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Back to Nature

November 2, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

An unexpected twist in a family’s home search leads to an outdoor-inspired design filled with comfort and style

Making their home in a Jonesboro subdivision was not part of the plan for Britni and Josh Brown. “We had purchased 10 acres, revised a house plan, and were pulling the permit to build when we got a call about this house,” Britni says. However, with a wooded landscape, nine acres to roam, and even backyard access to a lake, the property hardly felt like it was in the middle of a neighborhood. “I’m attracted to older homes, so I wanted to see this house,” Britni says. “And, as soon as I saw the backyard, I fell in love. We couldn’t have gotten the natural landscape on the other land.”

While the setting drew the couple in enough to lay their plans to build aside, the interior of the home also spoke to them. “I knew there was a lot of potential inside,” Britni says. Having built a home once before, she recalls not being hands-on during the process and felt like the outcome didn’t truly reflect their tastes. “I thought, Styles are going to change, so you might as well do what you want,” she recalls.

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Country Made Modern

November 2, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

Guided by her connection to nature and interior designer Ashley Cardiel, Michele Anthony builds her dream home in Northwest Arkansas

El Dorado native Michele Anthony had been living in downtown Fayetteville for several years when she got the itch to move to the country. The idea started small, with Michele taking drives from time to time to look at property right outside of town. “I kept coming back to this land. There was something about it that spoke to me,” she recalls. “I could envision a house up on the hill and everything.”

As soon as she purchased the property, Michele started to dream up the details of her ideal home. “Part of my inspiration was to bring in some of the features of my dad’s cabin in El Dorado, like the open concept, stone fireplace, and exposed beams,” she says. “But I also wanted it to have modern features so it didn’t look completely rustic.” Michele assembled a team of professionals, including Legend Builders and Parkco Architects, to help bring this concept to life. For interior design, she has her sister, Andrea Brooks, to thank for the introduction to Ashley Cardiel Interiors; Andrea was already working with the designer to remodel a house of her own in Fayetteville, and she suggested the two get together. “It worked out great, too, because Ashley got me very quickly. There were very few things she would show me that I didn’t like,” Michele says.

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Full Circle

November 2, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

A beloved setting turns out to be the perfect homesite for designer Heather Fuller’s comfortable and casual family home

When Heather and Bryan Fuller were married in a west Little Rock barn 21 years ago, it wasn’t in the plan to move to the property where they said I do. “I never would have guessed we’d be living here and the barn would be a part of our lives forever,” Heather says of the picturesque property that is close enough to the city to allow for an easy commute but far enough away to reap the benefits of country living. “There was nothing out here at that time, and this piece of land had the barn and a cabin that was a bed and breakfast,” she recalls.

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Take Your Time

October 1, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

A blend of early Americana and English influence brings warmth and charm to this collected Little Rock home

“It’s a little Southern, a little English, and a little Colonial,” Donna Dickey says of the Chenal home she shares with her husband, Bruce. Though the couple moved in two and a half years ago, Donna—who served as both interior designer and contractor on the project—still considers the house a work in progress. “The key is patience. I don’t buy anything just to fill a spot,” she says. “I only buy things I love, then I’ll find a spot for them.”

When it comes to décor, this is the intentional mindset Donna has had for decades. “Some of the pieces in my house I’ve had for 30 years,” she says, pointing to collections of antique rugs, nautical-inspired oil paintings, and barley twist furniture and accessories throughout the house. “I like interiors that look like they’ve taken time.”…

Historical Context

October 1, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

In Little Rock, a team of professionals thoughtfully updates a home designed by architect Fay Jones

Maintaining integrity was top priority when interior designer Brittany Nixon Brun and architectural designer Rodney Parham began to update a home by famed Arkansas architect Fay Jones. Built in 1964, Pine Knoll, as the property is known, was in good condition when the new owners purchased it; however, after almost 60 years, it was time to modernize its amenities.

“I was kind of nervous about working on an icon’s project,” Rodney says of Jones, who is the namesake of the University of Arkansas School of Architecture and Design. “I told everyone in my office that I was going to touch it with a feather,” he adds of his careful approach. The homeowners echoed this desire for mindfulness as they spent days researching decisions, sourcing products, and going about the process hand-in-hand with both Rodney and Brittany. “In working on the house, whenever we came to a challenge, we’d always ask ourselves, What would Fay do?” one of the owners says. The saying became a type of mantra for the design team in solving for both planned updates as well as the unforeseen. “This is a case of the right person buying the right house,” Brittany adds. “They wanted everything to feel cohesive and look like it has always been in place.” …

Bringing It Home

October 1, 2020 by Tiffany Adams

Inspired by Texas architecture, a young family works with designer Becky Charton to achieve the look in their central Arkansas new build

For many, the use of natural elements like stone and wood might fall into the category of traditional home aesthetics. However, this contemporary new-construction home makes use of both—along with the clean lines and minimalistic polish you might expect to see in a modern design. “They are a little more contemporary in their taste, and this project was really at the beginning of the trend for this style home,” notes interior designer Becky Charton, who had worked with the owners previously and came onboard in the early stages of planning this house….

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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Back to Nature

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Full Circle

Take Your Time

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