Designer Brad Beach transforms a former bedroom into a feminine office for a Springdale business owner
When Deanah Baker decided to update her Springdale home, she turned to her former colleague and friend, Brad Beach. The two had spent years working together in Walmart’s corporate offices, but both had moved on to independent ventures—Deanah as a consultant, and Brad as an interior designer….
Debi Davis updates a west Little Rock dining room with a light palette and fresh pieces that can stand the test of time
Having lived in their home for more than 30 years with few changes, this Chenal couple felt it was time for an update. “We had a really wonderful recommendation for interior designer Debi Davis, and we found she could do all the contracting work at the same time, which we loved,” the homeowner says. Initially wanting to renovate the kitchen and hearth room, they decided to take a look at all of the downstairs living spaces, which flow one into another. Since they often host family for the holidays and friends for everyday gatherings, the dining room became a priority—and a place where they could have some fun with the design….
O’Dea Studios takes a west Little Rock kitchen to the studs to transform its look and functionality
As Louisiana natives, cooking is a favorite pastime for Erin and Kurt Cossé—and it’s not unusual for them to be feeding a crowd. “My husband is a huge chef, and we love to have people over,” Erin says. After living in their home for several years, they were ready to make over both the style and functionality of their kitchen to match this passion. Built in 1985, an early 2000s renovation had left the U-shaped kitchen with distressed cabinets, an island cooktop, and no dedicated dining space. “Kurt wanted the big range and oven, and we also wanted to bring everything up to date,” Erin says.
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A west Little Rock kitchen receives a makeover that blends contemporary with classic
When Cecelia and Dr. Dale Blasier walked into the Distinctive Kitchens & Baths showroom, they were ready for a kitchen update. After filling out a questionnaire, owner and lead designer Bill Wrape met with them to go over their needs and expectations. “The whole concept was built around the fact that he loves to cook and she takes care of the cleaning,” Bill says. Namely, the Blasiers wanted to expand the size of their island to create space for seating, eliminate a built-in desk that was rarely used, and update the look of the room. “I always want to fix things in a remodel,” Bill says, adding that cosmetic changes can be a part of that as well.
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Tilden House helps a Little Rock family remix their living room for maximum style and functionality
A beloved piece of art was relocated to a prominent spot in the entry. Now, a diptych of framed watercolors selected by the homeowners hangs on the wall behind the sofa.
With a great art collection, love of color, and several heirloom furniture pieces, the owners of this Little Rock home had a head start on their living room before they phoned designer Nikki Hastings and the team at Tilden House for help. “They had some beautiful pieces, but they felt like it wasn’t serving them,” Nikki says. With two children and a penchant for entertaining, the homeowners also knew this room could be doing more in terms of functionality.
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Following a water leak, a Rogers couple calls on Kitchen Distributors to completely reimagine the heart of their home
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Cahill Design gives a primary suite a chic upgrade
A love of plants led Marisa Cahill to find her true passion: interior design. “During college, my husband and I would do landscaping jobs to make extra money,” she explains. Wanting to further their business, she taught herself how to do virtual renderings, including exterior home designs. After graduating from Arkansas State University, the Amarillo native caught the eye of Jonesboro designer Kim Biggs, who owns The Vibe Interiors. Under her wing, Marisa learned the ropes of the business before going out on her own in Little Rock, tackling projects of all sizes.
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A Little Rock couple enlists designer Miguel Newberg for a clean and classic kitchen update
When this couple first set foot in their west Little Rock home some 20 years ago, they were looking for inspiration. “We lived in the neighborhood and were planning to remodel our kitchen when a friend who is a Realtor suggested we look at this house to get a few ideas,” the owner says. As it turns out, the kitchen wasn’t the only part of the house they loved. They purchased it and raised their three children there. Now, more than two decades later, they turned to friend and interior designer Miguel Newberg to update the space for their next phase of life. “Never having done a renovation before, I don’t know what I would have done without Miguel,” the owner says.
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Designer Leslie Tetrev streamlines a west Little Rock kitchen while leveling up its style
Leslie Tetrev happened to be on the other end of the line when this west Little Rock homeowner called Kitchen & Bath Ideas to inquire about a kitchen renovation. As fate would have it, the two were an instant match, hitting it off and sharing a vision for updating the room’s flow and look.
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