Inspired by the West Coast, designer Riley Lindley gives a Bentonville kitchen a new wave of style and functionality
We have no idea what to do or where to start, but our kitchen is terrible. This was the sentiment clients Elizabeth Ramirez and Scott Bambic shared when they first contacted interior designer Riley Lindley. Having relocated to Northwest Arkansas, they lived in their home for several years before realizing the space—which had limited storage and natural light—was not working. …
Betsy Soos helps a family infuse their classic yet current style into a Bentonville home
After just two visits to Bentonville, Rachael and Jason Volz, along with their two sons, were hooked. “We discovered the best biking trails with art along the way, nature, museums, and an incredibly welcoming community,” Rachael says. As residents of Houston, they envisioned frequent getaways to Northwest Arkansas and were delighted to find a house near the town square that could serve as a family hangout within walking—or biking—distance of many local attractions.
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Following a water leak, a Rogers couple calls on Kitchen Distributors to completely reimagine the heart of their home
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Larry West helps the owners of Duke Custom Cabinets bring vitality to their central Arkansas new build
As the owners of Duke Custom Cabinets, Rhiannon and Doug Duke have had the opportunity to work with numerous local designers on one-of-a-kind cabinetry for their clients’ homes. That was one of the reasons designer Larry West felt honored when the couple asked him to help bring style to their new construction home. “Doug and I have always had a great relationship, and he has worked on some favorite houses,” Larry says.
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Space reconfiguration and color infusion result in an attractive, livable hub for a pair of Little Rock empty nesters
With their kids grown and out on their own, this Little Rock couple was ready to downsize. After finding a home in a gated POA community, Realtor Brandy Harp recommended calling designer Heather Krijt to update its look, maximize the common spaces, and make them function at peak for everyday use as well as when their children and grandchildren visit.
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One galley-style room checks all the boxes for laundry, pantry, catering kitchen, and more
The laundry room of their west Little Rock home had long been a sticking point for designer Mara Malcolm and her husband, Mark. “It was tiny and burdensome,” she says of the area that housed their washer and dryer. What’s more, the family’s food storage was less than optimal with their kitchen cabinets holding dry goods and a garage fridge serving as overflow for drinks and cold staples. Mara knew there had to be a better way to maximize space and storage.
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Designer Laure Antonetti Schutze brings color and order to a Little Rock family’s kitchen
Years ago, fate brought designer Laure Antonetti Schutze and her clients Kim and Charles Glenn together when Kim reached out to an online service for a den makeover. While the entire exchange took place over email, she and Laure soon figured out they lived just 10 minutes from one another. Needless to say, a relationship formed and when the Glenns were ready to renovate their kitchen, they already had a local designer in mind.
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Amy Baker Designs maximizes the potential—and personality—of a family home on Lake Hamilton
With five children between them and a love of entertaining, Miki and Bryan Hiller knew they would need to find someplace special when they started looking for a waterfront home in Hot Springs. “We wanted a really great view and deep water, but also somewhere quiet enough that I wouldn’t have to worry about the kids swimming and boats coming by,” Miki says. When this house in a quiet cove came on the market, they didn’t care what it looked like—they jumped at the opportunity for their dream location on the lake.Recognizing the residence would need a major overhaul, the Hillers brought in Rusty Rogers of Rogers Construction to help transform its outdated floor plan into something better suited to their family and style. The improvements included bumping out one wall to allow for a larger kitchen as well as an open floor plan that’s conducive for both school nights and social gatherings. For help finishing out the interiors, a mutual friend connected Miki with Hot Springs designer Amy Baker, who also lives full-time on the lake. “They’re a younger, kind of hip family, and we ended up hitting it off because we’re in similar places in life,” Amy says.
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A contemporary lakeside home offers its owners a true escape from day-to-day life
When the owners of this Hot Springs home found an empty lot on the shores of Lake Hamilton, they jumped at the chance to create a vacation home they could enjoy with their two children as well as friends and family. With two directives in mind—a modern structure and four bedroom suites—they reached out to Chris Milligan, residential designer and owner of design-build firm Dwellings, and interior designer Heather Fuller of Fuller Design Co., who worked hand-in-hand on the new build. “Chris came up with the vision for the house and the design evolved from there,” Heather says, noting he has the mind of a designer and the capability of a contractor.
“The whole thought was they live in a traditional home in Little Rock, so let’s make this feel like a true vacation getaway,” Chris says. To accomplish this, they opted for a style that was a direct departure from the primary residence. Heather, who had worked on that home and been friends with the couple for years, knew the feel should still be warm and inviting even though the bend was modern. “She is very practical, and it is so easy to work with her,” Heather says of the homeowner. “I have really come to know what she likes, and that makes the process easy.”
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Inspired by the owners’ fun-loving personalities, Katie Grace Designs mixes whimsy and sophistication in this west Little Rock home
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