Inspiring your Home and Lifestyle
Shades of gray—both matte and metallic—bring any space a serene sensibility
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Muuto “Loom Throw” and Materia Design “Cate” long rubber necklace. Core iD, Little Rock, coreidhome.com
Segreto Style by Leslie Sinclair and ceramic birds by Kelly Edwards. Cobblestone & Vine, Little Rock, cobblestoneandvine.com
Cowhide pillows. Urban Pad, Little Rock, facebook.com/UrbanPadArkansas…
Style and function pair seamlessly in the latest offerings for your home’s most-frequented rooms
MTI’s “Andrea (model 101a)” freestanding tub features clean lines and the option for integrated armrests. Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, ferguson.com; Kitchen & Bath Ideas, kitchenandbathideas.biz; Noland Co., (870) 741-2338; Plumb Perfect, springdalewinnelson.com; Southern Pipe & Supply, southernpipe.com…
A Little Rock family adds a second story while adhering to the neighborhood’s charm
For Mollie and John Campbell, the decision to renovate their home was due in part to their growing family. With three children ages 2 to 7, they were in need of a larger home. While they wanted to expand the house by adding a second story, the couple wished to keep the history and style of Little Rock’s Heights neighborhood at the forefront of the design by maintaining an appropriate scale for the home. …
From ordinary utility room to an eye-catching space, designer Marianna O’Dea renovates with equal parts function and style
Marianna O’Dea first met Lindsay and Kyle Skinner when they lived near one another. When the Skinners moved into a new house, they knew just who to call for help with a few updates to their new home. The first order of business was the laundry room. “With three kids, she is doing laundry all the time,” Marianna says. “She wanted a space where she could come in and not feel stressed.” Overall, Lindsay desired a room that was calm, soothing, and easy on the eyes….
Update your furnishings and fixtures with these fresh finds
The “Tilley” lamp from Arkansas-based Couture Lamps features a dusting of mother-of-pearl sand giving it an iridescent glow. Obsessions Interiors, obsessionsinteriors.com…
With varieties like pinstripe and zebra and everything in between, it’s no surprise this classic pattern never goes out of style
Monogrammed napkin and dinnerware by CE Corey and Juliska. Tipton & Hurst, Conway, Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Pine Bluff, tiptonhurst.com
Striped mix-and-match Italian acetate earrings, ceramic mugs handmade by Julie Holt, and throw blanket with pom poms. Box Turtle, Little Rock, shopboxturtle.com
“Daphne” blue scarf. Cynthia East Fabrics, Little Rock, cynthiaeastfabrics.com
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In Hot Springs Village, designer Sandy Sutton helps a couple revamp the hub of their lakefront home
Jane and Tom Weiss’s kitchen makeover started with what they thought would be a simple stovetop switch. “From one little conversation, we ended up totally gutting the room and changing its style,” says designer Sandy Sutton of Sandy Sutton’s Design Center. Originally from Jonesboro but having lived all over the world, the Weisses settled in Hot Springs Village to enjoy the community, golf, and, of course, the lake.
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From navy and cobalt to turquoise and teal, you’ll find waves of inspiration in these ocean-like hues
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Turquoise and brass tassel necklace by G. Spinelli and blue-and-white ceramic boxes. Providence Design, Little Rock, providenceltddesign.com
Aqua Sobremesa tumblers and Johnny Was “Coi” silk scarf. Haus Werk, Little Rock, shophauswerk.com
Stonewashed vintage Turkish rug. Art of Design, Little Rock, shadavari.com…
Designer Lori Carpenter reinvents her home’s master bath to last for years to come
After living in their Ash Flat home for the past 27 years, designer Lori Carpenter and her husband, Martin, were ready for a few updates—namely in the master bath. While they were planning, a foot surgery opened Lori’s eyes to numerous aspects of the space that might not work for the couple down the road. “I needed a bench in the shower to make it easier to use,” she says, “and we never used our Jacuzzi tub, because it’s difficult to get in and out.”…
Whether you’re ready for new drapes or want to reupholster a favorite chair, find a fabric that suits your style among these new options
Curtains: Lee Jofa “Caldbeck” in Indigo/Linen. Pillow: Lee Jofa “Tivington” in Indigo. Cynthia East Fabrics, cynthiaeastfabrics.com; Designer Effects, designereffects.net; Draped & Tailored, facebook.com/drapedandtailored; Fabric Gallery, thefabricgallery.com; Laura’s Draperies & Blinds, laurasdraperies.com; M. Grace at Home, mgraceathome.com
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