Inspiring your Home and Lifestyle
Outdoor Style:Blend bold patterns and earthy textures for a bohemian-inspired al fresco experience.
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“Paloma” tasseled sun hat. Haus Werk, Little Rock, shophauswerk.com
Acrylic cups and Fouta Towel in French Blue. The Full Moon, Little Rock, thefullmoonlittlerock.com
Surya “Istanbul” outdoor rug. Ken Rash’s Arkansas, kenrashsoutdoorfurniture.com
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What’s the most thought-about—and often-excruciating—décor decision homeowners face? You guessed it: picking a paint color. Here, color experts from three well-known brands tell us what’s trending and share a bit of advice for your next paint project.
Above: Benjamin Moore’s “Pleasant Pink”
THE EXPERT: Andrea Magno, Color & Design Expert
How to Make an Impact with Paint
“Introducing strong hues is a great way to make an impact,” Magno says. “Start with a focal point, such as a fireplace mantle or the back walls of built-in bookshelves where you want to draw attention to artwork or accessories. As you get more confident, you can graduate to painting the doors to a room or a hallway, window trim, or wainscoting.”
What’s Trending
“We are seeing a shift toward warmer colors and even bolder colors after a long stretch of cool and pale hues,” Magno says. “People are interested in brightening things up with color by incorporating more saturated yet easy-to-live-with hues for 2018. For example, the Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2018 is Caliente, a vibrant, charismatic shade of red. The Benjamin Moore Color Trends 2018 palette features 23 colors that range from hues in the red family, with a nod to the very popular pinks we’ve noted with Pleasant Pink, to deep reds such as Cranberry Cocktail.”
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Hit refresh on your terrace or backyard area with three ideas for furnishings, accessories, and plantings
The “Wildwood” lounge chair, end table, and high-back porch rocker from Lloyd Flanders. Burton Pools & Spas, burtonpools.com; Congo Fireplace & Patio, congofp.com; Family Leisure, familyleisure.com/Little-Rock; Ken Rash’s Arkansas, kenrashsoutdoorfurniture.com
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Shhh! Don’t let the cat out of the bag, but we’ve got a secret to share—13 of them to be exact. We asked top Arkansas designers to share a few tricks of the trade, and we’re spilling the beans.
“When it comes to rugs, I say the bigger, the better! Nothing shrinks a room faster than a tiny ‘postage stamp’ at the seating area. The best rule of thumb is to keep 12 inches of wood showing around the perimeter.” —Julie Nichols, Statements Interior Design
“At the beginning of a design project the world is your oyster … you can do anything you want. But with that first big decision you have narrowed the field for all future options. Each new decision continues to limit those options even more and the course is set. Don’t get distracted by what your friends are doing or what you’ve just seen online. Stay the course.” —Talena Ray & Mona Thompson, Providence Design…
As the Pantone Color Institute’s Color of the Year for 2018, this shade of purple is making a splash in home decor
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Your entryway or mud room doesn’t have to be an afterthought. Organize your mail and necessities in baskets, small dishes, and easy-to-reach cubby holes; a pet bed tucked out of the way makes the perfect spot for your pooch.
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Turn on your favorite Christmas movie and grab a treat (or two), it’s time to create pretty packages to place under the tree. Here are our top picks for your holiday wrapping station.
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Flax yarn with spool and pom pom mini storage bin. WITH Home Supply, Fayetteville, (479) 304-8446, withhomesupply.com
Nest Fragrances “Holiday” scented candle. Bella Boutique, Little Rock, (501) 603-5373
Rifle Paper Co. and Paper Source printed wrapping paper. The Social Type, Little Rock, (501) 661-9929
Grand tailoring shears. Box Turtle, Little Rock, (501) 661-1167, shopboxturtle.com
Tony’s Chocolonely dark chocolate bar. Sweet Candy & Gifts, Little Rock, (501) 747-1940, sweetcandyar.com…
Update your corner of the world with fresh looks in tile and wallpaper
“Clara” in White Thassos / Nero Marquina from Ann Sacks’s Benton Mosaics collection is a contemporary take on traditional black-and-white backsplash tiles. Available to the trade.
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At Home in Arkansas offers you a look inside the state's most inspiring homes. The magazine features monthly advice from the experts to help you plan your next remodel or redesign, entertain at home, or find Arkansas's best kept secrets. It is your definitive guide to the state's finest homes and gardens, design professionals, fashion and entertaining essentials, and premier shops and showrooms.
