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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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All Together Now

July 2, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

With fresh style and plenty of room for the family, a Hot Springs lakefront property invites togetherness

For Lyndsey and Josh Sullivan, life on the lake has always been part of their vision. “We wanted our kids to grow up being lake babies,” Lyndsey says of the couple’s son, Jonah, and daughter, Eva. “Josh spent a lot of time playing sports in the summer when he was growing up and never really had much time for things like going to the lake; so we knew this was something we wanted for our kids,” she adds.

The couple had been looking for a lake house for both personal use and as a long-term investment for a few years when they found this property on Lake Hamilton. “This came on the market, and literally four minutes later Josh called to see if I wanted to look at it the next day,” Lyndsey recalls.

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Away From It All

July 2, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

A vacation home in Jasper offers endless opportunities for family fun

Amid the rolling hills and treetops of the Ozarks is one family’s treasured retreat. With a wraparound porch, courtyard dining, rows of rocking chairs, and even a tennis court, it’s a dream home for a family who loves to spend time together outdoors. And while classic architecture makes the house feel as if it’s been a part of the landscape for decades, this picture is only partially true. …

Iconic Inspiration

July 2, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

Unmistakable architectural cues and clean, transitional interiors are hallmarks of this lakeside escape in Hot Springs Village

Island living is not a term frequently referenced by Arkansans. However, Holly and Danny Berry are doing just that on a small piece of property in Hot Springs Village. While the couple, who married in 2012, share a full-time residence in east Texas, Holly has had a vacation home in the Village for the past 13 years and, thus, was familiar with its incomparable beauty. When a real estate agent showed them this island property, they were intrigued. Plans began to take shape to build a weekend getaway with a sweeping view of Lake Balboa where they could relax together and entertain friends and family.

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The Art of Style

May 30, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

In Jonesboro, designer Kim Biggs creates a contemporary home inspired by her passion for art and love of family

Walking into the home of Kim and Brian Biggs feels a little like walking into an art museum. Eye-catching paintings grace nearly every wall; sculptural furniture and accessories take on an artful air; and, of course, bright white walls serve as a backdrop for it all. “I have a lot of artwork, and about 90 percent of it is original, so I wanted it to pop. I wanted it to feel like you were at a gallery,” Kim says. “And because the architecture is so structural, I wanted the contrast to be bold.”…

Built for Family Fun

May 30, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

After building two homes of her own, Tish DeLozier finds her passion—and launches a business—in design

Inspired by her native South Carolina, Tish wanted the exterior of the home to mimic a Charleston row house.

“I’m a colorful person,” Tish DeLozier says. Upon entering the home she shares with her husband, Patrick, and their three young children, you get an immediate sense of happy at the first sightings of pink, green, orange, and turquoise. “Turquoise is a favorite of mine, so it’s in every room,” she says with a smile. And while the rainbow of hues might be the first thing to catch your eye, thoughtfully executed details, inviting layouts, and efficient organization don’t go unnoticed as you move through the home the DeLoziers built just two years ago….

Modern Farmhouse Makeover

April 26, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

Designer Katie Rees employs a light palette and industrial accents to bring transitional style to a formerly dark lodge

East of Little Rock sits a picturesque country retreat with an abundance of outdoor amenities and no shortage of peace and quiet. “We really fell in love with this property and wanted to be here all the time,” says one of the owners of the land and an existing home, which was originally meant to be a getaway. They sold their main residence in 2009, made a few practical updates to the cabin-like house, and moved there full time. However, after nearly a decade they were ready to give the space new life.

“It started with me coming out to tweak the kitchen and paint. Over time it turned into much more,” says designer Katie Rees of Katie Grace Designs. “They wanted it to be right.” After several conversations and with proper respect to the setting and the home, they settled on a style one of the owners refers to as a “modern farmhouse with industrial flair.” “We were going in a million different directions with ideas when Katie came along. She really helped us to pull it all together.”

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Built to Last

Making Room for Family

Little Boy Blue

Sweet & Sophisticated

All Together Now

Away From It All

Iconic Inspiration

The Art of Style

Built for Family Fun

Modern Farmhouse Makeover

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