Built for both personal enjoyment as well as entertaining, this Arkadelphia family’s outdoor space invites relaxation and togetherness

Terri and Taylor King’s backyard had numerous things going for it: a generous-sized porch, a pool, and a sweeping view of their pasture. However, after raising two children in the home they built in 2001, they were ready for a few updates. “Richard Harp worked with them on a renovation of the interior of their home, and when it came time to talk about the backyard, he suggested the Kings meet with us,” David Munsey III of Better Lawns and Gardens says of his introduction to the project. Specifically, the Kings hoped to create a space they could enjoy together on weeknights as well as when family and friends visited. “This is their forever home, and we wanted to help them create something that would last and that they could enjoy with their kids and grandkids for years,” Munsey says.

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Designer Heather Chadduck Hillegas blends modern aesthetics and iconic architecture for a comfortable family retreat at Eden Isle

When it comes to lakeside homes, few Arkansas communities carry the history and ambience that seems to flow naturally at Eden Isle. Located on the banks of Greers Ferry Lake, the small resort has a distinct appearance that radiates from the communal feel of the on-site Red Apple Inn through to condos and, of course, the homes. This character can be attributed in part to inspiration from renowned Arkansas architect E. Fay Jones and many of his colleagues who adhered to his style, which included features such as natural stone, an abundance of light, and breathtaking views of the landscape thanks to numerous windows.
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Designer Melissa Haynes creates a modern home on Lake Ouachita for a water-loving family

While most may think of a lake house with preconceived ideas on style and décor, a Mountain Harbor home sitting tall on the edge of Lake Ouachita proves your private oasis can come in any flavor—in this case, an ultra-modern take on waterfront living that complements its natural surroundings. The contemporary hideaway is a home away from home for this Fort Smith couple. The pair asked designer Melissa Haynes to bring their vision—a far departure from the French Country style of their primary residence—to life. “They actually saw our work in a previous issue of At Home in Arkansas and called us. From the beginning, the homeowners’ desire was a modern lake house,” Haynes says of her relationship with the family and design inspiration.
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A team of local professionals uses a couple’s inspirational photos to create a stunning, new-construction home in North Little Rock’s Rockwater Village

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