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C O N T E N T S

November 2019 // The Find Your Style Issue

STYLE 17 SHOP

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37 DISCOVER Shop the State

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41 SPOTLIGHT Modern Revival

SPECIAL SECTION 75 TRENDSETTERS Home Builders

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12 WELCOME 14 LATEST 96 END NOTES

ON THE COVER A west Little Rock bedroom designed by Providence Design. Photography by Rett Peek. See page 54.

HOME 47 TRADITIONAL TAKE

Designer Krista Lewis helps a Little Rock family make the interior of their home match its classic exterior— as well as their personal style.

54 TRENDING TRANSITIONAL

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64 CONTEMPORARY & COLLECTED Massimo Interior Design uses a homeowner’s art collection as the springboard for a townhome renovation.

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personal style Before I started working for At Home in Arkansas, I thought I knew my style. I thought it leaned more contemporary, maybe a little industrial even. I thought I liked my patterns and palettes sleek and minimal. But I’ve always had a hard time reconciling that aesthetic with my love of antiques and anything Photography by Rett Peek sentimental. I’ve been going to estate sales and vintage markets with my mom for as long as I can remember. I’ve always been a collector, though the feathers, tea sets, and comic books of my childhood have been replaced with rattan furniture, vintage rugs, and books arranged by color. So when I tried to force myself into a more modern aesthetic, no wonder it never felt quite right!

My years with At Home have opened my eyes to the fact that design doesn’t have to fit into one box—usually, it’s more about balance. However, I still struggle with striking a balance that feels right to me, and I know many of our readers face the same challenge. That’s why we decided to dedicate an issue to helping you find your style. We featured homes that isolate three main styles—traditional, transitional, and contemporary—in hopes that showing them within the context of one another will help you identify where you fall on the style spectrum. Maybe you’ll be surprised by what you find.

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Christen Byrd, owner of central Arkansas balloon-installation company Just Peachy, announced the opening of a new studio space in downtown Little Rock. Christen created her first balloon installation in July 2017 for the grand opening of Loblolly Creamery, where she was creative director. “I started getting occasional requests after people saw that first piece, but then decided to really start pushing it this year,” Christen says. In September, she phased out her role at Loblolly to focus on Just Peachy full time.

The studio will offer a consultation area, workspace, a place for pick-ups, and even office space for her husband, Ryan’s, web design company Perch. “Both of our businesses started out of our home, and we have definitely outgrown it,” Christen says. Fans of Just Peachy can also look forward to the possibility of educational and crafting workshops led by Christen and other creatives in the future. Find the Just Peachy studio at 217 W. Second St., Suite 105. doingjustpeachy.com

Bearded Bouquet, Jonesboro November 9 & 16 Create an arrangement with fall color that can be easily replicated for Christmas. Class is 5-7 p.m. Fee is $65. beardedbouquet.com Tipton & Hurst, Little Rock November 14 & 26 Chris Norwood teaches workshops on creating a fall tablescape (November 14) and Christmas wreaths (November 26). Classes are 6-8 p.m. Fee is $75. tiptonhurst.com Kin Succulents, Bentonville November 24 Kin Succulents leads a holiday wreathmaking workshop using evergreens, succulents, and seasonal ribbons at The Townhouse on B. Class is 3-5 p.m. Fee is $60. facebook.com/kin.succulents Bloom Flowers & Gifts, Bentonville November 26 This class teaches the basic techniques of creating a Thanksgiving centerpiece, which you can take home for your own celebration.

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Light Innovations, Little Rock, light-innovations.com 2 “Wallner” mirror. Cantrell Furniture Design Center, Little Rock, cantrellfurniture.com 3 Draenert “Figura” side tables. Core iD, Little Rock, coreidhome.com

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Providence Design, Little Rock, providenceltddesign.com 6 “Soho” side chair. Embellish Interiors, Little Rock, facebook. com/embellishinteriors 7 & 8 Framed macro wood slice image and Noir “Nelson” console table.

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2 A custom interior steel and glass partition from Arkansas’s Manhattan Steel Doors creates separation between spaces while allowing natural light to flow freely between the two rooms. Manhattan Steel Doors, msteeldoors.com

5 Top Knobs’ “Minetta” series (a part of the Grace Collection) has a sleek, streamlined look and is available in six finishes. Distinctive Kitchens & Baths, kitchensofarkansas.com; Duke Custom Cabinets, dukecustomcabinets. com; Encore Flooring and Building Products, encoregroupusa.com; Gilmore’s Custom Kitchens, gilmoreskitchens.com; Inside Effects, insideeffects. com; Kaufman By Design, kaufmanlumber.com; Kitchen & Bath Ideas, kitchenandbathideas.biz; Lumber One Home Center, lumberonehomecenter. com; PC Hardware, pchdwe.com; Ridout Lumber, ridoutlumber.com; Sanders Plumbing, Lighting & Hardware, sanderssupply.net

3 The “Classic-Craft American Style Collection” from Therma-Tru is available in a variety of configurations, colors, and finishes. Ridout Lumber, ridoutlumber.com; Window World of the Ozarks, windowworldoftheozarks.com 4 The “Mariposa” door lever from Emtek is available in three finishes, including Flat Black Bronze Patina, Medium Bronze Patina, and Tumbled White Bronze (shown) as well as a number of rosette options for customization.

Duke Custom Cabinets, dukecustomcabinets. com; Encore Flooring and Building Products, encoregroupusa.com; Kaufman By Design,

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6 Atlas Homewares’ “Dot” collection is a spoton series of timeless knobs and pulls available in Brushed Nickel, Matte Black, Polished Chrome, and Vintage Brass (shown). Distinctive

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ichael

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Bear Cooking didn’t grow up going to the garden to get dinner.

Rather, he came of age in his family’s Benton barbecue restaurant, Smokey Joe’s. “I started bussing tables early on and then got more and more responsibility—by high school I was working there three or four nights a week,” he recalls. As he grew older, his love for meat continued when he began a career as a butcher. “Food just makes sense to me,” Michael says.

That’s why it may come as a surprise to see him serving up vegan dishes on his Instagram account (@happybearcooking) and teaching classes with plant-based recipes in central Arkansas. “Meat was my world, but then I met my fiancée,” Michael says, referring to local photographer Stephanie Parsley, who has been vegan for more than five years. “I told her I would eat vegan food as long as I could cook it and make it taste just as good as the meat dishes I cooked,” he says. Today, Michael says he is 75 percent vegan, continually making new recipes to keep the idea (and his plate!) fresh.

“My goal is not to make good vegan food, but rather good food that is vegan,” he says.

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“My goal is not to make good vegan food, but rather good food that is vegan.”

—Michael Qandah

RECIPE

Butternut Squash Pasta with Walnuts and Sage SHOP

1 pound small cupped, tubular, or ridged pasta (such as orecchiette) ½ lemon 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound butternut squash (about ½ large squash) kosher salt freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons vegan butter 1 small shallot, finely diced 15 sage leaves, finely minced, (plus extra unchopped leaves for garnish) ½ cup toasted walnuts

PREPARE Cook pasta, boiling two minutes less than package directions indicate. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and set aside. Squeeze juice from ½ lemon over pasta.

Peel, seed, and cut the butternut squash into ½-inch cubes. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until very

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lightly smoking. Season squash with salt and pepper to taste and add to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, approximately 5 minutes or until browned and squash is tender. Add butter and shallots and continue cooking, stirring frequently, for approximately 1 minute. Add sage and stir to combine. Remove from heat.

Add pasta to the skillet with the squash mixture along with half of the reserved pasta water. Bring to a simmer over high heat and cook until pasta is perfectly al dente, stirring and tossing constantly. Add a splash of pasta water as needed to keep the sauce loose and shiny.

Serve warm. Finish with sage leaves and toasted walnuts.

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Southern Hospitality Shop owner Heather Wardle celebrates a few of her favorite things—hosting loved ones, the great outdoors, and the South—in this autumn-inspired gathering

Heather commissioned a painting of her grandparents’ church in her hometown of Nashville, Arkansas, from local artist Sheila Cotton.

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To learn more about Heather’s online store (as well as upcoming pop-up shops in Bentonville and Nashville), visit shopsouthernlife.com or follow along on Instagram (@shopsouthernlife).

For décor tips and home info, follow @southernlifehome.

s the owner of

Southern Life, Heather Wardle loves all things hostess-related,

from cookbooks and cocktail napkins to barware and serving bowls. While her online shop is a resource for those who enjoy entertaining, she herself enjoys trying out selections from the store in her home. Inspired by time spent growing up in southwest Arkansas, she is drawn to outdoor-inspired pieces that have meaning and resonate with both her and her husband, Brian.

For this fall gathering, Heather set a table where retrievers, ducks, feathers, and an array of natural elements abound. Place

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settings topped with Spode’s “Woodland” motif featuring hunting dogs, wild turkeys, and other wildlife give the scene an air of Southern sophistication as well as personalization. “I always like to put a different napkin, glass, or plate at each person’s seat to help them remember which chair is his or hers,” Heather says.

While Heather is an avid cook and enjoys trying new recipes alongside triedand-true favorites, she says she and Brian often have friends over for drinks. Thus, she was inspired to share a twist on a classic cocktail in the form of a slightly more savory rosemary old fashioned— the perfect complement to toast any fall soirée in the South.

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For this fall gathering, the table is set with the couple’s everyday dinnerware, Lenox’s “Butler’s Pantry,” and accented with Spode’s “Woodland” salad plates. The silver belonged to Heather’s dad’s mother, whom she lovingly refers to as “the queen of hosting.” Stag-head glassware and a centerpiece of zinnias, millet, and feathers add to the outdoorsy feel.

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JUST ADD COLOR

This is Heather and Brian’s fifth home, and they have put their spin on each along the way. She notes she always starts with a neutral backdrop and brings in color (with partiality to her two favorites, blue and green) through furnishings and accessories. “I thought it would be fun in here to do an on-trend cabinet color, too,” she says of the bold bar.

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Rosemary Old Fashioned SHOP

SIMPLE SYRUP

1 cup sugar 1 cup water 2 stems rosemary COCKTAIL

2 ounces whiskey ¼ ounce rosemary simple syrup (recipe at right) 2 drops Woodford Reserve orange bitters (available through Southern Life) ice (Heather recommends one large square cube) rosemary sprigs, for garnish orange wedge or peel, for garnish

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PREPARE

To make the simple syrup, combine all ingredients in small saucepan. Warm over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, remove rosemary stems. Simple syrup will last 2-3 days in an airtight container.

To make the cocktail, pour first three ingredients over ice. Stir gently and garnish as you wish. Sip to enjoy!

A vintage rolling bar cart corrals glasses, a serving set, bitters, and liquor for crafting concoctions.

Above the cart hang two colorful works depicting polo matches, a favorite pastime of Brian’s. “We tend to choose artwork that is sentimental or that means something to us, rather than it being on trend or by a certain artist,” Heather says.

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Modern Revival More than five decades after it was built, a Fayetteville home designed by architect Ernie Jacks still serves as a testament to his craft Get Fayetteville native Justine Rose talking about her house, and her reverence for the man who designed it—midcentury modern architect Ernie Jacks—is abundantly clear. “Ernie was so forward thinking when building this house. He was very thoughtful in his placement of rooms, and even the placement of the actual house is amazing,” she says, referring to the way the home is built into a hillside overlooking Mount Sequoyah Woods.

Ernie Jacks moved to Fayetteville in 1946 to take the University of Arkansas’s first architecture courses along with 16 other students—one of whom was Fay Jones, another notable Arkansas architect and the future namesake of the university’s School of Architecture and Design. Ernie’s career took him to New York, California, and back to Fayetteville, where he taught

architecture and took commissions— including Justine’s home, which was built in 1965.

The first time Justine saw the house on the market, she wasn’t quite ready to commit. “It was darker and more masculine than I was used to,” she says. “Plus, it’s intimidating to update a home by an architect like Ernie.” But the second time she saw it for sale, she’d had a change of heart—thanks in part to a recent trip to visit her sister in California. “I was falling in love with this midcentury vibe I’d seen out there, but my aesthetic is lighter, airier,” she says. Inspired to breathe new life (and a West Coast flair) into this historic home, Justine took the plunge and bought the house. She and her husband, David, and sons, Jack, 15, and Eli, 14, moved from a more traditional home less than a mile away and got to work making it their own.

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SherwinWilliams’ “Iron Ore”

While Justine left the layout untouched, she painted select walls a creamy white to achieve the “lighter, airier” feel she desired. This allowed the remaining wood and brick found on the walls, ceiling, millwork, and floors to act as her accent colors. “I started off slow, and that’s when I started seeing the vision come to life,” she says. From there, Justine filled the home with comfortable, midcentury-inspired light fixtures and furnishings as well as accessories and art collected from estate sales and her travels over the years. The effect is a calming, Californiainspired retreat that preserves the integrity of the architect’s design. “We stayed within the footprint and the time period, but made updates to make it work for us and for today,” she says.

DINING IN STYLE

In the kitchen, Justine installed new appliances, replaced linoleum flooring (which had been added in a previous renovation) with a large-scale 18-by-36-inch tile, and painted the island Sherwin-Williams’ “Iron Ore” to match existing pantry doors. Across from the island, a breakfast area overlooks the downstairs family room.

Justine furnished this space with a sputnik-style light fixture and tulip table to speak to the home’s era.

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MIDCENTURY HALLMARKS

In the dining room, a paneled wall of hidden cabinetry and open shelving are an example of the utilitarian considerations at the core of midcentury modern design. Another notable aspect of this room’s design is the use of floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors to emphasize the connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces.

Justine bought eight original Panton chairs—a style made famous by Danish designer Verner Panton in the 1960s—at an estate sale a year before she knew she’d soon be calling a midcentury house her home.

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A framed print by Max Wanger reiterates the West Coast influence seen throughout the home and plays off the lavender tones of the master bedroom.

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The home’s four bedrooms can be accessed from a single hallway running the length of the north wing of the house. Justine used lavender tones and an upholstered bed to bring softness to the master bedroom, and the master bath received one of the biggest overhauls of the whole house—new vanities. “One thing we realized when we bought the house was how small everything was in 1965,” Justine says. “The sinks were about 26 inches high! And they were pink, and the rest of the house was so masculine.” Floating cabinetry and marble countertops, plus the same oversized tile found in the kitchen, bring the bath up to date while making it more user friendly.

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“We stayed within the footprint and the time period, but made updates to make it work for us and for today.”

—Justine Rose

PERSONAL SPACE

Justine credits interior designer Casey Sarkin with giving her the courage to paint sections of the house. “She came over and saw the house, and she said, The best thing you can do is not be afraid to update this house. It’s your house, and it needs it,” Justine recalls. In painting a select few walls, Justine hoped to maintain the home’s overall style while giving the eye a chance to rest from time to time. An example of this is found in a sunken family room below the kitchen and breakfast area where only the built-ins are painted. White pendants repeated from the kitchen are original to the house, and the layout of the room is an example of the architect’s penchant for symmetry.

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Traditional Take Designer Krista Lewis helps a Little Rock family infuse their Tudor-style home with timeless furnishings and accessories

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raditional is my comfort zone,”

Little Rock-based designer Krista Lewis of K. Lewis Interior Design. “I think people come to me because it’s my wheelhouse. Even though I love the interest of doing all different kinds of design, I really have a passion for traditional style, and that’s even how I want to decorate my own space,” Krista notes.

For the three-story house this Little Rock couple shares with their two young sons, the designer wanted to not only celebrate the home’s style but also the couple’s personal preferences. “It’s a traditional rock, Tudor-style home, so to go too contemporary or transitional on the inside wouldn’t make sense,” Krista says. “But they are a young family, so the design also needed to work with them in terms of functionality. It’s not your mother’s traditional, but it’s now and a little younger,” she adds. says

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In the formal living room, traditional pieces such as a marble-topped iron console (seen on previous page) and oil paintings mix effortlessly with a natural seagrass rug, one of the features that allows the young family to enjoy the room to its fullest. Krista brought in new furniture to complement artwork and accessories the couple already owned. “The settee is custom because we needed something small since it’s more of a pass-through room and entrance to the home,” the designer notes. “Its velvet covering is also super durable for the kids.” A pair of Hickory Chair armless chairs are covered in a striped fabric that combines all of the room’s hues.

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In the dining room, Krista added freshness with a new rug and fabric cushions on the chairs. The draperies and light fixture were existing and speak to the home’s overall style. “All of the lighting in the home is more traditional,” Krista says, “and all of it, from the sconces to the chandeliers, fits perfectly with the house’s Tudor-style.”

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When Krista came to the project, the bones of many of the spaces had been recently renovated in a traditional style, including the kitchen. Upstairs, the couple updated the master bath to meet their needs, while a bunk room and expansive outdoor living area were added on the lower level. “For me, this job included lots of space planning, editing what they had, and bringing in new furniture and fabrics,” Krista notes. “When I came in, it was like, This is what we have to work with; tell us where it would look best or let us know if we need to get rid of it,” she laughs. “And we were able to find a place for many of the pieces they had and cherish.”

To this point, pattern and color played a large role in the design. “They love blue—and so do I,” says Krista of the accent hue found throughout much of the home. Additionally, floral, striped, and fretwork fabrics—all of which have proven to stand the test of time—carry throughout the spaces. “She was drawn to floral, especially in the den,” Krista says of the homeowner’s preferences.

“It’s a timeless look, and you aren’t going to get tired of it. After all, you’re investing in these pieces you’re going to have for a long time, and I think traditional style lends itself well to that.”

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Benjamin Moore’s “Hale Navy”

CHEF CENTER

The kitchen connects to the less formal den space as well as a smaller butler’s pantry and the screened porch.

It also serves as the family’s main dining space for casual meals.

While the bones of the room were in place, Krista added a valance (in the same fabric as the den’s draperies) and low-profile barstools that wipe clean for easy care. The blue island is a more vivid take on the hue’s appearance throughout the home.

“It’s not your mother’s traditional, but it’s now and a little younger.”

—Krista Lewis, designer

Pairing florals with striped fabrics and layered rugs adds interest to the design.

THE PLACE TO BE

“This is where they live all the time,” Krista says of the den that is a central stopping point with the kitchen, formal living room, and porch all radiating from it. The designer notes the floral on the sofa is a lively pattern, but its neutral palette keeps it easy on the eye. Krista sourced the art over the sofa from artist Lauren Barksdale, whom she discovered thanks to her years spent in Louisiana prior to moving home to Little Rock. “I really love introducing new artists to clients,” she adds.

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SOFT-SPOKEN SUITE

All of the bedrooms, including the couple’s master suite, are housed on the top floor of the three-story home. In the bedroom, a mix of patterns adds interest while the united neutral palette brings a sense of calm to the room. The couple also redesigned the bath on their own shortly after moving to the home.

The clawfoot tub, hardwood floors, and paneling all speak to their love of traditional design.

The tufted headboard is a new custom piece that pairs well with a set of nightstands the couple already owned.

The home’s signature blue hue carries into the downstairs den, which serves as a gathering spot (and sleeping space, thanks to built-in bunks) near the pool.

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SOUTHERN BREEZE

The home’s traditional feel continues to the back porch where features such as slate flooring and a wooden paneled ceiling treatment add a timeless warmth. A spindle-leg table and weatheredlook X-back chairs create a welcoming space to gather with friends and family.

Design Resources ARCHITECT Jennifer Peacock, Peacock Design CONTRACTOR Ron Head, Ron Head Construction Co. INTERIOR DESIGN Krista Lewis, K. Lewis Interior Design LANDSCAPE DESIGN David Chappell, David Chappell Landscape & Design ACCESSORIES, ART, BEDDING, FABRICS, FURNITURE, HARDWARE, LIGHTING, RUGS, AND WINDOW TREATMENTS K. Lewis Interior Design

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A mix of styles—both architectural and interior—create a harmonious blend in a west Little Rock family home Talena R ay and Mona Thompson, hen

owners of The arched front doors mimic shutters seen on the exterior of the home—a traditional aspect balanced by the clean lines of the home’s numerous windows.

DINNER WITH A VIEW

The entry of the home opens to the formal dining room, a space that intentionally draws the eye to the landscape beyond. “This room speaks to how transitional the house is,” Talena say, noting the molding on the walls is typically thought of as a traditional element while the abstract works commissioned by artist Charlotte Caroom add a contemporary vibe. Similarly, a wooden table and chairs that lean classic are complemented by a more modern chandelier.

Providence Design, first met their clients, the west Little Rock lot where the family of four now lives looked very different—and even the vision for it wasn’t as clear-cut as it appears today. “They had been working with architect Jim Yeary on a plan, but the husband leaned more contemporary while the wife really liked a more traditional style,” Mona says. The designers shared their recommendations for the project, and the couple ultimately decided to wait a year before breaking ground.

“After some time passed, we were all on the same page that this was going to be a contemporary house but with traditional features and furnishings,” Mona says.

The mix of styles, known as transitional, evolved in both the exterior and interior to a customized aesthetic with the starting point stemming from an overriding feature unique to the property: the view.

“Everything was about the windows and the view—the whole design was based on that,” Talena says.

To this point, the siting of the house and the plan revolved around the natural scene playing out in the surroundings, including the Arkansas River as well as Pinnacle Mountain.

“We knew one of the main things we wanted to accomplish in the plan was opening up the public spaces so you could take in the view,” adds Jim Yeary of Yeary Lindsey Architects.

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“We knew one of the main things we wanted to accomplish in the plan was opening up the public spaces so you could take in the view.”

—Jim Yeary, architect

However, Jim notes the unique location came with some site challenges. “Because of the steep drop off on the lot, we almost had to build it like a tree house, looking out over the forest.” This treetop feel is most apparent along the back of the linear-shaped home, where windows extended almost from one end to the other, bringing in light and allowing the owners to enjoy the ever-changing landscape.

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hallmarks, an equal amount of traditional features grace the exterior as well as the interior furnishings. “We are seeing more and more people want a traditional exterior‚ something that goes with area, but inside they want it to be very clean—wide plank flooring, lots of windows, and not a lot of molding,” says builder Bill Parkinson. “It was going to be a family home from beginning to end—meaning very comfortable—

but with a clean, more modern style,” Talena adds. Case in point, features such as the lighting, plumbing fixtures, hardware, and accessories are sophisticated and sleek, while the wooden paneling on the ceiling and cozy, family-size sofas bring warmth in even the most grand of rooms. “If you step back and look, it’s not a real contemporary home; it’s transitional,” Mona says. “At heart, they are traditional people but they wanted the newer, modern style.”

LIVING ON THE EDGE

The family room connects to the kitchen, allowing everyone to be together in one space whether cooking, dining, or relaxing. Elements such as a framed customizable art TV, a pair of large sofas, and ottomans that can move around the room as needed bring comfort without sacrificing sophistication. Mona notes the pair of traditional chairs near the fireplace are covered in a contemporary fabric for an unexpected mix that’s truly the best of both styles.

RAISING THE BAR

Across from the breakfast nook sits a full-service bar with decorative-front cabinetry to display collectibles. Classic subway tile is laid in a herringbone pattern for a twist on traditional, while brass fixtures and hardware give a current polish.

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SherwinWilliams “Gale Force”

TOO COOL

Parkinson Building Group engineered the glass-surround wine column at the end of the kitchen’s bar. “The way we run our company, when our clients see a picture of something they want, we say, Not a problem; we’ll help you figure it out,” Bill says. He also notes the cooling agent is located below to conceal unsightly mechanics.

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Benjamin Moore’s “White Dove”

DINING IN

A breakfast nook adjoins the kitchen, creating the perfect casual spot for busy morning and weeknight meals. Here, a leather banquette pairs with a custom table, which features a weathered finish by Phinality Designs. “I think what makes this home warm is that it has a rustic modern feel throughout,” Mona says, noting the kitchen’s wood ceilings.

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NATURE’S SPA

“This is the pièce de résistance,” Mona says of the master bath. “You think the house can’t get any better and then you come in here, and it does,” Talena adds. Keeping the palette limited to white and gold helps to direct the focus, once again, to the view beyond, while the polished fixtures elevate the design.

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Benjamin Moore’s “In the Midnight Hour”

FEELING THE BLUES

“It’s almost like you are transformed when you walk in this space,” Mona says of the cozy yet sophisticated master bedroom. “It’s just so dramatic,” she adds, pointing out the juxtaposition of the grid windows and the perimeter of blue that covers the walls and ceiling. Talena notes the softness the bedding, rug, and drapes, in particular, bring to the space. “We love windows, and generally say the bigger the better, but I do think they always look better when they are dressed— particularly in a master bedroom,” she says.

“It was going to be a family home from beginning to end—meaning very comfortable—but with a clean, more modern style.”

—Talena Ray, designer

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OVER AND OUT

The resort-worthy backyard offers a space for grilling, dining, and relaxing. The home’s transitional aesthetic extends to this space, where a classic swing and fireplace are paired with a contemporary infinity pool.

Additionally, the wood ceiling seen in the kitchen continues to this area, making the space feel like an extension of the interior.

Design Resources ARCHITECT Jim Yeary, AIA, Yeary Lindsey Architects CONTRACTOR Bill Parkinson, Parkinson Building Group INTERIOR DESIGN Talena Ray and Mona Thompson, Providence Design KITCHEN DESIGN Doug Duke, Duke Custom Cabinets LANDSCAPE DESIGN Jason Bermingham, Maple Leaf Lawns ACCESSORIES, ART, BEDDING, FURNITURE, LIGHTING, AND MIRRORS Providence Design APPLIANCES Metro Appliances & More BRICK AND LANDSCAPE BLOCK Antique Brick & Block CABINETRY Duke Custom Cabinets CARPET ProSource of Little Rock COUNTERTOPS Pacific Shores Stone and Stone World DOORS AND WINDOWS Lumber One Home Center FABRICS Cynthia East, Designer Effects, and Providence Design FIREPLACE Olympia Precast FLOORING AND TILE ProSource of Little Rock PAINT Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams PAINTING (DECORATIVE) Phinality Design POOL Elite Pools by Aloha POOL SURROUND Earth Designs RUGS Cantrell Furniture Design Center WALLPAPER Designer Effects and Providence Design WINDOW COVERINGS Mountjoy’s Custom Draperies

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“She and her husband bought this piece in Thailand,” Scott says of the enormous fish sculpture this is the focal point of the living room. “It was the jumping off point for almost the entire space.”

CONTEMPORARY

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Massimo Interior Design looks to a homeowner’s eclectic collections to create a modern townhouse design

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hen the owner of this home came

Scott Paterek and Tammie Weaver of Massimo Interior Design, she was living in an English country-style home and looking to downsize—and make a rather drastic departure from the style of her home. “She was just ready for a change.

She’s very artistic, and I think after years and years of tradition, she envisioned this cleaner palette for herself,” Scott says.

Massimo took the lead on helping the homeowner through a massive renovation of a newly purchased townhome, which includes living spaces on the second floor (above a ground-floor garage and utility room) and bedrooms on the third floor. “The fireplaces and staircases remained in the same locations, but otherwise we gutted it,” Tammie says. Together, they worked with to

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the owner to customize the home into the clean-lined, serene space she desired while working in a few nods to industrial style, some of her favorite antiques, and her extensive collection of art, acquired both locally and from afar.

In making choices throughout the design process, Scott and Tammie took much of their inspiration from the owner’s art collection, letting black-and-white paintings and graphite drawings guide them toward dark pieces that would stand out against the all-white backdrop. Wood also acts as an accent throughout the home, adding warmth and texture to the design.

“I’ve always had a little cleaner style, personally, but we try to avoid a stamped look in clients’ homes,” Scott says. “For this project, we kept in mind that the home needed to serve as a simple backdrop for her collection.

It pushed us to think outside the box, for sure.”

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While the home’s clean-lined simplicity continues into the kitchen—apparent especially in the lacquered cabinets—that element is juxtaposed with the warmth of the wooden island and curves of the industrial pendants and bar stools. “We knew you’d be able to see the dining table from here, and we wanted to continue that softness a little,” Scott says. A solid piece of stainless sheet metal serves as the backsplash, and cabinets overhead are translucent to offer ease of use while cooking as well as visual interest.

Modern glass-andmetal railings open up the two stairwells in the home.

More of the homeowner’s personal art collection is displayed gallery style.

SEAT AT THE TABLE

Though technically the formal dining room, the straight lines, lack of ornamentation, and playful art—a portrait of the homeowner’s English sheepdog—keep this space down to earth. The table is repurposed from the owner’s previous country-style house and balances the more contemporary elements of the space and its adjoining kitchen and living room while adding character.

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ARTFUL RETREAT

A metal bed frame brings the home’s industrial slant into the master bedroom, while the bedside tables are repurposed pieces from the owner’s previous home.

There are also several instances where it’s hard to separate form from function in this room: The sculptural towers on each bedside table are actually bulb-less lamps (their internal ring glows), and nearby ottomans take the form of fluffy sheep with wood-carved faces.

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“After years and years of tradition, she envisioned this cleaner palette for herself.”

—Scott Paterek, designer

PLACE TO CREATE

The design team configured a sitting area in the master bedroom complete with a drafting table. On either side of the fireplace, glass-front armoires store the homeowner’s art supplies while helping her keep track of what items are stored where. “These work here because they have an old appearance, but they’re very sleek with rustic hardware,” Scott says of the case goods. “They’re, in essence, contemporary pieces, but they have a texture and roughness to them.”

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Traditional/Transitional/Contemporary SIMPLIFIED & SERENE

The master bathroom is floored in an oversized glazed porcelain tile that mimics the veining of limestone. A charcoal drawing by a local artist adds interest above a sleek soaking tub.

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THOUGHTFUL DESIGN

A symmetrical shower configuration in the master bath showcases Scott and Tammie’s forethought for utility in design.

A linen closet divides two spaces: on the right, a shower with a zero-threshold entrance, and to the left, a water closet with a wall-mounted toilet concealed by the frosted glass. Behind the linen closet, unused space was turned into shower cubbies and shelving for toiletries. Above the floating vanity, the mirror slides up to expose electrical outlets and even more concealed storage.

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HAPPY PLACE

With tasseled bedding and pops of primary colors in the art and accessories, the guest room is the perfect place for the owner’s granddaughter to feel comfortable when she visits. All bedding in the home came from Massimo’s sister store in Chicago, Norcross & Scott.

The home’s powder bath showcases a unique floorto-ceiling mirror behind a floating vanity and glass sink.

Design Resources CONTRACTOR Bill Wrape, Distinctive Kitchens & Baths INTERIOR DESIGN Scott Paterek and Tammie Weaver, Massimo Interior Design BEDDING AND FURNITURE Massimo Interior Design CABINETRY AND COUNTERTOPS Distinctive Kitchens & Baths PAINT Benjamin Moore WINDOW COVERINGS Larry Engels

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STONE TILE FIXTURES 10 CLEARWATER DRIVE LITTLE ROCK, AR 72204

501.562.9994 www.tritonstone.com TritonStoneGroup

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Location Conway

Home Style Craftsman and bungalows

Price Range $159k-172k

POA Amenities Homes are located around a central green space, and all landscaping and lawns are tended.

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Spruce Street Cottages Spruce Street Cottages is a 12home pocket neighborhood—a small neighborhood planned around a common area and meant to encourage community among neighbors—located less than a mile from downtown Conway. It is made up of four home styles ranging from 1,120 square feet (two-beds, one bath on one level) to 1,510 square feet (three beds, two baths on two levels), and each style has a front porch.

Spruce Street Cottages are built with LP SmartSide siding and brick surrounds, and opportunities for customization include exterior paint colors, cabinetry, flooring, bathrooms tiles, and appliances.

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Parkinson Building Group Bill Parkinson founded Parkinson Building Group in 1999 and focused on remodeling work in Hillcrest. Through the years, the company has grown and evolved to include high-end, custom homes in addition to renovations.

“To me, custom home building is about creating a home that is deeply personal to someone. As such, we believe our role is to advise and serve our customers to create a home that meets—or better yet, exceeds—that goal,” Parkinson says of his team’s guiding role.

They begin each new build with a topnotch team who gathers information and creates a step-by-step process to align with their client’s goals. “From there, every project is unique. We follow proven methods, developed over years of service, to guide our customers through the building process,” Parkinson says.

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1 Quorum International six-light chandelier 2 Paul Michael Co. blue and white ceramic vase 3 Maxwell Fabrics “Abloom” cotton fabric in Riviera 4 Traditional Georgian-style home 5 Hickory Chair “Drake” wooden cabinet 6 Serena & Lily “Thompson” upholstered swivel chair 7 Williams Sonoma “Fleur” hand-knotted rug in Peacoat/Spice 8 “Sheffield” artwork available via SoicherMarin Exterior image by Rett Peek. All other images courtesy of vendors.

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Scott Jones Custom Homes In 2016, husband-and-wife team Scott and Amanda Jones established Scott Jones Custom Homes. The duo strives to build relationships with their clients based on integrity, honesty, timeliness, and expert knowledge, which includes 25 years in construction and project management coupled with Amanda’s background in business. “We are extremely service-oriented,” Scott says.

“We combine our skills and experience in residential and commercial construction with excellent service and dedication to our clients, from our first meeting until well after they move into their custom home.” In addition to contracting and project management, Scott Jones Custom Homes can assist in finding a lot, financing, and custom design selection.

“We love people and enjoy using our gifts to create a home that is durable, beautiful, and completely customized to meet the everyday needs and desires of our clients.” Scott Jones Custom Homes says.

trendsetters a pa s s i o n f o r c l i e n t s , s u p e r i o r c o m m u n i c a t i o n , a n d i n d u s t r y integrity makes Scott JoneS cuStom HomeS a name to know Scott and Amanda Jones | Scott Jones Custom Homes | 501.580.5119 | scottjonescustomhomes.com | @scottjonescustomhomes

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1 “Circle Series” available via SoicherMarin 2 Home in Rockwater Village designed by architect Wayne Hardy, contractor Jon Callahan, and interior designer Krista Lewis 3 Quoizel “Audley” nine-light chandelier 4 Paul Michael Co. “Leroy” armless chair 5 HOWSE “Ventura” dining table 6 Surya “Westchester” handknotted wool rug 7 Serena & Lily “Pondicherry” tufted bed 8 Serena & Lily “Granada” wallpaper Exterior image by Rett Peek. All other images courtesy of vendors.

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by Taggart Design Group 6 Ligne Roset “Pumpkin” loveseat 7 Made Goods “Jada” cabinet 8 Palecek “Conrad” dining table Exterior image by Rett Peek. All other images courtesy of vendors.

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Randy James Construction Developments Central Arkansas builder Randy James is currently working on projects in three west Little Rock neighborhoods: Copper Run, Parkside at Wildwood, and Hallen Court. See below for more info on his work at each.

Home Style & Features

Location

Price Range

Copper Run: Off Pride Valley Road, West Little Rock

Copper Run: $300k-400k

Parkside at Wildwood: Off Denny Road, West Little Rock Hallen Court: Chenal Valley

Parkside at Wildwood: $225k-400k Hallen Court: $600k+

Copper Run: A mix of contemporary, traditional, Craftsman, and modern styles. The exteriors are Hardie board, cedar, and /or brick and are between 2,000 and 3,200 square feet.

Parkside at Wildwood: A mix of contemporary, traditional, Craftsman, and modern styles. These exteriors are Hardie board, cedar, and/or brick.

Three sizes—patio (1,300-1,500 square feet), homes on a 50-foot lot, and homes on a 60-foot lot—means there is something for everyone.

Hallen Court: Contemporary and traditional custom-built homes on larger lots.

POA & Community Amenities Copper Run: This development is within three miles of a grocery store as well as dining and shopping at The Promenade.

Parkside at Wildwood: Most homes back up to greenspace yet they are within three miles of Wildwood Park for the Arts, The Promenade, and area grocery, shopping, and dining options.

An $80-$100 per month fee covers lawn maintenance, meaning you’ll never have to mow again.

Hallen Court: Walking trails, golf course access, pools, playgrounds, and fitness abound in Chenal, which was built as a lifestyle community.

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AWARD WINNING CUSTOM HOMES SERVING CENTR AL ARK ANSAS SINCE 1989 Matthew and Leslie Sarver | 501-922-3378 or 501-766-7778 mandrsarverconstruction@gmail.com 122 Gardens Edge Dr. Hot Springs, Arkansas

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River Valley Builders Founded in 2010 by Nathan Cooper, River Valley Builders specializes in residential construction, including new homes, large custom remodels, and additions. Prior to founding his company, Nathan earned a construction management degree and spent years in the industry learning the different aspects of the business. Over the past several years, in addition to building new homes, he has specialized in upscale remodeling and additions in Little Rock’s Heights, Hillcrest, River Ridge, and Pleasant

Valley neighborhoods. “I really enjoy being able to meet the customers’ needs while maintaining the original vision and character of those neighborhoods,” Nathan says.

With over 15 years of experience, Nathan has learned that trust is the key component of the process.

“We strive to ensure there is open communication from start to finish.

We believe this builds trust and creates a relationship that allows the client to enjoy the process as well as the outcome,” he adds.

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Nathan Cooper | River Valley Builders | 3801 Woodland Heights Road, Suite 125C | 501.658.9114 | nathancooperhomes.com | @rivervalleybuilders

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WillMark Homes Ever since Mark Caruthers could remember, he’s always had a love for architecture and design. “I grew up knowing I wanted to be a home builder,” he says. “I love watching a home turn from an idea on paper into something that permanently changes the landscape.”

Mark founded WillMark Homes in 2011 and has been helping everyone from young families to retirees build their dream homes ever since. Recently, Mark says he’s come to the realization that he’d

like to keep his business small to preserve client relationships.”I really love being hands on in every aspect of the build and having a personal relationship with my clients,” he says.

Indoor-outdoor living spaces, modern designs, and attention to detail have all become the “new standard” in Mark’s projects. “I try to learn something new from others in the industry and from every build that I do focusing on design, integrity, budget, and client relationship.” he says.

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With a lov e for a rchitecture a nd design, WillMark HoMes belie v es in a h a n d s - o n a p p r o a c h t o b u i l d u n i q u e h o m e s f o r e v e r y s ta g e o f l i f e Mark Caruthers | WillMark Homes | 14 Paddock Ct. | 501.350.0700 | @willmarkhomes

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Location Benton

Home Style traditional, Craftsman, and modern farmhouse

POA Amenities neighborhood pool, pavilion, playground, walking track, and wooded trails

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Bosley Construction Bosley Construction is a third generation family business that is led by Chip, Brennan, and Keri Bosley. The company specializes in custom residential home building, commercial building and remodeling, and residential remodeling, and has developed several neighborhoods in Little Rock and beyond. Bosley Construction is currently building homes in Benton’s The Preserve at The Woodlands. Located just off Congo Road, the desirable location is convenient to shopping, dining, and more. Bosley currently has two homes nearing completion, and will soon start two more, all of which will be on the market for potential buyers. In addition, they will build to suit.

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Hennard Custom Homes Dustin Hennard has been in the home-building industry since he was 17 years old. “I started framing houses for a local builder when I was in high school and fell in love with building,” he says. “At age 31, I was able to go out on my own and start my own company.”

Hennard Custom Homes works relentlessly to create unique homes clients can’t find on the market. He encourages clients to make thoughtful decisions during their build. “Budgeting and

making concessions for overruns, scheduling, and being patient are all part of the process,” Dustin says.

“There should be a realistic budget, but you don’t want bottom line to be the deciding factor on everything.”

In the end, he believes every custom build (or even semi-custom build) should showcase the client’s style. “That’s what is fun and specific for our industry,” Dustin says. “Everyone is different so you get to know the needs of the customer and cater to those needs.”

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Location Fort smith

Home Style stonebrook: Fully custom homes featuring a blend of French country, farmhouse, rustic, contemporary, and classic influences 81 south: Contemporary, open floor plan three-story townhouses

Price Range stonebrook: $320k-750k 81 south: tBd

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Carrington Creek Homes

Founded in 2003, Carrington Creek Homes has grown to become the leading custom home builder in the Arkansas River Valley. Having built more than 500 homes, Carrington Creek pushes the boundaries of traditional Arkansas home design, seamlessly incorporating contemporary elements into spaces that still feel like home. In 2014, they opened Stonebrook at Chaffee Crossing, a fully walkable community connected to the Fort Smith Trail System, with Phase III of the development opening last month. Soon, Carrington Creek will open another development at Chaffee Crossing: 81 South.

These three-story, luxury modern townhouses have been designed to encourage simple, modern living that complements the natural setting.

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Renaissance Homes, Inc. is a premier home builder in the Central Arkansas area. We specialize in the construction of distinctive, high-quality homes.

When choosing Renaissance Homes, you are choosing our commitment to quality and customer service.

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7000 Crystal Hill Road, Suite 1 / NLR 72118 brandon@renaissancehomesonline.com

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Location Little rock, Maumelle, and Hot springs Village

Home Style Modern, rustic, traditional, Craftsman, transitional, Italian, and French

Price Range $200k-1m

Renaissance Homes Renaissance Homes has been building a wide range of home styles in Little Rock and beyond since it was founded in 2002. The company’s values focus on customer service, integrity, and professionalism, which in turn allows them to produce a quality product for their customers.

Renaissance is currently building in subdivisions in Little Rock, Maumelle, and Hot Springs Village; multiple plans are available, as well as the option to build custom. In addition, Renaissance has new builds that are on the market and ready to purchase.

Above: Homes of a similiar style built by renaissance Homes.

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