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STYLE 13 SHOP

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HOME 33 FIT FOR A FAMILY

A couple renovates a cottage in the heart of Little Rock to create the perfect home for their young family.

40 ROOM FOR GROWTH Accessible design and contemporary style come together in this Northwest Arkansas family home.

48 THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS In Rogers, designer Melissa Haynes helps a family marry style and durability.

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growing up When you visit the home of someone with young children, what’s the first thing the kids want to do? Show you their room, right?

Toddlers to elementary school-aged children tend to be inherently proud of their spaces. It’s their comfort zone, and why shouldn’t they want to show it off?

While going over to a friend’s house for Photography by Rett Peek the first time as a kid was mostly exciting, it could also be kind of jarring. Other families have different bedtime routines, eat foods you’ve maybe never tried, and keep things in confusing places—it’s a whole other world outside your own. I remember once, at a friend’s house, opening the cabinet door under the kitchen sink (where my parents have always kept the trash can), and then feeling embarrassed to find only cleaning supplies while my friend laughed.

She led me to the pantry, where their trash can lived, and I looked at it, bewildered, wondering why on earth they would keep it there.

The realization that the world is bigger than their own personal experience is an important early lesson for children. In the meantime, it’s important they feel safe, comfortable, and loved in their homes so they can use that space to grow and learn.

In this issue, we’ve featured three family homes that couldn’t be more different in style, yet all had that similar underlying intention: to be a safe, happy world where little ones can grow.

Stephanie Maxwell Newton, editor stephanie@athomearkansas.com

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The WITH brand features organic materials, a mix of modern and vintage pieces, and “products paired down to the essentials.” After years of working on side projects as the store was starting off, Rebekah and Sarah are excited for this next step. The duo will be working together on various design projects under the WITH brand. “We work well together and feed off one another creatively,” Sarah says. “We've had many inquiries from customers since the shop opened, so it just feels like an organic addition.”

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Here are our top three picks to be on the lookout for this season: No need for a vacation with Travel Home: Design with a Global Spirit, featuring 20 homes influenced by international adventures. From the White House to the gardens of Versailles, Rachel Lambert Mellon’s landscape and garden design is held to the highest regard in The Gardens of Bunny Mellon.

And noted for its “fresh, unpretentious beauty,” Tom Scheerer: More Decorating shares the designer’s latest projects from New York to Palm Beach. Visit our blog (athomearkansas. com/blog) for more of our soon-to-bereleased design book picks.

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2 Piano Stripe Ritz Tray by Jill Rosenwald. Fresh i.d., Little Rock, (501) 478-6006 3 “Africa” chandelier. TEC Electric, Jonesboro and North Little Rock, tecelectric.com 4 “Braddock” bench with wrapped iron legs. Lighting Emporium, Springdale, lightingemporium.com

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6 Pink and blue striped linen pillows. Bear Hill Interiors, Little Rock, bearhillinteriors.com 7 Ceramic garden stool with teal base. Light Innovations, Little Rock, light-innovations.com

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Light Innovations, light-innovations.com; Lighting Emporium, lightingemporium.com; Lumber One Home Center, lumberonehomecenter.com; Sanders Plumbing and Lighting Gallery, sanderssupply.net; TEC Electric, tecelectric.com 4 “Caleb” round dining table. Howse, thehowse.com

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BEFORE & AFTER

Laundry Made Lovely From ordinary utility room to an eye-catching space, designer Marianna O’Dea renovates with equal parts function and style BEFORE

SherwinWilliams’ “Oyster Bay”

R E F R E S H

Marianna O’Dea first met Lindsay and Kyle Skinner when they lived near one another. When the Skinners moved into a new house, they knew just who to call for help with a few updates to their new home.

The first order of business was the laundry room. “With three kids, she is doing laundry all the time,” Marianna says. “She wanted a space where she could come in and not feel stressed.” Overall, Lindsay desired a room that was calm, soothing, and easy on the eyes.

The cabinetry color was the starting point for the design, followed by the floor tile. “This truly set the color palette for the rest of the room,” Marianna says.

Other elements, including the metallic ceiling paint and wallpaper, seemed to follow naturally.

Lindsay also wanted to expand her countertop space and prioritize storage.

Marianna knew she had to get creative to check these boxes in a small space, recalling Lindsay “no longer wanted to see her stuff out or have piles of laundry on the floor.” The renovation now includes solutions personalized to the family’s needs, such as space underneath the countertops for a vintage-inspired rolling laundry cart.

“Starting with a small space gives you a direction to bleed into the rest of the house,” Marianna says. “With a such a cool laundry room, it really sets the bar high.”

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R E F R E S H

“With three kids, she is doing laundry all the time. She wanted a space where she could come in and not feel stressed.”

— Marianna O’Dea, designer

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MIXING METALS

A gold fixture sheds light on the sink and allows for a streamlined look in the space. “I wanted something that was simple and sleek,” Marianna says.

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WISH LIST WANTS

The faucet incorporates a more sculptural element into the space. The sink is surrounded by quartz countertops with a waterfall edge on the far end, a feature the homeowner knew she wanted.

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TILE THAT INSPIRES

The geometric marble mosaic tile was one of the first design decisions Marianna and Lindsay made. “It really established the overall color palette,” Marianna says of the flooring.

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“Lindsay loves Anthropologie,” Marianna says, noting the retailer was the first place they went to look for knobs for the cabinetry doors. The animal-print influenced wallpaper mimics the lines in the quartz countertops and includes metallic silver tones, adding to the mix of metals.

Design Resources CONTRACTOR John Ashley Magee, J. Hamilton Builders INTERIOR DESIGN Marianna O’Dea, NCDIQ, ASID, O’Dea Studios ACCESSORIES, FIXTURES, AND HARDWARE O’Dea Studios CABINETS Keith Davis, Davis Woodwright COUNTERTOPS Casa Blanca Granite, Marble & Tile FIXTURES Signature Hardware LIGHTING TEC Electric FLOORING Kaufman By Design MILLWORK Davis Woodwright and J. Hamilton Builders PAINT Sherwin-Williams PAINTING Daniel Canesco WALLPAPER Designer Effects WALLPAPER (INSTALLATION) Becky and Butch Hardin

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Life

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BACKYARD BLISS

Twice as Nice Two rounds of improvements—first construction and hardscaping, then color and soft furnishings— bring a whole new life to this beloved backyard

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While the Johnsons made lots of cosmetic and functional updates to this space, one detail they have not touched since moving in is the blue tile lining the edge of the pool, which served as a sign of things to come for the backyard’s future color palette.

The backyard Liz Johnson describes from when she and her family moved into their home seven

years ago bears little resemblance to the place they cherish today. The steps from the back door led to a small cement landing and a pool with concrete surround. “We had several different architects and landscapers come over to ask them, What do we do with this space?” Liz says. Little Rock’s Burt Taggart, III, of Taggart Design Group had the solution: Build a deck over the cement and elevate much of the living space—including a pergola-covered sitting area, bar and outdoor kitchen, and flagstone fireplace—on a landing a few steps above the pool.

Burt also suggested Liz and her husband, Mike, talk to the Pleasant Valley Country Club, whose golf course backs up to the house, about allowing them to extend the deck slightly onto the course to increase the area surrounding the pool. “Where the lounge chairs are now, that area was part of the golf course,” Liz explains. Burt’s sister, Whitney Phelps—a designer with Taggart Design Group and one of Liz’s friends—also worked on the project,

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collaborating with Burt on decisions that would add flair to the space, such as flagstone pavers around the pool and a stacked-stone water feature.

All of that work, which improved the area’s functionality, could be considered Phase 1 of this project. Phase 2 happened about six years later almost by accident. Liz had inherited her mother’s antique collection of blue-and-white ginger jars, and mutual friends connected her with designer Molly Young to help work the heirlooms into her home. “Molly went through every single room of the house and just took it up a notch,” Liz says. “Then she came out here to the backyard and said, Let’s do more with this.”

Molly helped Liz pick out new furnishings for most areas and refresh others where possible, all while keeping in mind the blue and white found indoors.

For example, she had the barstools spray-painted white to fit the new color scheme and worked with Laura’s Draperies & Blinds to outfit the pergola with a resort-inspired awning, drapes, and custom pillows that add panache. The final result is a comfortable, stylish outdoor space that finally feels like home.

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FAMILY STYLE

The versatility of the backyard’s layout means that Liz and Mike have the opportunity to share the space with their loved ones, particularly their two children: Win, 23, and Kate, 21.

“They’re grown and out of the house now, but we’ve had a lot of good times here,” Mike says, counting Razorback watch parties, school and fraternity fundraisers, and simple get-togethers with friends and family among memories made. Liz enjoys coffee every morning on the sectional (seen at left) with ginger jars from her and her mother’s collections in view. Molly drew inspiration from the Chinoiserie for fabric and furnishings, as seen in the bambooinspired side table.

Antique Brick & Block built the brick bar and back wall during the initial construction of this space, and Whitney white-washed the surfaces by hand to soften their appearances.

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IN LIVING COLOR

Liz worked with landscape designer Kelly Holbert to fill glazed ceramic containers throughout the backyard.

Since the deck backs up to Pleasant Valley Country Club, the pops of color (along with the blue furnishings) stand out cheerfully against the greenery of the golf course.

The Johnsons’ furry friends, Maddie and Tino, enjoy the outdoors just as much as their owners.

Containers by the pool are filled with red coleus, lantana, calibrachoa, SunPatiens, Mandevilla, palm, and sweet potato vines.

Design Resources ARCHITECT Burt Taggart, Jr., Taggart Design Group CONTRACTOR Burt Taggart, III, Taggart Design & Build DESIGN Whitney Phelps, Taggart Design Group and Molly Young, Molly Ray Young Interior Design LANDSCAPING Kelly Holbert Gardening & Landscape Design ACCESSORIES, DRAPERIES, AND ROLLER SHADES Laura's Draperies & Blinds BRICK Antique Brick & Block FABRICS Laura’s Draperies & Blinds and Ken Rash’s Arkansas OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS Antique Brick Outdoors, Bear Hill Interiors, Molly Ray Young Interior Design, Providence Design, and The Shade Above PLANTERS The Good Earth Garden Center

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TA S T E

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Grazing Boards Galore Stephanie Bryant of The Blonde Kitchen shows us how to get on board with the latest trend in hors d’oeuvres

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Snack boards, picky platters, or the more traditional charcuterie board —whatever

you call these boards loaded with bitesize edibles, they are popping up everywhere. As the owner of The Blonde Kitchen, Stephanie Bryant assembles about 20 boards per week for her clients in Northwest Arkansas. “I love the idea of small, handheld bites. The board becomes a centerpiece at a gathering—people can hang out around it, and they are really pretty, too,” she says.

The Harrison native got her start in the food industry three years ago.

“I’ve been obsessed with food my whole life,” she says. “I grew up watching The Food Network, and I would even pretend to host my own cooking show.” After going through several majors at the University of Arkansas, her best friend encouraged her to give culinary school a try.

Here, she connected with her passion and eventually started a private chef business where she did meal prep for busy families as well as catering for small events and parties. “I had someone ask for a fruit board for one of these, and that rolled into creating a charcuterie board, and then a brunch board, and a for-kids-only board. I thought, I could put anything I want on a board, and now I’ve been making them for a year,” she says.

She also credits the local community with helping to get her business up and running. “Fayetteville loves

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local things, so they welcome local businesses with open arms,” Stephanie says, noting there’s also a great network of women-owned businesses in the area. “I’m so thankful for these people who have hired me for events and helped to give me exposure.”

“The board becomes a centerpiece at a gathering— people can hang out around it, and they are really pretty, too.”

—Stephanie Bryant

Customers can bring her their own platters or she will build an appetizer for you on her custom boards crafted

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The boards typically range from 10-inch circles or squares up to 5-foot boards—that’s right, a 5-foot board!—but can be customized to any size.

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Rise and Dine Breakfast boards are a favorite for those who love to linger over a weekend brunch. They’re also popular for morning wedding and baby showers. “I always ask clients their definition of breakfast before I make one of these,” Stephanie says, “because everyone is different.” She notes variations of this board include bagels with spreads and even chicken and waffles.

WHAT’S ON THE BOARD

• Red onion, dill, and goat cheese quiche • Croissants • Donut holes • Chocolate mini donuts

• Honey • Variety of fresh seasonal fruit • Blueberry goat cheese

Classic Charcuterie “I abide by the philosophy that there are no set rules when it comes to charcuterie boards,” Stephanie says. “Simply make it with the things you like.” She notes these classic boards are a chance for diners to revisit old favorites and try something new, which makes for a balanced approach.

WHAT’S ON THE BOARD

• Colby-Jack cubes • Mozzarella pearls with fresh basil • Merlot cheddar • Onion and chive cheddar • Sharp cheddar • Drunken goat cheese • Traditional goat cheese

• Brie • Prosciutto • Turkey with cracked black pepper • Spicy salami • Salami and mozzarella wraps • Smoked ham • Pickled okra • Olives

• Dried figs • Variety of fresh seasonal fruit • Honey combs • Dried apricots • Fig jam • Sourdough crackers • Pistachios

Kid-Friendly Menu “These are great for sleepovers,” Stephanie says of her custom kids boards. “When I think kid-friendly, I keep picky eaters in mind, so I do a lot of basic meats and cheeses and then add some whimsical things like fruit snacks and cheddar bunny or fish crackers.” While not shown here, she often adds popcorn to these boards, as well.

WHAT’S ON THE BOARD

• Dried pineapple • Grapes • Colby-Jack cubes • Deli turkey • Deli chicken • Carrots • Pickles • Pistachios

• Salami • Pepperoni-wrapped mozzarella sticks • Fruit snacks • Gouda • Cheddar bunnies • Cheese crisp crackers • Mozzarella pearls

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21C Museum Hotel

Rotating fine arts exhibits make this Bentonville boutique hotel a unique stay.

Be sure to plan for a meal or cocktail in the hotel’s restaurant, The Hive, which is home to James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef award nominee chef Matthew McClure. 21cmuseumhotels.com

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

In addition to the Bentonville museum’s permanent collection, currently on view are “Nature’s Nation: American Art and Environment” in the gallery and “Color Field” on the grounds. crystalbridges.org

In Season

Since 1991, Bentonville locals have turned to In Season for in-style clothing and jewelry, unique home accessories, and thoughtful gifts for any occasion. Their Arkansas gift baskets feature a mix of gourmet snacks, candles, and handmade goods from right here in The Natural State. inseasonbentonville.com

Ozark Beer Co.

The taproom at this Rogers brewery is more than just a taproom; it’s a community gathering place. On Aug. 12 join Reel Recovery for the brewery’s recurring Flies & Foam, an evening of guided instruction on tying flies for fly fishing. ozarkbeercompany.com

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Dandy Roll

This shop in downtown Rogers specializes in vintage maps and prints, all sourced and curated from antiques shops near and far. Subjects include botanicals, medicine, birds, typography, and, of course, maps—all between 50 and 100 years old. dandyrollprints.com

The Holler

Work meets play at this 10,000-squarefoot multi-use space at 8th Street Market in Bentonville. High-speed Internet connections and co-working spaces mean you can hold a business meeting there one minute, then turn around and call dibs on one of three in-ground shuffleboard courts the next. alocalhangout.com

Opened in 2017, this restaurant, housed in what was previously the First Christian Church in downtown Bentonville, has quickly become a favorite among locals and travelers alike. Head downstairs to the cozy bar, The Undercroft, for a post-dinner cocktail. thepreachersson.com

Ropa Boutique

To shop on-trend styles in Rogers, head to Ropa Boutique. This shop carries brands like Tory Burch, Rebecca Taylor, Velvet, Diane Von Furstenburg, and Theory, and has denim, purses, and shoes perfect for every season. shopropa.com

Aug. 2 // North Little Rock Thea Foundation celebrates its quarterly art series, The Art Department, with an opening reception for "Moon Flavor" by artist Sulac. The exhibit is on display through Aug. 30. theafoundation.org

HOPE WATERMELON FESTIVAL Aug. 8-10 // Hope This 43rd annual festival features a seed-spitting contest, watermelon-eating contest, a melon toss, and, of course, watermelon by the slice. hopewatermelonfest.com

BLUEGRASS BLAST Aug. 9-10 // Eureka Springs Enjoy live music by Casey & The Attaboys, Old Salt Union, and Po Ramblin Boys over two days in the Basin Spring Park band shell.

The concerts are free and open to the public. eurekasprings.org

FAYETTEVILLE ROOTS FESTIVAL Aug. 22-25 // Fayetteville Catch concerts by Mavis Staples, The Cate Brothers, Joe Purdy with The Honey Dewdrops and Smokey & The Mirror, and more folk and blues acts in this weekend of music. therootsfest.org

FILMLAND Aug. 22-25 // Little Rock Arkansas Cinema Society presents this “celebration of cinema” that features film screenings, networking events, and Q&A conversations with directors, actors, and producers. arkansascinemasociety.org

CHRIS STAPLETON Aug. 23 // North Little Rock Country artist Chris Stapleton visits Verizon Arena with openers Brent Cobb and The Marcus King Band on his All American Road Show tour. verizonarena.com

BLUES AND JAZZ FESTIVAL Aug. 30 – Sept. 1 // Hot Springs The Spa City Blues Society and Hot Springs Jazz Society present three days of music by Arkansas bands at Hill Wheatley Plaza in downtown Hot Springs. hotsprings.org

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COTTAGE UPGRADE

Fit for a Family Stuart Thalheimer Davis of Cobblestone & Vine helps a young family renovate a Heights house to meet their needs and match their style

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PERFECT PAIRINGS

“Margaret is a little bohemian and a little fancy when it comes to her style, and Jake is very outdoorsy,” Stuart says. To this end, the designer mixed traditional with modern and casual with formal to be a true reflection of the couple. “When I found the coffee table, Margaret said it looked like one her family had growing up, and its material reminded me of Jake’s love of nature, so I thought it was a perfect blend of their styles,” the designer adds.

“It had really good bones, it just needed some love,” designer Stuart Thalheimer Davis says of the 1920s Heights cottage she helped homeowners Margaret and Jake King renovate. Jake puts it a little more bluntly. “It was not inhabitable,” he laughs. Luckily, both he and his wife have a passion for houses—he’s a home inspector and owner of Vantage Point Inspections while Margaret is a real estate agent with her family-owned business, The Janet Jones Company. “Since we both go into houses every day as a part of our jobs, we knew what we wanted,” Margaret says. Attracted to a location within walking distance of Margaret’s family, they set to work drawing up plans to turn the fixer-upper into their dream home.

To this point, the entire home—both inside and out—came down to the studs. Walls that formerly separated the living room, dining room, and kitchen were removed to create one space that begins at the front door. The couple’s previous home in Jake’s native Heber Springs had an open-concept floor plan and they wanted to recreate this here. “You have to keep your

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space picked up and the dishes clean, but it’s so nice for entertaining,” Margaret says.

The couple called on Stuart to help with both the space planning decisions as well as style selections.

Inspired by a childhood split between the West Coast and Little Rock, Margaret describes her taste as a blend of bohemian and classic with an eccentric feel.

“Overall, they wanted it to be comfortable and casual, but still have some formal aspects, which you can see in the light fixtures and accessories,” Stuart says of the design game plan.

Creating an environment that encouraged the family of three to spend their time together was another priority. “With our daughter, Vivienne, being an only child, it’s important to me that she’s right in the mix of things,” Margaret says. Spaces such as the playroom, located adjacent to the kitchen and the family room, encourage this. “I just feel so lucky that we got to do this renovation,” Margaret says. “For the first time, I feel settled and at peace now that we have our little nest.”

AROUND THE TABLE

Located in between the living room and the kitchen, the dining room features a round table with enough room for six people to gather.

Artwork by Charlestonbased artist Tori Guglielmi brings color to the otherwise-neutral space and ties it to the vibrant chairs in the nearby kitchen seating area. Acrylic drapery rods and a crystalembellished chandelier add sophistication.

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COOKING UP A GOOD TIME

“We both love to cook, so a big island workspace was a must-have,” Margaret says of the centrally located prep area, which also has room to pull up barstools. From the front door, you have a clear line of vision through the living and dining spaces into the kitchen and its back wall, which houses the range and hood, a feature Stuart notes Jake wanted to stand out in the kitchen. Inspired by a seating area in her mother’s kitchen, Margaret set aside space for two comfortable chairs where guests can easily converse with the cook. “Jake went to Cynthia East one day and picked out the fabric for these, and it is spot on,” Stuart says of the vibrant covering.

Thanks to the open-concept plan, many rooms in the home can be seen from one vantage point. Stuart connected them by using navy in multiple places, including the bar area, which was painted to look like a standalone piece of furniture. An antique-mirrored backsplash and a hammered gold sink add polish.

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“For the first time, I feel settled and at peace now that we have our little nest.”

— Margaret King, homeowner

HIS MEETS HERS

The master bedroom is a graceful blend of Jake and Margaret’s styles.

For example, Stuart notes the bed and nightstands were selected by Jake and have a more masculine feel, while softer hues and an aviaryinspired scene on the wallpaper lend femininity. The designer maximized space in the master bath, giving the couple a walk-in shower, his-and-her vanities, and a separate water closet.

Neutral marbles create a serene, uninterrupted palette that makes the room feel more spacious than its footprint.

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GIVE ME BUTTERFLIES

In the couple’s former home, Vivienne’s nursery had a butterfly theme, and they decided to carry this over to her big girl room. A light pink bed skirt with dancing butterflies and art featuring butterfly cutouts speak to this, while a wallpaper patterned with the trail of a butterfly’s fly path covers the ceiling.

COLORFUL CHARACTER

A second bath is shared by guests and Vivienne. Stuart notes the light wallpaper “ties back to the home’s blue palette in a softer way.” This is paired with a vibrant ready-made shower curtain, which was customized to cover the full length of the bathtub by adding outdoor fabric to its bottom edge.

“We wanted to keep the footprint in here and tried to choose pieces that would go with the original style of the home,” Margaret says. Down the hall, a guest room in a similar palette welcomes out-of-towners for overnight stays.

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THE PLACE TO PLAY

“I love that the playroom is right off the kitchen, so I can keep an eye on Vivienne while I cook dinner,” Margaret says. Stuart worked with a navy couch the couple already had and selected extra-fun fabric for the curtains from VillaNova’s “Picturebook” collection. The couple plans to transition this space to a TV den as their daughter grows. “I was one of five kids, so we were always together and this space allows us to have that, too,” Margaret says.

Design Resources CONTRACTOR Justin Elbert, Elbert’s Home Maintenance & Repair INTERIOR DESIGN Stuart Thalheimer Davis, Cobblestone & Vine ACCESSORIES Cobblestone & Vine, Cynthia East Fabrics, and Ransom Interiors APPLIANCES Metro Appliances & More ART Stuart Thalheimer Davis CABINETRY AND FIREPLACE Elbert’s Home Maintenance & Repair COUNTERTOPS Triton Stone Group FABRICS Cynthia East Fabrics, Designer Effects, and Stuart Thalheimer Davis FURNITURE Cobblestone & Vine, Ransom Interiors, and Stuart Thalheimer Davis FLOORING AND TILE The Tile Shop HARDWARE PC Hardware LIGHTING, UPHOLSTERY, AND WALLPAPER Cobblestone & Vine and Stuart Thalheimer Davis MIRRORS Arkansas Glass & Mirror PAINTING Elbert’s Home Maintenance & Repair and Melvin’s Painting WINDOW COVERINGS Designer Effects, Designer Supply, Inc., and Stuart Thalheimer Davis

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ROOM FOR GROWTH Modern minimalism and accessibility go hand-in-hand in this Northwest Arkansas family home

The Mooney’s dining table is repurposed from a lane at a now-closed local bowling alley.

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Ginny and Matt enjoy breakfast and dancing with (from left) Anders, Hazel, and Lena.

Rather than base cabinetry, everything below the waist in the kitchen is in drawers, including the dishwasher and a second refrigerator, which are easier for Lena to access.

Ginny and Matt Mooney live in a renovated ranch-style home in Fayetteville just blocks from the University of Arkansas campus.

The finishes are sleek and modern, the palette as simple as possible—black, white, and wood tones abound, both inside and on the exterior.

But inside the walls, it’s a symphony of chatter and laughter, bake-sale prep and Nerf basketball games, and music and dancing.

All that activity can be attributed to Anders, 9, Hazel, 10, and Lena, 12, whose communication and motor skills are affected by autism. With this in mind, her parents decided to approach their home renovation and addition project in such a way that would continue to serve Lena as she becomes more independent.

“What happens a lot of times with people with disabilities is they live in isolation,” Ginny says.

“The world isn’t set up for them like it should be.

For our family, most houses would work fine for Hazel and Anders, but we wanted to think more long-term—into adulthood—for Lena.”

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To that end, Ginny and Matt recruited their neighbor, architect Bradley Edwards, and friend, builder Lucas Cooper—both of whom had worked on projects at the Mooneys’ previous house—to help them create a home truly suited to the family’s needs.

There were three main considerations in achieving this: First, all the details of the home, from the drawers in her room to the kitchen and bathroom design, would be chosen with Lena’s needs and her ability to grow more independent in mind—a concept Ginny refers to as “projected independence.”

Second, that the home would feel comfortable and safe to Lena. “We think she’s a gift to her community and those around her,” Ginny says. “The easiest way for her to connect with others is in her space. That’s part of the big, open floor plan. If we have a place where people can come over, she’s automatically a part of the action.”

Lastly, that the home would not only be accessible for Lena, but also to friends with disabilities in the wider community.

“That’s part of why the house is all one story,” Ginny points out, noting that there are no steps at the home’s entrance, either.

“A big part of living with autism is that Lena’s communication skills and the way she lives in the world is affected,” Ginny says. “Behaviors are really high. That was the drive behind the decor and neutral color palette. A space that’s cluttered and colorful and has a lot of stuff, can feel really chaotic to someone with autism. Our life as a family already has a lot of energy and chaos,” Ginny laughs. “It’s a beautiful chaos, and I love how colorful our family is. But I did want the house to feel calm and peaceful, to be a place we could all continue to learn and grow.”

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CLEAN KITCHEN DESIGN

It just so happens that many of the aspects of this home that are conducive to accessibility—the open floor plan, the minimal colors and décor, the simple lines and furniture— are suited to Ginny and Matt’s aesthetic. “I love the uniformity of the black and white, but I wanted a pop of warmer wood in there, too” Ginny says, pointing to the open shelving and a wood-wrapped accent shelf as examples. The wood is cypress, the same as the exterior of the house and a nod to Ginny’s family in Louisiana.

Sleek black cabinets reach from floor to ceiling, and matching panels cover the refrigerator and dishwasher for a seamless look.

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OPEN-AIR ESCAPE

At the center of the home’s C-shaped layout is a two-story screened-in deck complete with a lofted “crow’s nest” for the kids. “Because of the trees overhead, it stays shaded even on hot days. We eat almost every meal out there,” Ginny says. After the family moved into the house, Ginny called on her friend Heather of Heather Davidson Design to help style and accessorize the home.

“Every life is worthy of being included. We spent all this time and energy on the house because we think people with disabilities should be welcome everywhere.”

—Ginny Mooney, homeowner

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MEANINGFUL DECÓR

A piece by local artist Samuel Gray serves as a meaningful focal point in the living room. In 2007, Ginny and Matt founded a nonprofit organization, 99 Balloons, in honor of their first-born son, Eliot, who passed away at 99 days old. “We started the organization because we wanted someplace to live out the belief that every life has worth,” Ginny says. This piece, which depicts a boy drifting into the sky holding balloons, was auctioned at one of the nonprofit’s early fundraisers, where a friend bought it and gifted it to the couple.

MIDCENTURY INFLUENCE

The streamlined style of the Joybird sectional and vintage media console against a far wall in the living room are indicative of the Mooneys’ influences. “Before kids, most of our stuff was less modern and more midcentury modern,” Ginny says. “Matt and I have always loved the magazine Atomic Ranch, and the homes in this neighborhood were all ranch style originally.” “All of my old architecture professors built houses around here back in the day,” adds architect Bradley Edwards. “It’s an interesting neighborhood for architecture history.”

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PEACE AND CALM

Lena’s room reflects the clean and simple settings where she feels the most relaxed. “She really likes things picked up; there’s a whole wall of storage that can be closed off, but she can access it independently if she wants,” Ginny says. “She has room in there to sit and read books, to dance, and to work with her therapist.” The bed linens are from Ginny’s family business, Gattle’s, a fine-linen company founded in Michigan more than a century ago.

The same black tile used as a backsplash in the kitchen appears in the shower in the master bathroom, and a similar white version is used for the shower in Anders and Hazel’s bathrooms (bottom left), which features dual vanities. Glass panels rather than shower curtains make the rooms appear larger.

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PARENTS’ RETREAT

The house is laid out so that Anders and Hazel’s rooms, their bathroom, and the kitchen and living room are in the original part of the house, and everything else is part of the addition. Bradley drew the master suite and Lena’s room on the other side of the house so that both rooms could have peace and quiet when needed. In the master bedroom, geometric patterns in the light fixtures and pillows play off the vintage rug, a find from a rug shop in an area of Michigan the family visits every summer.

“We had the rug before we had anything else in the room. We started with that piece and built around it,” Ginny says. The coverlet and Euro shams are from Gattle’s.

Design Resources ARCHITECT Bradley Edwards, AIA, Bradley Edwards Architect CONTRACTOR Lucas Cooper, Reform Contracting DESIGN Heather Davidson, Heather Davidson Designs ACCESSORIES AND RUGS WITH Home Supply APPLIANCES Metro Appliances & More BRICK Ryder Brick CABINETRY Rollerz Kustom Woodworks COUNTERTOPS Verona Marble Company FIREPLACE Hearth & Home LUMBER City Lumber Company MIRRORS AND SHOWER DOORS Stabel Door Company PAINTING True Colors Painting TILE Encore Flooring and Building Products

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THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS In Northwest Arkansas, designer Melissa Haynes helps a family create a high-style, high-functioning home WRITER TIFFANY ADAMS PHOTOGR APHER RE T T PEEK

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MAKING AN ENTRANCE

The foyer (seen at left) hints at the resounding chic, feminine style seen in each room of the home. “At one of our design meetings, we showed Lauren this light fixture and said, What do you think?” Melissa says of the chandelier, which features handblown glass pieces with a bit of sparkle and movement.

“She absolutely loved it, and we knew it was the statement piece the entry needed.” Embroidered floral draperies add to the soft, welcoming effect.

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A lex Blass learned they were they put in a call to designer Melissa Haynes to help them plan a sweet nursery for their baby boy. However, as items began to arrive and the installation date neared, they called her back to say they were having second thoughts— not about the nursery design, but about their home.

“They lived in a newlywed home in Fayetteville, and the closer it came to time for the baby to born, they felt they needed to be nearer to their offices and in a larger family home,” Melissa explains.

The designer was happy to help, setting aside a weekend to see homes with the couple and helping find them a Rogers residence that was still under construction by a local builder. “It was a great floor plan for a young family, and we could see them being happy there for years,” Melissa says. The plan and

expecting their first child,

welcomes guests in a series of formal spaces with wings that extend to a family room and kitchen in one direction and the master suite in the opposite.

Since the home was still in the building process, Melissa was able to help the couple select flooring, paint colors, tile, and light fixtures—features that allowed them to personalize the plan. As for furnishings, “they had pieces that were handed down to them and lots of castoffs from their apartments prior to being married,” Melissa says. Thus, they were also able to put the couple’s stamp on the space with furniture, fabrics, and accessories. “When you see her, Lauren reads very chic and glamourous,” Melissa says, “and we wanted the house to reflect that.

Everything is very tailored and sophisticated, but the house is also very high functioning and durable, so it’s practical for the entire family.”

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FORMALLY HERS

The formal living room was decorated to reflect Lauren’s personal style. “She’s very beautiful and feminine, and we wanted to create a space to speak to this,” Melissa says. “Her husband also really wanted her to be able to bring this out in the design, so we felt this room was a great place to do that.” Hints of pink stand out against a neutral backdrop while an abstract work by Thomasa Seymour hangs over the fireplace.

The coffee table was a shapely Anthropologie find that adds sophistication and polish.

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HEIRLOOM DINING

Not all of the couple’s furniture was newly purchased following the move: The dining table belonged to Alex’s mother. The meaningful piece allowed the couple to adhere to their budget while still bringing style to the space, specifically in the fabrics and overall palette. “We all loved the striped fabric on the chairs and intended to use it in a big way in this room,” Melissa says. However, they learned it had been discontinued and would only have a couple of yards to incorporate. To make the biggest impact, they used it on the backs of the chairs and paired it with a treated velvet on the front and seat. Plates from the couple’s china pattern add a personal touch to the walls.

A durable seagrass rug protects the floor. “Seagrass naturally repels and resists water, so it’s a true workhorse underfoot,” Melissa notes.

An antique mirrored Italianate light fixture adds a touch of glamour to the dining room.

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FAMILY RECIPE

One of both the homeowners’ and designer’s favorite personal touches to the house is the backsplash tile in the kitchen. “This fabulous sample from Ann Sacks arrived while we were working on the project. The very next day we showed it to Lauren, and we all knew it was a perfect fit,” Melissa says of the Calacatta marble mosaic tile. In terms of function, a large pantry is hidden behind the wall that houses the range. “This is a great place for Lauren to stash the high chair when guests are coming over, and it keeps all the cooking essentials she needs close at hand,” Melissa says.

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“Everything is very tailored and sophisticated, but the house is also very high functioning and durable, so it’s practical for the entire family.”

—Melissa Haynes, designer

CHIC MEETS DURABLE

To ensure the family had both style and comfort, Melissa created a highfunctioning space in the family room.

“There’s no chair in here that just looks pretty; everything is working hard,” she says, noting the ottoman was treated to wipe clean while the chairs are covered in Crypton fabric. An abundance of seating was top priority for the family, who wanted to be able to have guests and extended family within earshot of the adjoining kitchen.

A wool rug with a subtle animal-print pattern adds comfort while also being capable of discreetly hiding stains.

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UNWIND REDEFINED

Hues of blue and purple flow throughout the home, with lilac being most prominent in the master bedroom. “Again, this room is meant to have a glamourous feel, yet be practical,” Melissa says, noting the couple chose a darker bedspread as a dog-friendly option for the furry family members.

A BOY’S DREAM

When his younger brother, Bowen, arrived, Melissa designed a big boy room for the couple’s preschool-aged son, Bennett.

“Lauren brought in pictures of a fort-style bed and we found one at RH Baby & Child that was a great fit for the room’s sloped ceilings,” Melissa says. The home’s tailored look carries over to this space where a blend of window-pane plaid (seen on the wallpaper) and stripes create a look fit for a little gentleman. “This is a space that has longevity and can grow with him over time,” the designer adds.

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SWEETLY SOPHISTICATED

The nursery design Melissa originally created for the couple’s home in Fayetteville was executed in this house. “We ordered more wallpaper to account for the room’s square footage, but everything else worked out perfectly,” she says. The slipcovered glider is stain-treated to stand up to wear and tear, while the daybed has easy-to-wash cotton bedding. The couple’s oldest son started out in this space, which is now home to their 4-month-old baby boy.

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Art of Design When Sha Davari was working on a degree in business and accounting from Hendrix College, she never imagined she would end up becoming an interior designer. It was a parttime job with a local designer that opened the door to that possibility. “That’s when I realized I loved making spaces beautiful,” she says.

After working at various furniture showrooms and running her own booth at a furniture market in town, Sha opened her own store, Art of Design, in 2016 in the Riverdale Design District. Since that time, she has already upgraded to a larger location that’s almost twice the size of her previous one. Art of Design stocks

furniture, lighting, rugs, art, and accessories ranging from traditional to contemporary, though overall, the store has Sha’s signature transitional feel.

“I like clean lines in a space, and I love gold as an accent color,” she says.

She’s also excited about the growing choice in fabrics that provide more durability without

sacrificing style. “Performance and Crypton fabrics are giving our clients a wider range of colors to explore without the fear of stains,” she says. Sha and the team at Art of Design offer complimentary design service, and they are always careful to keep design solutions within their clients’ budgets.

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It didn’t take long for Miguel Newberg to realize she wanted to pursue a career in interior design. “As a teenager I did an immersion program one summer and worked with a design firm, and I basically fell in love with it,” she says.

Following that experience, Miguel graduated with a degree in interior design and worked for Ethan Allen. “After four and a half years, I decided to venture out on my own,” she says. This year, Miguel celebrates 21 years in business as M.N’Teriors.

Miguel describes her personal style as transitional because of her love of pairing traditional furnishings with contemporary art. “I like clean lines, and I like for all of the spaces I design to be functional,” she says. “Every project is unique and should reflect the client’s personality and individual needs.

There are a few design trends Miguel is excited to see make their way back into homes: “I love that wallpaper is back in such a big way,” she says. She also appreciates the look of mixed metals and is glad to see the color green showing up in paints, accessories, and fabrics.

When it comes to working with clients to assess their wants, needs, and desires for their home design, Miguel says the most important thing is that she listens. “I cater to each client as I would want to be treated,” she says. “I strive to give them the utmost attention that I can.”

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F R O M S I N G L E R O O M S T O F U L L- H O M E R E M O D E L S , M I G U E L N E W B E R G O F M . N ’ T E R I O R S HAS THE EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY HOMEOWNER’S DESIGN DREAMS COME TO LIFE Miguel Newberg | M.N’Teriors | 501.993.2766 | mnteriors.com | @mnteriors

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Debi Davis Interior Design

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KNOWN FOR THEIR LIGHT AND LIVABLE STYLE, DEBI DAVIS INTERIOR DESIGN USES M O D E R N A M E N I T I E S A N D T H E C L I E N T ’ S P E R S O N A L T A S T E W H E N C R E A T I N G S PA C E S

Debi Davis | Debi Davis Interior Design | 2222 Cantrell Road | 501.221.2032 | debidavisinteriordesign.com

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MIXED METALS

OLD MIXED WITH NEW

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Interior designers have their eyes on these bold yet timeless styles showing up in the design world right now

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Providence Design Sisters Mona Thompson and Talena Ray parlayed their love for all things beautiful into an antiques and interior design business in 2002. Their growing love of interior design prompted them to shift the focus of the business to residential design in 2013, when they opened their first studio and retail store in Little Rock. Since then, Providence Design has

continued to grow in square footage and selection since its inception.

Mona and Talena’s experience working with clients in a varied range of styles is why clients seek them out, and scouring varied markets and venues throughout the country for unique furnishings is what sets them apart. It’s the reason Providence Design has

become a destination shopping experience for customers both in and out of the state.

While they consult daily on projects of all size, Mona says she and Talena have a “real passion for working with clients from the ground up” on remodel and new construction projects.

“We love what we do and really enjoy working on all different kinds of projects,” Talena says.

“It’s just so much fun helping clients make their homes the very best they can be.”

As far as current trends, Mona and Talena are currently loving cleaner designs and neutrals mixed with color. “The use of multiple textures adds so much interest, and we are hoping that gold metals don’t fall out of grace anytime soon—we love to mix metals,” Mona says.

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P R OV I D E N C E D E S I G N ’ S AT T E N T I O N T O D E TA I L A N D R E P U TAT I O N F O R S U C C E S S H AV E M A D E T H E M T H E G O -T O I N T E R I O R D E S I G N T E A M F O R C L I E N T S A R O U N D T H E S TAT E Mona Thompson & Talena Ray | Providence Design | 2314 Cantrell Road | 501.372.1886 | providenceltddesign.com | @providenceltddesign

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Brooke Brooke Dodd Dodd Interior Interior Design Design “As a third generation interior “As a third generation interior designer, I was surrounded by fabric designer, I was surrounded by fabric samples and blueprints. I loved that samples and blueprints.

I loved thatand our home was constantly evolving our home was constantly evolving changing,” Brooke Dodd says. Afterand changing,” Dodd says. for After working as Brooke a financial advisor 12 working as a financial advisor for years, she decided to return to her12 years, she decided to return her roots, opening Brooke Doddto Interior roots, opening Brooke Dodd Interior Design in January 2019. “I often felt Design January “I often felt more inintouch with2019. current design more in touch with current design trends than with current hot stock trends with current hot stock picks,” than she explains. picks,” she explains.

Her full-service studio offers both Her full-service offers both full-home remodels studio and one-room full-home remodels and one-room makeovers. In collaboration with makeovers.

In collaboration withand architects, landscape designers, architects, landscape designers, and

local craftsmen, Brooke and her team local Brookethat andemulate her team strivecraftsmen, to create spaces a strive to create spaces that emulate client’s lifestyle and age with grace. a client’s lifestyle and age Brooke describes herwith stylegrace. as a Brooke describes her style as a blend between “fresh sophisticated blend between “freshmodernism.” sophisticated classicism and edgy classicism and edgy modernism.”

She infuses a blend of transitional, She infusesand a blend of transitional, collected, modern touches in collected, and modern touches every design. Many rooms start in with every design. Many rooms startpalette with her signature monochromatic her signature monochromatic palette and are then accented with pops of and are thenallaccented withsacrificing pops of personality, while never personality, all while never sacrificing comfort and practicality. comfort and practicality.

Currently, Brooke loves the Currently, Brookewood lovestones, the brass, popularity of lighter popularity of lighter wood tones, brass, and oversized art. and oversized art.

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Embellish Embellish Interiors Interiors by

by Alisa Alisa Alisa Herron has more than 20 years Alisa Herron has morewith thanclients 20 years of experience working in of working with clients theexperience design industry.

“Experience in in the design industry. “Experience in design in invaluable,” she says. “I’ve design in invaluable,” she says.

“I’ve encountered every possible challenge, encountered every possible and I have a repertoire of sochallenge, many and I have a repertoire so many varied design projects.” of What’s more, varied projects.”

What’s she saysdesign she enjoys “making themore, she saysprocess she enjoys “making the design fun for clients!” design process fun for clients!”

Nine years ago she opened her Nine years agoisshe storefront, which nowopened locatedher in storefront, which is now located in Little Rock’s Heights neighborhood.

Little Heights neighborhood.

Here, Rock’s Alisa continues to use her Here, Alisa continues use her creative energy to offertoclients design creative energy large to offer design updates—both andclients small—that updates—both large and small—that

will make their spaces happy and will make their spaces livable.

“I believe in thehappy valueand of using livable.

“I believe in thehelping value ofmy using our homes, and I enjoy our homes, and I enjoy helping my clients balance beautiful design with clients balance beautiful function for every stage ofdesign their with lives.” function for every stage of their lives.”

She offers turnkey service for clients, She turnkey clients, fromoffers drawing plansservice to the for finishing from drawing accessories andplans art. to the finishing accessories and Her personalart. style combines a styleand combines a loveHer for personal both pattern color with love for both and color with whimsical andpattern sentimental pieces whimsical and thrown into thesentimental mix. Right pieces now, she thrown into the mix. Right loves all the fabulous organicnow, andshe loves all the fabulous organic and such textured wall coverings available, textured wallseagrass. coverings available, such as cork and as cork and seagrass.

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Shayla Copas Interiors Since starting her business in 1994, Shayla Copas has seen her company grow into a luxury brand that encompasses design, entertaining, public speaking, and marketing savvy. “If I had to describe my personal style in just two words, it would be ‘Southern glam,’” she says. “In fact, the Design Network named my spot on their network Southern Glam after that style. It’s that place where Old Hollywood glamour and timeless Southern tradition meet.”

While Shayla’s style is undeniable, it’s also her ability to deliver projects within the client’s restrictions that has earned her praise both locally and nationally.

“Our rigorous project-intake process ensures the end result is an accurate reflection of the client’s tastes, but also has the polish only a professional design firm can provide,” Shayla says.

In addition to her accomplishments as a designer, Shayla added “author” to her list of descriptors this spring with the release of her first book, Four Seasons of Entertaining.

“For as long as I can remember, I have always had a passion for entertaining and bringing family and friends together for special occasions,” she says. The book focuses on table settings, recipes, cocktails, and floral arrangements and is available at shaylacopas. com and through Amazon.

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S H AY L A C O PA S O F S H AY L A C O PA S I N T E R I O R S J O I N S O P R A H A N D J E N N I F E R A N N I S T O N O N S A LO N N I E R E ’ S P R E S T I G I O U S L I S T O F A M E R I C A ’ S T O P 1 0 0 PA R T Y H O S T S O F 2 0 1 9 Shayla Copas | Shayla Copas Interiors | 501.258.7396 | shaylacopas.com | @shaylacopas

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L West Jr Designs LLC L West Jr Designs LLC LITTLE ROCK

Larry West, Jr.’s interior design career officially began years design ago under the Larry West, Jr.’s24 interior career tutelage of Little Rock designer Tom officially began 24 years ago under the Chandler. in the bookkeeping tutelage ofInitially Little Rock designer Tom department, Larry in convinced his Chandler. Initially the bookkeeping employer to take out on ahis department, Larryhim convinced project, and from there, employer to take him outthe onrest a is history. have been pushing furniture project, “I and from there, the rest is around mom’s house sincefurniture I was history. my “I have been pushing 3around years old never stopped,” my and mom’s house since I Larry was jokes.

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Larry West, Jr. | L West Jr Designs LLC | 501.779.1540 | lwestjr.com | @larrywestjr

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LJ Interiors Lisa Stagg FAYETTEVILLE

“I believe your home should be a place of refuge for you and your family Chris design started at the Goddard’s end of the love day,”ofLisa Stagg when he was asays. small“I’ve child.

“Mythat of LJ Interiors found mothermyis clients a firm believer creative when love andinenjoy their expression, she to enrolled me in art homes, theysotend invite others in, musicis classes, which, in memories turn, and that when wonderful exposed me to all the wonders that are made.” the She world has toher offer,” he says. credits mother with Today, Chris’s work spans instilling this philosophy in the her globe at from theage.

Baja“IPeninsula to New York an early grew up with a very City—and all points of the state talented/creative mother…she of Arkansas. has beautiful also had the designed andHe sewed clothes. privilege beinghours namedinone of the We wouldofspend fabric stores Top 100 Designers in thethe World by every weekend choosing perfect AndrewforMartin. fabrics her customers and for my Overall, he says his mainThis goalearly in latest outfit,” she recalls. designing aled project capture encounter her to“isa to career in visual the personality of our clients and provide them with a home and not

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“It thus is existing furnishings a design, always better to havelook oneby amazing creating an updated mixing pieceand thatold. illuminates a personality or new tellsThe a story than also a project filled with designer strives to create meaningless objects.” organized, highly functional spaces.

As for passion for the “My goalhis is continued to create beautiful, edited industry, Chris says “Iwell eat,over sleep, and spaces that function time,” live for design.

Whether in the office Lisa says.

“My affordable design rates or traveling, I am allow everyone to always have alooking beautifulfor inspiration.

If you love what you do, home,” she adds. then it’s not really work but a daily adventure.”

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A PA S S I O N F O R B O T H D E S I G N A N D O R G A N I Z A T I O N A S W E L L A S L O V E F O R BS LE ONL D A HN E LI PNSS PLIJR EI N EAV TE LED A PA S I ONND IFNOGR NQEUWA LAIN TD Y A D TAEERSI TOHREST ICCRH R FCTLH I EENTTO SP FIRMS IN NORTHWEST G O D D A R D D E S I G N G R OBUEPA UT TOI FBUELC H OO MM E EOSNFEOO ARKANSAS AND BEYOND Lisa Stagg | LJ Interiors | 5016 Calico Creek Cove | 501.529.4382 | @ljstagg

Chris Goddard | Goddard Design Group | 3945 N. Vantage Drive, Suite. 2, Fayetteville | 479.521.2592 | goddarddesigngroup.com | @goddarddesigngroup

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VIPG Designs, LLC

Peri-Gay Walker’s love of elaborate holiday decorations led to the opening of her design business, VIPG Designs, in 2012. However, her passion for design began early: “My mom was always very creative and decorated our home beautifully…I think she had a lot to do with inspiring me along the way,” Peri-Gay says. “I took my ‘inherited ability’ and started buying numerous décor, architecture, and style books to educate myself beyond just having good taste,” she says.

The designer’s personal style is varied, from old world to casual, French country to most recently, a nod toward modernism. A consistent element for VIPG Designs is a love of glam. Concerning trends, Peri-Gay admires acrylic furniture, blush feminine tones, and velvet, though she states, “that’s never been ‘out’ to me!”

Peri-Gay’s devotion to her work is evident. “I love spending time with my clients, love our shopping days, and love getting to know them. Once a project is complete, I truly miss my clients and the spaces we have created together.”

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W I T H A N E X PA N S I V E D E S I G N S T Y L E A N D D E V O T I O N T O H E R C L I E N T S , P E R I - G AY W A L K E R OF VIPG DESIGNS BRINGS A HOMEOWNER’S WISH LIST TO LIFE Peri-Gay Walker | VIPG Designs, LLC | 501.247.4906 | @perigaywalker

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Goddard Goddard Design Design Group Group Chris Goddard’s love of design Chris Goddard’s loveaofchild. design started when he was “My started when he believer was a child.

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MLH MLH Designs, Designs Inc.

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M U LT I A W A R D -W I N N I N G I N T E R I O R D E S I G N E R M E R I D I T H H A M I LT O N R A N O U I L O F MLH DESIGNS GIVES GUIDANCE FOR A THOUGHTFUL DESIGN A LOV E O F A N T I Q U E S A N D O N E- O F- A - K I N D O B J E C T S I N S P I R E S P R O C E S S F R O M S TA R T T O F I N I S H J AY S O N C A I N I N T E R I O R S T O C R E A T E T I M E L E S S , L U X U R I O U S S PA C E S Meridith Hamilton Ranouil | MLH Designs, Inc. | 501.766.0594 | mlh-designs.com | @mlh_designs Jayson Cain | Jayson Cain Interiors | 8202 Cantrell Road, Little Rock | 501.960.4802 | jaysoncaininteriors.com | @jaysoncainid

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Alisa Herron | Embellish Interiors by Alisa | 5619 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock | 501.223.6965 | myembellishinteriors.com | Instagram: @embellishKatie Rees | Katie Grace Designs | 479.466.1069 | katiegracedesigns.com | @katiegracedesignsdesign

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J.J.Lawrence LawrenceDesign Design Jill Lawrence founded J. Lawrence Jill Lawrence founded J. Lawrence Design in 1995 after following her Design in 1995 after following her passion to receive a degree in interior passion to receive a degree in interior design and interning for renowned design and interning for renowned designer Georg Andersen. designer Georg Andersen.

She describes her own style as She describes her own style as clean and classic. “I gravitate toward clean and classic. “I gravitate toward clean lines and furnishings that really clean lines and furnishings that really stand the test of time. The ultimate stand the test of time. The ultimate goal is to design a room that will goal is to design a room that will look as current in 20 years as it does look as current in 20 years as it does today.” today.”

To accomplish this, Jill steers To accomplish this, Jill steers away from trends and focuses away from trends and focuses her attention on each individual her attention on each individual client. “I concentrate on functional client. “I concentrate on functional needs first. We are space planning, needs first. We are space planning, functional nuts,” she laughs. “Then functional nuts,” she laughs. “Then we make it durable and beautiful.” we make it durable and beautiful.”

She notes that her team has She notes that her team has excellent working relationships excellent working relationships with vendors and sub-contractors, with vendors and sub-contractors, allowing them to carry out the allowing them to carry out the project’s vision and make the process project’s vision and make the process of home design as fun and easy as of home design as fun and easy as possible for her clients. possible for her clients.

Jill also notes that choosing a Jill also notes that choosing a designer is much like choosing a designer is much like choosing a mate. “Once you choose, you must mate. “Once you choose, you must trust them and communicate your trust them and communicate your expectations thoroughly” to produce expectations thoroughly” to produce your desired result. your desired result.

As for current trends, Jill says she As for current trends, Jill says she loves the idea of fully living in every loves the idea of fully living in every square inch of your home. “No more square inch of your home. “No more ‘rooms for show,’” she says. “I also ‘rooms for show,’” she says. “I also like the return to living comfortably like the return to living comfortably in less square footage.” in less square footage.”

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WHAT TYPES OF PROJECTS DO YOU WORK ON?

First, and perhaps foremost, you want to know if your project falls within their scope of business. If you’re looking for a full home remodel and the chosen designer only does paint consultations, you’re likely not a match.

Be sure to ask about experience with projects similar to yours and ask to see photos of these completed spaces.

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HOW DO YOU STAY ON BUDGET AND ALLOCATE FUNDS THROUGHOUT A SPACE?

Whether it’s a weekly report, a purchasetracking spreadsheet, or an allocation sheet from the initial design, figure out how they plan to stay on track. While we’re on the subject, this is also a good time to find out how your designer will charge for their services, if you haven’t previously discussed.

WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT YOUR STYLE AND HOW IT RELATES TO MY TASTE?

If you’ve seen any number of the designer’s projects, you most likely have an idea of his or her overall aesthetic. However, it’s important to get a grasp on how the designer’s style will translate into your home. Talk with him or her about likes and dislikes, while sharing your own preferences.

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HOW WILL YOU CONVEY YOUR IDEAS AND CAN I MAKE CHANGES TO THE DESIGN CONCEPTS?

It’s a good idea to set expectations for how and when you and the designer will communicate. For example, will the meetings take place in person, or will a lot of the work be done by phone, text, and email? This can help to keep you organized, and you’ll know when to expect updates.

Going back to communication, you’ll want to know how your designer plans to present ideas. Will you receive a presentation or a mood board, or will you go to pick out items in person? Set the expectations for this early on, and be sure to find out how and when you can make changes.

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HOW OFTEN WILL WE BE IN CONTACT, AND HOW OFTEN WILL YOU BE ONSITE FOR MY PROJECT?

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Restructure Design, Inc. After years in the industry in Little Rock, designer Alissa Oates returned to her hometown and founded Restructure Design in 2017. “I have always been interested in fashion, graphic design, and architecture. Interior design brings these together and allows me the opportunity to use my creativity to serve clients,” she says.

The Restructure team also includes Rachelle Mann, a project manager whom Alissa says helps keep projects moving forward by handling day-to-day operations as well as assisting with design. “We had previously worked together in the industry, and she is now a vital part

of our team,” Alissa says. “Having her on board gives Restructure the capacity to serve a broader base of clients in the most timely manner.”

As a full-service residential remodel and design firm, Restructure walks with clients from the concept of a project all the way through to completion.

Noting that renovations and design work can sometimes be a trying process, Alissa desires to simplify the experience for clients. “We like to give clients a realistic expectation of the process, considering timeline and value and what the Restructure team can offer to make projects run smoother,” she says.

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Alissa A. Oates, Allied ASID, AKBD and Rachelle Mann, ASID IP | Restructure Design, Inc. | 127 McNeely Circle, Suite B | 501.984.2702 | @restructure_ar

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Tom Chandler & Associates IF you are building or renovating. IF you want a one day makeover in your home. IF you need new furnishings.

IF you want to enroll in design classes.

IF you want these life changing experiences, call Tom Chandler & Associates. His full-service firm includes a talented team as well as The Chandler School of Interior Decorating. “I have always surrounded myself with a team of great designers,” Tom says. “We are good listeners and can do any style.”

Tom Chandler & Associates focuses on creating spaces that outlast current trends by paying close

attention to the taste and personality of the client. “If it’s the client’s favorite color, it is our favorite color,” he notes of their flexibility. We believe in using the best quality of furniture the client can afford. Additionally, The Chandler School of Interior Decorating is a 10-week course that takes students behind the scenes of the design world.

“I have a God-given ability for design and have been fortunate in that I have been able to make a living doing something I love,” Tom says. Clients recognize his passion for design as one that is a standout in the industry.

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D E C A D E S O F E X P E R I E N C E A N D A TA L E N T E D T E A M A L LO W S T O M C H A N D L E R & A S S O C I AT E S T O C R E AT E P E R S O N A L I Z E D S T Y L E T H AT OUTLASTS CURRENT TRENDS

Tom Chandler | Tom Chandler & Associates | 2210 Cantrell Road | 501.372.4278 | tomchandlerandassociates.com | @tchandler_assoc

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Jayson Jayson Cain Cain Interiors Interiors LITTLE ROCK

“We’re a hands-on boutique design firm that’s dedicatedboutique to making “We’re a hands-on design our lifestyle dreams come firmclients that’s dedicated to making true,” designer Jayson Cain come says. our clients’ lifestyle dreams He launched true,” designerJayson JaysonCain CainInteriors says. in after developing refined He2007 launched Jayson Cainhis Interiors style by working with another in 2007 after developing his refined prestigious Little with Rockanother design firm. style by working Today he offers clients full-service prestigious Little Rock design firm. interior design and clients has a retail Today he offers full-service boutique in theand heart capital interior design hasofathe retail city whereinyou’ll find antiques, boutique the heart of the capital furniture, lighting, fine city whereaccessories, you’ll find antiques, linens (including Yveslighting, Delorme), furniture, accessories, fineand gift items—all in Jayson’s timeless and linens (including Yves Delorme), aesthetic.

“At Jayson Caintimeless Interiors gift items—all in Jayson’s we focus more on classic aesthetic.

“At Jayson Caindesign— Interiors like the simplicity of a Louis Philippe we focus more on classic design— like the simplicity of a Louis Philippe

mirror above a beautiful Swedish Gustavian commode or aSwedish luxurious mirror above a beautiful mohair sofacommode mixed with pair of Gustavian or a luxurious vintage Barcelona mohair sofa mixed chairs with aupholstered pair of in a zebra hide,” the designer says. vintage Barcelona chairs upholstered with his traditional style, in aAlong zebra hide,” the designer says.

Jayson is known fortraditional his use of style, luxury Along with his European antiques. always starts Jayson is known for He his use of luxury with unique found objects and starts builds European antiques.

He always the around pieces. withspace unique foundthose objects and By builds using one-of-a-kind objects, which the space around those pieces.

By he strives to offer at objects, affordable using one-of-a-kind which prices, he to creates that are he strives offer spaces at affordable rich with comfort.

His prices, he texture creates and spaces that are firm’s motto, “Interiors InspiredHis By rich with texture and comfort.

Timeless Style,” is reflective of his firm’s motto, “Interiors Inspired By desire to blend elegance Timeless Style,”European is reflective of his with desiremodern to blenddesign.

European elegance with modern design.

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Casey Casey Sarkin Sarkin Interior Interior Design Design FAYETTEVILLE

When it comes to design, Casey Sarkin a simple philosophy: When ithas comes to design, Casey “Your your refuge, and it Sarkinhome has a issimple philosophy: should contain the things “Your home is your refuge,you andlove it that make you comfortable.” should contain the things youThis love is a mantra shecomfortable.” carries throughout that make you This her whether working is a business, mantra she carriesshe’s throughout with clients on a renovation or her business, whether she’s working building fromonthe ground up.or “My with clients a renovation home is afrom reflection of myup. life,“My and building the ground Ihome try toishelp my clients strike a reflection of my life,that and balance in their own homes,” she I try to help my clients strike that says. balance in their own homes,” she Casey brings personality into says. herCasey own home incorporating bringsbypersonality into pieces she’s collected while her own home by incorporating pieces she’s collected while

traveling over the years. She encourages others to lookShe for traveling over the years. art and accessories that reflect encourages others to look for meaningful moments in reflect their lives. art and accessories that Casey tends to useinneutral meaningful moments their lives. palettes natural Caseyand tends to usefinishes, neutrallike wood and stone, as afinishes, backdrop palettes and natural like for eye-catching light wood and stone, patterns, as a backdrop fixtures, textures,patterns, and art. light “I love for eye-catching showing my clientsand theart. possibilities fixtures, textures, “I love in designmy today,” shethe says.

“I showing clients possibilities collaborate closelyshe with them in design today,” says.

“I to help them create liveable collaborate closelybeautiful, with them to homes andcreate cultivate their senses of help them beautiful, liveable style.

I wanttheir theirsenses visionsof homesOverall, and cultivate to be realized.” style.

Overall, I want their visions to be realized.”

trendsetters C A S E Y S A R K I N I N T E R I O R D E S I G N H E L P S C L I E N T S C U LT I V A T E P E R S O N A L S T Y L E C A S E Y S AARNKDI NC RI N R IAO R P ELRI VSEOSN A L S T Y L E ET AE TE H ODMEES ITGHNA TH IESL PASRC E LFILEENCTTSI OCNU LT O FI VTAHT E I R A N D C R E AT E A H O M E T H AT I S A R E F L E C T I O N O F T H E I R L I V E S Casey Sarkin | Casey Sarkin Interior Design | 479.530.0686 | caseysarkininteriordesign.com | @caseysarkindesign Casey Sarkin | Casey Sarkin Interior Design | 479.530.0686 | caseysarkininteriordesign.com | @caseysarkindesign

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Jill Jill White White Designs Designs Jill White’s love of design began at Jill White’s love of design began at an early age. Growing up, she spent an early age. Growing up, she spent summers working at her paternal summers working at her paternal grandparents’ lumber company. grandparents’ lumber company.

However, she credits her maternal However, she credits her maternal grandmother for inspiring her love for grandmother for inspiring her love for design and the arts. After graduating design and the arts. After graduating from The University of Arkansas with from The University of Arkansas with an interior design degree and working an interior design degree and working throughout the state, Jill started Jill throughout the state, Jill started Jill White Designs.

White Designs.

She says her business officially She says her business officially started in 2014 when she ordered started in 2014 when she ordered business cards and created an business cards and created an Instagram account. She credits this Instagram account. She credits this social media presence with helping social media presence with helping her business grow both in Arkansas her business grow both in Arkansas and beyond. “I love social media,” she and beyond. “I love social media,” she says. “I think it is fun and necessary in says. “I think it is fun and necessary in

today’s world.” today’s world.”

Jill helps her clients break typical Jill helps her clients break typical design rules to make their space design rules to make their space unique. “I want them to realize unique. “I want them to realize they can go for the funky room they they can go for the funky room they pinned on their Pinterest board and pinned on their Pinterest board and get over breaking the rules.” However, get over breaking the rules.” However, one trend she never tires of is a good one trend she never tires of is a good black and white pairing. “I can’t help black and white pairing. “I can’t help it. They are cool and classic colors, it. They are cool and classic colors, and I never tire of them.” and I never tire of them.”

With an emphasis on classic, With an emphasis on classic, lasting pieces, Jill incorporates color, lasting pieces, Jill incorporates color, pattern, and edge into each space pattern, and edge into each space she creates and tops off her designs she creates and tops off her designs with one-of-a-kind accent pieces. She with one-of-a-kind accent pieces. She believes “everyone deserves a cool, believes “everyone deserves a cool, beautiful space that reflects his or her beautiful space that reflects his or her own personality.” own personality.”

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Jill White | Jill White Designs | 600 S. Chester St., Suite B | 501.282.9856 | jillwhitedesigns.com | @jillwhitedesigns Jill White | Jill White Designs | 600 S. Chester St., Suite B | 501.282.9856 | jillwhitedesigns.com | @jillwhitedesigns SPRINGDALE LITTLE ROCK

Harper Harper Howey Howey Interiors “This is my calling,” Kimberly Harper recalls feeling after andesign Larry West, Jr.’s interior internship with began a designer.

Thisago career officially 23 years early led her study underpassion the tutelage of to Little Rock interior at the University designerdesign Tom Chandler.

Initially in of and department, eventually open theArkansas bookkeeping Larry her own business in 1998.

Afterhim convinced his employer to take 25 Kimberly partnered withthe outyears, on a project, and from there, Cynthia Howey Tune,been who pushing has rest is history.

“I have afurniture background in my accounting, to around mom’s house serve project manager. since Iaswas 3 years old andHarper never Howey Interiors has been practicing stopped,” Larry jokes.

“October 1995 residential and commercial designa is when I started charging people ever fee tosince. do so.”

Inspired by her of art, One aspect of love his business fashion andprides travel, Kimberly’s work that Larry himself on is his is client-centric and in open-minded. ability to work hand hand with She describes “curated, clients to arriveher at work designasdecisions.

“When I work with a client, I’m

collected and layered while reflecting eachtoindividual most inspired develop a client.” specific Harper Howey Interiors to a design after sitting down “caters and busy executive someone building listening to whatormakes them tick,” their dream Cynthia says. he says.

He ishouse,” also willing to put in Kimberlytoloves the Currently, time and attention complete the returnwithin of rounded formsupon in a project the agreed furnishings andwork the utilization of us schedule. “Our ethic makes wallpaper ceiling.

“It iswork often stand out,”on hethe says.

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Kimberly Monday to Friday, to 5. We work states. a love trends, the anytimeDespite the project is for working.” designer prioritizes items Larry’s designsreusing are personalized with importance totends her client. and classic, and he to rely“If it is a light fixture that hasthan beentrends. in the more on timeless pieces family for 50 or a classic sentimental “Our goal is toyears create design piece was collected that inof15arttothat 20 years our clientsover travels,” Kimberly desires telldoa will feel just as proud of as to they story today.”through these special pieces.

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Kimberly Harper & Cynthia Howey Tune | Harper Howey Interiors | 4306 South Thompson | 479.750.7300 | harperhoweyinteriors.com | @harperhoweyinteriors Larry West, Jr. | L West Jr Designs LLC | 501.779.1540 | lwestjr.com | Instagram: @larrywestjr

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K. K. Lewis Lewis Interior Interior Design Design LITTLE ROCK

“I think I can trace my love for “I think Iall can love interiors thetrace way my back to for my interiorsfor alldollhouses the way back my passion as atolittle passion for dollhouses as aItlittle girl,” laughs Krista Lewis. was this girl,” laughs Krista Lewis.

It was early passion that led her to earnthis a early passion that design led herfrom to earn degree in interior the a degree in interior designand from the University of Arkansas open University of Arkansas open her own firm, K. Lewis and Interior her ownin firm, K. Lewis Interior Design, 2001.

Design, in Krista 2001. and her team work Today, Today, Krista team work on projects of all and sizes,her from new on projects ofresidences all sizes, from new construction to oneconstruction residences to oneroom renovations.

“Interior design room renovations. design is a service industry,“Interior and it takes is a service industry, and it takes knowledge, time, coordination, knowledge, time, coordination, and attention to detail to complete and attention to and detail complete projects on time ontobudget,” projects on time and on budget,”

Krista says of their commitment to Krista says of number their commitment clients.

“Our one prioritytois clients.

“Our priority is to provide younumber with anone environment to provide you with an environment that is a personal reflection and that is a personal reflection and enhances your lifestyle.” enhances lifestyle.”

When your it comes to trends, the Whensays it comes trends, loving the designer she is to currently designer says she currently loving the emergence of iscolor in painted the emergence colorand in painted cabinets, fabrics,ofrugs, furniture. cabinets, rugs,patterned and furniture.

“Color in fabrics, traditional “Color and in traditional fabrics wallpaperspatterned looks great fabricspaired and wallpapers looks great when with natural neutrals when paired rugs, with natural like seagrass baskets,neutrals and like seagrass rugs, baskets, wicker furniture,” she adds.and wicker furniture,” To learn more, she visitadds. her To learninmore, herRiverdale storefront Little visit Rock’s storefront in Little Rock’s Riverdale Design District.

Design District.

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Krista Lewis | K. Lewis Interior Design | 2305 Cantrell Road | 501.952.6952 | klewisinteriordesign.com | @klewisdesign Krista Lewis | K. Lewis Interior Design | 2305 Cantrell Road | 501.952.6952 | klewisinteriordesign.com | @klewisdesign FAYETTEVILLE FAYETTEVILLE

MH MH Design, Design, Inc. Inc. In 2007 Melissa Haynes designed her In 2007 Melissa designed her own home from Haynes the ground up. “My own first homeclient fromtoured the ground up. “My very the home and very first client toured the there, home her and hired me!” she says.

From hired me!” Arkansas-based she says. From there, her Northwest full-scale Northwest luxury firm Arkansas-based has continued tofull-scale grow luxury firm has continued to grow and expand its capabilities. andMH expand its capabilities.

Design, Inc. specializes in MH Design, Inc. large renovations andspecializes new buildsin large renovations and newcapability builds with a team that has the with a team that has create the capability to draw house plans, interior to draw house create elevations and plans, lighting plans,interior and elevations andand lighting plans, and as select interior exterior finishes select interior and exterior finishes well as furnishings and accessories. as well aswork furnishings and accessories.

They on commercial and They work projects on commercial and residential of all kinds, residential projects of all kinds,

from urban condos to rural from urban condos to rural farmhouses, historical renovations farmhouses, historical renovations to contemporary builds—and to contemporary builds—and everything in between. everything in between.

“We want to change the way our “We want change the way our clients ‘live’ intotheir homes—the clients ‘live’ theirand homes—the way they feel,insee, experience waypractically, they feel, see, and experience life functionally, and life practically,Melissa functionally, anddo aesthetically,” says. To aesthetically,” Melissa says.

To do this, she guides homeowners toward this, sheand guides homeowners toward finding developing their style all finding and developing their all the while creating a clean andstyle classic the while creating a cleanweand classic overall feel.

“Ultimately, want our overall feel. we to want our clients to feel“Ultimately, a connection their clientsand to feel a connection to their home to have it be a reflection home and to have it be a reflection of them.” of them.”

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The Shade Above Jeremy Carter’s start in the design world goes back to his days growing up in Des Arc. “I have always had a love for design,” he says. “I started at a very young age in a small store in my hometown.”

Soon after, he jumped fulltime into the home design industry.

After several years as head designer at a development company in Missouri, Jeremy moved back to his home state to get plugged into the design community here. In November 2017, he bought Little Rock lighting store The Shade Above. “I have always loved lamps. Design is all about the details, and lights sometimes add that extra needed detail to a room.”

As for his own style, Jeremy is drawn to eclectic, collected designs. “I like something that looks like it has evolved over time,” he says. “I love a mixture of textures, and a neutral room with great art and accessories—and lamps, of course!”

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JEREMY CARTER’S THE SHADE ABOVE OFFERS LIGHTING AND SO MUCH MORE— INCLUDING A FULL RANGE OF DESIGN SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR ANY BUDGET Jeremy Carter | The Shade Above | 2208 Cantrell Road | 501.374.3555 | theshadeabove.com

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Donna Hanna With a father who was a developer and builder in Northwest Arkansas, Donna Hanna was raised with an interest in design. “Being around his building and remodeling is what sparked my love for interior design,” she says. “I would help him pick out paint colors and finishes for his homes. One thing led to another and people started calling me to help them with their projects.”

After working for two and a half years as the in-house designer at Christopher Allen Décor in Fayetteville, Donna took over as the owner and re-opened the much-loved store in a new location on Crossover

Road. In this revamped showroom, clients can get a sense of Donna’s style, which she describes as a mix of antiques with contemporary. “My general rule of thumb is one antique in every room,” she says. “I don’t strive to be trendy—it’s not practical or affordable for my clients.” Donna works with clients to find statement pieces and one-of-a-kind accessories, custom artwork, and lighting that speaks to the homeowner’s individual style. “My personal design philosophy is to provide high-end products and service. I take into account each client so the result is a space they are proud of and love living in.”

trendsetters DONNA HANNA OF DONNA HANNA INTERIORS UTILIZES DECADES OF EXPERIENCE IN BRINGING NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CLIENTS THE BEST SERVICE AND QUALITY IN DESIGN Donna Hanna | Donna Hanna Interiors | 1814 N. Crossover Road, Suite 3 | 479.435.6535 | donnahannainteriors.com

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Lamb’s Interior Design Designer Mara Lamb Malcolm’s family legacy is the cornerstone of Lamb’s Interior Design, as her family has been in the construction, real estate, and design business for over 70 years. “My mother was born to create beauty,” Mara says.

“My childhood was full of beauty, amazing furnishings, and constant design stimulation and inspiration. I became a designer through growing up with and learning from Retha Wyatt Lamb.” Attending markets with her mother at a young age led her to work as a design assistant in high school and college and later take over the design portion of the family business.

Rooted in timeless foundation pieces, a space by Lamb’s Interior Design is sure to feature exquisite fabrics, vibrant art, and family history. “With my clients, I am always very interested in the history of their existing pieces,” Mara says. “I love pairing antiques with modern art, sculpture and fixtures. The juxtaposition is magic.”

The designer believes in “homes with a soul.” Lamb’s Interior Design stresses the importance of classic, timeless homes in contrast to trendiness.

Case in point, homes designed by her mother three decades ago are still relevant today, only requiring minimal freshening to update.

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