Kitchen Central

May 30, 2020 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

An updated layout and light, neutral design elements are hallmarks of this makeover

When this Little Rock family of five purchased their house from friends, they knew it was a place they’d want to call home for years to come. However, as much as they loved the new space, they were eager to make a few updates to give the home a more current feel—and to make it their own. “They realized the kitchen was an area they could tackle pretty quickly,” says designer Sarah Finley of Finley Design Group. Sarah, who worked in corporate design for a number of years before getting her contractor’s license, formed Finley Design Group in 2014. Here, she and Heather Fuller, who has a background in both design and furniture retail, work side-by-side on projects of all sizes from concept to completion. The pair’s goal for this renovation was to make the room more user-friendly while adding sophistication.

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Family Traditional

February 18, 2020 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

In Camden, a mix of old and new combine for a fresh recipe in the kitchen

Grace Murphree has countless memories in the home she shares with her husband, Mike. That’s in part because she grew up in the house, which belonged to her mother originally. After their children left for college, Grace and Mike were ready to update the space to suit their tastes and usher in a new phase of family life. Built in 1974, few changes had been made to the space when the Murphrees consulted Talena Ray of Providence Design.

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Personal Space

December 30, 2019 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Designer Krista Lewis turns a dated Little Rock bathroom into a sophisticated yet youthful retreat

When Krista Lewis of K. Lewis Interior Design first approached this project, she was faced with a common dilemma found in older bathrooms: The choppy layout made the space feel cramped. It was immediately clear how much light could be gained by taking down a couple of walls. “The toilet, vanity, and even the shower basically stayed in the same spot, but it’s totally opened up,” she says. “We didn’t expand into any more space, we just re-worked what we already had.”
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Creature Comforts

December 3, 2019 by intern

Mara Malcolm updates a Little Rock family’s den to add both comfort and style

When Melody and Judge Chris Piazza asked friend and designer Mara Malcolm to update their home’s family room, she knew it would have to feature elements that catered to the smallest member of the family: the couple’s beloved pug, Pete. “I know how much they love Pete, so when I began designing I put a picture of him on the mood board. He is fawn, gray, and black, and honestly everything just came organically from his coat—and they loved it,” Mara says.

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The Gift of Design

September 26, 2019 by intern

Marie Jeffery helps a Rogers homeowner renovate her kitchen from floor to ceiling

When Vivian Dunnaway’s children called their friend Marie Jeffery, they were looking for the perfect gift. “They said their mom was renovating her home, and I was going to be her Christmas present,” the designer recalls. Marie, who started her design business five years ago after spending 17 years teaching elementary school, was eager to help. “The same nurture aspect that I loved about teaching has carried over into my passion for design,” she says. The two women talked extensively about plans in preparation for the room’s complete overhaul.

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Growing Upward

August 29, 2019 by ark_admin

A Little Rock family adds a second story while adhering to the neighborhood’s charm

For Mollie and John Campbell, the decision to renovate their home was due in part to their growing family. With three children ages 2 to 7, they were in need of a larger home. While they wanted to expand the house by adding a second story, the couple wished to keep the history and style of Little Rock’s Heights neighborhood at the forefront of the design by maintaining an appropriate scale for the home.

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Laundry Made Lovely

July 29, 2019 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

From ordinary utility room to an eye-catching space, designer Marianna O’Dea renovates with equal parts function and style

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Cuisine Art

July 2, 2019 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

In Hot Springs Village, designer Sandy Sutton helps a couple revamp the hub of their lakefront home

Jane and Tom Weiss’s kitchen makeover started with what they thought would be a simple stovetop switch. “From one little conversation, we ended up totally gutting the room and changing its style,” says designer Sandy Sutton of Sandy Sutton’s Design Center. Originally from Jonesboro but having lived all over the world, the Weisses settled in Hot Springs Village to enjoy the community, golf, and, of course, the lake.

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For Now & Later

June 2, 2019 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Designer Lori Carpenter reinvents her home’s master bath to last for years to come

After living in their Ash Flat home for the past 27 years, designer Lori Carpenter and her husband, Martin, were ready for a few updates—namely in the master bath. While they were planning, a foot surgery opened Lori’s eyes to numerous aspects of the space that might not work for the couple down the road. “I needed a bench in the shower to make it easier to use,” she says, “and we never used our Jacuzzi tub, because it’s difficult to get in and out.”

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Dining Redefined

February 19, 2019 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Designer Miguel Newberg transforms her family’s main dining space into an area reflective of their style

The Newberg family hadn’t planned on a move (you may remember their previous home, which had been recently remodeled, was featured in At Home in 2016); however, this house spoke to them. “This was one of my client’s homes, and I had always loved it,” designer Miguel Newberg recalls. “I told my husband, Andy, I wanted him to see it, and when he walked in he felt the same way I did.”

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Kitchen Central

Family Traditional

Personal Space

Creature Comforts

The Gift of Design

Growing Upward

Laundry Made Lovely

Cuisine Art

For Now & Later

Dining Redefined

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