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AT HOME STYLE 12 Stylish Finds Finishing touches for renovations 14 Design News What’s new and notable in The Natural State 18 Design New options in countertops and tile 21 Collections A Hot Springs couple’s collection of antique writing accessories 25 Before & After An artistic renovation of a North Little Rock home 31 In the Kitchen A sleek update of an outdated Augusta kitchen 37 In the Garden Fresh ideas for container makeovers

AT HOME BEFORE & AFTER 42 Renovated and Refreshed Old World blends with cool contemporary in an elegant yet comfortably updated family home

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52 Historic Meets Happy A Georgian-style home gets a familyfriendly makeover with cozy living spaces and cheerful colors

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AT HOME OUT & ABOUT 70 On the Town Renovate your wardrobe with easy style 72 On the Road At Home visits the Riverdale Design District 79 What’s in Store Spring shoes and accessories 80 At Home with Realtor and do-it-yourself renovator Cara Wilkerson

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parts of my job is meeting homeowners and hearing their stories. Everyone has a good tale or two to tell about their home. How they fell in love with it, or could see potential and decided to take it on as a project, a meant-to-be moment that happened during decorating, or an unexpected renovation nightmare. As a design junkie, I think of dishing home stories as a job perk. While we were photographing the kitchen in Lara Schock’s Little Rock home for this issue, she and her mother, Kay Anderson, laughingly described how they spent days hand sorting and placing every single marble tile used in the backsplash in order to achieve a subtle color mix. I was listening attentively since Lara’s kitchen is exactly the style I have in mind for my own home when my “someday” file becomes an action plan, and the way she and her mother lined up the colors in the marble has a seamless effect well worth noting. As she spoke and I admired the results of their efforts, I was reminded what attention to detail goes into every successful renovation. They are truly labors of love, and taking the time to daydream, conceptualize, plan and attend to every step—as each of the homeowners and designers in this issue did—pays off in the long run. If a renovation is in your future, we hope you benefit from their experience and advice, and that your own “someday” file grows a little thicker with good ideas.

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1. Black and white drum pendant lamp with recycled, mouthblown glass ﬁnial by Stray Dog Designs. The Full Moon, Little Rock 2. Circular metal mirror. Lewis Lighting & Home, Benton 3. Ceramic and brass or iron doorknobs and hooks. Anthropologie, Little Rock 4. Colored glass knobs. PC Hardware, Little Rock 5. Set of three sunﬂower art prints. Lewis Lighting & Home, Benton

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Step into this new shop decked in soothing shades of cream and gold and discover room-like settings highlighting designer Debi Davis’ recipe for timeless style. Furnishings include a mix of antique, traditional and contemporary pieces for nearly every room in the house, ranging from sofas and armchairs to dining and side tables to benches and garden planters. The showroom also features Davis’ Reborn Relics line of antique ﬁnds worked into custom headboards, mirrors and more. Lighting and accessories are included for a full range of offerings, and don’t miss the exclusive line of soft, wool-blend sisal ﬂooring also available. 2222 Cantrell Rd., (501) 221-2032

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Designer Rachel Ashwell’s Shabby Chic brand of furniture, home décor items and lighting debuts in two Arkansas home design shops. Ashwell’s signature blend of English elegance combined with California casual has become a family-friendly favorite for creating comfortable, cozy interiors. Now, upholstered and slipcovered collections as well as case goods with vintage ﬂea-market appeal make the collection more accessible than ever to fans.

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Simple elegance is in store at designers Reggie Marshall and Jim Clement’s latest venture, a new shop in West Little Rock complementing their namesake Marshall Clements showroom in the Riverdale Design District. European furnishings, ranging from rustic farm tables made from reclaimed wood to luxurious Italian bedding, are showcased alongside upholstered furnishings covered in textural fabrics. Options include velvet, leather, linen, corduroy, cotton or an outdoor fabric, all in a variety of neutral colors to keep the emphasis on simplicity. Ironwork and garden wares along with original art round out the offerings in this light and airy 5,600-square-foot setting. 17711 Chenal Pkwy., (501) 821-3700

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Formica Corporation’s 180fx series has the luxurious look of stone with the affordable, easy-to-maintain style of a laminate. Shown here: Breccia Paradiso. Formica.com for retailers statewide

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1. An inkwell’s value may depend on the type of wood used, so wood identification is important. Rosewood, which is very valuable, has a reddish grain pattern and a floral smell, and is often confused with mahogany, which doesn’t have the fine black or white rings present in rosewood grain. Other varieties include oak and ebony. 2. “Wood has a certain moisture content, and can start to break up if it gets too dry,” Mac says. He suggests polishing with beeswax or Old English. 3. Expect to pay anywhere between $500-3,000 for a well-constructed antique inkstand made from quality materials. 4. Remember to differentiate between a liner, inkwell and inkstand—the liner, which holds the ink, lines an inkwell, which may be fitted into a larger inkstand that houses several writing instruments. 5. Keep an eye out for ink erasers, blades with sterling silver or wooden handles once used to scrape away waxbased ink.

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It’s often said that handwriting is a dying art form, but Mac and Sue McFarland of Bath House Row Antiques in Hot Springs are keeping it alive with a beautiful assemblage of antique writing accessories. The McFarlands’ collection encompasses not just pens but everything one would have needed to execute the written word. There are, for example, traveling spring-loaded leather inkwells made to close tightly for transport, as well as a portable lap desk with military handles from the 1840s. “An important person keeping records on a day-to-day basis would have had that piece,” Mac says. There are also accessories meant for display on a desk. One of the most prized is a rosewood inkstand with a bronze handle and scrolled feet, cut glass inkwells and a drawer with lock and key, likely owned by a person of great wealth. “In those days, people who had servants in the house locked everything away,” Mac says. Its intricacy dates it to the pre-Industrial Revolution era, before machine assembly led to simpler designs. In contrast, a smaller, less expensive oak inkwell, probably made in the 1920s, has the same components, including a handle and drawer, but with less detail. The McFarlands’ collection also boasts an enamel-painted dore bronze inkstand originating in France, and a stunning figural horse version with a polished brass finish. “Bronze is more valuable than brass, which is often patinaed to resemble bronze,” explains Sue. How inkwells would be used and by whom influenced the materials used in their design. The McFarlands once possessed a post office inkwell made from sturdy pewter, while styles owned by less prominent individuals were made from chimney or sewer tile and churned out by the thousands. The art of writing, which dates back to the Chinese and Egyptians in 2500 B.C., and its tools have developed over the course of many centuries. Ink formulas were once stored in powder form and put into solution in small amounts as needed. As they became more complex they were produced by specialists, purchased and stored in a dry place before being mixed with water and used from an inkbottle. And in 1836, Henry Stevens developed the first mixture to stay in solution and be sold in bottles. Mac notes that it wasn’t until the 1890s that fountain pens were made that could be filled rather than dipped in ink, with early manufacturers like Parker, Sheaffer and Waterman still producing quality specimens today. “Consider a set of letters from someone like Thomas Edison, the value in what he wrote and the beauty of his penmanship,” says Mac, touting tradition. “Today, we type an electronic message, press send and it’s gone. It’s not the same. It’s nice to have something tactile to help remember what once was.”

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AN ARTIST’S RENOVATION A North Little Rock homeowner gives her 1960s ranch-style PHOTOGRAPHY: NANCY NOLAN STYLING: MANDY KEENER

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WHEN ASHLEY JONES SEEKS INSPIRATION for her paintings and photography projects, she finds it in the refreshing greens and blues of nature. But when it came to her 1969 ranch home in the North Little Rock neighborhood of Lakewood, lively colors and natural elements were clearly lacking. “The main living spaces were incredibly dark and closed off with tiny rooms,” says Ashley. “It didn’t leave me very inspired.” And so Ashley, general manager for Merle Norman in the greater Little Rock area, set about transforming her kitchen, dining and living rooms into one open and airy space. She took her time and pondered the prospect of renovating for an entire year while planning and outlining a budget, and then began the project with the help of contractor Richard Harp. A wall separating the dining room from the living and kitchen areas was the first to go, followed by scraping heavy texture off the ceiling and removing paneling. Wood floors were installed, and upper cabinets in the kitchen were replaced while lower cabinets were refaced. “It really helped save time and a lot of money to be able to salvage some of them,” Ashley adds.

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A custom-mixed shade of Sherwin-Williams paint covers the walls and creates a gallery-like backdrop for Ashley’s painting and photography. An oil-based semi-gloss version of the custom shade coats the entertainment center made by Ashley’s father. The sofa and chairs are from Cleo’s Furniture.

Next, the home’s original pendant lights were changed to recessed lighting, a move Ashley found to be one of the most dramatic changes of the renovation. “It brightened the entire space and I really love the gallery feel it created,” she says. Ashley painted the walls and kitchen cabinets and installed baseboards herself. She also installed the stainless steel backsplash in her kitchen by taking a paper template to a sheet metal shop. “They cut everything to size and I installed it with Liquid Nails,” says Ashley. “I honestly just Googled instructions on how to do it.” Between her job, painting, photography and do-it-yourself projects on the weekend, Ashley notes that renovating wasn’t always easy. “There were times when I thought, ‘No woman should have to work this hard!’” she says. Luckily, her father came to her aid and helped her ﬁnish the painting projects. He also built a custom console and entertainment center in the living area. Ashley’s projects didn’t end there. She stripped, sanded and gave her grandmother’s buffet a crisp coat of white paint. A vintage garage sale table, complete with dark wood and a laminate top, was made-over with a coat of paint and several glossy clear coats from a car reﬁnishing shop. 26

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“I love to COOK and have people over. I love to PAINT. And now I have a HOME THAT INSPIRES ME to do all those things.” —Ashley Jones A dining table from Pottery Barn mixes with a hand-me-down buffet that Ashley painted white and topped with her art. The kitchen update included removing display shelves over the peninsula, updating the cabinetry, adding granite counters and installing a sheet metal backsplash.

When advising people considering renovations, Ashley recommends taking the process slowly. “It gave me time to consider all the angles and make sure it turned out the way I wanted,” she adds. The result of Ashley’s renovation is a white airy space accented with the blues and greens she ﬁnds inspiring, a crisp, open kitchen and a gallery for her artwork and photographs. Despite the long hours of hard work, she’s thrilled with the renovation results. “I love it here,” she says. “I love to cook and have people over. I love to paint. And now I have a home that inspires me to do all those things.” Design Resources Contractor Richard Harp Homes, Little Rock Dining table Pottery Barn, locations statewide Paint Sherwin-Williams, locations statewide Sofa/chairs Cleo’s Furniture, Little Rock

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PENNY STANLEY’S HOME NEAR SEARCY has been a fixture on her family farm since it was built in the late 1930s. However, its original kitchen, which was last renovated more than 20 years ago, lacked adequate countertop space, and it was too cramped to accommodate guests while Penny prepared meals. Ready for an update, Penny enlisted the help of interior designer Beth Davis to give it the style, functionality and comfort of a modern-day kitchen. “Many people entertain more casually than they used to,” Davis says. “They want an interaction between the kitchen and dining areas.” Davis began by knocking out the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room. She then replaced a small alcove at the far end of the kitchen with a spacious eat-in bar, and extended the length of the countertops. These changes allow friends and family the freedom to mingle or eat at the bar, giving Penny additional place for prepping and serving meals as well. Adding functionality was Davis’ next modus operandi, and the designer proceeded to establish an efficient work triangle, placing the three most common work sites an efficient distance apart. She achieved this by removing the island to provide easier access to the refrigerator and sink from the stove, making up for lost prep space with longer counters flanking both the sink and stovetop. Davis adds, “I prefer at least four feet between the island and cabinets, so there just wasn’t enough room for it.” Davis outfitted the reconfigured space with cabinetry and surfacing that suit not just Penny’s preferences but her personality as well. “Alder cabinets with a smooth dark finish and linear hardware with a nickel finish speak to her elegance,” Davis says, noting Penny’s refined sense of style, “and the slate floors, which she chose, reflect her down-to-earth nature.” In contrast to the smooth cabinets, dark patterned Cambria quartz countertops give the appearance of texture, while a glass tile backsplash lends a touch of shine. “It helps to get to know my clients early on so I know whether I need to reformulate a plan,” says Davis, who appears to have hit the mark with a sleek new kitchen for her Augusta friend. “Penny’s really enjoying it,” Davis adds. 32

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CONTAINER MAKEOVER Lackluster houseplants? Garden pots in need of a fresh look? Combine the two for stylishly unique containers that will last all summer long

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By Diane Carroll For homeowners whose houseplants need rejuvenating, Ziggy Shumate, nursery manager for Horticare Companies in Little Rock, has some advice. Take them outside, and replant them in your outdoor containers with a mix of blooming annuals for a fresh look that will fare well throughout the growing season. “Houseplants that have been living in a small container too long stop thriving because they become root bound,” says Shumate. “Moving them to a larger container gives them room to spread out.” The plants’ textural leaves and variety of colors make them an interesting option for spicing up containers, she notes, and adding in a few colorful annuals results in a blooming, budget-friendly combo. “Don’t be afraid to mix things up,” she adds. “You’ll get a look that’s more personal and often more interesting.”

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Interior designer Garry Mertins equipped the living room in this 1920s Little Rock home with durable furnishings for everyday living, including an American Leather sofa for conversation or lounging and winged chairs by Brueton ďŹ&#x201A;anking the ďŹ replace. Dark wood paneling was painted for a dramatically lighter feel; colors throughout are custom Sherwin-Williams.

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In the years since we last featured this 1920s Hillcrest home, it has changed ownership and undergone a dramatic renovation. When did the current homeowners contact you about a design overhaul?

Garry Mertins: We met when they were still in their previous home and had just purchased this house. They loved the architecture and the scale of the rooms, but we also knew that with their two children and the way they like to entertain, some things would need to be changed. AHIA: Like what? GM: It was important to fully integrate the kitchen with the dining room. We tore down the wall in between them and reconfigured the entire kitchen to be more open, adding a large island as a gathering place and a refreshment counter with a wine bar, built-in Miele coffee system and cubby holes underneath where the kids can store their backpacks. The previous owners had used what is now the dining area as a family room, which meant the living room at the front of the house became a dual living/family room. AHIA: Kudos for making it elegant yet livable. Any major changes to that space? GM: Since it will be lived in every day, we painted the molding and wainscoting to freshen it up and keep it from feeling like a dark cave. We reworked and painted the bookcases. All the woodwork is original, and when you’re working with something that old the key is to make it pristine before you begin painting, which involved weeks of sanding, filling and priming. AHIA: That fresh coat of paint contributed to the home’s newfound light and airy feel. Was that an overall goal? GM: The homeowners wanted to keep it light, airy, sort of Old World, with some contemporary details. They also love wood and things that are a little bit earthier. AHIA: Does that explain the mix of wood with a light color palette and streamlined furnishings? GM: The main thing for us was the mix of the Old World and the contemporary. In the kitchen, the luminescence of the mosaic glass tile pops against the wood counter. We had the wood credenza and bookshelves in the office custom-made, and the soft beach colors on the walls, like robin’s egg blue, were inspired by the family’s love of the beach. Lighting 44

was also very important. We didn’t do heavy draperies and blinds. The house has wonderful western light, which is shaded by trees. AHIA: Was the house structurally sound to begin with, or was that a point of concern as well? GM: Early on we realized there was a sag in the foundation in the living area, so we braced up the support beams. We focused on the structure to make sure the house was solid. You can do a lot of pretty things cosmetically, but you also have to do the mechanical stuff first. AHIA: What are your tips for a successful renovation? GM: When I first sat down with the homeowners to talk about the project, I asked them to tear out pages and flag things they like in magazines. It might be a look that is monochromatic, or has texture, or lots of color, and you might not know why you like it, but going through the process will help you focus. We used that as a springboard to figure out what the homeowners really wanted. It’s much easier to make changes on paper. Design Resources Interior design Garry Mertins Design, Little Rock Appliances Metro Appliances & More, locations statewide Art Boswell Mourot Fine Art, Little Rock Cabinetry, custom furniture Keith Newton, Little Rock Countertops Bedrock International, Little Rock Countertop installation All Natural Stone, Little Rock Draperies Mary’s Hang Up, Little Rock Furnishings Mertinsdyke Home, Little Rock Rugs Hadidi Oriental Rug Company, Little Rock Side table Massimo, Little Rock Tile-kitchen backsplash, hearth Acme Brick, Little Rock

Glimpses of Old World style appear in the foyer, where original dark wood mixes with an American Leather bench and framed insect art by Christopher Marley. The pendant light is from Mertinsdyke Home. The hide is from Hadidi Oriental Rug Company. Facing page: Accessories adorn a zebra wood coffee table.

Clockwise from top left: The kitchen features a Blum drawer system, seeded glass cabinet doors and a mosaic glass tile backsplash. Mertins knocked out the wall separating the kitchen and dining room to create one large space for entertaining. A marble-clad refreshment center houses a wine bar and built-in Miele coffee system. Facing page: Marble also takes center stage on the kitchen island; barstools are A. Rudin.

Chairs by Bright and a steel-based dining table lend a vintage quality to the dining room, where a light ďŹ xture features electriďŹ ed candles. The painting is by Arkansasbased artist Pat Matthews. Accessories are from Mertinsdyke Home.

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“The homeowners wanted to keep it LIGHT and AIRY, sort of OLD WORLD, with some CONTEMPORARY details.” —Garry Mertins

Cool blues continue into the master bedroom, featuring window treatments by Mary’s Hang Up in Little Rock, matching chairs by Bright and a wool and silk Masland rug. Art by Peggy Port is from Boswell Mourot Fine Art. Facing page: The ofﬁce bookcases and desk were custom-made by Keith Newton; the chair is deSede. A desk lamp by Tizio offers task lighting.

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English antiques grace the home of Dr. Ethan and Lara Schock thanks to trips Lara and her mother, Kay Anderson, who owned an antiques shop, have made abroad. The staircase runner is from C&F Flooring and Rug Gallery; light ﬁxtures are McLean Lighting Works; walls are covered in Benjamin Moore’s Golden Honey. Facing page: The façade was updated with a bluestone terrace, new columns supporting a covered porch and limestone lintels.

At Home in Arkansas: Your home manages to blur several design lines that can be challenging: it’s historic, yet feels fresh and livable, and it’s elegant while still feeling comfortable. How did you strike that balance?

Lara Schock: We definitely tried to balance maintaining the architectural integrity of the house while modifying it to fit our family. Paying attention to scale and not creating oversized rooms helped. Our designer, Bill Beringer, worked on making sure the colors we used—the yellows, pinks and fresh greens to which I’ve always gravitated— are shades that are inviting and warm. We kept the design simple too, with continuous color and draperies that are pretty without being frilly. AHIA: Tell us about the history of the house and your family’s decision to make it your own. LS: We were relocating back to Little Rock and we loved this home’s Georgian style. It hadn’t been extensively renovated, so the originality of the house was intact and we could see that it was a special place. It was one of the first homes built in this part of the Heights neighborhood, dating to the early 1930s, and was built by architect George H. Wittenberg for his own family. We contacted his grandson, architect George H. Wittenberg, III, and he worked with us on how to sensitively renovate it without significantly changing the architecture. AHIA: What were your priorities for the renovation? LS: The main priority was making sure we had a good plan in place before we changed things. We lived here for seven years before we began, seeing how it fit our family. We had two young sons when we purchased the house, and when our third son was born, we knew we’d need more space. The kitchen was very small and with three young children we needed a more multi-functional area. The kitchen and family room were closed off from each other as well, and having a better flow between the areas where we spent a majority of our time became a priority. AHIA: It seems you were able to add space without significantly changing the exterior appearance. LS: Several parts of the house were one story, and we were able to build on above them to add more bedroom and bathroom space. We moved a wall in the family room and another in the kitchen out five feet to the side, and that gave us just enough space for more functional rooms without changing the symmetrical appearance of the exterior. That allowed us to enlarge the kitchen and include 54

an island with an eating area, plus a breakfast room. We also added an opening directly to the family room and improved the flow between those spaces. The biggest change was a two-story addition of a garage with a game room and guest quarters above, which we were able to tuck along the side of the house so that it doesn’t drastically alter the façade. AHIA: You’ve incorporated materials in your renovation, such as marble countertops and tile, which work well with the architectural style of your home. What inspired your design ideas? LS: Our design team was integral in that, including Ward Lile and Pasha Bass. Ward consulted with us on style points of the Georgian architecture, and how to make the main house appear to have more weight than the garage addition. Pasha Bass worked on the bathroom and kitchen spaces and drew out the renovation details. Plus, I spent years looking at magazines, reading books on kitchen design and seeing other renovations. Also, the house still had many of the original materials, and we loved the white subway tile and hexagonal tile floors in the bathrooms and wanted to maintain that clean look. AHIA: In contrast to the white kitchen and baths, your living spaces are full of color. How did they evolve? LS: We had originally chosen some drapery fabrics when we purchased the house, and then it was a process of selecting colors, fabrics and furnishings over time that complemented each other. Bill called it finding the thread that ties everything together, and he suggested paint colors that were instrumental in doing so. One unexpected benefit is that you can pull a chair from one room and it looks good in another. The rooms are cheerful, and I do think there is an overall feeling of happiness when surrounded by color.

The dining room, also painted Benjamin Moore’s Golden Honey, features Robert Allen silk draperies and an English Hepplewhite table; chairs purchased from The Country Club of Little Rock were hand-painted and updated with a Clarence House fabric. The 19th-century Empire gilt bronze and crystal chandelier is from Trianon & Blackmon Antiques; the table features Herend ‘Market Garden’ china and Katherine Houston Porcelain hand-painted vegetables. 55

“We kept the design SIMPLE, with continuous color and draperies that are PRETTY without being frilly.” —Homeowner Lara Schock

The family room was enlarged by five feet, which involved relocating the fireplace and adding a cast stone mantle. Windows were updated and bookcases were added to surround the doorway to the foyer. Walls are covered in Benjamin Moore’s Broadway Lights, with White Dove trim. A Brunschwig & Fils fabric is used for draperies and on Hickory Chair seating, an ottoman is covered in Clarence House fabric, and a Baker armchair features a Lee Jofa flame-stitch pattern. The rug is from C&F Flooring and Rug Gallery; the painting is by Utah-based artist Jeffery R. Pugh.

The enlarged kitchen features custom cabinetry by Greenﬁeld Millworks topped with Walker Zanger’s Calacatta marble counters and tile backsplash. The island holds a KitchenAid microwave and warming drawer; the refrigerator is SubZero. The cabinetry extends to the breakfast area, which features a new doorway to the family room and glass-front cabinets. An antique farm table pairs with chairs from Lara’s grandparents; the chandelier is from WilliamsSonoma Home.

In the kitchen, the wall featuring the range was pushed back ﬁve feet to create space for an island with seating; barstools are from Pottery Barn. Benjamin Moore’s White Dove complements the Calacatta marble. Pendant lights are from Vaughan; the range is Wolf, the sink is from Shaw, the faucets are Rohl. Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawers ﬂank the sink.

Benjamin Moore’s Brittany Blue covers the walls of the bedroom, which include Yves DeLorme bedding and pillows. The painting above the mantle, which was relocated from the former breakfast area, is by Arkansas-based artist Donna Phipps Stout. In the new master bathroom, built above an existing room downstairs, Walker Zanger’s Statuarietto marble covers the counter and tub surround, while Venatino marble tile graces the walls and floor. The vanity is from Lumber One Home Center; the tub and fixtures are Kohler. Design Resources Architect George H. Wittenberg, III, Little Rock Architectural design consultant Ward Lile, P. Allen Smith & Associates, Little Rock Builder/contractor Rick Thomasson, Little Rock Interior architecture consultant; kitchen/bath designer Pasha Bass Inc., Little Rock Interior design Bill Beringer, Little Rock Landscaping P. Allen Smith & Associates, Little Rock Appliances Metro Appliances & More, locations statewide Bedding Yves DeLorme, Little Rock Cabinetry Greenfield Millworks, North Little Rock Countertop, tile consultation/installation Leslie Tetrev, Inside Effects, Little Rock Furnishings Dauphine, Trianon & Blackmon Antiques, Little Rock Lighting TEC Electric, North Little Rock Paint Benjamin Moore, locations statewide Rugs/carpet C&F Flooring and Rug Gallery, Little Rock Vanity-master bath Lumber One, Mayflower, Stuttgart Window treatments Mountjoy’s Custom Draperies, Mabelvale

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ON BEHALF OF THE ARKANSAS SYMPHONY Orchestra Guild, we would like to invite you to join us as we celebrate the twenty-ﬁrst Symphony Designer House. Located in Little Rock’s historic Edgehill neighborhood, this year’s home has been designed to bring us back to the true essence of the family. Join us as we take a journey to rediscovering the warmth, comfort and joy of home. As always, our innovative interior designers have outdone themselves. In fact, when we visit homes in cities like New York or Los Angeles, we are constantly reminded that they don’t have a clue what they’re missing regarding the beautiful interiors of homes right here in our city and state. The designer house has become more of a family than a project. The designers and committee members have worked together on showhouses for decades and all have become good friends. This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors: AT HOME IN ARKANSAS, PARTY TIME RENTAL AND EVENTS, THOMA THOMA, GLAZER’S DISTRIBUTORS, FIRST SECURITY BANK/CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC., HANK’S & MORE FINE FURNITURE, ELLIS INFINITI, ROBERSON’S FINE JEWELRY, THE MURPHY GROUP, INC., LEGACY TERMITE & PEST CONTROL, TCPRINT SOLUTIONS, ARKANSAS DESTINATIONS, INC., HARBOR DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, COLONIAL WINES & SPIRITS, PREMIUM REFRESHMENT SERVICE, MITCHELL, WILLIAMS, SELIG, GATES & WOODYARD, P.L.L.C., LOCA LUNA/RED DOOR RESTAURANT, JIM & PEGGY JONES, DELTA TRUST & BANK, U.S. BANK, GINGER CREWS, JENNY TURNER, RUSH & LINDA HARDING, THE RIDGE WINE & SPIRITS, RIVIERA CONDOMINIUMS, MIDDLETON HEAT & AIR, MELINDA MARKUS AND COULSON OIL COMPANY, INC. We are grateful for their generosity and commitment to the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Guild. In addition to the committee members, ASO staff and Guild members, it requires more than 800 volunteers to staff the home, host the parties and manage the day-to-day operations. Many thanks to all of the individuals whose invaluable assistance helped to make this project possible. Our thanks would not be complete without thanking all of you for coming to Designer House XXI. Whether you attended the Bare Bones party, the Crescendo party, Girls’ Night Out, Thirsty Thursday, Young Professionals, the Mother’s Day Tea, or took a tour, we appreciate your support more than you could ever know. Please know your attendance will help us continue to support the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra as well as the Guild’s music education programs. Through these programs, the ASO and the ASO Guild open up a whole new world of possibilities for young people, some of whom decide to pursue a future in music because of the ASO’s inﬂuence on their young lives. And for that, the children of Arkansas thank you too!

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GREETINGS AND WELCOME TO SYMPHONY DESIGNER HOUSE XXI! Our tradition to celebrate and support our Arkansas Symphony Orchestra continues with our twenty-first Symphony Designer House, which is located on Edgehill Road. The location of this home in one of our city’s most distinguished neighborhoods, coupled with the talents of our premier designers, has created a showplace in Little Rock. Please know that you are experiencing in SDH XXI the results of generous sponsors and of countless hours from dedicated chairs and committee members who have secured the site, engaged the designers, caterers, musicians, and scheduled all the volunteers staffing the house, the gift shop and the tea room. Without our sponsors and the unselfish work of our volunteers, SDH XXI just would not happen. You will see fabulous decor with rich fabrics and beautiful furnishings—all the things that have made our Symphony Designer House THE anticipated event for those who love to tour beautiful homes. Coupled with the opportunity to shop in our GO FOR BAROQUE GIFT SHOP AND DINE IN OUR BACH’S LUNCH TEA ROOM, the Symphony Designer House XXI sets this event high on the list of one’s “do not miss” calendar! By your support of SDH XXI, you join our Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Guild members in celebrating our state’s premier professional orchestra in providing musical performances and educational services that substantially enhance the cultural life of all our citizens. Thank you for coming and enjoy yourselves in our Symphony Designer House XXI.

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STELLA BOYLE SMITH MASTERWORKS SERIES Opening Night Italian Vacation October 1 & 2, 2011 Philip Mann, conductor Mendelssohn - Symphony No. 4 in A, Op. 90 Rossini - The Italian Girl in Algiers: Overture Puccini - Chrysanthemums Respighi - Pines of Rome

LEGENDS October 22 & 23, 2011 Philip Mann, conductor Norman Krieger, piano Bizet - Symphony No. 1 in C Major Torke - Lucent Variations Brahms - Concerto for Piano No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 15

BEETHOVEN & BLUE JEANS November 12 & 13, 2011 Philip Mann, conductor DBR (Daniel Bernard Roumain), violin/composer Beethoven - Leonore Overture No. 3, Op. 72b Roumain - Voodoo Violin Concerto No. 1 Bernstein - Symphonic Dances from West Side Story Beethoven - Egmont: Overture

RUSSIAN WINTER January 28 & 29, 2012 Philip Mann, conductor Dmitri Alexeev, piano Prokoﬁev - Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Op. 25 ‘Classical’ Shostakovich - Concerto for Piano No. 2 in F Major, Op. 102 Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 2 in C Minor ‘Little Russian’

ODE TO JOY February 25 & 26, 2012

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Schoenberg - A Survivor from Warsaw, Op. 46 Beethoven - Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125

SEASON FINALE DESERT & SEA April 14 & 15, 2012 Philip Mann, conductor Michael Torke, ASO Composer of the Year Alexej Gerassimez, marimba Wagner - The Flying Dutchman, Overture Torke - Mojave Concerto for Marimba -American Premiere! Debussy - La mer

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Music of John Williams October 8 & 9, 2011 Philip Mann, conductor With over 40 years of movie and television music scores, Academy Award winner John Williams composes music that is an integral part of our lives. You will hear music from Star Wars, Jaws, Superman, Indiana Jones, Schindler’s List, Harry Potter and many others. Come in costume as your favorite character!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS December 16, 2011 at 8 p.m. December 17 & 18, 2011 Philip Mann, conductor Celebrate the holiday season with your ASO! This concert features traditional Christmas tunes as well as a few surprises that are sure to warm your heart. Perfect to get your whole family in the holiday spirit.

VALENTINES IN NEW YORK February 11 & 12, 2012 Music from the Big Apple dominates this date-night performance. Hear beloved hits from the stage with featured soloists. You and your valentine will be strolling through Central Park with tunes from the city that never sleeps!

PEOPLE’S CHOICE March 17 & 18, 2012 Philip Mann, conductor You hold the baton! This program is sure to feature YOUR favorite pieces! Stay tuned using our website, Facebook, email and Twitter where we will be welcoming your suggestions and tallying votes. The winning pieces will be announced (and played) at the performance —just like an awards ceremony!

MUSIC OF … May 12 & 13, 2012 Guest and programming to be announced. All concerts performed at Robinson Center Music Hall on Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. (501) 666-1761 www.ArkansasSymphony.org

RIVER RHAPSODIES CHAMBER SERIES Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Clinton Presidential Center, Great Hall October 4, 2011 October 25, 2011 November 15, 2011 January 31, 2012 February 28, 2012 April 17, 2012

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday

Monday

APRIL s 1 3 10 17 24

Tuesday

Wednesday

m t w t f s 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 31

Friday

6:30 p.m. ribbon cutting; 7 – 9 p.m. Crescendo Party

April

MAY

m t w t f s s 2 3 1 2 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 18 19 20 21 22 23 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 30

Thursday

SDH opens; 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Youth Orchestra String Quartet

Day Sponsor: Ron & Joyce Harb

Party Time Rental and Events Private Party

18 CLOSED

24 Opus Private Party

May

CLOSED

2 – 4 p.m. Mother’s Day Tea; Becky Mitchum, violin, and Pat Qualls, harp

19 Day Sponsor: Ellis & Lori Sloan

Day Sponsor: Larry Day Sponsor: & Nikki Lawson In Honor of Phillip Mann (Drs. Lee Able & Eleanor Kennedy)

20 Day Sponsor: Phyllis Barrier, Alice Pfeiffer & Helen Vanlandingham

26 Day Sponsor: Dr. Jerry & Susan Jones

Day Sponsor: Coulson Oil (Mr. & Mrs. Mike Coulson)

Day Sponsor: Sybil & Al Hampton

14 CLOSED

Saturday

5 – 7 p.m. Thirsty Thursday; Rockefeller Quartet

Day Sponsor: Edwina Palmer, Johnny Cohen & Jane Liem

7 – 10 p.m. Girls’ Night Out

Day Sponsor: In Honor of Nurses (Dr. Jon Bates) 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Quapaw Quartet

Day Sponsor: Arkansas Symphony Guild (Mary Wildgen)

Day Sponsor: Pleasant Ridge Town Center

7 – 10 p.m. Young Professionals’ Party

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Rockefeller Quartet

Day Sponsor: UAMS Department of Internal Medicine (Susan Marsh) 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Garden Party Tea with Chris Olsen; Rockefeller Quartet

Day Sponsors: At Home in Arkansas Dillard’s

28 Day Sponsor: Tucker Raney/ In honor of Betty Lyon (Richard Wheeler)

Day Sponsor: In Recognition of ASO Guild (Dr. & Mrs. Robert Saﬁrstein)

21 Day Sponsor: Irene & Gus Vratsinas

CLOSED

*Purchase tour tickets at Hank’s & More Fine Furniture Roberson’s Fine Jewelry 9

*To order tickets to any event, call the Designer House hotline at (501) 666-1761 ext. 301 or mail your check to the ASO Designer House at P.O. Box 7328, Little Rock, AR 72217 or order tickets online at tickets.arkansassymphony.org. 15 16 Symphony Designer House XXI

General Information The Arkansas Symphony Guild’s Symphony Designer House XXI opens Friday, April 15, with daily hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. offered Tuesday through Saturday. Sunday hours are 1 to 4 p.m. The house is closed on Mondays. Boxed lunches by Capers will be offered each day, served with a glass of wine or other beverage, if desired. Delightful, varied musical entertainment will be provided by members of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Arkansas Youth Orchestra, and quartets, trios and duos of accomplished musicians. The house will close its doors on Sunday, May 8, after the Mother’s Day Tea. What a wonderful way to honor your mother and other special ladies by treating them to a day of “Rediscovering Home.”

Gift Shop Before and after touring the home, stop by the gift shop to peruse the wonderful selection of unique gifts and sweet treats. The gift shop will be open during the daily tour hours.

Crescendo Party Be the ﬁrst to see the completed house! Join maestro Philip Mann and his wife Tatiana Roitman for the ribbon cutting at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Hank’s & More Fine Furniture, the party will offer Southern cuisine served buffet style by Chef Jeremy Pittman and Palette Catering. The sounds of the Jazz Trio as well as Michael Carabena, classical guitarist, will ﬁll the air. Throughout the evening, don’t miss the opportunity to place your bids during the silent auction. Thursday, April 14, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Ticket cost: $125

Thirsty Thursday Party We invite everyone to stop by a new party this year on their way home from work to enjoy a casual evening with wine, beer and heavy hors d’oeuvres by Palette Catering and music provided by the Rockefeller Quartet. Come quench your thirst for design as you tour the Symphony Designer House. Harbor Distributing and Colonial Wine & Spirits are sponsors. Thursday, April 28, 5 – 7 p.m. Ticket cost: $25

Young Professionals’ Party Join party chairs Rachel and Buddy Harding and Tiffany and Daniel Robinson for a new party featuring food from Palette Catering and music by the Tonya Leeks Band. Come eat, drink and enjoy the vibe under the stars, wearing casual attire and enjoying an unforgettable silent auction while you roam through the Symphony Designer House. Sponsors are Chip and Cindy Murphy and Rush and Linda Harding. Friday, April 29, 7 – 10 p.m. Ticket cost: $35

Girls’ Night Out Party Join party chairs Elizabeth Clark and Ruthie Loveless at this fun event featuring fabulous party favors, extraordinary music and loads of surprises that any girl would love. Wear your party clothes and come enjoy the 1960s-style martini bar! Sponsored by Cindy and Chip Murphy and Roberson’s Fine Jewelry, this event features food from Loca Luna and Red Door Restaurant and a fabulous silent auction. Come be dazzled! Thursday, May 5, 7 – 10 p.m. Ticket cost: $50

Garden Tea Party Prepare to be totally spoiled! Join Chris Olsen on a personal and private tour of this year’s house as he presents a program on how to make your home and garden the talk of your neighborhood. Enjoy lunch from Capers, ﬁne wine, a private tour and Chris’ delightful presentation. For tickets, call Botanica Gardens at (501) 614-3000. Saturday, May 7, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ticket cost: $45

Mother’s Day Tea The ﬁnal day of the Symphony Designer House is set aside for the “moms” in our lives. Bring your mom, grandmother, aunt or dear friend and tour the house while being serenaded by Becky Mitchum, violinist, and Pat Qualls, harpist. Formal English Tea will be served by Victorian Garden, along with champagne and wine. Relax on the patio, in the meditation garden, or under the shade near the splash pool. Sunday, May 8, 2 – 4 p.m. Ticket cost: $30

Administrative Professionals’ Week Bring your best assistant and “right hand” during the week of April 25 to celebrate Administrative Professionals’ week. From Tuesday, April 26, through Friday, April 29, come and enjoy a tour of the lovely home, a delicious lunch, and music provided by musicians from the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. A $25 gift certiﬁcate includes a tour of the home with lunch.

Private Opus Party On Sunday, May 1, the house is closed for a private party, purchased at an auction held at Opus Ball 2010. You, too, may rent the Symphony Designer House and host your own party. Contact Brandon Dorris at the ASO ofﬁce at (501) 666-1761 ext. 100. NOTE: For all of our parties, Ellis Inﬁniti has graciously agreed to provide shuttle service by private car from the Riviera Condominiums located at 3700 Old Cantrell Road. For regular visits to the Symphony Designer House, shuttles provided by Arkansas Destinations and Coulson Oil will take and return guests from the covered parking at Riviera Condominiums to the house on Edgehill. www.athomearkansas.com 17

FLOOR PLAN 1 2 ENTRANCE

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Front Lawn: Chris Olsen Front Porch: Lawrie Rash Foyer: Kristy Weiner & Tracy Rivers Powder Room: Jayson Cain, Cece Fourchy, Cindi Hall Formal Dining Room: Terry Williams Library/Salon: Sandy Sutton & Amy Baker Living Room: Cathy Browne & Charla Montague Sunroom: Janie Calhoun Breakfast Room: Cindi Hall & Jayson Cain Butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pantry: Leroy Womack, Demitrius Bradford, Bill Wrape Kitchen: Diane Crowder, Tori Norton, Bill Wrape Back Staircase/Hallway: Michael Shelton Laundry Room: David Fraiser, Nila Ciesiel, Lisa Leggett, Shannon Soller Pool: David Chappell Meditation Garden: Joe Barnett

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FLOOR PLANS: JASON ROGERS

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2ND FLOOR 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Upstairs Hallway: Mona Thompson & Talena Ray Master Bedroom: Meridith Hamilton Master Bathroom: Sha Norman Master Bedroom Sitting Area: Laura Arnold Nursery: Laurie McFarland Guest Bathroom #1: Helen Lockhart Guest Bedroom: Joyce Holt, Julia Holt-Mariani, Phyllis Miley Guest Bathroom #2: Myra Cooper Guest Suite: Eric Doud

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Media Room: Mehreen Atiq Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Nook: Lindsey Binz

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SYMPHONY DESIGNER HOUSE A talented group of designers refresh the rooms and grounds of a historic Edgehill home Photography: Nancy Nolan

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FOYER Kristy Weiner (right) Kristy’s Design, Maumelle (501) 680-0924 Tracy Rivers (left) Angelﬁsh Studios, Little Rock (501) 960-4826 With 10 years of experience working in commercial and residential interior design throughout the state, Kristy Weiner designed the foyer with the goal of welcoming guests and inviting them into the home. Artist Tracy Rivers, a University of Central Arkansas graduate, formed Angelﬁsh Studios a decade ago. Weiner drew inspiration from a pair of crocodile shoes and the idea of a luxury hotel, adding character with gray tones and exuberant splashes of turquoise throughout the space. Rivers complemented the space with a focal wall featuring a unique, high gloss, faux crocodile technique, with complementary adjoining walls in hand-applied artisan plaster. Florals from Silks A Bloom add polish.

POWDER BATH Jayson Cain (right) and Cece Fourchy (middle) Jayson Cain Interiors, Little Rock (501) 960-4802 Cindi Hall (left) Cindi Hall Interiors, Little Rock (501) 425-7193

Jayson Cain continually offers new and exciting ideas to his clients while using his 10 years of experience in the design ﬁeld to bring classic beauty to any space. Cindi Hall began her design career in Atlanta 18 years ago and works on beautiful interiors throughout the U.S. In the powder room, the design duo created a space of timeless elegance. Antique gold dupioni silk draperies, a 19th-century French Louis Philippe mirror, a crystal chandelier and warm paint colors add to the ambiance, along with a collection of framed botanical art. Special thanks to: Phoenix Interiors, Yves DeLorme, Little Rock.

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FORMAL DINING ROOM Terry Williams, ASID Terry Williams Interiors, North Little Rock (501) 834-3127 As a professional member of ASID, Terry Williams is a state-licensed residential interior designer with 30 years of experience and a 10-year veteran of Symphony Designer House. He created a “Neopolitan Delight” dining room inspired by the ice cream ﬂavors strawberry, vanilla and chocolate, which showcases a soft French and Old Worldinﬂuence. The colors set the stage for the dining room, appearing in the drapery and upholstery fabrics. Williams’ signature color is strawberry pink, a favorite of his mother, Sue Williams, to whom he dedicates the room.

LIBRARY/SALON Sandy Sutton (right) Amy Baker (left) Sandy Sutton’s Interior Spaces, LLC, Hot Springs (501) 624-6700

Sandy Sutton is a veteran designer with more than 20 years of residential and commercial design expertise, and she has owned/operated several design showrooms as well, including The Design Center with Sandy Sutton. Fellow designer Amy Baker is a graduate of the interior design program at the University of Central Arkansas. They’ve converted the library into “The Crystal Salon,” where bold and playful fabrics against a serene backdrop create a glamorous room with a focus on ﬁne art. Designed as a retreat for reading the morning paper or enjoying an evening glass of wine, the unique space features custom ﬁnishes and accents. Special thanks to: Artists Michael Etheridge and James Hayes of Gallery Central, Hot Springs. 22 Symphony Designer House XXI

LIVING ROOM Cathy Browne (right) Charla Montague (left) Hank’s & More Fine Furniture, locations statewide (501) 954-7130 With a degree in interior design from Harding University, Charla Montague has been a key designer for Hank’s Fine Furniture for several years. Marketing manager Cathy Browne’s exposure to diverse markets gives her a broad perspective on design, enabling the pair to create beautiful rooms at any budget. Here, they’ve designed a beautiful, functional and welcoming living room. Neutral walls and window treatments, soft colors and lush textures lend a soft and airy feel, while three seating areas maximize space. Special thanks to: Hank’s & More Fine Furniture, locations statewide; Basic Electric, Bryant; Bruce McGee Designer Supply, North Little Rock; Feizy Fine Rugs, Dallas; Nelms Gallery, Jasper; Vaughn’s Drywall Finishing, Bigelow; Whimsy-Doodle Paint & Design, Stuttgart.

SUNROOM Janie Calhoun Pottery Barn J. Calhoun Interiors, Little Rock (501) 664-5564

Janie Calhoun has more than 30 years of experience as a designer, and has participated in every Symphony Designer House since 1991. She transformed this sunroom into a casual, comfortable, Pottery Barn-chic space that’s an ideal place for relaxing, reading the paper and enjoying a cup of coffee. A painted beadboard ceiling in Benjamin Moore’s Wythe Blue and Pottery Barn sectional in brown ticking stripe helped achieve the look, along with a unique Frenchinspired chandelier. Special thanks to: Benjamin Moore, Little Rock.

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BREAKFAST ROOM Cindi Hall (right) Cindi Hall Interiors, Little Rock (501) 425-7193 Jayson Cain (left) Jayson Cain Interiors, Little Rock (501) 960-4802

Cindi Hall began her design career in Atlanta 18 years ago and works on beautiful interiors throughout the U.S. Jayson Cain continually offers new and exciting ideas to his clients while using his 10 years of experience in the design ﬁeld to bring classic beauty to any space. In the breakfast room, the design duo created a European-style breakfast nook with a monochromatic palette. An Old World plaster technique creates a unique wallcovering, while an antique wood chandelier hangs above a table topped with stone. Special thanks to: Angelﬁsh Studios, Phoenix Interiors, Yves DeLorme, Little Rock.

BUTLER’S PANTRY Leroy Womack (center) Demitrius Bradford (left) Designs on the Move, Little Rock (501) 247-4086 Bill Wrape, CKD, CBD (right) Distinctive Kitchens & Baths, Little Rock (501) 666-7756 Leroy Womack has worked as an interior designer since 1998, opening his own company in 2006. With more than 10 years experience in kitchen/bath design plus remodeling, Bill Wrape of Distinctive Kitchens & Baths transforms outdated spaces into functional, current rooms. For the butler’s pantry, the design team created a space where traditional meets contemporary, contrasting matte and shiny ﬁnishes, as well as classic and modern elements for a unique look. Removing a row of overhead cabinets and adding glass doors helped visually enlarge the area. Special thanks to: AHI Stoneworks, Hot Springs; decorative painter Carrie Allene, Pazzaz Interiors, Little Rock. Emser Tile, North Little Rock.

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KITCHEN Diane Crowder (center) Tori Norton (right) Norton-Crowder Designs, Pine Bluff (870) 692-2893 Bill Wrape, CKD, CBD (left) Distinctive Kitchens & Baths, Little Rock (501) 666-7756

As artisans who have traveled extensively and studied art and interiors, Norton-Crowder Designs puts their expertise to work for their clients throughout the U.S. With more than 10 years experience in kitchen/bath design plus remodeling, Bill Wrape of Distinctive Kitchens & Baths transforms outdated spaces into functional, current rooms. Here, the design team created a traditional kitchen with new cabinetry, appliances, countertops and backsplash, and added character through the use of metallics, fabrics and faux ﬁnishing. Special thanks to: AHI Stoneworks, Hot Springs; Emser Tile, North Little Rock; Cantrell Furniture Design Center, Metro Appliances & More, Obsessions Interiors, Phoenix Interiors, Window Works, Little Rock; The Lighthouse, Shepherd Florist & Greenhouses, Pine Bluff.

LAUNDRY ROOM David Fraiser (center) Nila Ciesiel (right) Lisa Leggett (left) Shannon Soller (not pictured) Closet Factory, Little Rock (501) 907-7105 With a combined 17 years of experience designing for Closet Factory, the team transformed the small utility room into a multipurpose workspace, complete with storage for often-used laundry items and cleaning supplies, a valet rod for hanging clothes while you iron or dry cleaning when you enter the back door, an ironing station, a hutch that serves as a gift wrap and craft area, and a desk for scrapbooking that doubles as a home ofﬁce. Add Tiffany blue walls for a light and airy feel and what you get is a busy mom’s dream. Special thanks to: Ken Rash’s Casual Furniture, Little Rock.

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UPSTAIRS HALLWAY Mona Thompson Talena Ray Providence Ltd. Interior Design, Little Rock (501) 952-1456 Sisters Mona Thompson and Talena Ray teamed up 10 years ago and put their shared love of design and eye for color, scale and balance to work for residential and commercial clients. They have brought French accents to the hallway with scrolled metal sconces, a tufted velvet bench, a custom skirted console, carved mirror, vintage side chairs and elegant art. A custom mixed Pratt & Lambert wall color blends gray and beige for a warmth and depth, and the pair used a mix of materials to add texture to the space. Special thanks to: Martinous Oriental Rug Company, Inc., Little Rock; Mountjoy’s Custom Draperies, Mabelvale; The Shade Above, Little Rock.

MASTER BEDROOM Meridith L. Hamilton, CKD, allied ASID MLH Designs, Inc., Little Rock (501) 766-0594 MLH Designs, Inc., is a full-service interior design firm specializing in residential interiors and select corporate projects. Hamilton has received 19 ASID design awards, including 11 gold awards, with work featured in numerous local and national publications. She has participated in five Symphony Designer Houses, Build for the Cure 2004 and was design co-chair for Arkansas Arts Center’s Tabriz from 2005-2009. She used luxurious textures for a soothing, pure and uncluttered master bedroom. A palette of warm taupe and medium wood tones creates a sumptuous space, including a flocked wallcovering with a damask pattern. A cuttingedge offshoot of Philippe Starck’s Louis Ghost Chair, the Ghost Buster commode serves as nightstands. Special thanks to: Mertinsdyke Home, Little Rock; Nancy Osborn, Sherwood; Pacific Rugs, Little Rock; SR Hughes, Tulsa; Stephano’s Fine Art Gallery, Little Rock 26 Symphony Designer House XXI

MASTER BEDROOM SITTING AREA Laura Arnold Cantrell Furniture Design Center, Little Rock (501) 225-0002 Laura Arnold, co-founder of Cantrell Furniture Design Center along with her husband, Steve, has more than 17 years of interior design experience in creating comfortable, functional and beautiful homes. This soothing yet dramatic space begins with sisal ﬂooring topped with rugs. Weathered furniture ﬁnishes add character, while charcoal colored walls create a neutral backdrop. Linen draperies and upholstered custom-made chaises in cream colors dress the room and add contrast. Accessories and pillows add punches of unexpected color, while modern art offers inspiration. Special thanks to: Arnold’s Flooring America, Cantrell Furniture Design Center, Sherwin-Williams, Little Rock.

MASTER BATHROOM Sha Norman Art of Design, Little Rock (501) 425-3776 Sha Norman has been working in the design industry for 13 years, first in the furniture side of the business and subsequently opening her own firm. She’s created a soothing atmosphere in the master bathroom, a peaceful retreat geared toward relaxation with natural elements and a calm color palette. Working with the existing stone floors and counters, she painted the walls a complementary shade, Benjamin Moore’s Lenox Tan, and added gold accents and mirrored finishes to highlight the existing fixtures in the space. Special thanks to: Artist Matt Coburn, Maumelle.

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NURSERY

Laurie McFarland Tuck & Cover, Little Rock (501) 225-8825 An interior designer in Little Rock for 15 years, McFarland owns the retail children’s design store Tuck & Cover, which opened in 2005. The concept behind her bedroom is a sophisticated, modern nursery. The room is designed with the client in mind who desires the nursery to ﬂow with the design of the entire home. It features a custom, one-of-a-kind iron crib with an upholstered headboard designed especially for this room. Special thanks to: Angel Thread Custom Sewing, Howard’s Upholstery Shop, Tuck & Cover, Little Rock.

GUEST BATHROOM #1 Helen Lockhart Red Chaise Designs, Conway (501) 908-9388 Prior to relocating to Arkansas and opening her business, Helen Lockhart worked for more than a decade with both traditional and contemporary design ﬁrms as well as an art museum in Indianapolis, Indiana. The guest bathroom captures a sophisticated elegance designed to make any guest feel pampered. The vanity was custom made for this space, taking into consideration the off-center plumbing for the sink. The shower curtain was also custom made, creating a soft and simple contrast to the vanity. Special thanks to: Classic Tile & Hardwood Flooring, Rebecca Cronk, Conway.

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GUEST BEDROOM Joyce Holt (center) Julia Holt-Mariani (right) Phyllis Miley (left) Window Works, Inc., Little Rock (501) 219-1500 Window Works, Inc., has more than 36 years of design experience, specializing in window treatments and transforming clients’ dreams into reality. The experts at Window Works sought to create a guest bedroom that doubles as a sitting area, including a beautifully slipcovered daybed. An embroidered linen fabric in shades of light to dark pink inspired the color palette. Combined with plenty of natural light, the design makes this a relaxed, uncluttered, livable and inviting place to while away the hours.

GUEST BATHROOM #2 Myra Cooper Myra Cooper Interiors, Little Rock (501) 517-3813 Myra Cooper honed her interior design skills while working with a ﬁrm in Dallas, and relocated to Little Rock a decade ago, launching her own business. Her goal for this space was to make a small area seem larger, and she used a bright wall color, improved lighting, a mirror and open cabinetry to do so. Textures and colorful fabrics also help enliven the room, and art glass by local artist James Hayes adds a ﬁnishing touch in turning a small bathroom into a beautiful space. Special thanks to: Window Works, Little Rock.

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GUEST SUITE

Eric Doud ED2—E. Doud Designs, Little Rock (501) 416-4951 With a love of classic and traditional design coupled with a ﬂair for contemporary accessories, Eric Doud has been in the design business for more than 10 years and has worked on numerous showhouses. In the guest suite, varying visual textures, clean lines and monochromatic tones create the sophistication of a luxurious resort yet keep the feeling of home. Transitional furnishings make the space warm and visually inviting, well-suited to a variety of guests. Comfortable seating, a well-appointed bed with luxurious layers and even coffee service make the room a true retreat. Special thanks to: Phoenix Interiors, Little Rock.

BACK STAIRCASE/ HALLWAY Michael Shelton Finishing Touch Interiors, Little Rock (501) 517-0857 Finishing Touch Interiors has been in the remodeling and redecorating business since 1986, tackling all kinds of room improvement projects ranging from sheet rock repair to adding moulding, lighting and other features, to painting and custom ﬁnishes. In the hallway, structural and decorative improvements were needed, including removing wallpaper with layers of paint on top, repairing and retexturing the walls, adding moulding and lighting, and painting the entire space. Special thanks to: BK Moulding Supply, Little Rock.

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MEDIA ROOM Mehreen Atiq International Interior Design, Little Rock (501) 663-3607 Owner/designer of the recently opened International Interior Design store in Little Rock’s Heights neighborhood, Mehreen Atiq has transformed the lofty attic space into a media/inspiration room designed for both entertainment and relaxation—complete with a few hidden surprises. A relaxing eggplant color and sky ceiling mural set an atmosphere for engagement, while all around the customized lighting adds visual interest with a sense of warmth and calm. A built-in entertainment unit with shelves for worldly treasures, theater-style seating and wine server make the room a natural gathering space for family and friends. Media components by Matthew Carnes, Carnes Audio Visual, Little Rock, (501) 658-0932 Electrical work by Sam Finley, Finley Electric LLC, (501) 920-5072

KIDS’ NOOK

Lindsey Binz Lindsey Binz Home, Little Rock (501) 350-6811 With a degree in interior design from the University of Central Arkansas, Lindsey Binz has worked as a designer for the past 10 years. She enjoys getting to know her clients and ensures that their unique personalities show through in rooms that are functional as well as pretty. Here, she’s created a fun, unique space for kids, a nature-inspired, cozy play area featuring cedar walls, colorful and durable AstroTurf ﬂooring, with furnishings incorporating galvanized metal, wood and other natural materials. Special thanks to: Artists Morgan Coven and Courtney Roberson, photographer Sarah Bussey, Little Rock.

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FRONT PORCH Lawrie Rash Ken Rash’s Casual Furniture, Little Rock (501) 663-1818 Lawrie Rash holds a bachelor of ﬁne arts degree in design from the University of Memphis, opened Ken Rash’s of Arkansas in Little Rock in 1992, and has participated in every Symphony Designer House since. Her philosophy: celebrate the season, buy the best you can afford, be comfortable and enjoy the fresh air. She designed the porch as an extension of the home, complementing its architecture. Castelle seating anchors the area, a mix of accent furniture and accessories creates harmony, and patinaed copper, moss ﬁnishes and weathered stone embrace the beauty of age. Adding natural colors—cornsilk, terracotta and earthy green—aids the relaxing atmosphere. Special thanks to: Botanica Gardens, Little Rock.

FRONT LAWN

Chris Olsen Botanica Gardens, Little Rock (501) 614-3000 As owner and head designer for Botanica Gardens, Chris Olsen is known for consistently fresh and unique designs. He incorporated a circular design in the front yard to contrast with the home’s angular exterior. The new landscape creates a courtyard entrance that evokes the feeling of entering an outdoor room. The outer border is surrounded and planted with Burford hollies. Layers of other shrubs, including Knock Out roses, rosemary, lime sweet ﬂag grass and assorted ferns add color and texture, descending in height towards the sidewalk. A wooden bench encourages sitting and enjoying the landscape, which adds dimension and interest to the Tudor-style home.

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POOL

David Chappell Visionary Pools, a division of Morris & Chappell Landscape, Little Rock (501) 804-7450 Visionary Pools specializes in customized pools, patios and outdoor kitchens in a wide range of styles and materials. A division of Morris & Chappell Landscape, the company has more than a dozen years of experience in high-end residential and commercial landscaping. For the showhouse, David Chappell has created an elegant dipping pool with a simple style designed to complement the historic nature of the home. Flagstone coping relates well to the setting and blends the pool with the adjacent garden and lawn. Note: Pool completion was slated for after photography due to showhouse time constraints.

MEDITATION GARDEN Joe Barnett Little Rock Land Design, Inc., Little Rock (501) 952-4127 Barnett has a bachelor in ﬁne arts from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and has owned Little Rock Land Design, Inc., since 1985. Barnett used original sculpture, water and plant material to transform the backyard into a “Sacred Space” prayer garden. Special thanks to: Arkansas Nursery, River Valley Horticultural Center, St. Andrews Youth Group, Scott Maddox of Skycandy Landscape Lighting, The Good Earth Garden Center, Little Rock.

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Little Rock’s Riverdale Design District By Paulette Pearson

At Home in Arkansas tours one of our state’s ﬁnest locales for home design resources At Home’s Paulette Pearson at Bear-Hill Interiors

There isn’t a more concentrated source for home design goods and services in Arkansas than the Riverdale Design District, located near the corner of Rebsamen Park and Cantrell Roads, and its surrounding area. It’s a virtual melting pot of shops catering to practically every home design need and style. At Home in Arkansas hit the pavement to offer you an inside look at all the area has to offer.

For decorative home items such as Murano glass and framed art, visit KAKI HOCKERSMITH INTERIORS (1408 Rebsamen Park Rd., 501-666-6966, kakihockersmith.com), the nationally acclaimed design firm that renovated the Clinton White House; and bring home French and English wares from THE ANTIQUE CO. next door (1408 Rebsamen Park Rd., 501-666-0339). Nearby, the airy, light-filled BEAR-HILL INTERIORS showroom (1420 Rebsamen Park Rd., 501-907-9272, blog.bearhillinteriors. com) epitomizes traditional style with a glamorous flair, stocking Waylande Gregory Art Deco-style ceramics, Hickory Chair furnishings, an amazing selection of coffee table books, vintage and custom lamps, and more. Down the street, MERTINSDYKE HOME’S recently expanded locale (1500 Rebsamen Park Rd., 501280-3200) trends more transitional with its furnishings and accessories. If you’re drawn towards an Old World feel, make time for MARSHALL CLEMENTS across the street (1509 Rebsamen Park Rd., 501663-1828) to peruse room after room of indoor and outdoor treasures, including 72

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In addition to furnishings, Riverdale is home to many other businesses catering to aﬁcionados seeking everything from fabric to ﬂora. At CYNTHIA EAST FABRICS (1523 Rebsamen Park Rd., 501-663-0460, www. cynthiaeastfabrics.com), a fun, friendly vibe makes browsing the bolts and bolts of decorative fabric, as well as the expansive selection of unique gifts, design books (including signed copies of P. Allen Smith’s latest), and more, a real treat. Sift through another great selection of fabrics at LARRY’S INC. (1311 Rebsamen Park Rd., 501-6630674, www.larrysinc.com), where lines include Thibaut, Kravet, Lee Jofa and Duralee.

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If you’re a lover of gardens, or outdoor living in general, don’t miss BOTANICA GARDENS (1601 Rebsamen Park Rd., 501-614-3000, www.botanicagardens.com), helmed by garden celebrity Chris Olsen. Botanica’s offerings run the gamut from patio furnishings, pottery and statues, to interior and exterior custom ﬂoral pots, and much more, all within a colorful, California-inspired space. Just a hop, skip and jump away, PHIL CATO’S ABOUT VASE (3400 Old Cantrell Rd., 501-603-9200, www.aboutvaselittlerock.com) is a premier provider of unique ﬂoral arrangements, vases and potted plants, and recently began carrying seasonal décor by Jim Marvin Enterprises, including year-round Christmas, at wholesale prices. SURROUNDING AREA

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Just across Cantrell Road, FABULOUS FINDS ANTIQUES (2905 Cantrell Rd., 501-614-8181) is a well-known and established staple for vintage, antique and collectible items. Find inspiration closer to the river on Cantrell Road at THE SHADE ABOVE LIGHT COLLECTION (2208 Cantrell Rd., 501-374-3555), which formerly had a booth at Fabulous Finds but recently opened a showroom housing a trove of lighting and accessories, plus custom options. Also in the neighborhood, SOHO MODERN (2200 Cantrell Rd., 501-372-4884) has one of the state’s most-sought selections of modern furnishings, area rugs, accessories, artwork and lighting. DEBI DAVIS INTERIOR DESIGNS (2222 Cantrell Rd., 501-221-2032) recently opened a showroom decked in furnishings and accessories in soothing shades of cream and gold, and displaying the designer’s Reborn Relics line of antique ﬁnds worked into custom headboards, mirrors and more. And if you’re serious about expanding your own design expertise, stop in a few doors down to inquire about enrolling in a class at interior designer TOM CHANDLER’S SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DECORATING (2210 Cantrell Rd., 501-372-4278, www. chandlerassoc.com).

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both furnishings and accessories hand-selected from Europe, Asia and beyond. If you prefer a well-tailored, classic look, take a cue from MASSIMO’S must-see showroom also in the area (3513 Old Cantrell Rd., 501664-0355).

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ADVANCED BATH & KITCHEN (1010 Jessie Rd., 501-978-7225, www.advancedbk.com) has a fullservice showroom full of possibilities for your kitchen and bath, including solid stone Salita Shower Systems. If nothing but natural granite or marble will do, ALL NATURAL STONE (2225 Cottondale Ln., 501-280-9777, www.all-natural-stone.com) is the place for you. See examples of custom fabrication capabilities and be sure to jot down notes. BK MOULDING (2309 Cantrell Rd., 501-372-0002, www.bkmoulding.com) is an insider’s go-to spot for framing pictures, artwork and memorabilia. C&F FLOORING AND RUG GALLERY (2206 Cantrell Rd., 501-399-9909, www.candfcarpet.com) carries new carpet, rugs, hardwood, ceramic tile and natural stone. Green products, like recycled carpet and bamboo wood floors, are also available. Let DISTINCTIVE KITCHENS & BATHS (1414 Rebsamen Park Rd., 501-666-7756, kitchensofarkansas.com) inspire your kitchen or bath renovation, offering fullsize kitchen displays, on-staff interior designers and a certified kitchen and bath designer to get those design ideas flowing.

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{ DESIGN & DINE } Overlooking the river, BRAVE NEW RESTAURANT (2300 Cottondale Ln., Ste. 105, 501-663-2677, www.bravenewrestaurant.com) is a great place to stop for a gourmet lunch or dinner in a casual environment.

For a night on the town, CAJUN’S WHARF (2400 Cantrell Rd., 501-375-5351, www.cajunswharf.com) is famous for its fresh seafood, aged Angus beef and exciting atmosphere. For lunch or dinner, FADED ROSE (1619 Rebsamen Park Rd., 501-663-9734, www.thefadedrose.com) serves New Orleans-style steak, seafood and Creole specialties.

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LOCA LUNA (3519 Old Cantrell Rd., 501-663-4666, www.localuna.com) is an award-winning restaurant featuring a fun bar, eclectic menu and casual cool vibe. MADDIE’S PLACE (1615 Rebsamen Park Rd., 501-660-4040, www.maddiesplacelr.com), owned by former executive sous chef for Emeril Lagasse, Brian Deloney, serves up fresh adaptations of comfort food with a New Orleans inﬂuence. PIZZA CAFÉ (1517 Rebsamen Park Rd., 501-664-6133, www.pizzacafe.wetpaint.com) is a local favorite for pizza, salads and sandwiches, coveted on the outdoor patio during the summer months. Head to RED DOOR RESTAURANT (3701 Cantrell Rd., 501-666-8482, www.reddoorrestaurant.net) if you’re craving modern Southern cuisine in a laid-back atmosphere. If tapas and wine are in order, UNION BISTRO (3421 Old Cantrell Rd., 501-353-0360) will whet your appetite with small plates, as well as salads, sandwiches, entrees and desserts. Pizza Cafe

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At Home with Cara Wilkerson OCCUPATION: I’m a realtor for The Charlotte John Co. in Little Rock and a blogger. BEST KNOWN FOR: My blog, Live the Home Life, which I began two years ago. I chronicle being a single, twenty-something, do-it-yourselfer and people follow my home renovation and furniture rehab projects. LIVES IN: A 1960s ranch-style home in midtown Little Rock. It hadn’t been updated at all when I bought it, which was ideal because I wanted to do everything myself and put my own stamp on it. I’ve been here a little more than a year, and I’m about halfway there. MY FAVORITE PART OF MY HOUSE IS: My dining room, which is actually the most-used room in my house. I don’t have a home ofﬁce, so I sit at the dining table with my laptop, and it’s also where I entertain when friends come over for dinner. A red chest in the room is one of my favorite pieces because it was my ﬁrst rehab project. It showed me what I could do with a little paint and elbow grease. I’M MOST AT HOME: In paint clothes and a ponytail, working on a home project. My dad is an architect and my childhood home was always under construction. Our Saturdays were spent with our paint clothes on, a bandana over our hair and getting to work. That’s still an important part of my life, piddling around my house and making it my home.

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