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February 18, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

With dedicated zones for cooking, dining, swimming, and relaxing, this central Arkansas backyard maximizes the homeowners’ downtime

Nestled in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains along Lake Maumelle sits a contemporary farmhouse with a backyard retreat built with one thing in mind: the view. “The views here are spectacular, and the owners wanted to capture the dramatic landscape down to the lake and across to the rolling hills,” says interior designer Kim Brockinton of Kim Brockinton Interiors. Working with contractor Bill Parkinson and waterscape designer and landscape architect Jason Brownlee, Kim was able to help her clients, who are also longtime friends, create a space where both they and their two children could entertain friends throughout much of the year….

Step Right Out

February 18, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

Better Lawns & Gardens maximizes space in a Little Rock backyard to create an escape for the owners

When David Munsey, III, general manager of central Arkansas’s Better Lawns & Gardens, first saw Martha and Dr. Vent Murphy’s backyard it was nearly a blank slate. “When you walked out their back door, there was a patio and several flower beds, and that was basically it,” he recalls. The Murphys, who enjoy entertaining and spending time outdoors, wanted to open up the space and make it more usable. Working with David as well as Tobi Fairley of Tobi Fairley Interior Design (who also designed the interior of their home), they were able to create spaces for grilling, gathering, and downtime. …

Gathering Place

February 18, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

With bursts of color and a thoughtful layout, Chris H. Olsen brings style and function to a cottage-sized outdoor area in Little Rock

When Dr. Rhys Branman and Leslie Harmon called on Chris H. Olsen to design their landscape, Chris immediately pictured the backyard as an intimate, comfortable living space for the couple and their friends. “They entertain a lot, and I wanted the design to be functional, cozy, and to make their outside an extension of the inside,” Chris says.

First, Chris planted ‘Green Giant’ arborvitae along the fences shared with neighbors for added texture and privacy. “Our goal was that when they’re entertaining, they feel like they’re in their own private world,” Chris says.

Another major step was replacing all of the existing hardscaping with flagstone for a more level surface and consistent feel throughout the design. Right off the home’s back door sit two circle-shaped areas—one with seating and a fire pit to provide a gathering place with friends, and one with a small container garden of herbs. “That area could be used for another table or sitting area if they wanted, but right now we did a cluster of pots of herbs because they like to cook,” Chris says….

Timeless & True

December 30, 2019 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Comfort and authenticity abound in a west Little Rock family home

In an age of instant gratification, the adage good things are born over time still rings true. Case in point: an exquisite Colonial Revival home on the edge of the capital city.

“This is the culmination of about six years of house plans,” says interior designer Jill Lawrence. She worked with her clients, who also happen to be dear friends, every step of the way. “We were neighbors and became best friends,” explains one of the homeowners. “When our kids were little, especially on snow days, we would work on house plans. We would go over to visit, and Jill would draw the plans.”…

Blue Period

December 30, 2019 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

A Fayetteville penthouse design employs a vivid hue to highlight its owners’ art collection

D*Face, a multimedia street artist who contributed to Fort Smith’s first “Unexpected” event to create outdoor urban art, painted this contemporary Marilyn Monroe work.

Art was at the forefront of the design conversation when the owners of this Northwest Arkansas condo contacted Chris Goddard of Goddard Design Group. “The goal was to create a modern setting to display their extensive collection of urban contemporary artwork,” says Chris, who has designed other residences for these clients as well. “The penthouse is a sharp contrast to their main residence, which is a traditional English home, and their ranch, which lends itself to a rustic and more casual environment,” he notes….

Modern Glamour

December 30, 2019 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Designer Georg Andersen finds inspiration in a favorite period of French design for a Northwest Arkansas living room upgrade

With geometric patterns, metallic finishes, and an air of drama, Elizabeth Hardwick and David Mee’s formal living room would have been right at home in 1930s Paris. That’s thanks to designer Georg Andersen, who transformed the previously dark, outdated space into a glamorous sitting room for his clients. “My inspiration for this space was minimalist French Art Deco,” Georg says. “Someone I’ve always admired is foremost French designer Jean-Michel Frank, and there’s a lot of his influence in this room.”…

Cozy Contemporary Christmas

December 3, 2019 by intern

From architectural features to holiday décor, designer Tami Risinger kept comfort and durability top of mind when creating this Conway family home

Laid-back and comfortable were key directives from this family when they hired designer Tami Risinger of Tami Risinger Interiors to help with their new construction home in Conway. Tami, who worked with the architect to design the house and later selected the interior furnishings, took these words to heart, creating spaces where conversation flows easily and the family of five can gather for game nights, homework sessions, and meals. “They really use every room in their home, so it was important for the design to have elements that reflect that,” Tami says. …

Deck the Halls

December 3, 2019 by intern

Inspired by her love of traditional design, Searcy designer Amy Williams creates a classic Southern home—complete with Christmas décor—for her family

Timeless design has always held an appeal for Amy Williams. “I’ve always been interested in classic homes and interiors. In college, I even considered majoring in interior design,” she says. Ultimately, she chose to pursue a degree in elementary education and spent a number of years teaching first grade before staying home with her own children, Grace and Jack. However, her interest in design never left her as she continued to decorate and remodel the family’s homes.

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Outdoor Inspiration

December 3, 2019 by intern

Minimal design and repurposed pieces go hand-in-hand in Stephanie and Zack Smith’s new construction home

When Stephanie and Zack Smith started thinking about building their fourth home together, they had their eye on a certain piece of property down the road from where they were currently living. “It’s wooded and really pretty, and we could just see the way the lot would flow,” Stephanie recalls. “We left as many trees as we could for privacy, and then we decided to build a cottage-style house, which seems suited to the woods.”…

Contemporary & Collected

October 31, 2019 by intern

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

When the owner of this home came to 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….

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