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Small House, Big Style

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A Little Rock designer gives her own 1930s cottage practical updates with a punch of personality

When designer Jill White first walked into this two bed, two bath cottage in Little Rock’s Heights neighborhood, she knew it was just what she needed. “It was literally the perfect size for me and little Stella,” she says, “little Stella” being her 10-year-old daughter. “You can stand in the middle and see every room in the house. We didn’t need anything bigger.” The only drawback? The residence would need some major love to truly fit their needs and style.…

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True to Self

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Designer Andie Anderson transforms a portion of her home’s primary bedroom into a dreamy bath

For Andie Anderson, the chance to be her own client was both a challenge and an opportunity to design with free rein. “Designing for yourself is tricky; you know what you love yet there are so many options,” she says. Having graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design and worked with Northwest Arkansas-based Ashley Cardiel Interiors for the past four years, she found unlimited creative freedom in the primary bath of the home she shares with  her husband, Will. “It felt like I was finally having a chance to have full control over my project,” the Fayetteville native says, noting she did put all the usual client practices in place, even measuring herself for the tub.…

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Prep Space

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Designer Carrie Kidd brings a pastel palette and preppy sensibility to the heart of a Little Rock home

Step into this kitchen and living room in Little Rock’s Heights neighborhood and you’ll find no shortage of eye candy. From whimsical lighting to a playful mix of light-hued patterns, every detail feels as happy and refined as the people who call the space home—all thanks to a recent refresh completed by their friend Carrie Kidd. “We have six kids and raised a family here, with little hands everywhere,” the homeowner says. “It was well lived in and time to change a few things and bring in a more modern look.”…

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Custom & Classic

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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.

Knowing the residence would also function as a showpiece of his work, Doug was especially thoughtful about selections. “I took some time designing this house,” he says, noting he enjoys that process as much as crafting the pieces, which include everything from doors and millwork to traditional cabinetry. “We make everything from scratch, and I try to bring some customers over to let them see how the final product will look and to show them different door styles,” he adds.

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Dream Team

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Designers Kymberlyn Lacy and Jessica Bernard pair up to turn a 1990s bath into a modern-day retreat

For designers Jessica Bernard and Kymberlyn Lacy, the 2020 Arkansas Symphony Designer House proved to be more than an opportunity to showcase their talents; it was the start of two new working relationships. “That was our first project to do collaboratively, and we worked really well together,” Jessica says of the bath renovation in the property’s guesthouse. Not only did the pair discover their love of working with each other, they also caught the eye of future client Lisa Hayes, who was touring the residence.

Wanting to update her home’s primary bath, Lisa reached out to Kymberlyn and Jessica to see if they could create a similar look in her space, which had remained untouched since she and her husband, John, built the house in 1995. “It was kind of like walking into a time capsule,” Lisa says. Drawn to the “clean and calm” aesthetic the duo had given the show house project, Lisa says she “felt very at ease in the bath they created, and I wanted that.”…

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New in Blue

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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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Defining Features

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Inspired by cozy, organic elements, Storybook Homes reinvents a Conway bath

More space and a streamlined style were top of mind when homeowner Tiffany Keathley called Niki Thompson of Storybook Homes to help renovate her master bath. Having seen Niki’s work around Conway, Tiffany admired her ability to start a project with a theme and carry it throughout a home.

One of the must-haves in the new space was a soaking tub. “I take a bath every day, so I wanted a place where I could just relax,” she says. Previously, a fiberglass shower sat across from the room’s toilet. Taking in square footage from an adjacent bedroom allowed for the creation of a separate water closet and a dedicated wet area, which includes the freestanding tub and an open shower across from it. “Layouts are one of my favorite things to work on. This allowed us to get all the features she wanted without relocating the window or stealing space from the vanity area,” Niki says.

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New Direction

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Layered neutrals and bold accents bring character to a new-construction home

As they say, timing is everything. That’s why Vicki and Terry Burnett waited 12 years before breaking ground on their new home in Roland. “We had a lot of time to dream and imagine. We just wanted the timing to be right,” Vicki says. When the perfect opportunity finally did come, Vicki called on a dear friend, Mona Thompson of Providence Design, to guide the home’s interior design, and builder Bill Parkinson of Parkinson Building Group to bring the team’s vision to fruition. Mona had worked with the couple on their previous residence, which had a more traditional style than the open, transitional feel they desired for their new home. “They wanted something completely different and more casual this time,” the designer says.

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A Warm Welcome

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In Sherwood, Sha Davari helps a longtime client perfect her new-construction kitchen and bath

Art of Design owner Sha Davari and her client, Nancy Miller, have a history together; the two initially met during their high school years, and the designer has now helped Nancy and her husband, Bob, with three homes. “When we decided to build, we knew we definitely wanted to use Sha. This is going to be our last home, and we wanted to get it right,” Nancy says. While Sha helped with the overall design, the kitchen and master bath were two spaces where her expertise proved invaluable. “I tend to like more tans and taupes, and Sha really went with that and made it work,” Nancy says. “She is so good at getting a vision of what you want and then making it happen.”…

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In Contrast

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Designer Sarah Smith lightens the moody hues of her home with a clean backdrop and chic finishes

With three young children, days spent on the water and nights in a calm, natural setting sounded pretty perfect to designer Sarah Smith and her husband, Cody. After selling their Fayetteville home, the family moved into a house they were originally building as an investment property on Beaver Lake near Rogers, making the dream a reality. “When COVID hit, we knew we’d be doing virtual school and thought it was the perfect time to live here and create these memories with our kids,” Sarah says.

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