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Bell & Sward
This menswear store founded by Zanette Bell and Erik Sward helps Southern gentlemen dress the part. From sophisticated suits and casual basics to timeless Smathers & Branson gifts, Bell & Sward has you covered whether shopping for yourself or a loved one. bellandsward.com
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Storybook Renovations and WaterHouse Market team up to create a New Orleans-inspired abode in Conway
Walking through this home in Conway is like being transported to a historic residence in the French Quarter. From the exposed brick and lantern pendants to the antique art and stocked bar, you would never guess this was once a dilapidated house in central Arkansas. Breathing new life into such a structure is a challenge Niki Thompson of Storybook Renovations invites. Her business is built around flipping homes, all with a precise theme laid out in her head before she ever gets started. “I think of a story first, then make sure every decision lines up with that story. It just results in a really cohesive design,” she says.
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A young family renovates two of a home’s hardest-working rooms to maximize functionality and match their personal style
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Inspired by time spent in California and Colorado, a family calls on designer Jill White to create a kitchen reflective of their lifestyle and passions
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Parisian influence and vintage style mix in designer Sarah Parsley’s Conway kitchen and bath
Sarah Parsley seems to have a natural knack for design and homebuilding. “My dad was a builder for most of my life, so I think it’s innately in my blood,” she laughs. After studying apparel design at the University of Arkansas, Sarah worked for local lighting manufacturer Mastercraft Lamps for a number of years. Here, while designing vignettes for marketing purposes, her passion for interiors grew, as did her confidence in her abilities. This prompted her to launch Sarah M. Parsley Design five years ago.
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Designer Casey Sarkin creates a show-stopping kitchen and bath for a Fayetteville family
This contemporary home in Fayetteville was built for togetherness. “They’re a big, busy family, so they wanted their house to be a place they could all gather and be together,” says designer Casey Sarkin, who worked with the homeowners on the plans. “We also designed it to be clean with lots of built-in organization, because she doesn’t like a lot of clutter.”
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In Little Rock, designer Kathryn LeMaster helps a homeowner reimagine her cottage kitchen to meet her needs
Just over five years ago, Lynn Baker contacted designer Kathryn LeMaster to help renovate a recently inherited childhood home. However, as life goes, Lynn’s wants and needs changed soon after the project (which was featured in At Home in Arkansas in May 2015) was completed. “The house felt a little too big for me,” Lynn says. “I also got a dog and needed a fenced yard, and I took up pottery as a hobby and really needed a space dedicated to that.” All of these reasons added up to a move less than a mile down the road into a charming 1950s home.
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Backyard Oasis: Better Lawns & Gardens transforms a blank-slate backyard into an inviting escape
The owners of this west Little Rock home fell in love with its peaceful setting the first time they laid eyes on it. Wooded areas, space to roam, and a backyard with lots of potential drew them in; however, they were eager to put their own touch on the space. “The property was absolutely beautiful, and I could envision making the backyard a resort just for us,” one of the homeowners says.
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Before & After: The owners of a 1905 Fayetteville home call on Jessica DeBari to reimagine their traditional dining room in a fresh new light
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Marry function and style with sinks, tubs, faucets, and appliances that check both boxes
The “Mendocino” freestanding bathtub from Native Trails is handcrafted by artisans using an innovative and sustainable cement and jute fiber mixture. Available in four finishes, including Ash (shown here), Pearl, Earth, and Slate. Anderson Electric & Plumbing, andersonep.com; Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, ferguson.com; J&B Supply, jandbsupply.com; PC Hardware, pchdwe.com; Plumb Perfect, springdalewinnelson.com; Sanders Supply, sanderssupply.net
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