A Rogers family discovers local history and nearby natural wonders after remodeling their dream home-away-from-home

Above: The Hanging Pod Chair is a HOWSE favorite, and it makes for the perfect perch overlooking Beaver Lake.
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Bright, eclectic, and budget-friendly (yes!), this Hot Springs condo brings a smile to everyone who walks through its front door

Designer Susan Walsh of Little Rock’s Bear Hill Interiors feels like she’s come full circle with this couple’s Hot Springs lakeside retreat. “I worked with them more than 13 years ago on the main living areas of the condo, and recently I got the chance to completely redo the entire place,” she says. The couple had thought of selling the getaway, but when plans fell through they decided to hang on to it and hire Susan to give it a style upgrade.
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Designer Daniel Keeley helps a family create a camp-style retreat amidst a natural setting in North Arkansas

Small, secluded, and serene—Jasper, Arkansas, is the type of getaway that invites relaxation and togetherness. That’s precisely why this family chose to make it their home away from home. “They found this property on the Little Buffalo River and bought it with the idea of creating a family retreat,” says exterior designer Daniel Keeley, who worked closely with the owners on the grounds, outdoor living areas, and two guest cabins.
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Designer Jill White shares the black-and-white and loved all over beauty of her Little Rock home

Jill White’s interest in interior design started at an early age, and for it, she has grandparents on both sides of the family to thank. Growing up on a farm in rural Arkansas, Jill spent a lot of time at her paternal grandfather’s hardware store, Altheimer Lumber Company. “I’ve been around builders my whole life,” Jill says. “My first job was at my grandfather’s hardware store. Every summer my sister and I worked there. We answered phones and mixed paint. I’ve always been around that scene and interested in it.” These days, Jill’s the one on construction sites, checking boxes off her list on a new build that might include scalloped millwork in a daughter’s bathroom or the perfect black-and-white tile for a master bath.
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The designer behind Emporium Home creates a dream house for her family that offers an expression of her style at every turn

Ashley Childers is not a typical first-time homebuilding client. As the creative director and former owner of Emporium Home, a fashion-forward collection of lighting, furniture, and accessories available through market, she knows the trends and she knows what she likes. “It’s information overload when you are a designer yourself. It’s an amazing thing, actually, that I have the job I have because I get to see so much,” she says. “In my travels, I get to see beautiful architecture and spaces that are dedicated to gracious living and so many different materials and applications,” she adds.
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Natural elements and a cozy color palette create a nursery that parents and baby alike can enjoy

When Kathryn LeMaster started planning for the arrival of her son, Liam, there was one question she remembers hearing over and over again: “The biggest thing everyone seemed to ask was, ‘What theme are you going to do in the nursery? Is it going to be cars? Is it going to be elephants?’” she says.
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A move to Northwest Arkansas prompts a young family to purchase and renovate a home to suit their style
“We’ve lived through several renovations, so a remodel doesn’t scare us,” Brooke McCulley says of her family’s willingness to take on a makeover challenge. “We have an eye for good bones, and it was clear when we first visited this house that it had a good, sweet family vibe.”
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A classic Craftsman-style home in downtown Siloam Springs gets a bright, airy makeover from designer Melissa Haynes

Makeovers come in all shapes and sizes. Case in point, this 1930s Craftsman, which has been home to designer Melissa Haynes’s clients for more than 20 years. Over time it has evolved through additions and style transitions, the most recent of which was executed by Haynes. “The home had been professionally decorated years ago but I got a sense that they wanted something more fun and energetic,” she says of her clients.
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Anyone who has ever remodeled an older home knows what a challenge small bathrooms can be. In decades past, not all master bedrooms had an en suite bathroom—and if they did, builders tended not to allot them any more square footage than necessary.
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