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Practical with a Punch

May 24, 2021 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Before & After: Space reconfigurations and a dose of color reenergize a 1980s kitchen

Abundant storage and seating for the whole family were top priorities when Rachel and David Stafford hired Shine Interior Design’s Natalie Biles and Stacey Breezeel to reimagine their kitchen. “They love to entertain and host gatherings, and they wanted to get more from this space,” Natalie says. One of the biggest problems was shallow-depth cabinetry that could not hold the couple’s dishes. “They were using the walk-in pantry to store all their dishes and cookware, and that was eating into their food storage,” Natalie says. To solve this problem, the kitchen was gutted and new cabinetry that extends to the ceiling was installed. On the base cabinets, Rachel opted for roomy drawers—which allow her to see all of their contents easily—for pots, pans, and plates. A cramped island was traded for a more spacious version with room for barstools as well as an uninterrupted workspace for meal prep, craft projects, and homework….

Organized to Perfection

May 3, 2021 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Before & After: Professional organizer Leslie Marshall helps Shayla Copas transform her underutilized garage into an inspiring workspace

Leslie Marshall has been helping people get organized since 2018 when she started The Marshall Concept as a part-time side hustle. Now operating this professional organizing business as her full-time gig, she helps clients in all stages of life who yearn to live better through well-organized spaces—namely closets, pantries, laundry rooms, and even garages….

Classic Made Current

March 18, 2021 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Before & After: Inspired by grandmillennial design trends, Heather Krijt updates a Little Rock bedroom

When Elizabeth and Mike Johnson decided to update one of their home’s guest rooms, they turned to Heather Krijt, owner of HK Designs. Wanting to create a space perfectly suited for their daughter, Kate, to enjoy when she visits, they sought to blend classic with contemporary. “The rest of the house is traditional, so we wanted to give this room a bit of a grandmillenial feel with fringe, toile, and a monochromatic palette,” Heather says, referring to the design trend inspiring millennials to embrace traditional styles….

Perfecting the Puzzle

February 8, 2021 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Before & After: With space at a premium, a Little Rock kitchen is transformed to get the most out of every inch while infusing style

Having lived in her home since the late ’90s, Anne Mourning felt it was time to update its cozy, galley-style kitchen. She looked to Little Rock firm Yeary Lindsey Architects to help her reimagine its design and was introduced to the late Carolyn Lindsey Polk, a beloved local architect and co-owner of the firm, and interior designer Brittany Nixon Brun of Brittany Nixon Creative. “I just fell in love with both of them,” Anne says. “I considered myself so lucky to have happened upon these two intelligent women.”…

Balancing Act

January 5, 2021 by Tiffany Adams

Before & After: Designer Marianna O’Dea marries masculine and feminine, comfortable and chic in a Little Rock master bedroom

When Emily and Anthony Johnson hired Marianna O’Dea to reimagine their newly purchased residence, the master bedroom quickly emerged as a priority in the larger picture. “It sounds crazy, but one of the reasons this moved to the top of the list is because it lacked window treatments. It was extremely bright, and they needed to get some sleep,” the designer laughs. To remedy this, she quickly had drapes made from a contemporary abstract-print fabric by Lindsay Cowles. “Emily has always been a fan of this line and particularly loved this pattern. It was the first thing we chose for the entire house,” Marianna says.

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Expertly Mixed

November 20, 2020 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Before & After: A more functional flow and stylish simplicity were the goals for this Little Rock kitchen remodel

When Kathryn LeMaster started working with Marnie and Dennis Wightman on their home remodel, her challenge was in helping them achieve the ease of use they desired while still giving the home elements of interest and a “modern edge.” “They had a good idea of what they wanted for the layout, and they had already worked with the architects on opening it up,” Kathryn says. “When I came on board, it was all about choosing finishes and making it feel like all three rooms—the kitchen and nearby dining and living rooms—could flow from one to the next.”…

All Tied Together

October 27, 2020 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Before & After: Designer Katherine Spicer helps a Fort Smith family freshen their dining room’s style while incorporating beloved pieces

Sometimes you don’t know exactly what a room is missing until you see it completed. That’s how it was for Leslie and Aubrey Ziegler, who worked with interior designer Katherine Spicer to refresh several of the interior spaces of their new-construction home. “We had a bunch of hand-me-down furniture and this and that from our old home,” Leslie says. “It was my mother who said, Leslie, you built that beautiful home, now you need to hire someone to help you finish it.”…

Clean Slate

September 30, 2020 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Before & After: In Hot Springs Village, designer Alissa Oates creates a modern master bath that doesn’t skimp on style or amenities

You may be familiar with the saying Necessity is the mother of invention. However, for Kelly and Chad Fowler, necessity was the mother of renovation. After a driver lost control of his car and damaged the exterior of their home—most notably an area near the master bath—they knew it was time to move forward with plans to renovate the space. Fortunately, the Fowlers were already working with Alissa Oates of Restructure Design. “She had just finished re-doing our kitchen, and we were hitting pause for a bit before continuing on to the bath,” Kelly explains….

Historic Character

September 3, 2020 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Before & After: The owners of a 1905 Fayetteville home call on Jessica DeBari to reimagine their traditional dining room in a fresh new light

A passion for the past brought designer Jessica DeBari and her clients together for this dining room makeover. “We live a few blocks away, and our sons are about the same age,” Jessica says. “We’ve bonded over the trials of renovating older houses as well as antiques. We all love going on these little treasure hunts.”…

Lavender Dream

July 27, 2020 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Before & After: AC Designs creates a bright and happy master bedroom for a Little Rock couple

For years, Amy Terry and Candace Davis enjoyed designing their own homes, occasionally helping friends, and creating welcoming classrooms (they are both prekindergarten teachers); however, they didn’t realize they were quickly creating a new business. In 2018, thanks to word-of-mouth recommendations from friends, the two started to take on more and more clients and launched AC Designs. “We do a mix of projects—everything from new builds and renovations to quick décor updates. It has grown more than we anticipated and has become a full-time second job for us,” Amy says….

Practical with a Punch

Organized to Perfection

Classic Made Current

Perfecting the Puzzle

Balancing Act

Expertly Mixed

All Tied Together

Clean Slate

Historic Character

Lavender Dream

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