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Creole Flavor

September 4, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

Storybook Renovations and WaterHouse Market team up to create a New Orleans-inspired abode in Conway

Walking through this home in Conway is like being transported to a historic residence in the French Quarter. From the exposed brick and lantern pendants to the antique art and stocked bar, you would never guess this was once a dilapidated house in central Arkansas. Breathing new life into such a structure is a challenge Niki Thompson of Storybook Renovations invites. Her business is built around flipping homes, all with a precise theme laid out in her head before she ever gets started. “I think of a story first, then make sure every decision lines up with that story. It just results in a really cohesive design,” she says.

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Polished & Practical

September 4, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

A young family renovates two of a home’s hardest-working rooms to maximize functionality and match their personal style

When Drs. Kimberly and Kirk Reynolds called designer Krista Lewis of K. Lewis Interior Design, they wanted to make their 1970s ranch-style house work for them and their three young children. After listening to their wants and needs for the spaces, Krista knew she could help them achieve a more contemporary look and functional layout with the help of contractor Jon Callahan. “This house had more of a traditional flavor; there was a lot of beige and red, and it just didn’t fit their style,” Jon says. “They loved the location and wanted to make it more livable, and we were excited to help them do that.”

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Headed West

September 4, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

Inspired by time spent in California and Colorado, a family calls on designer Jill White to create a kitchen reflective of their lifestyle and passions

A family-friendly feel and the allure of a home with a backyard were enticing attributes when Noel and Dr. Brian Reemtsen relocated to Little Rock from Los Angeles with their three daughters. They fell in love with and purchased a traditional-style home near the city’s center that lacked one thing: a spacious kitchen. “This house was different for us, and we were looking to start something new,” Noel says in regard to the style. “We loved everything but the kitchen; we have always lived in homes with fairly large kitchens and open plans that flowed into a family room.”

Knowing the problem was not without remedy, they turned to contractor Chuck Hamilton, who introduced the Reemtsens to designer Jill White. “We wanted to lighten the space, open it up, and make it user-friendly for our family,” Noel says. “Our vision completely meshed with Jill’s and Chuck’s, and we shared a lot of interaction and ideas.”…

Custom Blend

September 4, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

Parisian influence and vintage style mix in designer Sarah Parsley’s Conway kitchen and bath

Sarah Parsley seems to have a natural knack for design and homebuilding. “My dad was a builder for most of my life, so I think it’s innately in my blood,” she laughs. After studying apparel design at the University of Arkansas, Sarah worked for local lighting manufacturer Mastercraft Lamps for a number of years. Here, while designing vignettes for marketing purposes, her passion for interiors grew, as did her confidence in her abilities. This prompted her to launch Sarah M. Parsley Design five years ago.

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Elevated Organic

September 4, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

Designer Casey Sarkin creates a show-stopping kitchen and bath for a Fayetteville family

This contemporary home in Fayetteville was built for togetherness. “They’re a big, busy family, so they wanted their house to be a place they could all gather and be together,” says designer Casey Sarkin, who worked with the homeowners on the plans. “We also designed it to be clean with lots of built-in organization, because she doesn’t like a lot of clutter.”

Because of the open floor plan, the designer also aimed to create a kitchen that would draw people in as soon as they walk in the front door. “We intentionally left this all really open, and since you can see it from the foyer, the living room, and the dining room, it needed to be a display space as well as function as a kitchen,” Casey says. “We wanted it to feel modern yet warm.”

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Naturally Hers

September 4, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

In Little Rock, designer Kathryn LeMaster helps a homeowner reimagine her cottage kitchen to meet her needs

Just over five years ago, Lynn Baker contacted designer Kathryn LeMaster to help renovate a recently inherited childhood home. However, as life goes, Lynn’s wants and needs changed soon after the project (which was featured in At Home in Arkansas in May 2015) was completed. “The house felt a little too big for me,” Lynn says. “I also got a dog and needed a fenced yard, and I took up pottery as a hobby and really needed a space dedicated to that.” All of these reasons added up to a move less than a mile down the road into a charming 1950s home….

Built to Last

July 30, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

Sarah Smith takes her love of design to new heights while creating a nature-inspired abode for her family

Building a custom home with her husband, Cody, gave Sarah Smith the opportunity to dive headfirst into her passion for design. “I’ve always really appreciated good style and design as a hobby. I was a teacher for a few years, and then when I decided to stay home with my kids, I started helping friends and family with their homes as a creative outlet,” she says. “When we took on this custom build, I really became more obsessed with architectural features and interior design choices.”

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Making Room for Family

July 30, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

Harper Howey Interiors rethinks the floor plan and updates furnishings to personalize this Fayetteville home

Less formality and more family spaces were the key directives designer Kimberly Harper received when she began working on a renovation of this home. The family, which includes a teenage daughter and two young sons, was relocating to Northwest Arkansas from Chicago. “They wanted this house to be comfortable and kid-friendly,” Kimberly says.

The homeowners found Harper Howey Interiors through word of mouth and began having virtual design meetings with Kimberly to get the ball rolling before they moved. Previously the home was configured for empty nesters who entertained frequently, and while its new owners loved the gracious style, they knew they needed more space for everyday living.

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Little Boy Blue

July 30, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

One mom’s love for tailored, traditional design shines in her newborn’s nursery

Creating an elegant, playful, and sweet space was the objective for both designer Chandler Bailey and her client Jessica Koehler when embarking on this nursery design. “She thought she was expecting a little girl, so she would send me inspiration boards that were all pink and flowers,” says Chandler, who had previously worked with Jessica and her husband, David, to refresh other spaces of their home. “Jessica has a traditional, feminine style, so even when she found out they were having a little boy, she felt she could bring in some of her favorite softer elements.”…

Sweet & Sophisticated

July 30, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

Designer Brittany Nixon Brun creates a nursery for her daughter that works for both now and later

When Brittany Nixon Brun and her husband, Trey, learned they were expecting a little girl, Brittany immediately began pulling soft fabric swatches and looking for classic pieces that would speak to the couple’s love of traditional design. As the owner of Little Rock’s Brittany Nixon Creative, the designer says she wanted her daughter Anna Claire’s nursery to feel current yet playful and to be grounded with pieces that will stand the test of time. “I always advise my clients to think long-term, and I did the same in this room,” Brittany says. “I am drawn to the ‘let them be little’ mantra, but I was also careful to choose things that could be used or repurposed as she grows,” she says. For example, the changing table easily transitions to a dresser while a pair of étagères hold mementos and stuffed animals but can be filled with books in years to come.

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Creole Flavor

Polished & Practical

Headed West

Custom Blend

Elevated Organic

Naturally Hers

Built to Last

Making Room for Family

Little Boy Blue

Sweet & Sophisticated

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