF

Michelle Sanders, 993-3900 Chenal Properties, chenal.com

Susan Desselle, 772-7100 The Charlotte John Company

Little Rock

$879,000

Riviera Condominiums #1101 Riverdale

53 Deauville Circle Chenal

$949,900

3BR/2.5BA, 2850 SF Nina DuBois, 349-2383 Riviera Real Estate

4BR/6BA, 5,820 SF Michelle Sanders, 993-3900 Chenal Properties, chenal.com

$699,900

$515,000

4714 Club Road

3013 Timber Creek

Heights

Timber Creek, North Little Rock

6BR/3BA, 3188 SF

5BR/4.5BA, 5900 SF

Clark Marshall, 680-7653 CBRPM

Alice Mattox, 310-7755 CBRPM

$849,000

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f your 3,000-square-foot house doesn’t have a media room, you’re behind the times,” Matthew Carnes of Carnes Audio Visual said.

Thanks to more affordable technology, you can have a highend movie viewing experience in the comfort of your own home, where the popcorn is cheaper and you don’t have to worry about the rude guy yelling into his cell phone during the most exciting part of the film.

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their staff handles every stage of the process. They can help you evaluate the space you have set aside for the media room and determine which package can best fit your needs and budget.

“We can work from the ground up, from installation to programming to service,” Don Doss of Audio Dimensions said.

“Typically, a low-end home system will cost about $10,000, and $25,000 for a very plush system,” Carnes said. “And then [the price] can quickly go to absurd.”

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said. “Condominium ownership is a perfect fit for busy, active people who want a carefree after-work existence, close to the action.”

Moses said there’s not a certain type of customer that’s drawn to living in Moses Tucker developments. “We literally have all ages and demographics living downtown,” he said. “There are more young people (ages 22-39) without kids and empty nesters (ages 50-70) than any other groups, however.”

“We think the simplicity of living downtown is the major selling feature – no lawns to mow, leaves to rake or roofs to repair – all of our buildings have some form of security which is greatly valued, as well.” he said.

“Many of our buildings have food and beverage operations in them, including delivery, which is also a big plus.”

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hether you’re an emptynester or a 20-something urbanite, sometimes a house isn’t the dwelling for you. Once thought to be the abode of choice of retirees, high-rise condominiums are just the option for those who don’t want to manage the minutiae of homeownership – lawn care, security, exterior maintenance.

In addition, “you have a wealth of amenities at your doorstep – from restaurants and bars, hiking trails and the River Market to The Rep and Arts Center; many are just a walk or bike ride away,” Jimmy Moses, one half of the real estate duo that make up Moses Tucker Real Estate, said.

Moses Tucker has developed a strong portfolio of commercial and residential buildings in the downtown area, going back as far as the early 1980s.

“Across the state, and especially in Little Rock, condo living is rapidly growing in popularity,” Nina DuBois, of Riviera Condominiums, located in Riverdale,

Moses Tucker, in a joint venture with the Doyle Rogers Company, and the first residences for the Main Street commercial area.

Located at 317 Main St., the lofts will all have very contemporary finishes, with 12 to 13-foot ceiling heights, large windows and secure parking, Moses said. A fitness facility and outdoor garden is also planned.

The 19 units will be served by a high-speed elevator, and have easy access to large basement storage areas. There will be a state-of-the-art security system linking each apartment to visitors and management company personnel. Moses said plans are also in the works for “a very exciting restaurant for the ground floor.”

Other Moses Tucker residential properties include 300 Third Tower and the River Market Tower.

For more information, contact Sarah Duke or Margaret Bell at Moses Tucker at 501-376-6555.

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300 Third Tower Built in 2007 and situated at the intersection of Third and Cumberland streets, 300 Third Tower is an 18-story high-rise condominium building offering residents views of the Arkansas River and the Clinton Presidential Library and Park to the east and the downtown skyline to the west. Condos range from 839 square feet to more than 6,000 square feet. Amenities in the building include a private exercise facility, swimming pool and hot tub, secure on-premise parking, concierge service and three high-speed passenger elevators serving each residential floor and providing access to a screened rooftop deck and party room for the exclusive use of residents and their guests.

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From top: View of The Riviera Condominiums from the pool Bottom: Kitchen area in 300 Third Tower unit

River Market Tower Located on the corner of Third and Rock Streets in the heart of the River Market District, The River Market Tower was built in

2009. It’s a 20-story tower that offers breathtaking views of the neighborhood and beyond; condos range from 757-squarefoot studios to 8,000-square-foot shell spaces, which are open units that can be designed by the buyer. Amenities include concierge service, swimming pool and barbeque area, courtyard with herb gardens, fitness center, tennis and basketball courts, rooftop party room and outdoor terrace. A 400-car parking garage provides ample, secure owner parking. The Hampton Inn and Suites is also situated in the block with the tower, providing guest accommodations just a short walk away.

Life at the Riviera Just steps from a number of award-winning restaurants, some of the South’s most sought-after designers and a network of Arkansas River trails that connect the River Market, the Riviera is an 11-story building in the heart of the Riverdale design district.

In addition to breathtaking views of downtown and the Arkansas River, the Riviera offers spacious one-, two- and threebedroom condos where attention to detail is the hallmark of the carefree, yet luxurious, lifestyle.

Unit features include quality wood floors, including your choice of real hardwood or bamboo flooring; energy efficient windows; and the latest in lighting. The quality carries through to the bath, with Kohler and Delta fixtures and accessories, raised-bowl vessel sinks and Travertine-tiled showers and baths. Expect no less in the kitchen, with its nickel Kohler and Delta fixtures and naturalstone countertops, including granite, and CaesarStone and Silestone quartz. The kitchens also feature Merillat cabinets and stainless steel Frigidaire refrigerators, smooth-top stoves, built-in microwaves and dishwashers.

Building amenities include a state-of-the-art security monitoring system, which includes secured entry access, video surveillance, secured residential floor access, an audio and visual life safety system in each home and 24-hour fire and security alarm monitoring. Other amenities include a swimming pool and grill area. Gas, water, sewer and trash removal are included in the homeowner fees.

For more information about the Riviera, contact Nina DuBois at 501-747-1234.

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Lafayette Square Located in the historic Lafayette Building at 523 S. Louisiana St., Lafayette Square is a 10-story mixed-use development with 30 upscale condominiums located on the sixth through 10th floors.

Developed by Tower Investments, these one- and two-bedroom units are available for sale or rent.

The building features an elegant grand lobby restored to its former glory, along with an evening doorman, a state-of-theart security system, controlled entry access, video surveillance, gated parking, a 24-hour fitness facility, a gated dog walking area and storage units. There is also a ballroom that is used as an event center and is a popular location for weddings.

The condominium features include hardwood cabinetry in the kitchen, ceramic tile floors, granite tile kitchen countertops, stainless steel appliances, cultured marble bathroom counters and a garden-style jetted tub and walk-in shower.

Homeowner assessments are based on the size of the unit and include common area security and routine maintenance, water, power and trash removal.

For more information, contact Melissa Bond at 501-371-0642.

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iguring out what to do with your home’s windows can be a major challenge. Fortunately, there are plenty of options out there, both for the windows themselves and whatever draperies, shades, blinds or other treatments you’d like to dress them up with.

Making the right choices can create a home that is more energy efficient and comfortable, as well as aesthetically pleasing.

Choosing new or replacement windows is not just about getting the right size and shape. It’s about choosing energy-saving features, controlling privacy needs and keeping your spending in line with your budget.

Pella Windows and Doors offers a range of products in various price points, including vinyl (least expensive), fiberglass and woodframed (most expensive) windows.

All of Pella’s windows have at least two panes of glass, which have a “low emissivity” (low-E) coating that reflects heat. In the winter, that helps keep warm air inside; in the summer, it deflects the sun’s heat and UV radiation, which also helps prevent fade damage to rugs and furniture, said Pella’s John Cauley. The windows also have

argon gas in the space between panes, which acts as insulation.

Pella’s Designer series takes things up a notch, adding a third plane of glass and optional blinds or shakes that snap in between the glass planes, where they’ll never get dusty, Cauley said.

Each Pella replacement window is custom manufactured to fit the customer’s specifications, Cauley said. And you can even buy windows with a variety of different grill patterns, so matching an older home’s historic look is a snap.

Pella Windows and Doors handles all of its own installation, and Cauley said Pella of Arkansas leads the Pella corporation nationwide in customer service.

“That’s a huge achievement,” Cauley said.

Once you’ve chosen the perfect windows for your home, it’s time to choose the perfect window dressings. Sure, you can buy premade panels and an adjustable rod and call it a day, but if you’re planning to live in your home for more than a couple of years, it makes sense to invest in custom window treatments that both fit your specific window sizes but

also reflect your personal taste and lifestyle.

“With custom draperies, you get a lot more choice in fabric,” said Joyce Holt, owner of Window Works in Little Rock, which makes custom window treatments. “You can get it made to really fit your window and get the correct fullness. There are lots more choice in how it’s made — you might want trim or a different kind of pleating.”

Window Works has three designers, who are known for the quality of their work, Holt said.

“We’re also known for helping people determine what’s the best option, and what fits their budget and lifestyle.”

Holt said based on her company’s business, Roman shades are in and valances are out.

Woven woods are also a hot trend, and Window Works carries a good selection of blinds and shades. Motorization is also more popular, she said, as are cordless blinds and shades.

Terry Dilday, co-owner of Cynthia East Fabrics in Riverdale, said she’s seen the move away from swags and valances as well.

“Along with the restoration of

mid-century modern, draperies are coming back,” she said. “Nice full draperies, even with an oldfashioned pinch pleat.”

Cynthia East offers a full range of services, including design work.

The staff includes a number of veteran employees who have a lot of experience helping customers come up with a plan for their window treatments and other décor.

“People don’t need to know what they’re doing when they walk in here,” Dilday said. It’s a very comfortable atmosphere, she said, so there’s nothing to make customers feel intimidated.

“People here just really love doing design work,” she said.

The store also carries some premade draperies and pillows, Dilday said, but custom doesn’t have to be prohibitively expensive.

And while their fabric selection is always on trend, Dilday cautioned against going with a trendy color or pattern for something as longlasting as custom drapes.

“We always say do the color of the walls,” she said. “If you’ve got to do 60 yards of fabric … that’s an investment for 10 to 15 years, so don’t go trendy. Go trendy on maybe one chair and pillows.”

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t’s happened to a lot of us: You’ve fallen in love with a gorgeous home, only to realize the neighborhood just wasn’t the right fit. But with its diverse selection of neighborhoods, Central Arkansas has something for almost anyone.

The Country Club of Arkansas Located a convenient 20 miles from Little Rock in Maumelle, The Country Club of Arkansas is an intimate community of luxury homes surrounded by lush forests and a stunning golf course that is consistently listed among the finest courses in Central Arkansas.

Aside from the golf course community, potential homeowners can choose from other neighborhood settings, such as a standard subdivision, acreage estates or a lot near a lake.

The homes range in size from 1,500 to 4,000 square feet, constructed by builders such as Jeff Fuller Homes, Renaissance Homes, Woodhaven Homes and John Wright Construction. You can even enter the specifications of your dream home, such as square footage, number of stories, landscaping and interior finish details into the development’s

website: www.thecountryclubofarkansas.com. Once you submit the information, the developer’s staff will contact you to consult with you about their current listings as well as other plans that may fit your needs.

Aside from the championship 18hole golf course, the country club also boasts a practice facility, pro shop and clubhouse. One recent addition is a special event center perfect for weddings. It’s resortstyle living within easy reach of shops, restaurants and schools.

Woodlands Edge Located off Kanis Road in West Little Rock, Woodlands Edge is a haven for those who love to be surrounded by nature and are committed to environmentally friendly land development. In fact, it won the 2009 Green Development of the year by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). In addition, Woodlands Edge earned a Four-Star Green Certified rating from the NAHB Research Center, the highest rating possible and the first in America awarded to a residential development. Other prestigious awards have been given by the National Arbor Day Foundation,

Little Rock City Beautiful Commission and the American Society of Landscape Architects.

Developed by Rocket Properties and the guiding hand of Ron Tyne, Woodlands Edge encompasses 780 acres that have been carefully designed to preserve as much of the natural landscape as possible. In fact, thanks to a team of environmental experts, landscape architects, planners and environmentally sensitive investors, almost 40 percent of the development’s heavily wooded landscape has been preserved and will remain as permanent forest land and open space, offering homeowners privacy and tranquility.

Other amenities include more than 7 miles of paved and unpaved trails, a pool, park, playground and clubhouse.

The newest neighborhood, OverCreek, features home sites that are surrounded by lush, protected forest and offer beautiful hilltop and creek-valley views through deep green spaces. Construction has begun on homes that will range from just under 3,000 square feet to more than 5,000 square feet.

For more information on Woodlands Edge, visit woodlandsedge.com.

On a good foundation CBRPM in-house builder offers experience, peace of mind So you’ve decided to take the plunge and commit to buying a custom or new construction home. Unlike an older home that’s been lived in long enough for someone to discover any problems or deficiencies, you’re the guinea pig, which can lead to costly and possibly unsafe consequences.

That’s why it’s so important to choose a builder with a proven track record like Rick Alexander, the inhouse builder for Coldwell Banker Rector Phillips Morse (CBRPM), who has been with the company for 28 years. He also likes to emphasize that CBRPM has been in business since 1955, which means you have almost 60 years of experience backing his construction in addition to his own experience.

Alexander builds single-family custom and spec houses that are turnkey – meaning everything from interiors to landscape are finished when the sale closes and the house is ready to move into immediately.

If you’re wanting a custom home, CBRPM can build on your lot, one of their lots or help you find a lot to purchase, Alexander said. Once the location is selected, he meets with the client to discuss their needs and preferences. Then the in-house drafting department at CBRPM draws up a set of preliminary plans. After the preliminary plans are approved, Alexander creates a detailed cost estimate. Following price approval, the final plans and specifications are drawn up, contracts are signed and construction starts. Depending on the time of the year, it take about an average of six months to complete a home, he said.

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our yard can be one of your home’s greatest assets, providing you with curb appeal and outdoor living space. But without proper planning, it can also be one of your greatest headaches. Between work, family, volunteering and the other things that keep us busy, we have less time for work around the home. Landscaping professionals can help you both maximize the time you spend enjoying the outdoors and minimize the time you spend working there.

The most obvious trick is to plan a landscape design that is lowmaintenance or maintenancefree, and that has been one of the biggest trends in the field, according to Missy Penor with Picture Perfect Grounds. “We have also been planting a lot more perennials as opposed to annuals,” she said. “People want to invest in one-time planting instead of planting every year.” She cautions do-it-yourselfers not to go for instant gratification when planning a new design for the yard.

“You have to consider what the space will look like two years, five years and 20 years down the road,” she said. “The thing most people don’t accommodate for is growth.

They plant too much in one place and then end up having to pull plant material out later because of overcrowding.”

That said, when selecting plants, there are more reasonable options to choose from today than there were a few decades ago, Penor said. As winters have become less harsh in Arkansas, more plant material thrives here than it used to. A wide variety of plants and other landscaping products can be found at River Valley Horticultural Products in Little Rock. And if there’s something in particular you can’t find there, they can special order it.

In addition to finding vegetation that you will enjoy and be able to care for in the amount of time you have, it’s important to choose things that will protect and work with your home. Natural elements such as landforms, vegetation and site orientation can affect a home’s climatic conditions. A combination of these elements can help with energy conservation to an even greater degree. Landscape Associates, the oldest design/build firm in Arkansas, aims to lend this type of practicality to every job. Their skilled team has more than 75 combined years of experience in landscape architecture. The company can help you with everything from pools to gazebos while sticking to the basic rules of landscape architecture.

In the same vein, it’s important to make sure that you’ve got elements of your yard that protect

it even if they add nothing to its aesthetic value. Water can be a home’s worst enemy when it is not properly managed. Proper waterproofing under your home and in your crawl space can prevent problems from starting. You’ll also want to make sure you have a method of redirecting surface water away from your home’s foundation. Residential French Drains and Waterproof, as you might imagine, specializes in preventing homes from water damage.

As far as the water you apply to your yard yourself, you might be surprised how little of it you actually need. The Central Arkansas Sprinkler Smart Program can help you save money, water, and your landscape. Gradually, many homeowners are learning not to water during windy days or the midday sun, since as much as 30 percent of the water can evaporate. But how do you tell when your lawn needs to be watered? Step on it. If it doesn’t spring back up, it needs a drink. When you do, avoid sprinklers that spray a fine mist, and water for three, 10-minute sessions, with a 30-minute break in between each. Lawns can only absorb water so fast, and this also helps you avoid runoff. And as for trees, water them slowly, deeply and infrequently to encourage deep rooting.

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With the bugs at bay, family members and guests will be more apt to spend time outdoors. Stores like Ken Rash’s Outdoor Furniture and Arkansas Furniture carry comfortable furnishings that fit exterior climes. Outdoor lamps and rugs help you take the indoors outside, and fire pits and heaters extend the number of weeks you can enjoy outdoors each year.

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friend of ours bought a new home in March. Located in the Woodland Hills neighborhood, it was built in 1985 and had a small concrete slab patio in the backyard that’s common in older homes. Surrounded by patches of scraggly grass, it wasn’t exactly an inviting spot for relaxing.

“I thought it was OK,” she said recently about the backyard’s original setup. “I thought I’d put out a little table and chairs and eventually screen in the pad.”

Well, that was the plan – until the first time it rained, when water runoff collected on her patio, creating her own temporary pond. A conversation with a neighbor revealed runoff from the empty lot next door to our friend created drainage problems and the flood conditions in the backyard when it rained.

Rick Penor, owner of Picture Perfect Grounds came to take a look at our friend’s place and confirmed the drainage problem,

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which also contributed to the lack of grass in the backyard. At first, he suggested putting in a French drain – a trench covered with gravel or rock that contains a perforated pipe that carries excess water away from a given area. The yard would have required two French drains, which would have blown our friend’s modest budget.

Penor came up with an alternate plan, which was to extend the concrete slab and build a retaining wall. He dug out the dirt surrounding the patio area to make it sit lower than the surrounding yard. Because of where the backyard fence was located, the earth had to be dug out by hand.

“They hauled off a lot of dirt,” the friend said.

Next came the new concrete slab and a brick retaining wall.

Then Penor, with the help of the homeowner, laid sod in the rest of the yard to make the area a lush green paradise. My

friend decorated the patio with vintage metal chairs that she painted in bright colors. Other additions included a blue glider, umbrella, rug and cushions from Ken Rash’s Outdoor Furniture.

Housewarming gifts in the form of Home Depot gift cards allowed her to buy several plants and planters to complete the cozy space.

The whole project only took about three weeks from start to finish. Now the only thing keeping her from enjoying her new outdoor space is the 100 degreeplus temperatures.

“It’s been awesome,” she said of her patio area.

Need some design ideas for your own space? Here are some tips from the designer tips blog at the Ken Rash’s website (www. kenrashsoutdoorfurniture.com): · The size of your yard doesn’t matter. A top-of-the-line grill, a shade-providing umbrella or even a charming fire pit can spruce up any space.

· Colorful furniture, rugs, ceramics and accents pieces give small spaces a larger-than-life impact. · Lighten up summer parties after dark with lanterns, twinkle lights and outdoor torches. · Using a single color on your porch or patio is a great way to tie the look of all of your decor together. · Hang an extra-long porch swing on your back porch to create an inviting, comfortable place to relax while reading a book or just take a nap. · Hanging plants are great for decorating your front or back porch.

For more ideas and expertise on how to turn your backyard or patio into an outdoor escape, talk to the experts at Ken Rash’s Outdoor Furniture (663-1818) or Rick Penor at Picture Perfect Grounds (343-7665).

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In fact, painting exterior brick might even be easier.

“Paint adheres to brick really well,” said Brian Carty of Cantrell Hardware. “It soaks in like a stain.”

The key is to make sure the brick is clean before you paint, said Emerson Brubaker, manager of the paint department at

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Just how much paint you’ll need depends on the color you’re painting over, the color you’re using, and whether you’re using a sprayer, Brubaker said. A good starting point is about 400 square feet per gallon, or 300 to 350 square feet if you’re using a sprayer. Count on using one coat of primer and two coats of paint.

Ragsdale advised using a masonry primer. Cantrell Hardware carries two brands: Clark+Kensington and Benjamin Moore.

And because brick can be very porous, Brubaker said, you might consider using a product called a block filler in place of a regular primer.

“The brick soaks that up so you don’t use as much paint,” he said. “It’s a thicker product that fills up the holes in the brick.”

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Paint and Carpet Depot. That means using a pressure washer and getting rid of any mold or mildew, which tends to grow toward the base of exterior walls.

“Then just paint right over it,” he said. “It’s not hard at all.”

Brubaker said you should always use a latex-based paint — never oil-based — for painting brick, and choose a flat finish.

A sheen highlights rough spots and imperfections, he said.

If circumstances allow, using a paint sprayer will cut down on labor and time. But if there’s a lot of landscaping or a lot of windows that would have to be taped off and covered up, it’s probably easier to use a roller and brush.

Bob Ragsdale of Cantrell Hardware recommended using a roller cover with a ¾-inch nap, which is designed for rougher surfaces, and a “good, stout brush” for getting the masonry joints painted well.

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Nowadays, garage doors function as the main door for most homes, and people are starting to take more notice of this heavily used entryway. With the many different styles and materials available for garage doors, it’s easy to make sure this substantial part of your home’s exterior reflects your personality and style.

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hot right now, we turned to Jared Smith of Royal Overhead Door.

Royal has been in business for 40 years and has five offices across the state.

Smith said two of the most popular residential garage door manufacturers are Clopay (which has the Good Housekeeping seal of approval) and Windsor Door.

Both companies offer a variety of finishes, glass inserts and insulation offerings that will satisfy the most demanding of customers.

Clopay has three lines to choose from: Portfolio, Wood and Classic, and within these lines are multiple collections. The Portfolio line is for those who like a sleek, modern look. The most striking in this series is from the Avante Collection, which features an aluminum frame with large glass panels that make up the majority of the door. You can choose the opacity of the glass to meet your privacy needs, and insulated glass is available for greater energy efficiency.

Doors from the Wood line are hand-crafted from sustainable wood and come in a variety of finishes. Like the historic feel of a carriage house-style door but want the convenience of an automatic door? Then the Clopay Wood line is for you.

Windsor Door is considered the leader in the garage door industry. While Windsor doors are pretty straight forward in their construction – a steel skin embossed with a wood grain with a tough tongue-in-groove joint system – you can choose from a variety of panel styles and a mind-boggling array of glass inserts. If you want the look of leaded glass, Windsor offers several styles of beveled acrylic inserts that are striking.

I’ve only scratched the surface of what’s available out there in the world of residential garage doors. Trying to choose the right look can be overwhelming for the uninitiated, which is where Royal Overhead Door can help. Their

Clopay Avante garage doors by Royal Overhead Doors

professional staff offers specification and design services to help you find what you need. Once you’ve selected your perfect door, they’ll install it. They also offer maintenance and repair services.

Talk about a one-stop shop.

So if you want to update the look of your home without a complete exterior overhaul, consider changing out those garage doors. You can give that 1980s ranch style a modern kick with a glass-panel door or give your run-of-the-mill cottage a historic feel with a cedar carriage style door. Be the house on the block with the coolest garage door. It’s guaranteed to get you noticed.

For more information about Royal Overhead Door, contact Smith at 1-800-242-4512.

Staging designs by Lindsey Binz

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paid for it and what similar houses in the neighborhood have sold for recently, he said.

“Most of the time the seller has representation, so why not have someone on your side?” he said.

Tvedten also emphasized that would-be buyers should get preapproved for a mortage before they start looking at houses.

That saves time for everyone involved, and an offer from a buyer who is pre-approved for financing is often more attractive to a seller than an offer from a buyer who still has to go through the loan application process — even if that buyer’s offer is a little higher.

“It’s just like when you go grocery shopping, you always make sure you have your wallet with you,” Tvedten said.

If you’re preparing to put your house on the market, you might also think about hiring someone with an interior design background to “stage” your home — arranging furniture and accessories to best highlight the house’s potential as someone else’s home.

“So many people just have their furniture pushed up against the walls, or they have too much furniture in a room.

It’s hard to see what the space could be,” said Lindsey Binz, a designer and real estate broker who stages homes. “It just will help let the potential buyers visualize the space when it’s done right.”

Binz offers a menu of services, from a single 90-minute consultation to a full package that includes both staging and listing. The staging service is separate from her real estate broker business, she said, so she often stages homes that are listed with other agents. Interior design is her primary line of work, but through doing real estate as well, she’s been able to learn first-hand what buyers can look past and what they can’t.

Designing a home’s interior to put it on the market is different than designing for a home you want to live in, she said. For examples of Binz’ design work, visit lindseybinzhome.com.

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for a certain price to pay off their home loan.

“It’s about being a partnership and working together rather than we’re out there just trying to sell your house.”

With so much information available instantly on the Internet, it’s easy to feel like you can become an expert on any topic with just an hour or two of surfing. That can be a mistake when it comes to shopping for or selling a house, said Melissa John, an executive broker with the Charlotte John Company.

The latest information on local listings and sales prices of comparable homes takes longer to reach the Internet and isn’t always accurate, she said.

Real estate agents are also skilled at negotiating through the home inspection and the closing process — areas that can get sticky or confusing.

Using a real estate agent is just smart, said broker Joel Tvedten of River Rock Realty — even more so for first-time buyers.

“You’re not going to pay them anything,” Tvedten said of firsttime buyers. “They’re there to hold your hand.” Agents can help in the negotiation process by looking up what the seller

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obin Miller, a broker with Coldwell Banker Rector Phillips Morse, advised people who are looking to buy a house to think less about the numbers — bedrooms, bathrooms, square feet, etc. — and more about what kind of home they want and what kind of life they will live in it.

“A house is three bedrooms, two baths,” she said. “A home is, ‘I have two kids who have rooms of their own, and a playroom, and a large backyard.’”

“We need to know more about how they live, and what they want. Buyers should say why they want certain things, because we think outside the box.”

As an example, she described clients who insisted they wanted a split bedroom plan. When they revealed why — that one had an elderly parent who might come live with them eventually — Miller was able to suggest a wider range of options, such as a home with a separate studio apartment.

Sellers will also fare better if they’re honest with their real estate agent about why they want to sell their house — for instance, if they’re behind on their mortgage but have to sell

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ou’ve heard it before: Buying a home is the biggest purchase most of us make in our lives. As natural as it might feel to approach your house hunt with an interior decorator’s eye or a party planner’s imagination, you’re better off approaching it with a businessperson’s insight. Fortunately, business is good.

In 2012, 30-year mortgage loan rates hit record lows. In fact, they hit levels that were the lowest since long-term mortgages began in the 1950s. While the average interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in 1980 was 12.7 percent, in 2012, rates have been below 4 percent.

What does this mean for potential home buyers? For one thing, more options. A $250,000 home today is going to cost less per

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month than it did 30 years ago, meaning there are savings to be had. On the other hand, lower rates also mean access to higher loan amounts, so you’ve got more houses to choose from.

Today’s mortgage rates also open the housing market to more potential buyers, according to Carla Smith, assistant vice president at National Bank of Arkansas. “Today’s rates give them a better avenue for financing, whereas in the past, the higher rate might have kept them from qualifying.” Translation: If you’ve always dreamed of owning a home, but never thought it possible, now’s the time to double check.

You don’t have to be a first-time homebuyer to reap the reward in these times of record mortgage lows, though. Current homeown-

ers should research their current mortgage rates and outstanding term. If you can lower your rate by 1.5 percent to 2 percent, then refinancing can be quite beneficial. “Sometimes the refinance can be a two-fold accomplishment: a lower rate and term at the same time,” Smith said, “which means building equity faster and reducing the time remaining on the mortgage.”

Once you’re ready to get a mortgage lender, the first step is to shop around for rates, as there is always some variability among lenders. But that’s not the only factor to consider. Ask yourself: • Does this lender have a local branch?

• How many years have they been in business?

• What loan programs are

offered?

• Can I actually talk to someone and receive personal service?

Again, a home is one of the biggest investments you’ll make.

Unless you’re well-versed in the home-buying process, you’ll want to work with someone who makes you feel comfortable and is willing and able to answer your questions in a way that’s understandable to you. “People still prefer to speak directly with a loan representative, whether it’s in person or by telephone,” said Jeff Teague, president of Summit Bank Mortgage in Little Rock. Before you choose a lender, get a feel for who you’ll be working with and how they communicate.

windows or blinds between two of the panes.

“That’s the most energy efficient type we have,” Cauley said.

Another important aspect of a house’s long-term costs is its veneer — what the outside walls are made of. Good old solid brick

Waste Not, Want Not Tips for saving money and boosting your home’s efficiency

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your energy usage may be the smarter move.

Two features to look for in new or replacement windows are double panes with argon gas between them, and a low-emissivity (low-E) coating on the glass, said John Cauley of Pella Windows and Doors. The argon gas acts as insulation because it’s thicker than air, and the low-E coating reflects heat — back into the house during winter, and away from it during summer. Low-E glass also blocks ultraviolet rays from the sun, which helps prevent fade damage to carpets, furniture and window treatments. All of Pella’s windows offer those features, and some product lines are even more efficient, he said. The Designer Series, for instance, has three panes of glass, with the option of snap-in

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hether you’re building from the ground up or buying an existing home, opportunities abound to incorporate products into your home that will save you money — either through lower maintenance costs or by increasing your home’s energy efficiency.

Windows and doors play a major role in how much energy it takes to heat and cool a home.

Older homes may have beautiful wooden-frame windows that let in tons of natural light, but chances are they also let tons of heated or cooled air out. It’s possible to use weatherstripping and caulk to plug some of the leaks, but in the long term, replacing them with modern windows that are designed with energy efficiency in mind and will significantly lower

is an excellent choice from both a cost and a durability standpoint, said Bryce Switzer of Acme Brick and Tile in Maumelle.

“Brick that is put on houses is designed to be maintenance free,” he said. “The life cycle of brick is 100 years. It will be there from the time you build it to the time you die.”

Acme offers a 100-year warranty on its products. “We’re going to stand behind it,” Switzer said.

The store’s other product line — tile — is also an excellent choice for the cost-conscious homeowner, said sales consultant Linda Anderson.

A study commissioned by the Tile Council of North America showed that tile is actually the least expensive flooring option when costs are considered over the lifetime of the flooring material. The study included costs of materials, installation, maintenance, and removal. Ceramic tile — which has an expected life span of 50 years and requires virtually no maintenance — costs only 32 cents per square foot per year.

That’s dramatically less expensive than sheet vinyl flooring, which has a life span of only 10 years and a cost of $1.39 per square foot per

year. Even hardwood floors cost more in the long run, at 42 cents per square foot per year.

“Tile is durable, versatile, and affordable,” Anderson said. “You can get the look you want for your home and without the worry that comes with less durable types of flooring.”

One area homeowners might not think about when they’re looking for ways to use less energy is drainage. But if you’ve got a perpetually wet or damp basement or crawlspace, it could be making your air conditioner work harder, said Roger Felty of Residential French Drains and Waterproofing in Little Rock.

“It’s going to be running a lot more to pull the moisture out of the air,” Felty said.

Homeowners should install proper yard drainage to keep water out from underneath the house, and also put down a vapor barrier — usually just a large sheet of thick black plastic — to keep moisture in the soil. Foundation vents can also help keep a crawl space dry.

Finally, if all of this sounds little overwhelming, you might want to think about buying a condo instead of a house. Condo owners typically pay monthly fees that cover the cost of exterior maintenance — think yardwork, gutter cleaning, fence and driveway upkeep — and, in the case of the Riviera condos in Riverdale, a substantial part of the utilities as well.

“Some people think when they move into a condo they’ll still have all those regular bills on top of the monthly fees,” said Nina DuBois, who works in the Riviera’s real estate office. “They don’t really understand how those work.”

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On the following pages, you will find alphabetical listings for our advertisers and editorial contributors.

Each listing includes the business name, physical location, phone number and website address, along with a brief description of the business and the page number where their ad appears.

For more information from these professionals, we encourage you to call or visit them using the contact information provided.

300 Third Tower

their guests.page 9

ing and purchasing the foundation for the look of your home.

501-223-1115

Acme Brick & Tile

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501-376-6555

300thirdtower.com

10921 Maumelle Blvd.

North Little Rock, AR 72113

Home Electronics/Audio Visual

Arkansas Furniture

Real Estate

501-771-5601

1901 Albert Pike Rd. Hot Springs, AR 71913

Building Materials/Outdoor Kitchens/Kitchens & Bath/ Marble/Tile Stone/Flooring

501-623-3849

Acme’s 10,000-square-foot showroom provides you selective offerings, design support and product visualization for brick, tile and stone. Since Acme Brick tile and stone products represent only a fraction of a complete home or room design, the company provides a “design studio” atmosphere where you can bring samples of other elements from your space. As a result you can confidently select from Acme’s palette of products to complete your project. Acme offers a shopping experience that completely transforms the process of select-

Arkansas Furniture is a family-owned, full-service home furnishings store located in Hot Springs. The store offers an eclectic mix of indoor and outdoor furnishings plus a large selection of accessories and area rugs with delivery available throughout central Arkansas.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Saturday.

Have you ever gotten goose bumps as you watched a movie in a theater? Audio Dimensions can help create that same sensory experience in the comfort of your home. The company offers the finest specialty audio, video and automation technology, and will go beyond to help design and install a truly integrated media system that is customized — visually and acoustically — to provide the ideal entertainment environment.

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300 E. Third Street Little Rock, AR 72201

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Situated at the intersection of Third and Cumberland streets, 300 Third Tower is a landmark structure for residents and visitors alike as they arrive in the city. Constructed in 2007, this 18-story high-rise condominium building offers residents views of the Arkansas River and the Clinton Presidential Library and Park to the east.

Amenities include a private exercise facility, swimming pool and hot tub, secure on-premises parking, concierge service, and three high-speed passenger elevators serving each residential floor and providing access to a screened rooftop deck and party room for the exclusive use of residents and

brick.com

arkansasfurniture.com Furniture/Home Decor

audiodimensions.net

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Bath Planet

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9205 Maumelle Blvd.

North Little Rock, AR 72113

Audio Dimensions

501-945-0113

1111 South Bowman Road, STE B2 Little Rock, AR 72211

Bathrooms

bathplanet.com Bath Planet offers stylish, cost-

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effective, low-maintenance and long-term bath improvements to homeowners, commercial customers and consumers seeking aging-in-place solutions. While complete bath remodels often involve tear-out mess and high costs and take weeks to complete, Bath Planet tub, shower and wall systems are designed to be installed over an existing tub and walls. Installation can be completed in as little as just one day, providing consumers with a more cost-effective and long-term solution that gives the look of ceramic tile and granite, without the grout, mess and maintenance. page 63

Boswell Mourot Fine Art

and sculpture, including original bronzes.

town to across the globe, Bekins offers the value and reliability you expect from a world-class moving and storage company.

5815 Kavanaugh Blvd.

Little Rock, AR 72207

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501-664-0030

Brandon Moving & Storage

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10505 Maumelle Blvd.

North Little Rock, AR 72113

Buzz Free of Arkansas

boswellmourot.com Fine Art Gallery

Opened in 2009 by Kyle Boswell and John Etienne Mourot, Boswell Mourot Fine Art has galleries in Little Rock and Miami.

Boswell Mourot features a diverse range of original modern artworks by local, national and international artists for both established and emerging collectors. Styles range from abstract to hyperrealism, with works in mixed media, paintings

501-228-5757, 800-2276461 brandonmoving.com

9013 Hwy 165 North Little Rock, AR 72117

501-978-2899

Storage

buzzfreearkansas.com

For more than a century, Bekins has proven to be a name you can trust. It is the nation’s largest moving and storage company with nearly 300 locations.

Household moves, corporate moves, international moves, even tradeshows – from across

Buzz Free of Arkansas is a family of companies that has been serving Arkansas’s commercial and residential misting and lighting needs since 2004. Buzz Free prides itself on offering our customers innovative and ef-

Pest Control/Landscaping

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Clopay Canyon Ridge garage doors by Royal Overhead Doors

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and supplies, STIHL power tools, Craftsman hand tools and a good selection of plumbing, electrical and building supplies. Coming this spring, check out the garden and sprinkler selections. page 45

Cantrell Gallery 8206 Cantrell Road Little Rock, AR 72227

501-224-1335

cantrellgallery.com, or, facebook.com/CantrellGalleryArt Galleries/Framing Service Fine Art Gallery

“Portrait of a Girl” by Jennifer “Emile” Freeman at Gallery 221

fective products combined with exceptional customer service. page 43

C&F Flooring and Rug Gallery 501-399-9909

candfcarpet.com Flooring/Carpeting/Kitchen/ Bathrooms

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501-224-6000

candpcarpets.com Carpet/Flooring

For 36 years the philosophy at C&P Carpets has been to do the very best job possible with reliable products for a competitive price. Our Better Business Bureau rating speaks for itself and our returning customers, whose trust we have earned, know that we appreciate every opportunity we get to serve their flooring needs. page 7

Cantrell Ace Hardware 2516 Cantrell Rd., Ste H Little Rock, AR 72202

501-280-0626

acehardware.com Retail Hardware

Cantrell Hardware is a full-line hardware store featuring paint

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Carnes Audio Visual 5919 Kavanaugh Blvd.

Little Rock, AR 72207

501-658-0932

carnesaudio.com Home Electronics/Audio Visual

The focus of award-winning Carnes Audio Visual is on integrating innovative technologies while providing exceptional customer service. Carnes uses its unique vision to design elegant automation and entertainment

Casa Blanca Granite Marble & Tile LLC 8124 Stagecoach Road Little Rock, AR 72210

870-897-7175, 501-7440387, 501-455-2520 casablancagranite.com

Kitchen/Bath/Marble/Stone/ Tile

This company is based on the belief that its customers’ needs are of the utmost importance.

The entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of the company’s business is from repeat customers and referrals.

Casa Blanca provides every kind of stone imaginable. The store’s staff welcomes the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry. page 17

Central Arkansas Water 221 East Capitol Ave. Little Rock, AR 72201

501-377-1331

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carkw.com

Swimming Pools/Landscaping/ Gardening

Central Arkansas Water (CAW) works hard to ensure the high quality and great taste of the water its customers enjoy. CAW is committed to sustaining the quality and quantity of this vital commodity for future generations, with a continued focus on preserving the environment.

Ranked as one of the cleanest drinking water systems in

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C&F Flooring and Rug Gallery has been helping Arkansans create beautiful homes for 15 years.

From custom rugs to trendsetting glass tile, C&F Flooring and Rug Gallery creates the room you desire with the finest materials, at the best price. The company combines the largest selection of products in Arkansas with award-winning service so your projects, large or small, will be the envy of all.

10014 N. Rodney Parham Road Little Rock, AR 72227

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2206 Cantrell Road Little Rock, AR 72202

C&P Carpets

Helen, Cindy and Clarke at Cantrell Gallery have been in the art and custom framing business longer than anyone else in this area — since 1970. Their number 1 goal is to make their customers happy. They love providing an environment that brings together art lovers and those who create art. Cantrell Gallery is family owned and operated. The business has grown over the years to more than 5,000 square feet of showroom and production space.

They get to know their clients and form a lasting relationship with them.

systems for today’s home. The store offers major brands such as Crestron, Kilpsch, DirecTV and Onkyo.

Adian French Chandelier from Lewis Lighting

Construction Waste Management, Inc. operates a Class 4 landfill near Mayflower for disposal of construction and demolition debris. CWM also offers jobsite debris pickup for construction and demolition jobs in the central Arkansas area. Call 501-851-0099 for more information or to schedule a pickup for your jobsite disposal needs.

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Crazy Daves Carpet Outlet #40 Market Plaza North Little Rock, AR 72117

501-955-5501

crazydavescarpetoutlet.com

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America by Forbes magazine, CAW is dedicated to providing the highest quality drinking water, with essential and exceptional service. page 43

Chenal Properties, Inc. 7 Chenal Club Little Rock, AR 72223

501-821-5555 chenal.com

Real Estate

Chenal Valley is a vibrant and thriving community with more than two decades of growth.

The area includes 34 beautiful neighborhoods, 14 of which are located along two championship golf courses. Chenal Valley is embraced by nature, comfort and convenience. page 64

Coldwell Banker RPM CBRPM.com

North Little Rock, AR 72116 501-791-1775

Broker Bob Walker

Real Estate

Midtown

BRYANT

1501 N. University, STE 800 Little Rock, AR 72207 501-664-1775

612 Office Park Drive, STE 5 Bryant, AR 72022 501-316-0955

Broker: Robin Miller

Broker: Paulette Richie

WEST LITTLE ROCK

HOT SPRINGS

16101 Cantrell Road, STE 120 Little Rock, AR 72223 501-801-1775

401 Section Line Road, STE F Hot Springs, AR 71913 501-525-7356

Broker: Carolyn Cobb MAUMELLE

Broker: Julia Mathews page 4

105 Country Club Parkway, STE 200 Maumelle, AR 72113 501-851-8282

Construction Waste Management, Inc.

Broker: Ken Gill

1 Country Club Circle Maumelle, AR 72113

NORTH LITTLE ROCK

501-851-0066

5515 JFK Blvd.

Cleaning Services

Crazy Dave’s is a flooring retailer with wholesale prices and inhouse stock, making it easier than ever to purchase carpet.

The store also carries vinyl, laminate, tile, hardwood and area rugs, and offers installation services. Twelve-month financing is available with no interest.

Crazy Dave’s is located at the end of East McCain in North Little Rock inside the Farmers Market. page 15

Cynthia East Fabrics 1523 Rebsamen Park Road Little Rock, AR 72202

501-663-0460

cynthiaeastfabrics.com Fabrics/Upholstery/ Accessories

In 1977, Cynthia East opened the first fabric design studio in Little Rock in what is now called the Riverdale Design District.

Along with co-owner Terry Dilday and long-time staff members

Ginger Townsend, Karen Sage, Abby Kerby, Kristin Owen, Kelley Vogelgesang, Ellen Seaton, Sheb Fisher, Paige Rystrom, Shari Noel and Sydney Hunsicker, she has created what is known as the “go to” place for all things related to fabric and upholstery. This talented group of problem solvers can tackle any type of project with a creative professional flair.

With bolts and bolts of beautiful fabrics in stock, Cynthia East’s in-house pros can literally assist in a project from start to finish.

Unusual gifts and accessories round out the selection. page 31

Fiber Seal of Arkansas 1419 West Park Dr, Ste C1 Little Rock, AR 72204

501-664-3343 fiberseal.com

Furniture/Home Decor, Flooring/Carpeting, Fabrics/ Upholstery/Cleaning Services

Gallery 221 221 West 2nd St., STE 102 Little Rock, AR 72201

501-801-0211

galleryartstudios221.com Art Galleries/Framing Services

Serving both the established and

Gold Medal Flooring 9205 Maumelle Blvd.

North Little Rock, AR 72113

501-492-8273

goldmedalflooring.comn Flooring/Carpet & Countertops

The mission of Gold Medal Flooring is to offer its customers a wide array of products and services for residential and commercial use in one convenient location. The staff is ready to supply all your flooring and countertop needs in the design center housed with Bath Planet and ProBuilder Supply. Gold Medal Flooring is the only flooring company in Little Rock that carries the HGTV line of products

by Shaw Industries. page 63

HS Stonework & Landscaping 1295 Thorton Ferry Road Hot Springs, AR 71913

501-627-5328 Landscaping

Horacio Santillan, owner of HS Stonework & Landscaping, has more than 20 years of experience. He can do free estimates for any job, big or small. He

4205 S. Shackleford, STE 2A Little Rock, AR 72204

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Kitchen/Bath Remodeling/ Granite/Quartz/Tile/ Hardwoods/Cabinets

Hadidi Oriental Rug Co. 8116 Cantrell Road Little Rock, AR 72227

501-225-8999

Flooring/Carpeting/Cleaning Services Hadidi has the largest selection of fine quality, hand-made rugs from around the world.

Fromcontemporarytoglorious antiques and oversized rugs, Hadidi’s collection has the design resources to meet your needs. Hadidi’s prices will come as a pleasant surprise, because they are the lowest to be found anywhere. Hadidi also specializesinrugcleaning,restoration, padding and appraisals.

501-954-8866

inside-effects.com

With more than 70 years combined experience in the granite and tile business, Joe and Scott Knoedl, a father and son team, run a one-stop shop, providing quality custom work in granite, quartz, marble, tile, cabinets, all types of flooring and more.

A committed in-house staff is ready to assist you with your remodeling needs. Inside Effects offers design services, fabrication and installation. Check out the company’s 10,000 square feet of showroom. pages 21 & 31

Jeff Fuller Homes

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402 Edgewood Dr. Maumelle, AR 72113

Inretrospec

501-224-7800

1201 Center St. Little Rock, AR 72202

Construction/Builder

501-414-8262

Furniture/Accessories Inretrospec is a posh modern and shabby chic antique store that caters to all ages in style.

The store’s owners believe in mixing old with new and mixing andmatchingpatternstocreate individual style. Inretrospec is all about the look for less, in wardrobe,homeoroffice.Buying secondhand not only helps the environment but also brings creativitytotheactofdesigning for others.

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agentonline.com Jeff Fuller Homes has more than 20 years of experience in real estate, building and land development. Not only is Jeff one of the leading builders in Central Arkansas, but he has also been recognized as one of the top real estate brokers in the country.

Jeff Fuller Homes is known for quality workmanship. page 13

John Wright Construction Co., Inc. PO Box 13275 Maumelle, AR 72113

501-753-4500 Inside Effects

thewrightbuilder.com

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specializes in chimneys, seawalls, retainer walls, waterfalls, walkways and patios, and also does general landscaping.

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Let Fiber Seal help protect your investment in your home décor.

Fiber Seal specializes in protective treatments for upholstery, rugs and carpeting that help them stay cleaner and last longer. Treated items also get the company’s spotting service commitment at no additional charge.

Fiber Seal can help you enjoy your fine furnishings without worry.

the aspiring collector, Gallery 221 is Little Rock’s most innovative fine art venue. Carefully selected artwork from large private collections is represented along with original paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture, and jewelry by local artists, many of whom are Art Studios 221 resident artists. Gallery 221 also officially represents Gino Hollander.

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Generations of customers have come to expect the very best in new home design and construction from John Wright Construction. For more than 30 years, founders John and Marilyn Wright have fulfilled the American dream for hundreds of families and built a reputation for quality construction. page 13

Jones Brothers Pool Tables 309 W. Broadway North Little Rock AR 72114

501-372-0168

joneswbrospooltables.com

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Jones Brothers, Arkansas’s largest family-owned game room supplier since 1924, has the highest quality game room equipment, including pool tables, shuffleboards, table tennis, card tables, air hockey, foosball, bars and barstools and much more. Jones Brothers also offers moving and recovering services. Jones Brothers provides Arkansas with “The Games People Play.” page 32

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Joyce Holt’s Window Works 2410 Glover St. Little Rock, AR 72227

501-219-1500

windowworksdesign.com Windows/Window Treatments

Window Works’ interior decorators are widely recognized as the best trained, most experienced window specialists in the Central Arkansas area. Together, Window Works has over 50 years of experience designing beautiful windows for home and business.

Leading interior designers call them for their specialized knowhow when it comes to window challenges. You will love the staff’s friendly, helpful attitude and the creative way your personal decorating dreams come alive. Contact us Window Works and let us turn your decorating dreams into a reality. Window Works also carries a large selection of in-stock fabrics and trims for all your window treatments, bedding, pillows and upholstery.

Can’t find it in stock? No problem. Window Works’ library of fabric and trim books offers you thousands of options to make your project uniquely you.

Imagine a lifestyle where your wishes become reality, where your surroundings become the ultimate luxury and where the pulse of downtown Little Rock is no further than your front door step. That’s what living at Lafayette Square with its one- and two-bedroom condos is all about. With great values on condos starting at $136,900 for the one bedroom, why choose any place else to live than downtown?

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501-758-8711

Kitchen Tune Up 9710 Maumelle Blvd.

Maumelle, AR 72113

501-223-8888

kitchentuneup.com Kitchen/Bath/Remodelers

Kitchen Tune Up specializes in cabinet re-facing and re-dooring, custom cabinets, and the reconditioning of stained wood cabinetry. They can customize the function of your kitchen with accessory items as well as coordinate installation of new countertops and backsplash.

Kitchen Tune Up prides themselves on finishing jobs promptly, on budget, and with minimum disruption to the customer. page 19

Lafayette Square 523 S. Louisiana Street, STE 100 Little Rock, AR 72201

501-371-0642

lafayettesquare-lr.com Real Estate

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custom draperies, bedding, rugs, hardware, doors, windows, custom cabinets, gifts and more. Take the guesswork out of selecting pieces for your project that are tailored to your lifestyle.

What’s trending: The combination of Industrial and Old World styles defines the new traditional contemporary. Try pairing headlight mini pendants over a kitchen island in aged metallic finishes with an Old World chandelier for the dining or living room. page 23

Landscape Associates, LLC 8013 Counts Massie Rd. North Little Rock, AR 72113

landscapeassociatesar.com Landscape

Enhance your environment. The professionals at Landscape Associates take the imagined and give it dimension. They create spaces that extend the livability of your home or business. Find functional solutions to site problems that seem unsolvable. Their capable and efficient team serves a multi-state area throughout the South and Midwest.

Lindsey Binz Home Co 33 Chimney Sweep Lane Little Rock, AR 72212

501-350-6811

lindseybinzhome.com Interior Design/Real Estate

Lindsey Binz Home is a full service real estate company and interior design firm. With 11 years of experience and a passion for homes, Lindsey helps clients make quality investments, whether buying, selling, remodeling or building their homes.

She believes you can make your home beautiful yet comfortable and livable.

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Lewis Lighting & Home

Little Rock Wastewater

201 Edison Ave Benton, AR 72015

11 Clearwater Drive Little Rock, AR 72204

501-315-2400

501-688-1468

lewislightingandhome.com, blog: edisonavenue.net Lighting/Accessories

Lewis Lighting & Home/Lewis Lumber and Supply is a lighting, building supply and home goods store, with lamps, lighting fixtures, accessories, furniture,

LRWU.com

Public Utility

Founded in 1935, Little Rock Wastewater provides high quality, cost effective sanitary sewer collection and treatment to 61,030 residential and 6,807 non-residential customers. LRW

Hightlight Pendant from Lewis Lighting

nbabank.com Mortgage/Bank

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Moses Tucker Real Estate is a dynamic, unique commercial real estate company with a passion for building a truly wonderful, livable city. Active in all areas of the commercial and downtown residential market, Moses Tucker is the established leader in downtown Little Rock’s phenomenal $1 billion renaissance.

Moses Tucker conceived the idea of the River Market District and is responsible for $200 million of investment there. Retail shops and restaurants on Clinton Avenue, loft apartments in funky warehouses, upscale condominium residences, first class hotels and office space, and the most desirable residential rentals ... Moses Tucker Real Estate has had a hand in them all and specializes in the development, sale, leasing, and management of these properties. The company was founded in 1984 with a commitment to making Little Rock a better place to live.

Martinous Oriental Rug Company, Inc. 1521 Macon Drive Little Rock, AR 72211

501-224-0313

martinous.com Flooring/Carpeting/Cleaning Services

Martinous has been serving Arkansas since 1923, and introduced rug cleaning in 1939. Martinous has the finest cleaning and drying facilities for all types of rugs, including a submersion hand wash process for area rugs with animal stains and odors. The company also offers repair work, moth-proofing, and Scotch Guarding. Martinous sells handmade Oriental rugs from around the world at reasonable prices — rugs that are traditional, transitional, and contemporary. They also offer machine-made rugs from Karastan, Nourison, and Oriental Weavers. Martinous Flooring specializes in all commercial flooring applications for new construction and remodels. page 7

200 River Market Ave. #300 Little Rock, AR 72201

501-376-6555

mosestucker.com Real Estate/Bank/Mortgage

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National Bank of Arkansas 101 South Bowman Little Rock, AR 72211

501-280-3487

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Pacific Shore Stones 11205 Otter Creek South Rd., Ste B Mabelvale, AR 72103

501-455-3600

pacificshorestones.com Marble/Tile/Stone

Visit Pacific Shore Stones for the largest inventory of natural stone in Arkansas – more than 120 colors. Pacific Shore Stones is an importer and wholesaler of exotic natural stones: granite, marble, travertine, onyx, limestone, soapstone and engineered stone. The company assists fabricators, consumers, designers and builders. They look forward to serving you. page 17

The Paint & Carpet Depot 11600 Chenal Parkway, #3 Little Rock, AR 72211

501-225-1871

thepaintandcarpetdepotinc. com Marble/Tile/Paint/Flooring/ Carpets

The Paint and Carpet Depot offers the finest selection of name-brand ceramic, porcelain

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Pella Windows and Doors 8740 Maumelle Blvd.

N. Little Rock, AR 72113

501-758-5050 pella.com

Windows/Doors

Pella Windows and Doors has been in Arkansas since 1970 and has two locations, in North Little Rock and Springdale. Pella produces high-quality windows and doors for all types of applications, from new construction to replacement, and for any style of home. All styles can be viewed in Pella’s showrooms. page 11

Picture Perfect 10 Cobble Hill Little Rock, AR 72211

501-590-3051, 501-5173923 Landscaping

Picture Perfect can handle all of your landscaping needs, from master planning and site design to custom rock walls, waterfalls, pools, ponds, and patios. Picture Perfect does outdoor custom woodworking and sprinkler system installation and maintenance. They are specialists in perennial and annual gardening

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utilizes three treatment facilities and 1,307 miles of collection system pipe to meet the growing needs of the city and to ensure the safety and health of the public and the environment.

Now is the time to buy real estate. Rates are at historic lows and many financing programs are available. National Bank of Arkansas has been in the mortgage business for more than 10 years. NBA delivers knowledge and experience to its mortgage customers. The bank offers conventional, FHA and VA loans. Because it’s a small bank, not a large corporate mortgage company, customers don’t get lost in the shuffle.

and natural stone, with the widest selection of patterns, texture, sizes and colors, with thousands of square feet in stock. Let them assist you in finding the right product for your home. Take advantage of free decorating advice from Shirley Moore. The store also carries a full line of paint and supplies, including Pratt & Lambert and MartinSenour.

and lawn and pool maintenance, and have more than 25 years of experience. page 39

ProBuilder Supply 9205 Maumelle Blvd.

North Little Rock, AR 72113

501-945-0113

probuildersupplyllc.com Bath & Kitchen/Building Supplies/lighting/Doors/ Windows

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Serving as a resource for small and large home builders, ProBuilder Supply reaches all residential markets in Central Arkansas, including Hot Springs, Benton, Bryant, Little Rock, North Little Rock, Maumelle, Conway, Sherwood, Jacksonville, and Cabot.

ProBuilder Supply carries only the best in unique and fine lighting and door, bathroom, cabinet and decorative hardware in a multitude of price points for home or office. ProBuilder Supply employs skilled craftsmen who are committed to excellence to install its products.

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Renaissance Homes 9620 Rowlett Dr. North Little Rock, AR 72113

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501-753-5006

renaissancehomesonline.com Construction/Builder

Renaissance Homes, Inc., is a premier homebuilder in the Central Arkansas area that specializes in the construction of distinctive, high-quality homes.

Renaissance Homes is committed to quality and customer service. With 40 years of combined experience in the construction industry, Renaissance Homes will help you build the home of

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Residential French Drains & Waterproofing 3800 Nitawood Little Rock, AR 72206

501-888-3400

Drainage/Waterproofing Residential French Drains & Waterproofing has been servingthecentralArkansasmarket since 1986. With more than 25 years experience, their staff of professionals can help with your basement and foundation waterproofing, yard drainage anderosioncontrol,andventing needs. They offer free inspectionsofcrawlspaces,foundation vents,drivewaysandbasements with a written guarantee. Let the experts help you with your needs.

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River Rock Realty Company 2612 Kavanaugh Little Rock, AR 72205

www.rivermarkettower.co Real Estate

Located on the corner of Third and Rock streets in the heart of the River Market District, the River Market Tower is the latest Moses Tucker residential development. This 20-story high-rise condominium tower was completed in 2009. The tower offers breathtaking views of the neighborhood and beyond.

Condos range from 757-squarefoot studios to 8,000-squarefoot shell spaces. Amenities include concierge service, swimming pool and barbeque area, courtyard with herb gardens, fitness center, tennis and basketball courts, rooftop party room and outdoor terrace. A 400-car parking garage provides ample, secure owner parking.

The Hampton Inn and Suites is also situated in the block with the Tower, providing guest accommodations just a short walk away. page9

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21701 Lawson Road Little Rock, AR 72210

liveinlittlerock.com River Rock Realty’s Joel Tvedten, a Little Rock native and outdoor enthusiast, has learned to really appreciate what this community has to offer. When it comes to buying or selling real estate, River Rock Realty gives you representation as excellent as their track record states. They take pride in getting their deal to the closing table and making you a satisfied customer. page 31

River Market Tower 315 Rock Street Little Rock, AR 72202

501-376-6555

501-821-4770

rivervalleyhp.com Landscaping

River Valley is a beautiful 30acre retail and wholesale facility offering a huge selection of perennials, shrubs trees, pottery, and fountains galore. They carry bulk products including mulch, compost, sand, river rock, topsoil and super soil, as well as landscape lighting, irrigation, native stone and drainage products. page 22

Riviera Condominiums 3700 Old Cantrell Road Little Rock, AR 72202

501-747-1234

rivieralittlerock.com Real Estate

Riviera Condominiums is a redevelopment of high-rise residences in the historic Riverdale area of Little Rock. Riviera offers high-rise living options to Little Rock’s growing population with one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. page 3

Royal Overhead Doors Showroom 10725 Otter Creek East Blvd.

Mabelvale, AR 72103

501-455-3667 royaldoors.com Garage Doors

Royal Overhead Doors specializes in an array of amenities for both inside and outside the home. For curbside appeal, a new garage door can literally change the appearance of your home. A new garage door opener can make it possible for you to open your new garage door from your smart phone. For inside the house, Royal Overhead Doors offers an array of fireplace options, including wood, gas and electric fireplaces as well as wood and pellet stoves. They also carry fireplace accessories, such as gas logs, gas inserts, mantels and surrounds. They can even add a central vacuum to your new or existing home. Their new showroom in central Arkansas is convenient and offers a large selection of products. page 2

RPM Construction 1501 N. University, STE 800 Little Rock, AR 72207

501-916-8242 rpmrealty.com

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Rick Alexander is a homebuilder and construction manager who comes from a long line of skilled contractors. He has been a part of Rector Phillips Morse/CBRPM for more than 25 years, serving as in-house builder, construction manager and development manager. The construction department of Rector Phillips Morse, Inc. has been building homes in the finest neighborhoods of Central Arkansas for more than 50 years. If time constraints will not allow building as an option, CBRPM can place you and your family in one of their recently completed quality-built spec homes. page 41

Russell & LeMay 8600 Cunningham Lake Rd. Little Rock, AR 72205

501-225-3200

russellandlemay.com Plumbng/Heating/Air

Russell and LeMay is a familyowned business serving the plumbing, heating and air conditioning needs of central Arkansas for more than 63 years.

Their goal is same-day service.

They are a Carrier Factory Authorized dealer and service all brands of HVAC equipment and major appliances. Call and ask about their free estimates. page 21

Southern Bath & Kitchen, Southern Pipe and Supply Co., Inc. 1000 Rushing Circle Little Rock, AR 72204

501-663-9700

southernbathandkitchen.com Kitchens/Bathroom/Plumbing Services & Supplies

Southern Bath & Kitchen built its business around a simple concept. They find the most extraordinary products on the market for creating the kitchens and baths that people dream

about. Their expert consultants lead clients through every step of the process to make those dreams a reality. page 39

Stone Works LLC 9625 Rowlett Dr. Maumelle, AR 72113

501-812-0003

stoneworksllc.biz Outdoor Kitchen, Building Mats, Concrete Masonry, Contractors/Construction & Marble/Stone/Tile

Stone Works has been serving residential contractors and builders in new construction and commercial projects for all of Arkansas since 2005. They offer a wide range of stone, including natural and manufactured stone options, which come in a wide array of color and pattern choices. Their indoor and outdoor projects include patios, kitchens, entryways, and pools. page 23

Summit Bank 6110 Hwy 5 North Bryant, AR 72022

501-847-4419

summitbankdirect.com Mortgage/Loans

Summit Bank has one of the state’s strongest financial teams, with $1.1 billion in assets and 23 locations serving Northwest, Central and Southwest Arkansas. Summit Bank is proud to serve as a community bank committed to serving Arkansas with financial resources that help communities grow. Member, FDIC. page 32

Surface ReNew 6000 MacArthur Dr. N. Little Rock, AR 72118

501-920-9326

surface-renew.com Kitchen/Bath

Save up to 70 percent when you resurface instead of replace.

Left: Rain Screen Siding System using high density hardwood siding

Surface Renew provides quality and reliable tub, bath and kitchen resurfacing. They can refinish and color-change any type of bathtub, wall tile and tub surroundings, kitchen countertops, sinks, and bathroom vanities. They also do spa tub crack repair/refinishing. For service in the Northwest Arkansas area, please call 479-226-0703. page 23

TEC Electric 9221 Maumelle Blvd.

N. Little Rock, AR 72113

501-758-5483 tecelectric.com

Lighting/Solar Power

The Charlotte John Company 5811 Kavanaugh Blvd.

Little Rock, AR 72207

501-664-5646

charlottejohn.com Real Estate

The Charlotte John Company is a locally owned, full-service residential real estate company.

Total Landscape Solutions PO Box 13391 Maumelle, AR 72113

501-812-0050

totallandscapesolutions.net Landscaping

Total Landscape Solutions focuses on providing quality lawn care and landscaping services in a timely, safe manner. Their employees wear safety green shirts or vests, steel-toed boots and eye protection at all times.

TLS is licensed and insured for your protection. page 45

Unique Furniture 638 West Main St. Jacksonville, AR 72076

501-985-8888

uniquefurnitures.com Furniture/Home Décor

Unique Furniture, located in downtown Jacksonville since 1996, has 35,000 square feet of home furnishings. Owner Sue Khoo offers the best selection of traditional, contemporary and Asian décor along with kids’ furniture. You’ll find furniture for every room in your home. Over 100 gift items under $10. Unique Furniture offers layaway and no-credit-check financing. Open seven days a week. page 39

8721 Warden Road Sherwood, AR 72120

501-835-6258

thehousejackbuilt.com Construction/Builder

Woodhaven Homes, Inc. has been a respected residential building contractor and land developer throughout Arkansas for more than 40 years. In addition to building the highest-quality homes, Woodhaven Homes believes in the importance of building energy-efficient, “green” homes. The company offers a one-year builder warranty, a 10-year structural warranty and energy engineered homes. page 13

Woodlands Edge, developed

by Rocket Properties, LLC 1701 Centerview Dr., STE 115 Little Rock, AR 72211

more than 250 of the development’s 800 acres are dedicated as permanent forested green space, and there are several miles of hiking trails and nature paths. Other amenities include a six-acre park with swimming pool, clubhouse playground, picnic facilities, and tennis courts. The neighborhood’s rapid growth is a tribute to the popularity of Woodlands Edge, where many of Little Rock’s finest builders are constructing new homes. Woodlands Edge is on Kanis Road, about one mile west of Bowman Road. Woodlands Edge is more than just a beautiful neighborhood with trees. It is a sustainable community created to honor and preserve Nature’s gifts and the tranquility they bring to daily life. page 25

501-954-9816

woodlandsedge.com Residential Development

Woodlands Edge has received numerous national, state and local awards for environmental stewardship. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named Woodlands Edge the 2009 Green Development of the Year, and it is the first residential development to earn a Four-Star Green Certified rating from the NAHB Research Center. Woodlands Edge began in 2003 and has already grown to include more than 500 families. The developer’s vision for Woodlands Edge is one that showcases environmental stewardship through respect for the land’s natural features. Carefully carved from a dense forest,

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TEC Electric has been serving Arkansas and the surrounding area for more than 50 years.

Dedicated to service and product knowledge, the TEC team will earn your respect day in and day out. Consistent practices will help ensure that your buying experience will be a pleasant one.

They have also aligned themselves with some of the most advanced manufacturers in the country. Call or email today for a proposal of how they can save you time and money, whether it’s a residential home or a multilocation chain.

Charlotte John’s brokers have been selling real estate in the metropolitan area for over 30 years and are active in the community, regularly sponsoring and supporting events in the Heights area and throughout central Arkansas.

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upholstery, rugs, and carpeting,” Sarah Johnson, owner of FiberSeal of Arkansas, said.

The treatment protects against stains and spills, making treated items easier to clean and last longer. Fiber-Seal offers a free consultation to discuss the items you want protected and how they are used in your home. They then use this information to prepare a price estimate. Once the estimate is accepted, technicians clean the selected items and apply the protective treatment.

Customers receive a free fabric care kit containing a spotting guide and several eco-responsible products to help with spills and general maintenance. Fiber-Seal also provides a one-year service commitment that includes free cleaning assistance from their technicians for times jobs too difficult for the customer.

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everything from hyper-realism works by Dennis McCann to vivid abstracts by Elizabeth Weber and Tonya McNair. You’ll also find bronze sculptures by Diana Ashley, hyper-surrealistic charcoal on vinyl works by Samuel Gray and mid-century inspired sculptures

by Kelly Edwards.

The gallery is also expanding the reach of these local artists by showing their works at Boswell Mourot’s gallery in Miami and through its artist exchange program with a German gallery.

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