At Home in Arkansas: What are your 3 must have items for this year? Bill Beringer: Hand painted wall covering. Satin Nickel hardware. Gray, white and black marble mosaic flooring.

AHIA: What is your favorite paint color at the moment? Bill Beringer: Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige. It makes a beautiful background for artwork and furnishings.

AHIA: What is the last thing you purchased for a client? Bill Beringer: A vintage Louis XVI Style Stainless Steel and Brass Bureau Plat.

AHIA: Is there a design trend or product you are dying to try or purchase for a client? Bill Beringer: Whole home technology integration. It is amazingly easy to use!

AHIA: What is one design secret you can share with our readers? Bill Beringer: Just remember to mix antiques or vintage with newer pieces to give your home the sought-after collected look.

Thank you, Bill!

To see an example of Bill Beringer’s work by checking out a project of his in our May issue.

[Bill Beringer’s portrait by Nancy Nolan]