As an illustrator of children’s books, Melanie Siegel is a pro at creating colorful, whimsical images. When she and her husband, Bill, began the process of building a home in The Village at Hendrix in Conway, they envisioned a kitchen full of the color and whimsy that are Melanie’s hallmarks. With the help of builders Bret and Jennifer Franks of Bret Franks Construction, Melanie now has a space filled with the elements she loves.
“I work in the children’s industry,” says Melanie, relating her illustration style to her penchant for lighthearted, colorful design. “I don’t draw anything too serious,” she adds, “it has to be fun.” Fun is how she describes her kitchen, from the brightly tiled backsplash to the numbered clay knobs on the cabinets and the lettered pulls on the drawers. “I like surprises, and I love numbers and letters,” Melanie explains.
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