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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 That’s thanks to designer Georg Andersen, who transformed the previously dark, outdated space into a glamorous sitting room for his clients.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….

Trending Transitional

October 31, 2019 by intern

A mix of styles—both architectural and interior—create a harmonious blend in a west Little Rock family home

When Talena Ray and Mona Thompson, owners of 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.

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Traditional Take

October 31, 2019 by intern

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

“Traditional is my comfort zone,” says 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. …

History Made Home

September 26, 2019 by intern

Jeremy Carter brings a thoughtful mix of new and old to the renovation of his historic downtown Little Rock residence

When designer Jeremy Carter decided to buy a house in downtown Little Rock, he first had his eye on the Villa Marre. “I have always wanted to live there, ever since I was a little boy and watched Designing Women,” he says. “It came up for sale, and I almost did it. But there are so many restrictions with it being a historic property—you can’t paint the woodwork, you can’t change out the lighting. I was like, I’m a decorator! I’m not going to live with someone else’s things,” he laughs….

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