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Family Friendly Update

April 26, 2016 by Norma Edwards

A Little Rock designer reimagines her own home to make it better suit every member of the household’s needs and style

Family Friendly Update | At Home in Arkansas | May 2016

After eleven years in their former home, the Newberg family was ready for a move when a traditional red-brick home in an established neighborhood caught their attention. The location satisfied the family’s need for community—they already had friends in the area—but the dated interior left much to be desired. “It was very dark and had a lot of paneling that was pretty, but not really my style,” interior designer Miguel Newberg recalls. “But I loved the bones of the house; it was very charming.” To better suit her family’s needs, Newberg worked with architect Ellen Yeary to reconfigure the floor plan on the main level to include an open, eat-in kitchen, a private home office, and a sports-themed man cave for her husband, Andy. Additionally, doorways were widened to improve traffic flow, and Newberg collaborated with Richard Harp of Richard Harp Homes—who was the main contractor for the entire home’s renovation—to update the stairway’s banister to a sleek steel-and-wood version that better complements the home’s transitional furnishings. Only the second level—home to daughters Kathryn and Elizabeth—escaped structural updates and instead received only cosmetic refreshers.

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Palette Rules
Though she is known for her use of color, Newberg chose mostly neutrals for the main spaces of the home, and punctuated them with eye-catching art, bold lighting, and a mixture of pattern. A sandy neutral paint color and newly refinished hardwood floors set the stage in each room. Sleek upholstery and a marble-topped coffee table mingle with a painted antique armoire in the living room, where a large abstract painting provides a punch of color. “We spotted it in Memphis, and Andy and I were both instantly drawn to it,” Newberg says. The piece unites the blues and grays found throughout the home and offers a touch of rusty red.

The bedrooms wear a bit more color. In the master, soft shades of blue echo a painting commissioned from artist Lauren Meredith. In a similar manner, six-year-old Elizabeth’s room has a punchy, youthful scheme of green, hot pink, and yellow and features bold damask-print drapes that formerly hung in her nursery.

Feeling of Nostalgia
“The house has great street appeal; I immediately pictured the girls riding bikes and playing basketball with our neighborhood friends,” she recalls. The traditional home’s center-hall layout reminded Newberg of the antebellum houses in her home state of Louisiana. However, the multitude of small rooms on the lower level didn’t suit the family’s lifestyle.

To remedy this, she relocated the kitchen to a larger space at one end of the main level that was formerly the family room. This allowed for both a breakfast table and large, quartzite-topped island to be accommodated, making it possible to seat a crowd comfortably. Within the first few months after the renovation, the updated space along with the nearby dining room, played host to family dinners and community group gatherings, and Newberg predicts many more to follow. “I love that the girls can sit at the island and work on homework while I cook dinner,” she says. “We really wanted the kitchen to be the core of the house, the place where everyone gathers.”

Spaces of Their Own
High on the Newberg family’s collective wish list was a personal space for each family member: An out-of-the-way home office for Miguel, private bathrooms and a separate hang-out spot for each of the girls, and a sports-watching haven for Andy. Post-renovation, the house delivers. An unused front bedroom became the master closet, and the additional square footage also allowed a stackable set of laundry machines to move into the space. In turn, the former laundry and craft room became the office of Newberg’s design firm, M. N’Teriors. “Now we each have a space where we can be completely ourselves,” Newberg says.

Design Resources
Architect Ellen Yeary, Yeary Lindsey Architects, Little Rock, (501) 372-5940, yearylindsey.com
Contractor Richard Harp, Richard Harp Homes, Inc., Little Rock, (501) 690-4277, richardharphomes.com
Interior design Miguel Newberg, M’NTeriors, Little Rock, (501) 993-2766, mnteriors.com
Kitchen and bath design Miguel Newberg, M’NTeriors, Little Rock, (501) 993-2766, mnteriors.com; Ellen Yeary, Yeary Lindsey Architects, Little Rock, (501) 372-5940, yearylindsey.com
Landscape design Better Lawns & Gardens, Little Rock, (501) 454-9803, betterlawnsar.com
Accessories Cantrell Furniture Design Center, Little Rock, (501) 225-0002, cantrellfurniture.com; Cobblestone & Vine, Little Rock, (501) 664-4249, West Little Rock, (501) 219-3676, cobblestoneandvine.com; DP Designs, Little Rock, (501) 831-2009; Embellish, Little Rock, (501) 223-6965; Hadidi Rug and Design Gallery, Little Rock, (501) 225-8999, hadidiruggallery.com; Haus Werk, Little Rock, (501) 663-5251, shophauswerk.com; Obsessions Interiors, Little Rock, (501) 868-9333; Phoenix Interiors, Little Rock, (501) 225-0400
Appliances Metro Appliances & More, Jonesboro, (870) 933-7800, North Little Rock, (501) 758-1988, Springdale, (479) 750-2200, metroappliancesandmore.com
Art DP Designs, Little Rock, (501) 831-2009; The Showroom, Little Rock, (501) 404-7372, www.theshowroom.us.com; White Goat, Little Rock, (501) 603-9460, whitegoatstyle.com
Bedding Cobblestone & Vine, Little Rock, (501) 664-4249, West Little Rock, (501) 219-3676, cobblestoneandvine.com
Cabinetry Capitol Custom Cabinets, North Little Rock, (501) 771-0472
Carpet and tile—backsplash, bath, and flooring ProSource, North Little Rock, (501) 758-0801, prosourcewholesale.com/littlerock
Countertops Pacific Shore Stones, Mabelvale, (501) 455-3600, pacificshorestones.com
Fabrics Cynthia East Fabrics, Little Rock, (501) 663-0460, cynthiaeastfabrics.com; Designer Effects, Little Rock, (501) 661-4070, designereffects.net
Fixtures The Plumbing Warehouse, Little Rock, (501) 664-4183, tpw-lrshowroom.com
Flooring Arkansas Wood Floors, Jacksonville, (870) 688-8788, arkansaswoodfloors.com
Floral design Cabbage Rose, Little Rock, (501) 664-4042, cabbageroseflorist.com
Furniture Cantrell Furniture Design Center, Little Rock, (501) 225-0002, cantrellfurniture.com; DP Designs, Little Rock, (501) 831-2009; Phoenix Interiors, Little Rock, (501) 225-0400
Hardware Capitol Custom Cabinets, North Little Rock, (501) 771-0472; PC Hardware, Little Rock, (501) 224-1724, pchdwe.com
Lighting Cobblestone & Vine, Little Rock, (501) 664-4249, West Little Rock, (501) 219-3676, cobblestoneandvine.com; Light Innovations, Little Rock, (501) 223-9026, light-innovations.com
Mirrors West Little Rock Glass, Little Rock, (501) 223-3034, westlittlerockglass.net
Outdoor furnishings Antique Brick Outdoor, Little Rock, (501) 375-0060, antiquebrickoutdoors.com
Paint Sherwin-Williams, locations statewide, sherwin-williams.com
Painting J & B Painting, Alexander, (501) 766-9507
Painting—decorative Angelfish Studios, Little Rock, (501) 960-4826, angelfishstudios.net
Rugs Hadidi Rug and Design Gallery, Little Rock, (501) 225-8999, hadidiruggallery.com
Shutters Laura’s Draperies & Blinds, Little Rock, (501) 803-4146
Upholstery Professional Touch Up, Little Rock, (501) 658-8223
Windows Windows, Doors & More, Bryant, (501) 315-3300, windowsdoorsandmoreinc.net
Window coverings Designer Supply, North Little Rock, (501) 851-8066

Functional & Fashionable

April 26, 2016 by Norma Edwards

A Little Rock boutique owner’s home receives new life with the help of interior designer Krista Lewis

“My home and my style have grown up with me through the years,” Emily Brown says. As the owner of Little Rock’s much-loved women’s boutique, Tulips, Brown knows a thing or two about color, accessorizing, and finding the perfect pieces for your look—and this knowledge isn’t left behind when she exits her boutique and enters her house.

Home Again
Interestingly enough, this isn’t the first house Brown and her husband, Mark, have owned on this quiet West Little Rock street. “We lived next door to this very house; we moved off the street for about a year, but had to come back,” she says. “I kind of had my eye on this house and always wanted it.” In 2009, Brown got her wish and the family moved in to the two-story, traditional brick home. In the early years of living there, they made minimal updates to accommodate the family, which includes son Peyton, 10, and daughter Millie, 6, but had not undergone full-scale cosmetic and structural renovations until they started working with interior designer Krista Lewis. “Krista and I went to the University of Arkansas together and have been longtime friends,” Brown says. “The reason I like to work with her is because her work ethic is like mine—super strong. And, of course, she has great style!”

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Functionality First
“The kitchen was the first space we worked on together,” Lewis notes. As the centrally located main hub of the home, it was important for this room to be equally practical and inviting for the young family. The cabinetry was updated and a larger island was built to offer workspace and a dining counter, as well as additional storage. The appliances were also relocated to create a better workflow, and lighting was installed over the island to illuminate the area.

Perhaps the area of the home that was least functional was the master bath. “It was essentially two bathrooms before the renovation. There were his and her sides; she had a tub and a big vanity, and he had a shower and smaller vanity. They both had their own closet and water closet, which did not have a door, and everything was carpeted,” Lewis discloses. Realizing the footprint didn’t work for them, the Browns opted to take in a portion of the spacious master bedroom, relocate the bath features to one shared side, and create a closet on the other. The additional space acquired from the bedroom also allowed for the creation of a vestibule, which makes a stunning statement at the entrance to the master suite. “I love this space,” Brown exclaims. “I have my laptop at my vanity in the closet, and I often sit in there at night after my kids go to bed, have a glass of wine, and fill Instagram and internet orders for the store.”

Color It Happy
A light—yet not neutral—palette carries throughout the home, with Sherwin-Williams’ “Contented” on the walls in the majority of the home and also on the cabinetry in the master bath. In the den, this color is complemented with warm corals found on the club chairs—which are covered with indoor/outdoor fabric that is kid-friendly—and in the accent pillows and window seat cushion. “Emily goes to the beach each summer and she loves it, so this room has a bit of beachy influence without being over the top or out of place for Little Rock,” Lewis says.

Upstairs—just as in her boutique—the color pink is a standout in daughter Millie’s room and in the details of the master suite. “Pink is in my blood, and you can’t get it out,” Brown laughs. “People asked me if my husband was OK with pink, and I just tell them that he is married to Tulips so, of course, he is OK with it,” she adds. While a hot-pink-and-white palette can be found in the boutique, lighter shades grace the master bedroom and show up in the bath’s wallpaper. “Bringing it [pink] into the renovation at home just shows how much I love the color,” Brown says.

Fashionable Mix
It almost goes without saying that a strong sense of distinctive style also flows from room to room. For example, there are elements such as the grouping of plates over the kitchen’s banquette or the tulip-patterned wallpaper in the dining room that catch your eye and cause you to pause for a moment. “I try to pick classic pieces that are functional for our life with kids and dogs,” Brown says. “I also like to add a cool twist with an old piece from an estate sale or a framed piece of art from our children’s school. It’s kind of like an outfit from my store—when styling our customers, we always add a wow factor that sets you apart from others.”

Overall, grace and livelihood seem to run rampant from the action of Brown swinging open her front door to welcome guests down to the tiniest well-placed accessory. “My mom always taught me that love is in every detail. Hard work has been put into my business and our home for years, and love is definitely in every detail. I feel it represents us as a family and, most importantly, it welcomes the people that we love to share it with; we are very thankful,” Brown says of the completed makeover.

Design Resources
Interior design Krista Lewis, K. Lewis Interior Design, Little Rock, (501) 952-6952, klewisinteriordesign.com
Contractors Jeffery Lee, Pinnacle Home Improvement, Little Rock, (501) 944-1700; Krista Lewis, K. Lewis Interior Design, Little Rock, (501) 952-6952, klewisinteriordesign.com
Accessories Cynthia East Fabrics, Little Rock, (501) 663-0460, cynthiaeastfabrics.com; K. Lewis Interior Design, Little Rock, (501) 952-6952, klewisinteriordesign.com; Marshall Clements, Little Rock, (501) 663-1828, West Little Rock, (501) 954-7900, marshallclements.com; Providence Design, Little Rock, (501) 372-1886, providenceltddesign.com
Cabinetry—master bath and kitchen Richard Mears, Renaissance Custom Cabinets, (501) 256-3252, cabinetideas.com
Carpet Akel’s Carpet One, locations throughout Central Arkansas, akelscarpetone.com; C&F Flooring and Rug Gallery, Little Rock, (501) 399-9909, candfcarpet.com
Countertops—kitchen Casa Blanca Granite, Little Rock, (501) 744-0387, casablancagranite.com
Countertops and tile—master bath Inside Effects, North Little Rock, (501) 954-8866, insideeffects.com
Fabrics, fixtures, hardware, lighting, and wallpaper K. Lewis Interior Design, Little Rock, (501) 952-6952, klewisinteriordesign.com
Fixtures—bath Southern Pipe & Supply, locations statewide, southernpipe.com
Fixtures—kitchen Falk Plumbing Supply, Hot Springs, (501) 321-1231, North Little Rock, (501) 664-3911, falksupply.com
Flooring—wood Akel’s Carpet One, locations throughout Central Arkansas, akelscarpetone.com
Furniture Cantrell Furniture Design Center, Little Rock, (501) 225-0002, cantrellfurniture.com; Fabulous Finds Antiques & Decorative Mall, Little Rock, (501) 614-8181, fabulousfindsantiquesanddecorativemall.com; K Lewis Interior Design, Little Rock, (501) 952-6952, klewisinteriordesign.com
Millwork—closet J&J Custom Cabinets, Little Rock, (501) 766-1870, jjcustomcabinets.net
Mirrors West Little Rock Glass, Little Rock, (501) 223-3034, westlittlerockglass.net
Paint Benjamin Moore, locations statewide, benjaminmoore.com; Sherwin-Williams, locations statewide, sherwin-williams.com
Rugs C&F Flooring and Rug Gallery, Little Rock, (501) 399-9909, candfcarpet.com
Upholstery Howard’s Upholstery Shop, Little Rock, (501) 225-0476
Window coverings Mountjoy’s Custom Draperies, Mabelvale, (501) 455-2216

A Perfect Pairing

April 26, 2016 by Norma Edwards

The duo from Harper Howey Interiors unites to give one of their own residences a fresh and sophisticated makeover

What do a designer and an accountant have in common? One might say “not much,” but Kimberly Harper and Cynthia Tune have mastered the art of combining their separate talents into a successful full-service design business, known as Harper Howey Interiors. When mutual divorces brought the long-time friends closer than ever, they both went on the hunt for a fresh start. “I was doing tax returns, but it wasn’t fulfilling,” Tune recalls. “We started talking about doing a store together.” One afternoon, Harper happened past a century-old former schoolhouse in Springdale and immediately saw its potential. “The only thing we had to do was add two electrical outlets, and—from a business standpoint—I knew that if we could spend our initial investment on inventory instead of improvements, we could make it work,” Tune says. Harper rebranded her design business to reflect the new partnership, and the pair have been creating beautiful work across the state since—including their most recent project, Tune’s personal residence.

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Change of Residency
Not long after their business launched in 2012, Tune started looking to downsize her living space. She found a traditional red-brick home on a private, wooded lot in Fayetteville and bought it, sight unseen. Previous owners had been friends of hers, but it had been years since she was inside the home. After living there for a few months and figuring out what worked for her and what needed to change, she moved out and began a four-month renovation—helmed by Harper—to brighten the home and implement her desired functional preferences.

Making it Work for Her
Outside, ill-fitting shutters were removed and the brick was painted a creamy white. Inside, new hardwood flooring and tile replaced tired carpet. The public spaces were painted a soft neutral to bring light into the formerly dark rooms. As in many renovations, the kitchen and master bath got most of the attention, with all new cabinetry, lighting, and fixtures.

To improve the home’s flow, Tune had the wall between the kitchen and living room taken down, bringing in much-needed natural light. The addition of new cabinetry with simple recessed-panel doors keeps the space feeling classic, while extending the countertop over the peninsula created a breakfast bar to maximize seating, which is especially beneficial when her college-aged children bring home friends. The cabinetry on one wall is interspersed with open shelving to display dishes and glassware.

In the master bath, a large garden tub was removed to make room for a spacious shower stall. Additionally, a double vanity was exchanged for a single sink with more counter and cabinet space. Tune borrowed two feet of space from the garage to expand the closet. “The room just functions better for me now, and it feels like I’m in a luxurious hotel every day,” she says.

Better Together
While their trained professions may make Harper and Tune seem like an unlikely pair, magic happens when their strengths are combined. “I like order and symmetry—I’m a CPA after all—everything has to balance,” Tune says. Meanwhile, Harper’s use of bold color and grand gestures pushes the boundaries of design. “We go about things totally different,” Tune says of their working relationship. “During the renovation, for example, Kimberly was thinking ahead to how we would lay out the furniture, but I was more focused on getting the canvas just right, knowing we could add the layers in later,” Tune explains.

Evolution of a Home
“I definitely advise doing major renovations before moving in whenever possible – no one likes to live in that kind of mess,” Harper states. “But when furnishing and adding details it’s nice to take your time and find the right pieces.” In the first pass after the initial renovation, all of the walls, cabinets, and ceilings were given the same neutral paint color. Over time, wallpaper was added to the dining room and backs of the shelves in the living room, and the master bedroom was painted a cheerful, but serene, periwinkle. To tie in the en suite, Harper had the ceiling painted the same shade.

And there’s more to come, promises the pair. Eventually, the walls of the bath will be covered in a marbled paper. Next on the project list is a narrow sunroom that overlooks the backyard. Is that the last project? “Probably not!” Tune says with a laugh. “Is a house ever really finished?”

Design Resources
Interior design Kimberly Harper, Harper Howey Interiors, Springdale, (479) 750-7300, harperhoweyinteriors.com
Accessories, art, bedding, fabrics, furniture, lighting, mirrors, rugs, tile—backsplash, wallpaper, and window coverings Harper Howey Interiors, Springdale, (479) 750-7300, harperhoweyinteriors.com
Appliances Metro Appliances & More, Jonesboro, (870) 933-7800, North Little Rock, (501) 758-1988, Springdale, (479) 750-2200, metroappliancesandmore.com
Carpet, flooring, and tile Freeman Floor, Fayetteville, (479) 582-3311, freemanfloorco.com
Fixtures Plumb Perfect, Springdale, (479) 750-2333, springdalewinnelson.com
Hardware Encore Flooring & Building Products, Springdale, (479) 361-8900, encoregroupusa.com
Paint Sherwin-Williams, locations statewide, sherwin-williams.com

Refresher Course

April 28, 2015 by agill@athomearkansas.com

A few small updates led to a full home remodel—including a reworked floor plan and fresh furnishings—for an empty-nest couple

When it came to the renovation of their home, three things emerged as top priorities to the owners of this house on the outskirts of Sheridan: their family, the view of the farmland surrounding their property, and the overall functionality of the house. However, a total renovation wasn’t the original reason the couple called on architect Carolyn Lindsey and contractor Greg Dunlap. Initially, they simply wanted to change out the home’s windows, doors, and flooring. “Once we started talking with [the homeowner], he told us that nothing had been done to the home since he moved in more than 20 years ago,” Lindsey explains. Ideas began to flow, and everyone involved quickly realized this was going to be a bigger project than the original “few updates” requested. “They really needed advice on everything from new paint colors to furniture, so that was when we brought in Brittany,” Lindsey says of the addition of interior designer Brittany Nixon to the renovation team.

With a constant flow of family and guests, the home needed to feel comfortable and usable. What’s more, the structure itself needed improvements that would allow everyone to gather in the common areas and also to move easily about the space. Inspired by the lush green land just outside the home’s walls, as well as the owners’ collection of Western and rustic-inspired art and accessories, Nixon, Lindsey, and Dunlap set out to turn the couple’s vision into a reality.

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Request: Infuse the home with more light and a palette that matched the home’s environment.

Result: “Previously, the kitchen and living space were separate rooms, both with dark, stained-wood finishes. We brightened up the living space by removing the paneling, and took down the wall between the two areas to let the light pour in from the breakfast room’s windows,” Lindsey explains. When selecting paint colors and fabric swatches, Nixon turned to the landscape for cues. “Tying the elements of the outside to the inside was hugely important, and this is reflected in the color scheme. In the spring and summer, you can see the correlation between the colors. Without it being literal, I was trying to connect the two,” she says of the home’s palette, which includes shades of gray, blue, green, and white.

Request: Update the furnishings and furniture placement to reflect the owners’ casual, comfortable lifestyle.

Result: Refurbishing key pieces the couple already owned brought the rooms up to date without replacing every item in the home. For example, the breakfast nook’s existing dining set received a facelift complete with a new finish and reupholstered chairs. In the living room, multiple seating areas allow for a conversation space, chairs and a couch invite guests to watch television, and a separate nook at the far end can be used for reading—all within one space.

Request: Eliminate the home’s compartmentalized spaces and give it a streamlined, cohesive flow.

Result: Removing the expansive wall that separated the kitchen from the living area, created one large gathering space that allows the family to interact whether they are cooking dinner or watching a ball game. “Because they are so family oriented, an open floor plan was the first thing that came to mind when they started talking about how they envisioned being together and using the home,” Nixon says.

Additionally, a furnace was relocated, allowing for a hallway to create an opening between the dining room and kitchen. The dining room was previously a dead-end room, but moving the furnace and creating the walkway brought it back into the flow of the home—making it easy to cook in the kitchen and entertain in the dining room.

Request: Make the kitchen more functional for cooking and dining, and create more storage space.

Result: A large island was installed to serve as a defined work and eating zone. Its extra-deep construction provides the couple with more storage for serving pieces and cookware. Because the kitchen had only one wall for upper cabinets, Nixon and Lindsey used the space wisely by bringing the cabinetry surrounding the cooktop all the way down to the countertops. “When we open a kitchen up to the living room we like to provide a space for everything behind doors to keep the counters uncluttered,” Lindsey notes. Large appliance garages hide a coffeemaker, toaster, and blender, while still keeping them close at hand.

Perhaps the biggest change in terms of functionality was eliminating a home office that sat at one end of the kitchen. Nixon and Lindsey cleverly relocated the office’s necessities to the master bedroom and transformed this area into a concealed pantry that is accessible through what appear to be oversized cabinetry panel doors. This entry blends seamlessly with the panels on the full-size freezer and refrigerator, which are located on either side of the pantry entrance. Storage was also maximized here: “The pantry is really large, so it becomes the overflow of kitchen, but it remains very concealed,” Nixon notes. Incorporating a countertop inside the walk-in pantry also allows for a prep-work or baking station, adding to the convenience and efficient use of space.

Request: Realign the master bedroom in a more symmetrical manner. Give it—and the adjoining bath—a style refresh.

Result: Repositioning the bedroom’s windows allowed the bed to be centered on the back wall and for bedside tables to be placed near the windows on either side of it. Leveling off the room’s former tray ceiling makes the space feel less condensed. Additionally, the design team transformed the portion of the room near the back window from a sitting area into the couple’s office. Streamlined, transitional pieces replaced a bulky furniture set. In the bath, the existing tub was given a facelift, and a new shower was installed. A brilliant white palette lends a clean, refreshing feel to the shared space.

Request: Create cheerful guest rooms that can accommodate a crowd.

Result: The goal was to sleep as many people as possible in the house, since grandchildren and guests visit frequently. To do this, Nixon maximized sleeping space in one of the home’s two guest rooms by using two full-size beds that could sleep four people in one room. Several elements, including a punched-up version of the home’s color scheme and easy-to-replace FLOR carpet tiles, make it a top pick for the youngest visitors.

Design Resources

Architect Carolyn Lindsey, Yeary Lindsey Architects, Little Rock, (501) 372-5940, yearylindsey.com

Contractor Greg Dunlap Construction, Sheridan, (870) 917-9315

Interior design Brittany Nixon, Brittany Nixon Creative, Little Rock, (501) 247-7828, brittanynixoncreative.com

Kitchen and bath design Carolyn Lindsey, Yeary Lindsey Architects, Little Rock, (501) 372-5940, yearylindsey.com; Brittany Nixon, Brittany Nixon Creative, Little Rock, (501) 247-7828, brittanynixoncreative.com

Accessories Brittany Nixon Creative, Little Rock, (501) 247-7828, brittanynixoncreative.com; Cobblestone & Vine, Little Rock, (501) 664-4249, West Little Rock, (501) 219-3676, cobblestoneandvine.com; Coming Home Interiors, Little Rock, (501) 225-3131; Cynthia East Fabrics, Little Rock, (501) 663-0460, cynthiaeastfabrics.com

Appliances Metro Appliances & More, Jonesboro, (870) 933-7800, North Little Rock, (501) 758-1988, Springdale, (479) 750-2200, metroappliancesandmore.com

Art Brittany Nixon Creative, Little Rock, (501) 247-7828, brittanynixoncreative.com; Cobblestone & Vine, Little Rock, (501) 664-4249, West Little Rock, (501) 219-3676, cobblestoneandvine.com; M2 Gallery, Little Rock, (501) 225-6271, m2lr.com; White Goat, Conway, (501) 504-6643, Little Rock, (501) 603-9460, whitegoatstyle.com

Bedding—custom Sew Much by Monica Smith, Little Rock, (501) 952-3768

Cabinets R&B Cabinets, Sheridan, (870) 917-9482

Countertops AHI Stoneworks, Hot Springs, (501) 262-1622, ahistoneworks.com

Fabrics, fixtures, mirrors, tile, wallpaper, and windows Brittany Nixon Creative, Little Rock, (501) 247-7828, brittanynixoncreative.com

Fireplace—insert Congo Fireplace & Patio, Benton, (501) 316-4328, congofp.com

Flooring Ozark Hardwood Flooring, Marshall, (870) 448-5775, ozarkhardwoodfloors.com

Furniture and lighting Brittany Nixon Creative, Little Rock, (501) 247-7828, brittanynixoncreative.com; Cobblestone & Vine, Little Rock, (501) 664-4249, West Little Rock, (501) 219-3676, cobblestoneandvine.com

Furniture—custom headboards and window coverings Mountjoy’s Custom Draperies, Mabelvale, (501) 455-2216

Hardware Brittany Nixon Creative, Little Rock, (501) 247-7828, brittanynixoncreative.com; PC Hardware, Little Rock, (501) 707-0600, pchdwe.com

Millwork Brown Millwork, Sheridan, (870) 942-5224

Paint Sherwin-Williams, locations statewide, sherwin-williams.com

Rugs C&F Flooring, Little Rock, (501) 399-9909, candfcarpet.com; Cobblestone & Vine, Little Rock, (501) 664-4249, West Little Rock, (501) 219-3676, cobblestoneandvine.com; Hadidi Rug & Design Gallery, Little Rock, (501) 225-8999, hadidiruggallery.com

Upholstery Robby Chism Upholstery, Little Rock, (501) 257-7932

Heirloom Revival

April 28, 2015 by agill@athomearkansas.com

Interior designer Kathryn LeMaster helps a Little Rock homeowner revive a house her family has called home for five generations

To live in a home that has housed five generations of your family would have been none too remarkable a century ago, but in 2015, it’s a true rarity. Little Rock-native Lynn Baker found herself in this fortunate position after inheriting her childhood home from her parents. “The house was built in 1930, and my dad’s family moved here in 1939, when he was 10,” Baker says. She goes on to explain that her father’s own grandparents also lived in the home with them during that time, and the house was then purchased by her parents after they were married. Additionally, she and her brother, along with his daughter (Baker’s niece), had both lived in the home at one time or another before it became solely hers.

Through all of those years and the numerous family-member residents, the house had only been renovated once—when her parents made an addition to it in the 1990s. “It was time for an update,” says Baker, who searched the Internet to find interior designer Kathryn LeMaster, whom she then hired. “I knew I wanted someone who was ASID (American Society of Interior Designers)-certified because my grandmother was a designer and was a member. Kathryn got right back to me and as they say, ‘the rest is history,’” Baker recounts. Considering both the home’s rich field of memories and the current owner’s needs, LeMaster crafted a thoughtful design that not only honors the past, but will also last for generations to come.

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Collected and Curated

“We tried to do a mix of old and new,” LeMaster says of the approach she took to the design. “I didn’t sell everything and start over,” Baker adds. For instance, the paneling in the den is original to the home’s 1990s addition and stands in juxtaposition to newly acquired contemporary artwork and a clear, acrylic fan for an eclectic vibe. “The painting in the den was a found piece done by artist V. Noe,” LeMaster notes. “It was such a perfect fit that it looks like we had it commissioned.”

A number of the furnishings in the home were either family pieces that had been handed down through the years or ones that Baker brought from her previous residence. LeMaster worked with these existing elements while also infusing new life into the space with eye-catching fabrics and accessories. Perhaps this is most strikingly evident in the master bedroom, where an heirloom painting became the jumping off point for the room’s color scheme. Its various shades of yellow and gray inspired LeMaster to find similarly hued fabrics for the draperies and custom bedding.

Budget Wise

A combination of vintage and current selections weren’t the only design elements that pose a contrast. “We also layered in different items budget-wise,” LeMaster says. For example, Baker opted for a custom CR Laine sectional in the den, while the room’s ottomans were an inexpensive online find that were then reupholstered. These pieces, paired with antique side tables Baker already owned, create a mix of high and low.

Aside from the furnishings, it was also important to Baker to make functional changes that will prove to be a smart investment over time. “I want to be here for 20 years if I can,” she notes. With this in mind, LeMaster completely reworked the flow of the master bath to better serve Baker’s needs. “Originally, this was a Jack-and-Jill bath, so we closed off the second opening and created a private water closet. We also added built-in linen storage in that new space.” With these functional improvements, there also came some luxurious upgrades. “I splurged on heated floors. There are some places you want to spend your money, but others you can save, and I said let’s find a place to save it somewhere else,” Baker laughs. Other deluxe features include a bench in the shower, a television concealed in the side of the bath’s cabinetry tower, and a small vanity area for applying makeup.

Personal Preferences

Since her family has enjoyed such a rich history in the home, it was important to Baker to celebrate this, while still making the rooms her own. In the kitchen, new open shelving crafted from cypress boards offers a place to display sentimental figurines. Similarly, cabinetry panels that were set aside in the kitchen renovation were repurposed to create a small china cabinet for treasured pieces in Baker’s new home office (which was formerly the laundry room).

The palette in one of the home’s guest rooms is also indicative of Baker’s style. “She told me at the very beginning of the project that she definitely wanted a purple room. So that was the starting point,” LeMaster says of the lilac-hued walls and fabrics in the home’s front guest bedroom.

Carrying the refresh throughout the spaces, LeMaster also worked her magic on a charming porch that Baker used previously for storage. “She is such a green thumb, so she wanted a space that could be her workroom,” LeMaster says. “She had a vision of a garden oasis.” Working with contractor Tim Hankins, who came up with the idea of using a metal washtub for a creative and industrial take on a sink, the attached porch was transformed into a potting room. “She worked around my quirky requests,” Baker says, of her relationship with LeMaster—one which, perhaps, has resulted in a home with enough history and charm to last for another century.

Design Resources

Architect Tim Hankins Construction, LLC, Little Rock, (501) 940-1200

Interior design Kathryn J. LeMaster, Allied ASID, Kathryn J. LeMaster Art & Design, LLC, North Little Rock, (501) 626-0267, kathrynjlemaster.com

Landscape design Andrew Kenley and Kyle Melton, Natural State Horticare, Sherwood, (501) 350-7583, naturalstatehorticare.com

Accessories Cantrell Furniture Design Center, Little Rock, (501) 225-0002, cantrellfurniture.com; Kathryn J. LeMaster Art & Design, LLC, North Little Rock, (501) 626-0267, kathrynjlemaster.com; Mid-Towne Antique Mall, Little Rock, (501) 223-3600, midtownantiquemall.com

Appliances Metro Appliances & More, Jonesboro, (870) 933-7800, North Little Rock, (501) 758-1988, Springdale, (479) 750-2200, metroappliancesandmore.com

Art Rita Henry, Gallery 26, Little Rock, (501) 664-8996; V. Noe (Vivian Noe Griffith) Conway, (501) 514-5166

Bedding—custom and window coverings Kathryn J. LeMaster Art & Design, LLC, North Little Rock, (501) 626-0267, kathrynjlemaster.com; Sew Much by Monica Smith, Little Rock, (501) 952-3768

Cabinets, millwork, and painting Tim Hankins Construction, LLC, Little Rock, (501) 940-1200

Countertops The Countertop Store, North Little Rock, (501) 771-9200, thecountertopstore.biz; Top That, LLC, Hot Springs, (501) 624-5914, topthatllc.net

Fabrics Designer Effects, Little Rock, (501) 661-4070, designereffects.net; Kathryn J. LeMaster Art & Design, LLC, North Little Rock, (501) 626-0267, kathrynjlemaster.com

Fixtures Southern Pipe & Supply, locations statewide, southernpipe.com

Flooring Hardwood Floors by Kyle Scruggs, Little Rock, (501) 690-6848

Framing M2 Gallery & Framing, Little Rock, (501) 225-6271, m2lr.com

Furniture, lighting, mirrors, and wallpaper Kathryn J. LeMaster Art & Design, LLC, North Little Rock, (501) 626-0267, kathrynjlemaster.com

Glass West Little Rock Glass, Little Rock, (501) 223-3034, westlittlerockglass.net

Hardware Kathryn J. LeMaster Art & Design, LLC, North Little Rock, (501) 626-0267, kathrynjlemaster.com; PC Hardware, Little Rock, (501) 224-1724, pchdwe.com

Rugs Cantrell Furniture Design Center, Little Rock, (501) 225-0002, cantrellfurniture.com; Cobblestone & Vine, Little Rock, (501) 664-4249, West Little Rock, (501) 219-3676, cobblestoneandvine.com; Cynthia East Fabrics, Little Rock, (501) 663-0460; cynthiaeastfabrics.com; Kathryn J. LeMaster Art & Design, LLC, North Little Rock, (501) 626-0267, kathrynjlemaster.com

Tile Inside Effects, North Little Rock, (501) 954-8866, inside-effects.com

Upholstery Howard’s Upholstery, Little Rock, (501) 225-0476

Windows—storm Griffis Gentry Glass, Bauxite, (501) 952-9153

Newly Appointed

April 28, 2015 by agill@athomearkansas.com

Interior Designer Krista Lewis revamps a nondescript home in West Little Rock to create a richly personalized dwelling for her brother and his young family

There comes a time when the mismatched and makeshift décor you’ve acquired through various life transitions simply no longer fits your lifestyle or taste level. That was the case when Heather and Scott Allmendinger, along with their two young children, Vivian (6) and Croix (4), set out to purchase and furnish a home where they could picture themselves living long-term.

Even before buying a new place, the couple turned to Scott’s sister, interior designer Krista Lewis, for guidance. “They were ready to move into a house where they could put down roots and be comfortable for a long time,” Lewis says. Having an expert in the family certainly has its perks, and Lewis guided the couple through the process of choosing—and then renovating—their new home. Lewis gave her stamp of approval to this particular house, because, she says, “the basic floor plan was ideal.” Though it didn’t need many major structural changes, Heather and Scott “were eager to personalize the space,” she adds. Prioritizing Heather’s fondness for formal interiors, Scott’s desire for the home to be optimally functional, and the couple’s shared love of hosting friends and family, Lewis created a deeply meaningful setting for this next chapter in their lives.

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Palette Cleanse

Lewis’s design clients gravitate to her signature casual-comfortable design style, and—as Heather was selecting her favorite images from design books and magazines—the designer noticed that “her taste leans more formal, with lots of dressy textiles.” Country-French décor, therefore, became the decorative aesthetic that united the visions of both designer and homeowner. Though the Allmendingers favor a very traditional style of furnishings, Lewis intentionally kept the atmosphere youthful, in order to best represent the family’s vibrant spirit. The designer’s key to keeping the tenor of the design from being overly serious was carrying an airy and fresh color palette throughout the floor plan. “The home is primarily done in light taupes, warm whites, blues, and gold,” Lewis says, and “the master bedroom is celadon, rose, and taupe, because Heather really wanted a touch of pink somewhere in the home.” The luxurious master bathroom is almost entirely neutral with gold accents.

Hospitable Home

Because the Allmendingers entertain frequently, for different sizes and types of gatherings, they required a variety of spaces that would serve this purpose. The formal dining room offers an atmosphere of easy refinement, featuring a damask wallcovering by Thibaut, an oversized mirror with a gilded frame—which hangs above a distressed painted buffet—and custom pinch-pleated silk draperies in a checkered pattern that follow the contour of the graceful, arched window.

The living room, similarly, layers texture and pattern for an elegant effect. Antiqued mirrors, exquisite silk drapery panels, and glimmering gold finishes throughout the room imbue the palette of blues and yellows with a reflective sheen. The sofa and two club chairs are tailored and traditional, while select accent fabrics lend a slightly more contemporary attitude; for instance, a high-contrast chevron pattern livens up the two upholstered armchairs situated fireside. The kitchen, an adjacent keeping room, and the fully updated screened back porch are better suited to casual entertaining and everyday family living.

Private Luxuries

One of the most private spaces in the Allmendingers’ home—the master bathroom—ended up being the most sumptuous of all. To achieve the “high-end hotel feel” the couple wanted, a major transformation was necessary. “We didn’t change the layout of the plumbing fixtures, but by enclosing the shower and selecting new finishes from top to bottom [it] feels like a completely different space,” Lewis says. The existing base cabinetry was repainted and topped with quartzite countertops. The redesign makes the space feel more intimate and private, whereas, before, the room felt too open and exposed for comfort. Gold leaf was applied to the mirror frames to match the Visual Comfort light fixtures, and an inset marble mosaic—an idea drawn from Heather’s inspiration images—embellishes the porcelain-tiled floor.

Meaningful Mementos

The design details of the Allmendinger home that are the most personalized are also the most personal to the family. For instance, the painting of a pelican that hangs above the living room fireplace is by Louisiana artist Elaine Gleason and serves as a reminder of Heather and Scott’s engagement (which took place in New Orleans) as does the grouping of mixed-media crosses by Helen Bolin—another Louisiana artist—that hangs above the skirted console table in the same room. The touch of pink Heather requested appears in the upholstery of a delicate armchair she inherited from her grandmother and which now sits in her bedroom—a daily reminder of a much-beloved family member. It is at these intersections of personal style and personal memories that Lewis says she can see the higher value of a truly unique home design: “I love that they personalize the space and bring such happy memories to the house.”

Design Resources

Interior design Krista Lewis, K. Lewis Interior Design, Little Rock, (501) 952-6952, klewisinteriordesign.com

Contractor Jon Callahan, Callahan Construction, Jacksonville, (501) 837-3575, jcbuilds.com

Accessories Cantrell Furniture Design Center, Little Rock, (501) 225-0002, cantrellfurniture.com; K. Lewis Interior Design, Little Rock, (501) 952-6952, klewisinteriordesign.com; Providence Design, Little Rock, (501) 372-1886, providenceltddesign.com; Tanarah Luxe Floral, Little Rock, (501) 372-1400, tanarahluxefloral.com

Art Cantrell Furniture Design Center, Little Rock, (501) 225-0002, cantrellfurniture.com; Cobblestone & Vine, Little Rock, (501) 664-4249, West Little Rock, (501) 219-3676, cobblestoneandvine.com; K. Lewis Interior Design, Little Rock, (501) 952-6952, klewisinteriordesign.com; Providence Design, Little Rock, (501) 372-1886, providenceltddesign.com

Bedding, carpet, fabrics, fixtures, hardware, lighting, mirrors, and wallpaper K. Lewis Interior Design, Little Rock, (501) 952-6952, klewisinteriordesign.com

Cabinets—bathroom, millwork, and painting Callahan Construction, Jacksonville, (501) 837-3575, jcbuilds.com

Countertops—bathroom Pacific Shore Stones, Mabelvale, (501) 455-3600, pacificshorestones.com

Flooring—master bath Inside Effects, North Little Rock, (501) 954-8866, insideeffects.com

Flooring—outdoor area Acme Brick, locations throughout Arkansas, acmebricktileandstone.com

Florals Tipton & Hurst, locations throughout central Arkansas, (501) 666-3333, tiptonhurst.com

Framing The Showroom, Little Rock, (501) 372-7373, theshowroom.us.com

Furniture Cantrell Furniture Design Center, Little Rock, (501) 225-0002, cantrellfurniture.com; Cobblestone & Vine, Little Rock, (501) 664-4249, West Little Rock, (501) 219-3676, cobblestoneandvine.com; K. Lewis Interior Design, Little Rock, (501) 952-6952, klewisinteriordesign.com

Lampshades—custom The Shade Above, Little Rock, (501) 374-3555, theshadeabove.com

Outdoor furnishings and rugs Cantrell Furniture Design Center, Little Rock, (501) 225-0002, cantrellfurniture.com; K. Lewis Interior Design, Little Rock, (501) 952-6952, klewisinteriordesign.com

Paint Benjamin Moore, locations statewide, benjaminmoore.com; Sherwin-Williams, locations statewide, sherwin-williams.com

Painting—decorative Angelfish, Little Rock, (501) 960-4826, angelfishstudios.net

Upholstery Howard’s Upholstery, Little Rock, (501) 225-0476

Window coverings—dining room Mountjoy’s Custom Draperies, Mabelvale, (501) 455-2216; Pam Meredith Sewing, Lonoke, (501) 266-2325

The Winning Entry: Curb Appeal Makeover Reveal

July 25, 2014 by ark_admin

This past spring At Home in Arkansas launched our first Curb Appeal Makeover Contest. After months of anticipation, hundreds of worthy submissions, and weeks of planning and planting, we’re excited to reveal the winner of our exclusive makeover with exterior designer Daniel Keeley of DK Design

This Little Rock house had plenty going for it—a friendly neighborhood location, a curved brick pathway, and a traditional façade—but lacked a warm welcome. Follow along as Keeley reimagines the home’s front lawn area to make it feel as inviting as the family who lives here.

The first stop was Horticare Nursery, where Keeley shared his plant picks to bring the area to life. For the main landscaping, he chose arborvitae (to provide height) and boxwoods for evergreen color along with hardy hostas and begonias. The area is accented with hydrangea and Encore^®azaleas for a touch of Southern charm. Window boxes, featuring impatiens, variegated liriope, and caladiums, were installed on each of the windows that flank the home. For an extra burst of color, pink Double Knock Out^® roses, variegated potato vine, and asparagus fern fill the planters by the front door.

Next, it was off to Antique Brick Outdoors to select a classic bench. Since both Gentry’s mother and mother-in-law live with the family, it was important for them to have a place just outside the front door where the ladies could take in the neighborhood view. They chose a “Club” teak bench by Summer Classics with a cushion made from Sunbrella outdoor fabric.

Last, but certainly not least, the home was in need of landscape lighting to illuminate the walkway and highlight the new plantings. Keeley found just the solution—landscape accent spotlights by Kichler—at Little Rock’s Light Innovations.

When the project was complete, both Keeley and the Gentrys were thrilled with the end result. The refreshed entry not only has an inviting feel, but also a space to sit and take in the view with friends and neighbors.

SPECIAL THANKS to our lead designer and presenting sponsors who made this project possible:

Daniel Keeley, DK Design, Fayetteville, (888) 670-4899, dkdesignoutdoor.com

Antique Brick Outdoors, Little Rock, (501) 375-0060, antiquebrickoutdoors.com

Horticare Nursery, Little Rock, (501) 407-2727, horticare.net

Light Innovations, Little Rock, (501) 223-9026, light-innovations.com

In With the Old and the New

June 23, 2014 by ark_admin

A restructured roofline and plenty of repurposed finds transform a cramped attic into a comfortable and charming family area

Built in 1932, the home that Anna Dickinson shares with her husband and two small children is loaded with charm—much of which can be attributed to the signature style of her Little Rock shop, White Goat. However, there was one portion of the house lacking in functionality. Located in Little Rock’s Heights neighborhood, the house was constructed in a time when most homes lacked central heating and air, thus the top floor had been originally used as a sleeping porch. Years later when the porch was enclosed, short ceilings made the room claustrophobic, and window units were insufficient for Arkansas’ extreme temperatures. Therefore, the upstairs portion of the home fell into disuse and became a graveyard for the family’s castoff furniture.

Enter Chris Milligan of Dwellings, Inc. Looking at the big picture, he knew the first step in creating a livable space was to build a taller exterior shell, which raised the roofline while preserving a streamlined look with the original roof. Now the twelve-foot ceilings of the upstairs sitting area create a loft-like feel, while eight-foot ceilings in the overlooking reading nook accommodate the vaulted ceilings of a first-story room. Next, central heating and air were added to the space, while a cushioned window seat cleverly disguises the additional ductwork.

Always mindful of the end result, Dickinson knew that if the space was not stylish, the room would remain unused. She enlisted White Goat designer Adam Smith to help her infuse the room with the shop’s signature mix of French country minimalism. The wood walls, railing, and ceilings were covered with a coat of fresh white paint to complement the sofa and to create contrast with the room’s other more vividly hued furnishings. Even with two small children, Dickinson is not afraid to use a light color palette. “Slipcovers can be washed,” she says. To offset the light hues, the ceilings were lined with reclaimed wooden beams from a one-hundred-year-old barn in Kentucky. An exposed brick wall adds balance and texture, as well as a bit of history. What’s more, some of its whitewashed bricks were recovered from the home’s original pier chimney.

In fact, everywhere you look the Dickinson family’s restructured upstairs embodies White Goat’s principle of giving new life to found objects. The team repurposed materials from around the world within a traditional cottage layout. For instance, when Dickinson fell in love with an antique stair railing that did not meet safety codes, Milligan used lumber from the attic’s original rafters to construct an equally charming—and up to code—version. Additionally, the wood floors were reclaimed from an Amish farm in Pennsylvania, and the sliding doors were found in a French salvage yard. It’s not just the architectural details either; a century-old Belgian leather chair is one of Dickinson’s favorite elements.

While the design trio collaborated to create a functional space that’s reflective of the family’s style, Dickinson gives Milligan praise for his ability to reimagine the bones of the home. “I had ideas; Chris had visions. He took an awkward Heights home and helped it make sense,” she says.

Design Resources

Designer and general contractor Chris Milligan, Dwellings, Inc., Little Rock, (501) 831-0729, dwellings-ar.com

Interior design Adam Smith, White Goat, Little Rock, (501) 603-9460

Accessories and furnishings Pottery Barn, Little Rock, (501) 663-0181, Rogers, (479) 246-0118, potterybarn.com; White Goat, Little Rock, (501) 603-9460

Art, lighting, mirrors, and rugs White Goat, Little Rock, (501) 603-9460

Fabrics White Goat, Little Rock, (501) 603-9460; Window Works, Little Rock, (501) 219-1500, windowworksdesign.com

Paint Sherwin-Williams, locations statewide, sherwin-williams.com; White Goat, Little Rock, (501) 603-9460

Painting—decorative: Daniel Bright, White Goat, Little Rock, (501) 603-9460

Upholstery Window Works, Little Rock, (501) 219-1500, windowworksdesign.com

Family Style

March 26, 2014 by ark_admin

Functionality and vitality merge in a bustling kitchen that’s always home to a crowd

Jessica and Clay Barber are no strangers to big crowds. As parents to five boys, they—and their kitchen—often play host to large groups. However, when “rubbing elbows,” segued from a playful figure of speech to a literal lack of space, the Barbers turned to Kathryn LeMaster of Kathryn J. LeMaster Art & Design. With her magnetic charm and sixth sense for space maximization, LeMaster gave the family a full-fledged lifestyle transformation by creating a kitchen with defined spaces for everything from cooking dinner to paying bills.

For starters, LeMaster rethought the space by taking an office nook at the far end of the kitchen and transforming it into a much-needed beverage station and pantry area. She also traded a divisive dining peninsula for banquette window seating, which opened up the room’s traffic flow.

LeMaster also removed an upper-cabinet and relocated the microwave it held to a new waist-high base cabinet just below it. The cabinetry was squared off to allow a wider walking path between this area and a nearby support column. The reconfigured space led to the creation of additional seating in a new bar area, which was a bonus for the busy family. Other space-making features include a smaller, custom-designed island with a built-in waste receptacle along with shelving for storage, as well as the aforementioned banquette, which opens to store larger pots and dishware.

To create the kitchen’s traditional look, which includes hints of Southwestern-meets-Tuscan flair, LeMaster selected engineered chestnut hardwood floors, a distressed mango-wood breakfast table, bronze hardware and faux ceiling beams made from stained wood. For balance, she also chose materials that add polish while still coordinating with the traditional theme. For example, the understated travertine herringbone-pattern backsplash, the earth-toned granite countertop and the contrasting espresso finish on the cross-back dining chairs all bring an air of elegance to the often-bustling kitchen.

In addition, an airy color palette helps to create the illusion of a more spacious room. The once sage-green walls and pink-washed cabinetry are now creamy white, and the once flat, opaque appliances are now a uniform blend of stainless steel. The Barbers also opted to forgo window treatments, which had been a major part of the room’s previous decor. Since the new design naturally frames the windows with either exquisite wood cabinetry or decorative accents and privacy is not an issue on their wooded lot, draperies were not a must-have on the Barbers’ wish list. Finally, the installation of several recessed lights, pendants over the bar and a chandelier over the dining area proves an ideal supplement to the in-streaming sunlight.

“I want each of my designs to reflect their respective clients, so it’s almost like inventing a new style with every project,” LeMaster comments. In this case, she wanted to keep the Barber’s taste for rustic, Southwestern décor intact, but represent it in a more modern and subtle way. “A fail-safe, transitional look will stay relevant for years to come,” she adds.

Design Resources

Contractor John Turner, Turner & Sons’ Construction, Little Rock, (501) 993-6323, turnerandsonsconstruction.com

Interior design Kathryn J. LeMaster, Kathryn J. LeMaster Art & Design, North Little Rock, (501) 626-0267, kathrynjlemaster.com

Accessories Coming Home Interiors, Little Rock, (501) 225-3131

Appliances Nino’s Trading Company, Little Rock, (501) 565-1111, ninostrading.com

Cabinetry Renaissance Cabinets, North Little Rock, (501) 256-3252

Fabric Cynthia East Fabrics, Little Rock, (501) 663-0460, cynthiaeastfabrics.com

Furniture I.O. Metro, locations statewide, (888) 223-5623, iometro.com; Marshall’s Cost Plus Furniture, Little Rock, (501) 907-7777, costplusfurniture.org

Paint The Paint and Carpet Depot, Little Rock, (501) 225-1871, thepaintandcarpetdepotinc.com

Tile—accent Acme Brick, Tile & Stone, Fort Smith, (479) 782-7974, Little Rock, (501) 812-5574, Russellville, (479) 968-6900, acmebricktileandstone.com

Call for Submissions

February 13, 2014 by ark_admin

This contest is now closed for submissions. And the winner of the DK Design exterior revamp is…Tricia Gentry of Little Rock! Thank you to all who entered the contest and all who shared the call for submissions. STAY TUNED to see the reveal of the makeover in our August 2014 issue!

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