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The Sweet Life

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The joy of cooking is a family matter in this Little Rock kitchen

When a Little Rock couple approached Chris Milligan about building a new house inspired by the American vernacular style of architecture with lots of natural light and a “happy feel,” he knew that the open-concept kitchen and living space would be the hub of the home. The homeowner knew she wanted her kitchen to be three things—classic, seamless, and delightful, so she and Milligan worked very closely together to achieve her vision.

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Modern Sensibility

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A West Little Rock couple, who are well versed in design, create a dream master bath that will last for years to come

Charlene and Chuck Prousnitzer know the market when it comes to the latest and greatest in lighting, tubs, sinks, faucets, and other home design elements. The pair have spent their lives helping clients source the perfect items and create dream spaces—Charlene as the owner of Light Innovations and Chuck as the retired owner of PC Hardware. So it comes as no surprise they knew just what they wanted at the outset of a complete renovation of their new home’s master bath. “Because we are in the lighting and hardware business, it had to show off our product,” Charlene says. The entire project “was a labor of love between me and Jeff Junkin of Jeff Junkin Construction,” says Charlene, who holds a design degree from LSU. Contemporary in style and “loaded” when it comes to functional features, one word defines the design for both Charlene and Chuck: practicality.
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Kitchen Redux

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A Little Rock home receives a full-scale culinary makeover resulting in more space and an updated aesthetic

“Gary renovated this kitchen 30 years ago,” says Cathy Pursell, wife and business partner of Gary Pursell, of Gary Pursell Construction. “So, basically he tore out his own work to remodel this kitchen for their family,” she laughs. After three decades and a change in ownership, everyone agreed it was time to reinvent the space and create a kitchen with multiple zones, an abundance of amenities, and an inviting, fresh feel that suited the owners’ style and would welcome their now-grown children home for family gatherings.
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Finishing School

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Custom artisanal finishes imbue a handsome Little Rock kitchen with a subtle glow

In their new home, Sheila and Bob Casali wanted a kitchen that was both distinguished and delicate. To achieve exactly the look they were after, they called on their longtime friend and Texas-based interior designer Laura Towery. “They are really more like my extended family,” Towery says of her relationship with the Casalis, “so when they called and asked me to get involved in the project—of course I did. I knew they wanted something pretty and formal but also very livable, and we got right to work.”
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Second Time’s the Charm

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A Sherwood couple enlists the help of Kitchen Tune-Up not once but twice for practical and functional kitchen renovations

In just three years, Cricket and Bob Butler undertook two kitchen renovations. “We were in another home—where we thought we would be forever—and decided to remodel that kitchen,” Cricket explains. Little more than a year later, the couple found themselves in a new neighborhood with another kitchen in need of an update. “I called Susan [Johnson of Kitchen Tune-Up] again, because I loved the finished product from our old home and working with them.” Together they took the kitchen down to its studs to create a space the couple will love for years to come.
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Classic Twist

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A homeowner’s worst nightmare turned into a chic new bath for this Fayetteville shop owner

Old Man Winter brought more than snow and ice to one Fayetteville home: he brought an unplanned renovation. “A pipe behind a wall in the bathroom burst, and flooded the living room and kitchen below,” explains homeowner Erin Bridges. “I immediately called on Chris Goddard—who was doing some work in my boutique at the time—because I knew he could put it all back together.” Bridges, who owns Fayetteville’s Tesori, a bridal and formalwear boutique, as well as a Lilly Pulitzer shop known as The Pink Pig, packed up her family and moved out for four months while work on the house was completed. “I trusted Chris completely,” she says. “He did me the courtesy of showing me his plans in advance, but I knew I would love whatever he came up with.”

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Taking Shape

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A Smooth Transition

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Unique finishes, sleek features, and abundant storage define a small kitchen that is big on style

When it comes to keeping a home, more is not always more. Such was the case for Diann Hurley, who recently downsized to a new home on a golf course in Northwest Arkansas. “I have about half of the square footage that I did in my last home, but am finding that I could actually live with even less,” she says.

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Clear Vision

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Emerald Jewel

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A homebuilder and his family draw inspiration from their own experiences as well as a famous Manhattan apartment to bring charm and functionality to their kitchen

For Randy and Lydia James building houses is a way of life. For more than 26 years, the couple has been working together to craft homes for Arkansans, so when it came to creating their own dream residence they had a few ideas in mind.

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Approach with Passion

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All Together Now

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Designer Courtney Smart Stone updates her parents’ kitchen to accommodate their evolving needs

Growing up in a home, you gain a certain level of comfort—and often a sense of nostalgia—when it comes to the space’s design and character. However, over the course of time many of the traits that endear the space to you become features that must change to continue to serve the owners’ needs. Such is the case with the El Dorado childhood home of designer Courtney Smart Stone.

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Family Style

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Water Colors

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A jaw-dropping view of the Arkansas River is the focal point of an ethereal master bathroom

Scott Paterek and Tammie Weaver of Massimo Interior Design worked in close collaboration with the owners of a riverfront Little Rock home to renovate their master bathroom and transform what was formerly a cramped and confining space into an everyday spa experience. From the custom LED down lighting—which allows the couple to transition seamlessly from evening to night—to the oversized rainfall showerhead, every detail of the space is intended to delight the senses. The result is a retreat—elegant but not extravagant—that invites self-care and produces an atmosphere of total calm.

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Moody Blues

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