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At Home with Scott McGehee
Say Goodbye to Basic
1. Rejuvenation Therapy: Give your skin and bathroom a makeover with MicroSilk Hydorptherphy from Jason International, the first hydrotheraphy created specially to rejuvenate the skin. Jasoninternational.com for stores statewide, including: Falk Plumbing Supply, Hot Springs, (501) 321-1231, North Little Rock, (501) 664-3911, falksupply.com; Southern Pipe & Supply, Conway (501) 327-9300, southernpipe.com
2. Shower to Spa: With fluid lines and a clean, contemporary look, Rizu™ Collection provides a deeply satisfying sensory experience while saving water. deltafaucet.com for stores statewide, including: Southern Pipe & Supply, Little Rock, (501) 663-9700, southernpipe.com; The Plumbing Warehouse, Little Rock, (501) 664-4183, eplumbingwarehouse.com
3. Bath Beauties: Bathing becomes luxurious with this glass ocean bowl and long handled bath massager. Cobblestone & Vine, Little Rock, (501) 664-4249, West Little Rock, (501) 219-3676, cobblestoneandvine.com
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Modern-Day Rustic
At Home in Arkansas: What was this kitchen like before the renovation?
Designer Helen Lockhart: It was very dated and didn’t reflect the homeowners’ style. It had green laminate and lots of honey-toned wood. The island was a funny shape and it wasn’t very useful. The color scheme was hunter green and there was green-and-white striped wallpaper. We left nothing behind except the refrigerator. We gutted the room.
What was most important to the homeowners, Lee and Dr. Michael Koone, in the redesign?
They wanted a fresh look—something lighter than what they had before. They have a beautiful view, and the previous cabinets had wood moulding that went across the bay window over the sink and really enclosed that area. They wanted to open that up and accentuate the bay window. Michael is an avid birdwatcher, and they didn’t want anything to obstruct that view. We even made sure there was a place for him to keep his binoculars over the kitchen sink.
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Urban Appeal
At Home in Arkansas: You renovated this space twelve years ago for a different client. What types of changes did your new client have in mind for the redesign?
Designer Meridith Hamilton: The space was nice, but it was beginning to look a little dated and heavy. The kitchen had a natural wood finish and colorful backsplash, with a design that focused on the vertical lines. It was modern, but not sleek. I wanted to change that by focusing on the horizontal lines and really exaggerating the tall ceilings, lofty feel and big windows, and taking advantage of the light coming in. It was time for something different, something new and sleek, something less visually heavy.
Was the clean, new look a welcome change for your career-minded client?
His personal style went from traditional to modern. That was a huge transition for him. He is very work-oriented and his office is in the same building as his home. He wanted to clean everything up, get rid of any clutter and get rid of anything that makes his personal life more hectic, because he does work very hard.
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Light & Bright
At Home in Arkansas: This room feels so light and airy. But since your home is a 1940s bungalow, I’m guessing it wasn’t always this way.
Homeowner Sheb Fisher: It was a very small space before the renovation, with a tiny cooking area, a breakfast space and even a washer and dryer at the end of the room.
When you and your husband, Danny, decided to renovate, what did you have in mind?
We have always spent a lot of time in the kitchen and it was important to us to make it feel more open and inviting, creating a gathering place where we could all be comfortable. Since the house is small and only has one living area, we wanted to have an additional place to relax. We envisioned a large island with seating as well as a banquette area as ways to create more gathering spaces, and we wanted a higher ceiling so it felt more open and light. Adding storage was a priority as well, since the tiny cooking area didn’t have adequate cabinet space.
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Rustically Refined
For Julie and Ben Pruet, escaping to the European countryside doesn’t require purchasing tickets or packing bags. Rather, the couple simply steps outside and wanders through their garden, making their way to the arched doors that lead to their Old World-inspired outdoor kitchen.
Travels through Europe influenced the couple to infuse their West Little Rock home with Tuscan ambience, a look that carried over to the home’s exterior and grounds. When Ben retired a few years ago, Julie cooked up the idea of a European-inspired outdoor kitchen as a mutually enjoyable addition. “The kitchen was my retirement gift to Ben,” says Julie, “a space where he could enjoy grilling, and I could share in the experience with him. We love being outdoors on the beautiful days here in Arkansas, and wanted to bring a little of our indoors outside.”
Blending the outdoor space with the style of their home was a priority, and Julie worked with builder Jack Hartsell, designer Kim Brockinton and decorative painter Andrew Bruckman to give the new area rustic appeal. “Even though this kitchen was basically for my husband’s use, I wanted it to be a space that would be visually pleasing for us and for entertaining as well,” she says. “Being an engineer by background, it is all about the functionality for Ben, but for me it was much more than stainless steel appliances and a prep area for cooking.” Julie ensured that each element in the kitchen, including the stone and Western cedar construction materials, Spanish cedar cabinets and island, bronze metal vent hood, copper light fixtures, textured and colored walls, along with aged shutters and arched doors, added to the overall Old World look she envisioned.
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Soothing Sanctuary
Nellie and Bill Mosley have come a long way from the red tile and jungle print wallpaper that once adorned the master bath in their North Little Rock home. “The bathroom was dated,” Nellie says. “The tropical wallpaper had monkeys peeking through jungle leaves. When I put it up, I thought it was fun, but then I never changed it.” As the Mosleys began to renovate their home room by room, having a finished master bath became increasingly important to Nellie. “I needed a sanctuary where I could get in my tub and be home free.”
The couple turned to Leslie Tetrev with Inside Effects to give them the spa-like retreat they envisioned. “I told her what I was looking for and gave her some pictures of bathrooms I liked. We didn’t have a disagreement about anything. It was as though she could read my mind,” Nellie says. “As a designer for my bathroom, she was right on point.”
“The space really had good bones and a great layout,” Tetrev says. “They wanted something different with lots of storage, and after talking with Nellie about which materials we would use, we settled on a clean-lined look with a modern feel.”
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Take the Cake
Carla Fuller remembers clearly the piece that started her collection and obsession with cake stands. “I was 13 and my family and I were looking for a Mother’s Day present for my mom. We found a beautiful white, square milk-glass cake stand and I loved it,” she recalls. The piece turned out to be not only a perfect gift, but also a jumpstart for Carla, who now has a collection of more than 50 cake stands. This group includes the very cake stand she gave her mother as a child. “Two years ago she returned it to me,” says Carla, who was happy to have the piece that started it all among her array.
After the purchase of the first stand, Carla added a similar green milk-glass stand to the collection and has continued to pick up pieces here and there for more than 20 years. After she graduated from law school at the University of Arkansas, she immediately went to work for the Department of Human Services and covered seven counties in the state. As she drove from town to town, she would occasionally stop in flea markets and antique shops in hopes of finding a unique piece to grow her collection. However, it’s not necessary that the piece be vintage or even valuable for it to be added to the mix. “If I see a stand that has a great shape or a fun color at Target, I don’t hesitate to pick it up,” she says.
She fondly remembers finding a favorite crystal stand on a trip to London. Another one of her favorite pieces came from our home state. “A friend of mine that I used to run with every morning had been telling me about this beautiful pottery she was having made,” says Carla. “It sounded gorgeous to me and I was thrilled to get a cake stand in the same style.” The piece Carla refers to is a ceramic stand with rich earth tones. It was made by Katy Carnahan of Katy’s Pottery in Alicia, Arkansas. “It is definitely one of my favorites,” she adds.
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Family Fun
1. Blooming Walls: Brighten a bedroom with the Girls Rule collection in Crazy Daisy from Warner Wallcoverings. Sherwin-Williams, locations statewide, Sherwin-williams.com
2. Sign Language: Add a happy reminder with a sign from Catering to You, Little Rock, (501) 614-9030, cateringtoyouinlittlerock.com
3. Save In Style: Drop coins in the Pinkie piggy bank from Riffraff, Fayetteville, (479) 571-4000, shopriffraff.blogspot.com
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