1. From Cobblestone & Vine in Little Rock, the antiqued fleur-de-lis hook works in a variety of spaces thanks to its form and function.
2. The Lalique crystal collection by THG includes the handcrafted Metropolis, square knob, which boasts a raisin motif on its crystal inset and a sterling-silver finish.
3. From PC Hardware in Little Rock this rectangular drawer pull from Atlas Hardware would work perfectly in a bathroom thanks to its soft, blue-green glass inset.
4. Achieve a slightly more masculine feel with this drawer pull offering a black finish and bronze detailing. Available at Lewis Lighting and Home in Benton.
5. Creations by Alno offers this festive Swarovski crystal knob for a true touch of elegance. Available at PC Hardware in Little Rock.
6. This petite square pull offers understated style with its embossed flower petal image. Available at Lewis Lighting and Home in Benton.
7. For a feminine touch, choose these ceramic flower pulls from Vesta’s in Little Rock, with their variety of colors and soft detailing.
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We may only think about gardening when the weather is warm and the sun is bright, but keeping up with seasonal changes in your outdoor areas will promote healthy and vibrant plantings. We spoke with Kristi Wright of Eminent Terrain in North Little Rock, and she created a month-by-month gardening guide to ensure a well-planned and maintained landscape.
Architect Jason Landrum, a partner with The Wilcox Group, and his wife Dana worked closely with Tina Boyd of Boyd Homes, Inc. to design and build their Craftsman-style home in downtown Little Rock. The rooflines and the shed dormers pair perfectly with the exposed rafter tails and oversized porch columns to create a true Craftsman-style gem. The taller corner posts of the quaint picket fence are a nod to the team’s attention to detail, and their placement doesn’t obstruct the views from inside the home. The detailed woodworkings of the door and the unique house numbers stay true to the period of the home.
Originally in desperate need of repair, the Rogers home of Bob and Bonnie Crafton has experience a resurgence of attention thanks to their diligent remodeling. “It was dull both inside and out,” Bob says. Along with new landscaping, fencing and driveways, the Craftons also repainted the exterior and added welcoming furniture to the two-level front porches. The home is now a testament to its rich Southern plantation-style roots with its bright red door, porch swing and all-white columns and railings.
The sharp angles and juxtaposition of natural elements and time-tested design make the home of Wes and Keri Morris a true standout. Referencing aspects of Prairie School and Arts and Crafts designs of the 1920s and 1930s, architect Albert Skiles crafted the façade of this northwest Arkansas home utilizing stone and cedar from the property. The multiple low-pitched and layered rooflines and the exposed timber framing are complemented by the stained-glass front door, designed by Keri’s father. “I wanted to incorporate local artists whenever possible, as well as regional forms that recall rural Ozark structures,” Skiles says. The landscape design by All Around Landscaping in Springdale completed the overall look.
The French Country style is one of classic design and regal details. The exterior of the Little Rock home of builder Fred Lord and his wife Karen offers layers upon layers of intriguing aspects, including the lush ivy, which winds its away across the front and sides of the house. Architecturally inspired accent pieces from the tall clay fountain to the topiaries flanking the front door make this a very inviting home. The Old-World feel is heightened with the manicured hedges, circular courtyard and exquisite iron railings and door.
When Professor Mia Hall first visited the site of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Applied Design workshop, located in a strip mall on Asher Avenue south of the main UALR campus, she wasn’t sure what to think. “When they brought me here for my interview, I thought, ‘What is this?’” she jokes. “But when I saw the inside of the facilities…I’d never seen anything like it.”
