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33 DISCOVER El Dorado & Magnolia
37 SPRING GIFT GUIDE
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ON THE COVER A Jonesboro couple’s living room. Design by J. Parkey. Photography by Rett Peek. See page 48.
56 HOME 41 NEUTRAL GEAR
Designer Jill White refreshes a Heights home with a cohesive palette and current furnishings and accessories.
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Color and print—as well as functionality—abound in a Jonesboro home reimagined by J. Parkey.
56 MODERN FARMHOUSE MAKEOVER Outside of Little Rock, Katie Grace Designs transforms a dark lodge into a light and airy retreat with industrial accents.
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In my early 20s, years before I worked anywhere near the interior design industry, I made a New Year’s resolution that I still think about today: I vowed to make my home my sanctuary. I was living alone for the first time and, with un-hung art and belongings arranged only haphazardly since move-in, I realized my apartment was a place I’d rather avoid than come home to. After the resolution, I hung art, Photograph by Rett Peek painted my dresser pink, and arranged my books by spine color. Even while low on budget and square footage, a few intentional decisions allowed me to finally relax in the space instead of finding every excuse to get out of it. Since the first case of COVID-19 in Arkansas was announced in early March, this idea of “loving your space” is something our team has talked about a lot (via Zoom, of course). For those who have been able to stay home while social distancing, your house might be filling a new role as a classroom or home office, and it can be hard to feel at peace in a place that’s working so much harder than usual. For those who haven’t, whose work is essential to the community, I hope your home feels like a refuge after a long day—after all, you’re keeping the nation running, and we are so grateful for your service. In publishing we’re always working ahead. I’m writing this letter about a month before the issue will land on newsstands, and it’s hard to know what our reality will be by the time it’s in your hands. All I can hope is that our magazine offers a bit of happiness and levity for our readers and that your home offers you sanctuary, especially now.
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Around the At Home office, it’s no secret we love a good design book— both for the inspiration and ideas packed inside and for use in styling spaces in our own homes. Here are a few recent releases on our wish list: New England Modern showcases how New England designers are incorporating clean, cosmopolitan sensibilities into their designs. In Soul of the Home: Designing with Antiques, designer Tara Shaw gives tips on selecting antiques to suit your style. And to broaden your worldview a bit, look to Beyond the West: New Global Architecture, which turns its focus toward design in Asia, Africa, and the Americas (available June 9). Visit our blog (athomearkansas.com/blog) for more design book picks.
DESIGNING WOMEN FAYETTEVILLE
The television series Designing Women was a hit when it aired on CBS from 1986 to 1993—even garnering such accolades as Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe nominations— and it holds a special place in fans’ hearts even now. The show featured the antics of four women working for fictional interior design firm Sugarbaker & Associates in Atlanta, though many Arkansans recognize the exterior of the house shown in the series as the historic Villa Marre in downtown Little Rock. Now the show has another connection to the Natural State: Designing Women’s creator, Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, has written a stage adaptation, which will premier August 12 at TheatreSquared in Fayetteville. theatre2.org
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Cambria’s “Harrogate” is a rich blend of both light and dark hues that makes a statement in this contemporary bath. Barton’s of Monticello, bartons-lumber.com; BMC Design Center, buildwithbmc.com; C&D Interiors, (479) 445-6062; Carr Plumbing, carrplumbinginc.com; Countertop Concepts, (870) 892-0086; Distinctive Kitchens & Baths, kitchensofarkansas.com; Kitchen and Bath Ideas, kitchenandbathideas.biz; Kitchen Distributors, kitchendistributorsinc.com; Lumber One Home Center, lumberonehomecenter.com; ProSource of Little Rock, prosourcewholesale.com; Ridout Lumber, ridoutlumber.com; Stubbs Home Center, stubbshomecenter.com; Superior Floors & Design Center, (870) 231-6901; The Countertop Store, thecountertopstorear.com
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kitchenandbathideas.biz; Kitchen Tune-Up, kitchentuneuplittlerock. com; Leigh Lusk Interiors, leighluskinteriors.com; ProSource of Little Rock, prosourcewholesale.com; The Countertop Store, thecountertopstorear.com 4 “Watercolor Porcelain” from Formica. Floors and More, floorsandmorear.com; Gilmore’s Custom Kitchens, gilmoreskitchens. com; Kaufman By Design, kaufmanlumber.com; Leigh Lusk Interiors, leighluskinteriors.com; Ridout Lumber, ridoutlumber.com; Townzen Tile & Laminates, townzentile.com; Vore’s Kitchen & Bath, voreskitchenandbath.com 5 & 6 Carrara marble and Tiphony Border granite. Natural stones available through a number of the retailers listed in this section, including Acme Brick Tile & Stone, acmebricktileandstone.com; Alpha Countertops & Tile, alphacountertops.net; All Natural Stone, allnaturalstoneinc.com; Arkansas Granite & More, agm-design.com; Casablanca Stone & Tile, casablancastonetile.com; Countertops of Little Rock, countertopsoflittlerock.com; Eagle Granite & Marble, (501) 835-3081; Holmes Tile & Marble, holmestile.com; Inside Effects, insideeffects.com; Marble & Granite Creations, marbleandgranite. store; Pacific Shore Stone, pacificshorestones.com; The Countertop Store, thecountertopstorear.com; Triton Stone Group, tritonstone.com
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Vore’s Kitchen & Bath, voreskitchenandbath.com 11 & 12 Fusion quartzite and Dark Emperador marble. Natural stones available through a number of the retailers listed in this section, including Acme Brick Tile & Stone, acmebricktileandstone.com; Alpha Countertops & Tile, alphacountertops.net; All Natural Stone, allnaturalstoneinc.com; Arkansas Granite & More, agm-design.com; Casablance Stone & Tile, casablancastonetile.com; Countertops of Little Rock, countertopsoflittlerock.com; Eagle Granite & Marble, (501) 835-3081; Holmes Tile & Marble, holmestile.com; Inside Effects, insideeffects.com; Marble & Granite Creations, marbleandgranite.store; Pacific Shore Stone, pacificshorestones.com; The Countertop Store, thecountertopstorear.com; Triton Stone Group, tritonstone.com Images courtesy of vendors
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M A K E YO U R S EL F AT H O M E
Life FOR NOW & LATER
Colorful Containers Chris H. Olsen shares tips to fill your planters with seasonal color you can enjoy until fall
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Concrete boxes give the illusion of flower beds bordering the edge of the home.
“Containers are like living floral arrangements,” says landscape designer Chris H. Olsen. “They can bring color, texture, and scent to any space.” However, you don’t want to keep planting and replanting different combinations throughout the season; it’s much more attractive to find a format that works and will thrive with a little upkeep. Chris notes that in the South the foliage will hold its color until the first frost, meaning you can get a lot of mileage—and eye candy— out of one planting if you play your cards right. One of the biggest challenges comes in knowing when
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to water, especially in the heat of the summer. Chris advises checking pots daily and watering when soil feels dry. However, if you can only water every other day, then at least be consistent. “Put yourself on a schedule and stick to it,” he says. Chris also notes the importance of fertilizing. “Miracle-Gro is my secret. I use it every four to five weeks; there’s a 500 percent difference in the lushness of these plantings,” he says, adding that a lot of plants burn out in mid-summer because they have leeched all the nutrients from their soil. Read on for four more tips to container garden success.
MASTER THE MIX
Don’t be afraid to mix different textures, shapes, and colors when it comes to your plantings. “We mix evergreens with tropicals; perennials with annuals,” Chris says. Just be sure they have similar light and water requirements so they will thrive together. Here, ‘Big Series’ begonias, ‘SunPatiens,’ variegated boxwood, and angelonia blend harmoniously for a cottage vibe.
GO BIG
“The fuller a pot is planted, the better. It not only looks beautiful but also shades the container from the sun, meaning it can retain water,” Chris says. Here, a ‘Phoenix Roebeleinii’ palm is nestled among trailing plants that spill over the sides. “I love this palm because it looks like a big fern,” he says. The cascading plants are all pre-potted baskets from Chris’s Jhemajang line, which he removed from their hanging baskets and repurposed here. These include ‘Supertunias’, sweet potato vine, lantana, and coleus.
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Chris says to look for heat-tolerant varieties that will fare well in an Arkansas summer. He notes weeping cypress does well in this climate, and it adds height and texture to largescale containers. The coordinating blue pots are filled with coleus, asparagus fern, and blue scaevola (also seen below)—another very heat-tolerant option.
Chris encourages groupings of containers to create a big visual impact.
PRUNE FREQUENTLY
“When something doesn’t look good anymore, get rid of it,” Chris says. Having abundantly full containers and a large variety of plantings allows you to do this without creating a bald spot in your foliage. This grouping includes an anchoring Chinese fan palm, hibiscus, orange Gerbera daisies, yellow lantana, coleus, and ‘Everillo’ carex grass—all of which could be removed if they lost their luster during the season.
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Cooked to Order Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for the father-daughter duo behind Hillcrest Little Bakery WRITER STEPHANIE MAXWELL NEWTON PHOTOGRAPHER RETT PEEK S T Y L I S T L AU R E N C E R R ATO
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Find out more about Hillcrest Little Bakery at hillcrestlittlebakery.com and follow along on Instagram (@hillcrestlittlebakery).
Little Rock locals who have frequented Hillcrest in the past year may have noticed the transformation of a small, nondescript residence near
Markham Street into a
bustling neighborhood bakery.
That’s thanks to Scott Loye and his daughter, Zara Schmidt, who celebrated the opening of Hillcrest Little Bakery earlier this year. “It was cool to see how excited the community was about it. The first few weekends there was a line out the door of people waiting,” Zara says, noting their limited seating only adds to the cozy atmosphere. The menu has all the makings of a sweet-meets-savory Southern breakfast—eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy, and pancakes— but with influences from all around the country. From hot chicken in Nashville to donuts in Chicago, Scott can usually point to the exact meal that made him think, We should do this in Little Rock. “I fell in love with this one place in
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RECIPE
Bananas Foster Sauce
SHOP Seattle—not only did they have great biscuits, but they had a small kitchen that could put a lot of food out,” he says. One such menu item is the bananas Foster pancakes, which were inspired by Scott’s childhood trips to New Orleans, the birthplace of bananas Foster. Here, he and Zara share their recipe for the sauce that transforms a typical short stack into a dessert-forbreakfast treat.
¼ cup butter 1 cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ ounce banana liqueur 1 banana, quartered handful of walnuts, chopped 1 ounce dark rum
PREPARE
Combine butter, sugar, and cinnamon in a flambé pan or skillet over low heat. Cook, stirring until sugar dissolves. Stir in banana liqueur, then add bananas and walnuts to the pan. When bananas begin to soften and brown, carefully add rum. Continue to cook until rum is hot, then use a long match or grill lighter to ignite the sauce. When flames subside, lift bananas out of the pan and place over pancakes. Spoon sauce generously over the stack and serve immediately.
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FULL PLATE
Craving something more on the savory side? We recommend the croque madame. Hillcrest Little Bakery puts a Southern spin on the French sandwich by serving it atop a buttery biscuit and alongside crispy breakfast potatoes.
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South Arkansas Arts Center
This El Dorado center encompasses both visual and performing arts and offers rotating gallery exhibits, community theater productions, and classes. Its next theater production is Mamma Mia!, which opens July 16. saac-arts.org
Flying Burger & Seafood
With locations in both El Dorado and Magnolia, this eatery’s atmosphere and menu are inspired by the classic American diner. True to its name, offerings list both seafood (fried catfish and po-boys) and diner staples like cheeseburgers and milkshakes. flyingburgerandseafood.com
Griffin Restaurant
Headed up by Michelin-starred chef Austin Brian Johnson, this restaurant in the heart of El Dorado’s Murphy Arts District has made its mark on the Southern dining scene by elevating classics like fried chicken, pimento cheese, and hushpuppies. eldomad.com
JavaPrimo Coffee House, Café & More
In addition to a wide range of singleorigin and blended brews, this Magnolia coffeehouse has an extensive menu that includes everything from brick-oven pizza to fresh pies and cakes. javaprimo.com
The Loft on the Square
These guest suites in downtown Magnolia can be found in the old Columbia County Bank, which dates back to 1892. Rooms are conveniently located above some of the historic square’s must-visit shops and boutiques. theloftsq.com
Murphy Arts District
Since it opened in 2017, El Dorado’s Murphy Arts District has quickly become the place to be in South Arkansas. You’ll find live music and entertainment at various venues—including an outdoor amphitheater—as well as a playscape and splash pad perfect for kiddos. eldomad.com Colorful souvenirs from the region available at Southern Threads.
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Southern Threads
In addition to the latest trends in women’s apparel—including dresses, shoes, and accessories—this El Dorado boutique stocks a range of vintage-inspired T-shirts with a rock ’n’ roll edge. southernthreadsboutique.com
Main Street Pizza
Head to the corner of Main and Jackson streets in El Dorado for specialty pizzas, hot sub sandwiches, cold beer on tap, and, on select nights, live music and comedy shows. facebook.com/MainStreetPizzaElDo
Murphy’s Jewelers
Founded in 1939, Murphy’s Jewelers is your go-to in Magnolia for fine jewelry, gifts, décor, and entertaining pieces—all available in their downtown showroom. Need jewelry repair or engraving services? They offer those, too. murphysjewelers.com
PJs Coffee
Though this coffee spot originated in New Orleans, it has become a favorite for locals and visitors alike in need of a caffeine fix in downtown El Dorado. Specialty blends, including Zulu Blend and Southern Pecan, are available for purchase to brew at home, too. pjscoffee.com/eldorado
Spudnuts
These doughnut-like breakfast pastries made with potato flour are a South Arkansas staple— and they’re only available in El Dorado. Be sure to try them out next time you’re in this neck of the woods—or ask them to ship. spudnutshop.com
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7 Gabriel & Co. 14K yellow gold scalloped diamond choker. Sissy’s Log Cabin, Conway, Jonesboro, Little Rock, Memphis, and Pine Bluff, sissyslogcabin.com 8 & 9 Costa Nova stoneware vases and Vietri “Pesci Colorati” coasters, set of four. Tipton & Hurst, Little Rock, tiptonhurst.com 10 Gold and white bee box. Providence Design, Little Rock, providenceltddesign.com 11 Graybill & Downs “Sweet Magnolia and Fig” candle. Debi Davis Interior Design, Little Rock, debidavisinteriordesign.com 12 Keep your hand-tied “Haira by Sara” extensions soft and luxurious with “Supershine” Light Moisturizing Cream by Oribe. Salon Scarlet, Little Rock, facebook.com/salonscarlet 13 Print of “Queen Elizabeth II” mixed media painting, available in four sizes. Ann Trimble, El Dorado, anntrimble.com 14 Multicolored “Sunny” tote bag with magnetic closure. Rejuvenation Clinic Day Spa, Little Rock, rejuvenationclinic.com 15 Iron terrier bookends. Kaufman By Design, Little Rock, kaufmanlumber.com 16 & 17 Dream Spaces by Victoria Hagan and Middle Kingdom “Memphis” porcelain vase in Indigo. mertinsdykehome, Little Rock, mertinsdykehome.com 18 Vahan 14K gold and sterling silver bracelet featuring diamond beading and turquoise. Murphy’s Jewelers, Magnolia, murphysjewelers.com
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THE BEFORE & AFTER ISSUE
A burled wood console table offers a drop spot for mail and keys at the front entry. Garden stools and graphic art give a hint of what’s to come in the house.
STYLE REFRESH
Neutral Gear Jill White uses a cohesive palette and a heavy dose of current style to update a Little Rock family home
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hen Jill
White first met the owners Little Rock home, she knew that with several coats of fresh paint, a few updated furnishings, and some current accessories she could help them infuse their fun-loving style into their home. “This was a great house, but it wasn’t truly reflective of their personality,” she says. The couple had worked with Jimmy Lasley to build the home in 2007 but, as time had passed, hadn’t put the same attention to detail into the furnishings. “Even though it’s a newer home, they wanted someone to help them truly finish it out,” the designer says. Jill updated the design without making any major structural changes and made an effort to use as many of the owners’ existing pieces as possible. For example, a high-contrast black-andwhite rug stayed in the dining room, while artwork was shifted from room to room in order to work well with new furniture layouts. Above all, the palette unites the updated look. “Every room has black, white, gold, and wood. It’s such a cohesive color story throughout the house,” Jill says. of this
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“We went back and forth on how to best use this room,” Jill says of the office (above), which is located just off the front entry. “Before it was a random mix of stuff,” she adds. She pulled an underused table from the screened porch and paired it with a new desk chair to create the setup. Leather chairs from Cantrell Furniture Design Center are a shapely and comfortable spot for guests, while a potted olive tree from Antique Brick Outdoor brings a bit of green to the space.
TABLE FOR FOUR
Drum shade pendants were swapped for gold cone-style versions to add a current polish.
One of the biggest updates came in the kitchen where dark countertops were traded for a white quartz that fits perfectly with the new palette. Previously, one side of the island had an overhang with limited room for barstools; when updating the surface, they opted to extend the countertop and create a second overhang, providing space to comfortably accommodate the entire family, which includes the couple’s teenage twins.
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TWEAKED TO PERFECTION
In the dining room, Jill worked with the existing sheers, artwork, and rug. “This rug was really the starting point for the whole house,” she says, pointing out the strong black-and-white palette that runs through each room. A custom walnut table by local artisan Tommy Farrell is the focal point and can seat up to eight. Light walls were traded for a dark black, while a gold fixture was exchanged for a contemporary matte black option.
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FUN & FUNCTIONAL
The living room needed to be equally practical and chic. For starters, Jill specified a performance fabric on the roomy sofa, making it easy to clean. Swivel chairs with a low-profile back pivot to look into the kitchen, allowing conversation to flow from the island’s work surface to the living area. A painting by Little Rock artist Emily Cobb was relocated from the dining room to a prominent wall in the living room.
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SherwinWilliams’ “Dover White”
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IN A NEW LIGHT
The master bedroom’s window placement prohibited the bed from being centered on a wall. Jill remedied the problem with an extended Roman shade that covers one of the windows. A platform bed, burled wood chests, and abstract art complete the look while adhering to the home’s palette.
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Style updates, including graphic wallpaper by Lindsay Cowles, a swing-arm light fixture, and riveted metal mirror, create drama in the powder bath.
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The stairway was dressed up with a soft antelope runner and a black faux alligator wallpaper. Abstract artwork from Providence Design completes the vignette.
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Design Resources ARCHITECT (ORIGINAL) Scott Smith, AIA, Smith Associates Architects BUILDER (ORIGINAL) Jimmy Lasley, The Lasley Company INTERIOR DESIGN Jill White, Jill White Designs ACCESSORIES Antique Brick Outdoor and Jill White Designs ART Emily Cobb, M2 Gallery, and Providence Design BEDDING, FABRICS, HARDWARE, LIGHTING, OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS, RUGS, AND WALLPAPER Jill White Designs CABINETRY Kimberly Cabinets CARPET (STAIR RUNNER) Akel’s Carpet One COUNTERTOPS Advanced Bath & Kitchen FANS Light Innovations FURNITURE Cantrell Furniture Design Center, Cobblestone & Vine, Jill White Designs, and Tommy Farrell MIRRORS Jill White Designs and Ransom Interiors PAINT Sherwin-Williams PAINTING Ricardo’s Painting WINDOW COVERINGS Draped & Tailored
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A library off the master suite plays host to a collection of 40plus pieces of jade McCarty pottery as well as several of the couple’s antique maps, all of which depict locations meaningful to them. While the chair rail, millwork, and grasscloth wallcovering were existing, Jonathan had everything painted in Benjamin Moore’s “Hale Navy” to add a masculine air that carries throughout the home.
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An oversized ottoman covered in Shumacher’s “Zanzibar” serves as both a coffee table and a focal point in one of the living rooms.
Designer Jonathan Parkey of J. Parkey blends patterns, styles, and collections to imbue a Jonesboro home with life and history Like his path from Arkansas to New York and back, Jonathan Parkey’s design is anything but ordinary. A Jonesboro native, he moved to the Big Apple to pursue a career in theater after college in Michigan. Following a stint off Broadway, he found himself working in the fashion industry in luxury womenswear. “I opened up both retail spaces for the fashion startup I worked for, and that’s where I caught the bug of working in design professionally,” he says. Four years ago, Jonathan moved back to
Arkansas—“one of the best decisions I’ve ever made,” he says—where he works with design clients in both his hometown and Little Rock. When the owners of this home called him on board, Jonathan had a vision for the house that would help them feel like they’d lived there for years. “The previous homeowners built the house with so much care and purpose, so the bones were spectacular. This project was about taking the bones and stripping it down to fit the new homeowners’ style.”
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The main challenge in achieving this came in working within the home’s open floor plan, where the kitchen, dining room, and two living spaces all adjoin one another. “It makes a big ‘L’ shape, which is great flow for a party and when all the family is over,” Jonathan says. “With no formal dining and living rooms, we wanted to make sure it all worked together while giving each space its own distinct personality.” Uniform draperies and accents in a palette of primary colors help tie the living spaces together, while eclectic accessories and boldly patterned pillows and upholstery add character to each room. Jonathan was also mindful of incorporating some of the homeowners’ favorite antiques, rugs, and pieces of art, such as a limited edition Blue Dog print, into the design. “It was fun to pull out pieces that were hidden in their last home and really capture who they are right now in their life,” Jonathan says, noting the homeowners have several grandchildren, so the spaces also needed to work well for little ones. “I wanted it to feel lived in, like there’s history here even though it’s a fairly new house,” he says. “This has a look that could have been here a decade or two ago and will still be relevant in 30 years.”
BEFORE An airy sunroom is where the couple spends most of their time, often with their three dogs nearby. The pattern seen on the chair and pillow is Schumacher’s “Citrus Garden.”
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DAZZLING DISPLAY
In the more casual of the living spaces, a pair of navy couches and a mix of leather and midcenturyinspired armchairs provide seating for a crowd. “Even though it’s a traditional home, I wanted to create some surprising moments within the design,” Jonathan says of the mix of styles. While pops of pattern and refined fabrics add interest, the real showstopper is an antique Navajo Eye Dazzler rug Jonathan found at an antique show and had framed by M2 Gallery in Little Rock.
DINING DECISIONS
In the dining area, Jonathan made use of the table the homeowners brought from their previous house and added all of the leaves so it would make a statement. “I also wanted the biggest linear light I could find to help make this feel like its own space.” Upholstered seating encourages diners to linger, while a collection of ginger jars carries the home’s blue hue into the space.
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KITCHEN UPGRADE
Jonathan worked with Tommy Westbrook of Westbrook Premier Kitchen & Bath to reconfigure the layout of the kitchen as well as replace cabinetry and countertops. One of the most significant changes came in creating two separate islands and installing cabinetry that reaches the ceiling. “This was all about making the kitchen function for the family, especially when all the grandkids come over,” Jonathan says. The combination of black fixtures, brass accents, woven barstools, and ogee edging on the quartzite countertops achieve a style that’s both refined and comfortable.
“The homeowner has always had a solid white kitchen, but she does love color and pattern,” Jonathan says, noting that all the red runners throughout the house came from her personal collection.
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“Even though it’s a traditional home, I wanted to create some surprising moments within the design.” —Jonathan Parkey, designer
SMALL SPACES, BIG STYLE
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Off the kitchen, a butler’s pantry (left) received an upgrade as well. Open shelving and café curtains were replaced with custom cabinetry, and a few select glass-front cabinets create a stylish display for the homeowner’s china and crystal. A basketweave backsplash and transitional light fixture turn the polish up a notch. In the powder bath (right), design decisions were based on the homeowner’s “gut instinct” about things she loved—for example, the wallpaper. While they left the vanity untouched, Jonathan designed a custom mirror to hang over it.
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SOFTER SETTING
The master bedroom takes on softer, more neutral tones of the palette used throughout the rest of the house. “I wanted to make this room feel as cozy as possible,” Jonathan says. He chose side tables, bedding, and custom pillows to complement the homeowners’ four-poster bed as well as the colors and fabrics used in the nearby library.
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NEUTRAL DESIGN
The former iteration of the master bath was completely open with glass-block walls separating the built-in tub from the shower, and a single vanity situated between the doors to his-and-hers closets. To make this space more functional for two people, Jonathan had the closet doors moved out to accommodate a double vanity. A largescale checkerboard pattern underfoot plays off patterns found throughout the rest of the house, and a sleek freestanding tub completes the space.
Design Resources CONTRACTOR Westbrook Premier Builders INTERIOR DESIGN Jonathan Parkey, J. Parkey KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGN Tommy Westbrook, Westbrook Premier Kitchen & Bath ACCESSORIES Cantrell Furniture Design Center, Cobblestone & Vine, J. Parkey, Pollard’s, Providence Design, Ransom Interiors, and Roy Dudley Estate Sales ART AND MIRRORS Cantrell Furniture Design Center, J. Parkey, Jayson Cain Interiors, M2 Gallery, Providence Design, and Roy Dudley Estate Sales BEDDING Cobblestone & Vine and Cynthia East Fabrics COUNTERTOPS Triton Stone Group FABRICS AND WALLPAPER Cynthia East Fabrics, Designer Effects, and J. Parkey FURNITURE Cantrell Furniture Design Center, Pollard’s, and J. Parkey LIGHTING J. Parkey and Pollard’s PILLOWS AND UPHOLSTERY Cynthia East Fabrics and Designer Effects RUGS J. Parkey, Law’s Flooring, Pollard’s, and Providence Design TILE The Tile Shop and Westbrook Premier Kitchen & Bath WINDOW COVERINGS Custom Window Designs and Designer Effects
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Modern Farmhouse Makeover
Designer Katie Rees employs a light palette and industrial accents to bring transitional style to a formerly dark lodge
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LIVING LIGHTER
In the living room, one of the biggest changes came in extending the brick surfacing all the way across a focal wall. White paint (Sherwin-Williams’ “Dover White”), which is repeated on the ceiling in between the beams, unified the structural elements and achieved the fresh look the owners desired. The offset hearth was updated with patterned tile while a custom iron firewood holder is as beautiful as it is functional.
East of Little Rock sits a picturesque country retreat with an abundance of outdoor amenities and no shortage of peace and quiet.
“We really fell in love with this property and wanted to be here all the time,” says one of the owners of the land and an existing home, which was originally meant to be a getaway. They sold their main residence in 2009, made a few practical updates to the cabinlike house, and moved there full time. However, after nearly a decade they were ready to give the space new life.
“It started with me coming out to tweak the kitchen and paint. Over time it turned into much more,” says designer Katie Rees of Katie Grace Designs. “They wanted it to be right.” After several conversations and with proper respect to the setting and the home, they settled on a style one of the owners refers to as a “modern farmhouse with industrial flair.” “We were going in a million different directions with ideas when Katie came along. She really helped us to pull it all together.”
BEFORE The owners’ full deer mounts were traded for European versions, which hang near the entry.
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UPWARD TREND
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The owners knew they wanted to keep the form of the staircase but update its look. The final design, an industrial style, needed to be echoed in other areas to make the home feel cohesive. Numerous pieces, including the light fixtures, side tables, and accessories, carry this vibe throughout the open floor plan downstairs.
A waterfall quartz countertop neatly rounds off the end of the bar while bringing a slightly more modern look to the kitchen.
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While new furnishings and functional makeovers—like converting an underused mudroom into a butler’s pantry—were made throughout, one of the biggest transformations came in the palette. Heavy wood stain and dark accent colors were traded for white paint and light accessories throughout the home. “Everything she pinned was all white and had lots of texture,” Katie says of the inspiration. “We are project people, and in this house and other homes we would get 50 to 75 percent of the way through but never really complete everything,” one of the homeowners says. “We wanted this house to be finished out completely.” To that point, Katie updated every room down to the tiniest of details, leaving no wall blank and even stocking linens and organizing the pantry. “We really love our home, and—especially at a time like this—it’s so nice to have a place where you enjoy being.”
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COOKING UP A PLAN
When Katie initially came to the job, new countertops and paint colors for the kitchen walls and cabinetry were the top priorities. However, as the scope expanded, new cabinetry, appliances, lighting, plumbing fixtures, and tile were added to the list. “There is a ton of base cabinetry in this room, so we went with open wooden shelving along the top of one wall, which also feels less heavy visually,” Katie says. In an effort to keep some original parts of the space intact, the brick behind the range remained but was updated with a coat of paint.
A beverage fridge and designated storage for appliances and entertaining essentials as well as food make the new butler’s pantry supremely functional. Shiplap on the back wall and the ceiling were kept in place to retain some of the home’s character.
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GOOD CLEAN FUN
“I knew we were in trouble when I saw this dog wash station on Pinterest,” laughs one of the owners. The couple has four dogs, and living on rural property where the pups can roam and play means frequent baths. The standing-height tub with a pull-down faucet makes for easy work, and the tile surround can be quickly cleaned. Loads from the dryer can be taken to the opposite wall, which has space for sorting, folding, and hanging as well as concealed storage.
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BRIGHT & FRESH
In the master bedroom, dark wood floors were stripped and re-stained with a whitewash treatment. Overhead, the beams kept the wood stain while the tongue and groove ceiling was refreshed with a coat of white paint. Similarly, rustic-style furnishings were traded for more transitional pieces with a lighter palette. The artwork over the bed was commissioned from Little Rock artist Amanda Kella. “I had a vision of a print in acrylic and shared my thoughts and a couple of fabric swatches with her, and she nailed it,� Katie says.
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In the master bath, the footprint remained the same. Mitered white quartz surrounds the tub, while an over-scale custom light fixture draws the eye upward. On the opposite wall an alder wood vanity with a custom whitewash stain speaks back to the whitewashed floors in the adjoining bedroom. “I knew they wanted white and crisp, but with so much detail already in the shiplap, we went really simple,” Katie says. “They will never tire of this.”
Design Resources INTERIOR DESIGN Katie Rees, Katie Grace Designs ACCESSORIES Katie Grace Designs, Providence Design, and Pottery Barn APPLIANCES Metro Appliances & More ART Amanda Kella Art, Lori DeYmaz, and EMD Fine Art BEDDING Katie Grace Designs and Sheryl’s Sewing Room CABINETS Custom Interior and Designs COUNTERTOPS Inside Effects FABRICS Fabric Gallery, Katie Grace Designs, and Laura’s Draperies & Blinds FIXTURES Falk Plumbing & Supply FURNITURE Art of Design, Bassett Furniture, Katie Grace Designs, Lacuna Modern, and Providence Design HARDWARE PC Hardware LIGHTING AND RUGS Katie Grace Designs METALWORK Zack Eaves Metal MASONRY Mark Roberts Masonry MILLWORK Carey Stillman PAINT Sherwin-Williams STAIRCASE DESIGN Bret Benton, Quality Stair Co. TILE Katie Grace Designs, Pro Source of Little Rock, and Triton Stone Group WINDOW COVERINGS Laura’s Draperies & Blinds and Joe Hicks Window Coverings
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Home Remodeling Based in Little Rock, River Valley Builders is a residential construction company specializing in new construction, large custom remodels, and home additions. Owned and operated by Nathan Cooper, who has almost two decades of experience in the industry, River Valley walks side-by-side with
clients through every phase of a project, from planning to cost analysis to day-today construction management and all the way through the warranty process. “I believe we stand out because of the relationships we form with each client,” Nathan says. “The relationships are vital in establishing trust and open
communication, making the process more enjoyable.” To this point, Nathan says he believes that when clients enjoy the process of renovating or building, they will enjoy the end result of the effort that much more.
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Curtis Contracting, Inc. Frank Curtis of Curtis Contracting, Inc. has more than 30 years of experience building and remodeling homes. He specializes in mid- to large-scale remodels including home additions, whole house renovations, and kitchen and bath makeovers. Before tackling any renovation, Frank suggests that homeowners take a look at the big picture involving costs and future plans for the home. This can help them come up with a reasonable budget to determine if the renovation is a wise one. As a contractor, Frank believes
basic communication is the key to successful projects. He uses the latest apps to make conversing with homeowners, suppliers, and subcontractors as simple as texting, all while saving everyone time. Frank notes that in today’s market, he continues to see the trends of updating and expanding kitchens and baths, enlarging or adding on master suites, and gaining square footage for young adults and aging parents—all projects he and his team can make a reality for you.
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Freshen Up Not all home projects last weeks or months—there are plenty of ways to improve your décor with simple, thoughtful changes. Look to these suggestions for five easy updates you can achieve in a single weekend
Color Confidence
Sometimes all a room needs for new life is a fresh coat of paint. Don’t be afraid to go bold with color—think navy blue, sage green, or even black—in a room that craves more character. Look to accents throughout the rest of your house for guidance on picking the perfect shade.
Lighting Upgrade
Decorative lighting is another example of where a small project can make a big difference. If you’ve never loved the chandelier in your dining room or the pendants over your kitchen island, those can be easily replaced for more meaningful options that represent your style.
All images from At Home in Arkansas archives. Photos by Rett Peek.
Heightened Hardware
Do you feel as though your cabinetry could use a boost, but you’re not ready to invest in an all-out kitchen or bathroom renovation? Consider changing out the hardware. Swapping outdated pulls for knobs in a different shape or finish can go a long way in giving cabinets new life.
Wall to Wall
If you’re feeling even more adventurous, consider wallpapering one of your spaces to add panache. Powder rooms and laundry rooms are great small spaces for going big with pattern. You might also consider a bedroom or kids’ space as an area where you can turn up the style with an accent wall.
Styling Savvy
Shop your home for vases, books, houseplants, and accessories, and spend some time moving things from one room to the other for new configurations that might help you see things you already own and love in a whole new light.
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T R E N D S E T T E R S
Ready to Renovate Invest in one or more of these long-term remodeling ideas and you’re sure to fall in love with your home all over again
Rethink Your Boundaries
Have you always dreamed of an open floor plan where conversation flows freely and everyone feels like they are together? Or, on the opposite end of the spectrum, do you need more defined spaces to keep your home organized in zones? Consider removing or adding a wall to create the space of your dreams. Consult a contractor to discuss which walls are vital to your structure and which ones can be more easily manipulated.
Make Hardworking Look Good It’s no secret the kitchen, bath, and laundry room are the most functional rooms in our homes—and, often, where we spend the most time. Shouldn’t they be as pretty as they are practical? Upgrade your surfaces and cabinetry, consider a new backsplash tile, or install plumbing fixtures with a finish that will make you actually want to do the dishes.
Think Outside
Take to the Floor
Hardwood, tile, or carpet—our floors take daily abuse from our everyday lives and they shouldn’t be overlooked. While new flooring throughout the home can be a big investment, it’s one you’re sure to appreciate every day.
Re-energize Your Space
While it may not be the most glamorous category, energy updates can pay off big in both savings and return on investment. Install energy efficient windows and doors, or upgrade your insulation for the biggest impact.
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If your outdoor living area doesn’t make you want to be living outdoors then it might be time for an upgrade. Consider a fire pit or fireplace, update your deck, add a pool, or install a play area for kids. These investments could bring joy and peace for years to come.
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green with beauty While glassware is often a beloved collectible, it’s rare the pieces are as functional as they are fashionable. Jadeite fits the bill for both. Mass-produced during the 1930s and ’40s in America, the green, milk glass-style pieces became known for the spark of color they brought during some of the country’s toughest times; moreover, Jadeite was affordable to make. Diners and restaurants liked the thick material that could stand up to forks and sinks alike, and it began to catch on with consumers. While some department stores carried Jadeite, many people grew their collections piece by piece as oatmeal, flour, and other pantry staple manufacturers placed a cup or saucer inside a bag, enticing buyers to continue purchasing their goods to acquire a full set. Jadeite has experienced a resurgence in popularity over the past 15 years, meaning you can find newly produced goods at home stores. However, if you’re on the hunt for a more authentic piece—perhaps one with the coveted “Fire King” or “McK” (for McKee Glass Company) marking— you’ll need to be among the first to arrive at your neighborhood estate sale.
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