Subscribe Today

At Home in Arkansas

Inspiring your Home and Lifestyle

|
You are here: Home / Archives for Home

A New Point of View

by

Designer Elaine Hunter guides a Batesville couple through the process of building their dream home

When Michelle and Kirk Warden found the perfect location for their Batesville dream home, they called on veteran designer Elaine Hunter of Elaine Hunter Designs for guidance. A family friend and owner of Batesville décor shop Home, Holidays, and More, Elaine knew just what to do; she had helped the family design their previous home and was familiar with their style and needs. “They wanted a space where their two daughters could create memories with their friends and be comfortable yet still wanted it to be fabulous,” Elaine says. “For some people, a home is more of a showplace, but they really live in every inch of this house.”
…

Read More »

Here Comes the Sun

by

Architect Phil Purifoy calls on decades of experience and trusted partners to create a clean-lined, light-filled sanctuary in Little Rock

…

Read More »

A Master of the Classics

by

A love of timeless style is on display in designer Brad Beach’s Fayetteville home

Historic homes seem to have a draw for designer Brad Beach. As a former product developer for brands like Hanes, Fossil watches, and Sara Lee, he has lived around the country—and always preferred to inhabit a home with a bit of character and age. When a job with Walmart prompted a move to Northwest Arkansas, he bought his first area home over the phone without ever laying eyes on it. Originally thinking he would work on the house and flip it, fate had other plans. He met his husband, Elkin Perez, who is a professor at the University of Arkansas, and his parents moved to town, giving him multiple reasons to stay in place for 15 years. “I love Northwest Arkansas, and that’s just how it happened,” he says. “So many people I meet say they aren’t going to stay here long, and then they spend the rest of their lives here.”
…

Read More »

Creating Sanctuary

by

In Fort Smith, natural influences and refined luxury set the scene in a primary bath renovation

Gina Clark is no stranger to the world of construction and renovations. Although most of her career has been in commercial design, she loves helping friends with their residences and acted as general contractor when she and her husband, Marty, built their Fort Smith house 20 years ago. The pair didn’t have plans to remodel until Marty made an impromptu art purchase while on vacation in Malibu. “He fell in love with this abstract painting that had these bright fun colors, and I was like, This doesn’t go in our house!” Gina says with a laugh. The painting planted a seed of an idea: With their sons out of the house and two decades having passed since the home was built, maybe it was time to update. “I wanted to lighten everything up and make it a little brighter—still very livable and our vibe, but it was just time to start over,” she says.
…

Read More »

Going Green

by

Inspired by their love of the outdoors, a couple creates a home that’s perfectly reflective of their passions

The story of Angie and Stacey Stafford’s home is a lesson in patience. Having run across several acres of land at the edge of Ferndale a couple years after they married, they immediately fell in love with the potential it offered. They watched it sell once before going back on the market; this time, they jumped at the opportunity and purchased it. It would be 12 years before the Staffords built their dream home, an open concept country house bursting with houseplants and personality.
…

Read More »

Shifting into Neutrals

by

In Stuttgart, a full remodel yields a relaxed yet refined kitchen and bath

When Amy Terry and the team at AC Designs first walked through this Stuttgart home, it had been completely demoed. “Some things had been ordered and some plans were in progress, but the homeowner realized he needed help,” Amy recalls. Eager to continue construction and get the house back in a livable condition, she took a look at the existing plans and made tweaks that would achieve the “comfortable, functional” look her client desired.
…

Read More »

Threads of Tradition

by

Betsy Soos helps a family infuse their classic yet current style into a Bentonville home

After just two visits to Bentonville, Rachael and Jason Volz, along with their two sons, were hooked. “We discovered the best biking trails with art along the way, nature, museums, and an incredibly welcoming community,” Rachael says. As residents of Houston, they envisioned frequent getaways to Northwest Arkansas and were delighted to find a house near the town square that could serve as a family hangout within walking—or biking—distance of many local attractions.
…

Read More »

Lighten Up

by

Designer Chandler Bailey works with a Little Rock couple to brighten the hub of their home

When Drs. Debra and David Becton called Chandler Bailey of B. Interiors, they were looking for a whole home refresh. “They had lived here for a while, and there was a lot of brown and beige,” Chandler recalls. “Everything was still in good shape, but color-wise it was not the scheme they wanted.” While the designer helped with multiple areas throughout the house, she took a particular interest in the kitchen, which is a hangout for the Bectons as well as their children and grandchildren who all live nearby. “This is where they come for Thanksgiving and Christmas. They love having the open plan, and the island creates the perfect flow with extra seating for lots of people,” Chandler says.
…

Read More »

To Each Their Own

by

Studio MH creates a pair of equally dreamy spaces for a young sister and brother

With three children ranging in age from 8 to 4 years old, having a place for everyone and everything was key to Lauren and Alex Blass. Initially, Melissa Hall Simmons of Studio MH created a nursery and big boy bedroom for their oldest, Bennett, but as the younger siblings, Bowen and Leighton, came into the picture, the team began to convert the guest rooms of the Blasses’ Rogers home into children’s bedrooms. “I wanted each space to feel distinct to each child,” Lauren says. “They are a young, active, lively family, and we wanted to give them a design that reflects that,” Melissa adds.
…

Read More »

Subscribe!

Start your subscription today!

At Home in Arkansas offers you a look inside the state's most inspiring homes. The magazine features monthly advice from the experts to help you plan your next remodel or redesign, entertain at home, or find Arkansas's best kept secrets. It is your definitive guide to the state's finest homes and gardens, design professionals, fashion and entertaining essentials, and premier shops and showrooms.

Subscribe

About Us

Published since 1996, At Home in Arkansas is the state's leading home and lifestyle magazine. Learn more here.

Follow Us

Newsletter

Our e-newsletter is your link to what's new in home design, local resources, gardening, recipes, and more. Sign up here.

Advertising

For advertising information, please contact Kelly Fraiser or call (501) 666-5510.

Subscriptions

For one year of inspiration, call (501) 666-5510 or Subscribe.

How to Submit

Want to pitch your home, garden, or design project for a feature in At Home in Arkansas? Click here to find out more.

Root Publishing

At Home in Arkansas
PLATED: The Arkansas Dining Guide
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service

At Home in Arkansas

3625 Kavanaugh Blvd | Suite F
Little Rock, AR 72202
501-666-5510

© At Home in Arkansas, 2025 | Subscription Services

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All measurements are approximate. Copyright 2025 Root Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.