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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A candy-colored palette creates a sweet master retreat for a Fayetteville couple

A calming master bedroom is a typical top-of-the-wish-list request when a family sets out to build a new home. However, creating a unique space can often pose a bit of a challenge for designers. When Katie Henry of Katie Grace Designs was called on to design a Fayetteville master bedroom, the homeowners knew she was sure to deliver something unexpected and delightful. “They wanted the room to be serene and elegant yet livable and durable for their family and young kids. I always like to create master bedrooms to feel like a ‘retreat’ for the homeowners,” Henry says. Read on to see how she used color, and perhaps a little bit of geometry, to create a tranquil space.

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