With their children in mind, a central Arkansas couple builds a rural home they’ll love for years to come
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Something New
Designer Mona Thompson Phelan’s next chapter includes a newly constructed west Little Rock home
When you ring the doorbell at Mona and Dick Phelan’s home, you’ll be greeted with the sound of Pharrell Williams singing his catchy hit “Happy.” It’s a fitting soundtrack for the feeling that continues once you cross the threshold of the recently built home. While sophisticated and refined, there’s an air of approachability and a sense of comfort that seems to dance from room to room. It’s not stuffy and there’s no pretense, but rather a sense of genuineness that comes from knowing what you like and how to incorporate it—and working with people who know you well.
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Moving Towards Modern
Interior designer Meridith Ranouil creates a contemporary, funky feel in a couple’s new build
With a new home came the opportunity for a new style. “My furnishings had always been traditional, but I’ve always loved abstract art,” the owner of this west Little Rock home says.
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Capital City Chic
Designer Melanie Siegel channels Art Deco design and New York City influence into her Little Rock condo
Downtown Little Rock’s historic Lafayette Building has always held intrigue for Conway residents Melanie and Bill Siegel. They went in with their daughter to purchase their first condominium in the complex when she moved to the city after college and have since bought, renovated, and sold several apartments within the building. But there was one they envisioned as a long-term retreat—a top floor unit with sunset views of the city. “I grew up in Magnolia but Bill is from New York City. For an urbanite, this is his ‘lake house,’” Melanie explains.
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Bring In the Color
Shayla Copas updates a west Little Rock home with cheerful hues, comfort, and functionality
Color was key when Shayla Copas took on this Chenal Valley family home renovation. “This family loves color, and I love it when clients allow us to use different hues,” the designer says. As someone who enjoys color research and trend reports, Shayla married hues that are on the horizon with the family’s personal preferences to update the entire home. At an initial meeting, the homeowners shared a Pinterest board that included a dark teal. This led Shayla to weave blues throughout the home, starting with a deep shade reflective of her clients’ inspiration on the den’s chairs and moving into more subdued tones in the kitchen and breakfast area. “They are all muted shades, so it creates a flow,” Shayla says.
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Cottage Charmer
At his home in Fayetteville, Daniel Keeley packs a bold punch in a small space with tropically inspired patterns and colors
Quality over quantity is important to landscape designer Daniel Keeley, who sold his previous home (featured in the October 2013 issue of At Home in Arkansas) before purchasing another cottage that he’d been eyeing on the same block. “I’d much rather have something of quality that’s finished and smaller, than have some big sprawling house or land that I’m never going to be able to finish,” he says.
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Classic & Current
The best of both worlds combine in a new build helmed by designer Nikki Hastings
It’s no secret that renovations rarely go exactly as planned. However, for this young Little Rock couple, plans for an update turned into plans for a new build. “They were having issues with the structure; and once we got in, we learned the plumbing and electrical weren’t up to code and would have to be ripped out,” explains designer Nikki Hastings. Weighing their options, starting afresh seemed to be the most viable path. “I know there are people who are quick to pull the trigger on just level it and go, but I really feel like we did the due diligence to not have to do that,” Nikki says.
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Timeless with a Twist
For a family’s forever home in Fort Smith, interior designer Melissa Hall Simmons creates a fresh take on tradition
Melissa Hall Simmons of Studio MH helped her Fort Smith clients create a lasting home for their young family by mixing traditional bones with contemporary flair. “These clients have two young girls, and their first house was a smaller space,” Melissa says. “They were thinking, Long term, we want to raise our children in this home.” Having worked with the designer on a previous project, these homeowners were eager to collaborate again. “Melissa does a great job of introducing new ideas while at the same time narrowing down the amount of decisions throughout the process,” the homeowner says. “She would listen and evaluate our styles and wants and then present a few options, allowing us to feel very engaged but not overwhelmed.”
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True Reflection
Garry Mertins breathes new life into a Heights home with structural updates, meaningful pieces, and an infusion of color
Having lived in her Heights home for 20 years, Dawne Vandiver knew the time to renovate had come. “I almost decided to sell, but I talked with Garry and he had a vision,” she says of local interior designer Garry Mertins. “He is unique in that he knows as much about building and the mechanics of a home as he does decorating,” she adds.
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Enchanting Garden
In Little Rock, Ashley Childers imbues her outdoor living spaces with English-inspired appeal
A passion for gardening and hosting inspired interior designer Ashley Childers to add an outdoor living space and English-style garden to her family home in Little Rock. “We love all four seasons in Arkansas, and I’m grateful we live in a climate where we can experience all of them,” she says. “My husband and I really love to garden together, so we wanted to create a little oasis for ourselves—something that we could enjoy all year-round.”
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