Spotlight Archives - At Home in Arkansas

Everything in Its Place

July 28, 2021 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Get Organized: Storage zones such as closets, pantries, and laundry rooms can be hard to keep organized—especially in a household with children. Don’t let these spaces turn into sources of stress! Read on for ideas to keep it tidy and keep your cool

Space Savers
Concealed storage, a countertop for folding, and a hanging bar help this laundry room operate at peak functionality. Another consideration for small rooms: Wall-mounted storage solutions for drying clothes or corralling cleaning tools can also free up valuable space….

Modern Revival

October 31, 2019 by intern

More than five decades after it was built, a Fayetteville home designed by architect Ernie Jacks still serves as a testament to his craft.

Get Fayetteville native Justine Rose talking about her house, and her reverence for the man who designed it—midcentury modern architect Ernie Jacks—is abundantly clear. “Ernie was so forward thinking when building this house. He was very thoughtful in his placement of rooms, and even the placement of the actual house is amazing,” she says, referring to the way the home is built into a hillside overlooking Mount Sequoyah Woods. …

Taking the LEED

June 3, 2019 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

A Little Rock couple creates the energy-efficient home of their dreams with the help of Herron Horton Architects and River Rock Builders

For Ann and Rick Owen, being environmentalists means always looking for ways to do more. Recycling and limiting waste are part of their everyday efforts, but recently they felt a growing desire to take a larger step—like building a more energy-efficient home….

Community Care

July 19, 2018 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Arkansas Children’s recently opened Southwest Little Rock Community Clinic offers a wealth of pediatric resources in a setting that’s welcoming to both the smallest of patients and their families

Nestled in a wooded area near the neighborhood police station and post office, the bright façade of Arkansas Children’s Southwest Little Rock Community Clinic doesn’t have the appearance of a typical doctor’s office—and that’s because it’s not. The individual-focused clinic is a close-to-home medical center where children of all ages can be seen for everything from a well-child visit to X-rays on potentially injured limbs to in-house lab work and results. “At the hospital [in downtown Little Rock] we have a lot of outpatient and general primary care services. This clinic is part of our response to bringing that level of care into the communities,” says Kim Prescott, design manager with the Planning Design & Construction department at Arkansas Children’s….

Tailor Made

June 6, 2018 by Tiffany Adams

Designer Chris Goddard creates a worldly experience for shoppers at Hubbard Clothing Co. in Rogers

Donnie Hubbard had only two simple requests when he hired his friend Chris Goddard of Goddard Design Group to create the interiors of his Rogers men’s store: A place to hang clothes and lockers in the private lounge area. Known for his expertise in high-end and luxury design, Chris created a story that tells the tale of Hubbard Clothing Co. “When you walk in the door, you feel like you’ve been transported to Madison Avenue or a shop in Europe,” Chris says of the design that started with antique oil paintings, which can be seen in a number of applications throughout the space. Here’s how he designed three distinct areas that function together for the ultimate luxury shopping experience….

An Updated Classic

July 18, 2017 by Norma Edwards

A team of designers and a local architecture firm breathe new life into the treasured Chi Omega sorority house at the University of Arkansas

On college campuses across the country, sorority houses are experiencing high-style makeovers. When the Chi Omega sorority decided to renovate their beloved home on the University of Arkansas campus, Gail Rowland and Tracy Rawlings of R&R Interior Design along with WER Architects/Planners earned the honored task of bringing the historic home into the modern era. Here’s the story on how they made the home work for generations of Chi Os to come.

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Stately Style

December 19, 2016 by Norma Edwards

Gathering spaces at the Governor’s Mansion receive an elegant update to welcome the people of Arkansas

“This is the people’s house,” first lady Susan Hutchinson says of the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion. “It was important to me that the house feel like a home, and that the people who walked through the door felt invited.” To accomplish this, the main gathering spaces of the mansion—the living room and dining room—recently received a refreshing update. Shayla Copas Interiors donated its time to the project. The firm consists of designers Shayla Copas and Marianna O’Dea. The pair worked closely with Mrs. Hutchinson to update the two rooms, both of which are located at the front of the home just off the main entrance.

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The HOWSE House Reveal

October 21, 2016 by Norma Edwards

For the past eight months, we’ve been chronicling the renovation of this Rogers home on our blog. Now, we’re excited to share the end result with you

In February of this year, we shared images of a spacious but dated home in Rogers’ Pinnacle Country Club neighborhood. Purchased by home design retailer, HOWSE, the house has now been completely renovated using their exclusive line of décor and furnishings along with the expertise of their home design professionals.

Jay Howard, owner of HOWSE, was drawn to the property for “its golf course location and unparalleled views.” However, these views were obstructed by the home’s choppy layout and unharmonious hues. “There was a combination of dark, dated colors and bold, bright colors,” Howard says of the original palette of the home, which also featured carpeting throughout and a kitchen that wasn’t functional for the five-bedroom home….

A New Place of Healing

March 22, 2016 by Norma Edwards

CARTI Cancer Center’s recently opened facility in Little Rock not only meets the physical needs of its patients, but goes above and beyond with a design that is considerate of each person’s overall well-being

For decades, CARTI has been a leader in cancer care in the Natural State. Now, thanks in part to a newly constructed outpatient care facility in West Little Rock, the multi-doctor organization will be able to do even more to help patients who are in the fight of their lives. “We saw about 3,000 patients per year in the old center. We anticipate seeing 20,000 this year at our new site,” says Alison Melson, Vice President of Communication and Marketing at CARTI, in regard to the new building’s capacity….

Branding Arkansas

December 30, 2015 by agill@athomearkansas.com

These Arkansas-based creatives, manufacturers, branding experts, and entrepreneurs are shaping the future of the home décor and gardening industries with their products and making homes and gardens more beautiful throughout the U.S. and beyond

Left to right: Paul Michael, Chris H. Olsen, Allison West, Ashley Childers, Reggie Marshall, Jim Clements, Johnna Dobbs, Todd Smith, P. Allen Smith, Tobi Fairley, Charlie Groppetti, Marcus Boyce, Jay Howard, Will Means, Gail Miller, Tim Freeman, Scott Morris, Debi Davis (Not pictured: Jan Feldman and Christine Howard) Special thanks to Loft 1023 (www.loft1023.com) for use of their space for the photo shoot and to Howse (thehowse.com) for use of furniture pieces from their store for this shoot.

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Everything in Its Place

Modern Revival

Taking the LEED

Community Care

Tailor Made

An Updated Classic

Stately Style

The HOWSE House Reveal

A New Place of Healing

Branding Arkansas

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