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Hardworking Hues
Colors drawn from down-to-earth materials—think denim, stone, clay, and brick—set the tone for current paint trends
There’s nothing as satisfying as transforming a room with a fresh coat of paint. But making decisions about paint colors can be decidedly less gratifying, considering the many options and varying degrees of saturation across a rainbow of hues. If you’re ready to step outside the white-and-gray box of recent years and delve into color, this year’s trending tones are a great place to start….
Fresh Appeal
Matthew Morgan of The Details blends style influences to create a gracious dining room in Fort Smith
Not long after tying the knot, Sheryl and Bill Steve Walker knew a redesign was in order at Bill Steve’s longtime Fort Smith residence. The house felt dark and dated, with chopped up rooms and heavy wood cabinetry. Envisioning a lighter, brighter home, the couple hired Carrington Creek Homes to reconfigure the floor plan, replace flooring, and update millwork and cabinetry.
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Discover the Ozarks
Opportunities to find good food, talented craftspeople, and outdoor exploration keep people coming back to this region of the state
Never say never—that’s the lesson learned by Joy Ellis, owner of Skylark Cafe in Leslie. She was born and raised in the small Ozarks town and during that time, her mom owned a café on Main Street, which she sold when Joy was 16. “She said, ‘Joy, you might want to take this over,’ and I was like, ‘I’m never going to have a restaurant,’” she recalls….
Together Again
What’s on display when the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts celebrates its grand opening this month
The courtyard entrance to Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts photographed by Tim Hursley in September 2022.
The city of Little Rock and the wider arts community in Arkansas can breathe a sigh of relief when the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts opens its doors on April 22. Formerly known as the Arkansas Arts Center, the organization has long been one of the state’s most beloved cultural centers. Now, the rebranded, rebuilt, and reimagined AMFA takes what people loved about its former iteration and expands the possibilities. “I think the museum itself—and when I say museum, I mean not only the collection of art, but the programs offered, the theater, the art school, the building, the grounds, the entire institution—they’re really being designed to be almost future-proof,” says curator Theresa Bembnister. “We’re creating a space for today’s audiences, but also the audiences we hope to see tomorrow. It’s a space where people are going to be able to do so many things in terms of learning, relaxing, socializing, and understanding better who they are. I don’t think very many other museums in the country are offering that to their communities.”…
State of Inspiration: Emily Richards
Emily Richards’ work can get pretty messy. As an instructor and manager at The Muddy Pig, a pottery wheel studio in Little Rock, her typical day might include teaching private lessons, leading group classes, or trimming, glazing, and firing pieces made by studio members. It’s a job that requires her to get her hands dirty in the most literal sense—like, clay under the fingernails and splattered on clothes kind of dirty. But it’s all part of an ancient craft she finds joy in both following and teaching.
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Patience Makes Perfect
Susan Walsh transforms a Little Rock home using an elegant blue-and-white palette
Several years ago, the owner of this home in Little Rock’s Heights neighborhood was looking for some help refreshing the recently purchased residence. Her daughter-in-law connected her with designer Susan Walsh, and thus began a yearslong collaboration culminating in an interior that feels dedicated to her favorite color combo….
The House that Rock Built
In Bentonville, interior designer Whitney Romanoff helps restore a century-old farmhouse deeply rooted in Arkansas history while imbuing it with cottage charm and playful details
For Erin and Jon Richardson, bringing new life to their 120-year-old stone farmhouse required a creative collaboration that embraced their love of color, pattern, and playfulness while honoring the history of the home and its builder. After connecting with Whitney Romanoff of Meet West Studio via Instagram, Erin said she quickly knew she had found the right designer. “I just loved Whitney’s style,” she says. “I loved that it was organic, and I could tell that she had a strong vision.”…
Artfully Designed
Inspired by a homeowner’s love of paintings and photography, designer Heather Krijt creates a colorfully sophisticated residence
When Heather Krijt first visited this Little Rock project, she found what was essentially a blank canvas. “The client had been playing golf with my husband and mentioned he could use some help decorating,” she recalls. Desiring to make the house feel cohesive as well as reflective of his style, the homeowner wanted Heather’s help with the entire Heights cottage—particularly the living and entertaining spaces….
Rhythm of Blues
A blue-and-white color palette fills a pool house in Conway with classic style
For interior designer Jill Lawrence, designing a pool house offers a chance to let loose and create a milieu that’s more relaxed and even a bit whimsical. Indeed, that was the environment her clients, a couple with three children, envisioned when they recruited her to select finishes and furnishings for their new backyard hangout….
