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You Asked, They Answered

December 30, 2021 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Design Details: We sat down with designers from around the state to get their advice on your most pressing home and décor questions

Design by J. Lawrence Design. Photo by Rett Peek

How do I find a decorator, and how much should I expect to spend? —Courtney C.

Word of mouth is typically the best way to find a decorator or designer. Also, a magazine like At Home in Arkansas features the area’s better designers. As for pricing, this varies depending on the scope of work needed. If you just need some advice or light decorating and want to purchase furniture locally, there are several stores around the state with in-house designers who offer complimentary consults with the purchase of their merchandise. However, if you are looking for a full-service designer for a complete design scheme, space planning, and finish selections, schedule an initial consultation with a designer. He or she can give you an estimate based on the scope of work, then you can decide whether that fits your budget. —Jill Lawrence, J. Lawrence Design…

25 Years In the Making

November 29, 2021 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

December 2021 marks the silver anniversary of At Home in Arkansas—and what a ride it’s been so far! Join us in celebrating our milestones over the past quarter of a century

All images from At Home in Arkansas archives. Photos by Nancy Nolan and Rett Peek

Set in Stone

November 2, 2021 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Nature Made: Artisan Brandon Gore educates us on the art form, aesthetic, and practice of rammed earth construction

Looking around your neighborhood, it may be hard to imagine homes without brick, siding, or wood-clad facades. After all, these have become the norm in residential building. However, from the dawn of time humans have been making their homes from readily available materials—namely, the earth. A modern iteration of this practice is called rammed earth construction, a concept that caught the attention of Northwest Arkansas native Brandon Gore decades before he would eventually build his own rammed earth home in Eureka Springs….

Everything in Its Place

July 28, 2021 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Get Organized: Storage zones such as closets, pantries, and laundry rooms can be hard to keep organized—especially in a household with children. Don’t let these spaces turn into sources of stress! Read on for ideas to keep it tidy and keep your cool

Space Savers
Concealed storage, a countertop for folding, and a hanging bar help this laundry room operate at peak functionality. Another consideration for small rooms: Wall-mounted storage solutions for drying clothes or corralling cleaning tools can also free up valuable space….

Modern Revival

October 31, 2019 by intern

More than five decades after it was built, a Fayetteville home designed by architect Ernie Jacks still serves as a testament to his craft.

Get Fayetteville native Justine Rose talking about her house, and her reverence for the man who designed it—midcentury modern architect Ernie Jacks—is abundantly clear. “Ernie was so forward thinking when building this house. He was very thoughtful in his placement of rooms, and even the placement of the actual house is amazing,” she says, referring to the way the home is built into a hillside overlooking Mount Sequoyah Woods. …

Taking the LEED

June 3, 2019 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

A Little Rock couple creates the energy-efficient home of their dreams with the help of Herron Horton Architects and River Rock Builders

For Ann and Rick Owen, being environmentalists means always looking for ways to do more. Recycling and limiting waste are part of their everyday efforts, but recently they felt a growing desire to take a larger step—like building a more energy-efficient home….

Community Care

July 19, 2018 by Stephanie Maxwell Newton

Arkansas Children’s recently opened Southwest Little Rock Community Clinic offers a wealth of pediatric resources in a setting that’s welcoming to both the smallest of patients and their families

Nestled in a wooded area near the neighborhood police station and post office, the bright façade of Arkansas Children’s Southwest Little Rock Community Clinic doesn’t have the appearance of a typical doctor’s office—and that’s because it’s not. The individual-focused clinic is a close-to-home medical center where children of all ages can be seen for everything from a well-child visit to X-rays on potentially injured limbs to in-house lab work and results. “At the hospital [in downtown Little Rock] we have a lot of outpatient and general primary care services. This clinic is part of our response to bringing that level of care into the communities,” says Kim Prescott, design manager with the Planning Design & Construction department at Arkansas Children’s….

Tailor Made

June 6, 2018 by Tiffany Adams

Designer Chris Goddard creates a worldly experience for shoppers at Hubbard Clothing Co. in Rogers

Donnie Hubbard had only two simple requests when he hired his friend Chris Goddard of Goddard Design Group to create the interiors of his Rogers men’s store: A place to hang clothes and lockers in the private lounge area. Known for his expertise in high-end and luxury design, Chris created a story that tells the tale of Hubbard Clothing Co. “When you walk in the door, you feel like you’ve been transported to Madison Avenue or a shop in Europe,” Chris says of the design that started with antique oil paintings, which can be seen in a number of applications throughout the space. Here’s how he designed three distinct areas that function together for the ultimate luxury shopping experience….

An Updated Classic

July 18, 2017 by Norma Edwards

A team of designers and a local architecture firm breathe new life into the treasured Chi Omega sorority house at the University of Arkansas

On college campuses across the country, sorority houses are experiencing high-style makeovers. When the Chi Omega sorority decided to renovate their beloved home on the University of Arkansas campus, Gail Rowland and Tracy Rawlings of R&R Interior Design along with WER Architects/Planners earned the honored task of bringing the historic home into the modern era. Here’s the story on how they made the home work for generations of Chi Os to come.

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Stately Style

December 19, 2016 by Norma Edwards

Gathering spaces at the Governor’s Mansion receive an elegant update to welcome the people of Arkansas

“This is the people’s house,” first lady Susan Hutchinson says of the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion. “It was important to me that the house feel like a home, and that the people who walked through the door felt invited.” To accomplish this, the main gathering spaces of the mansion—the living room and dining room—recently received a refreshing update. Shayla Copas Interiors donated its time to the project. The firm consists of designers Shayla Copas and Marianna O’Dea. The pair worked closely with Mrs. Hutchinson to update the two rooms, both of which are located at the front of the home just off the main entrance.

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How do I find a decorator, and how much should I expect to spend? —Courtney C.

25 Years In the Making

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