A mix of styles—both architectural and interior—create a harmonious blend in a west Little Rock family home

When Talena Ray and Mona Thompson, owners of Providence Design, first met their clients, the west Little Rock lot where the family of four now lives looked very different—and even the vision for it wasn’t as clear-cut as it appears today. “They had been working with architect Jim Yeary on a plan, but the husband leaned more contemporary while the wife really liked a more traditional style,” Mona says. The designers shared their recommendations for the project, and the couple ultimately decided to wait a year before breaking ground. “After some time passed, we were all on the same page that this was going to be a contemporary house but with traditional features and furnishings,” Mona says.
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