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from At Home in Arkansas | September 2020

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looking forward

People often ask me how far ahead we work on an issue. While the simple answer is a couple of months, the truth is we’re constantly on the hunt for houses to feature and stories to tell—even for issues a year or two out. Most of stories in this issue were slated long

Photograph by Rett Peek before the pandemic hit in March. It wasn’t until we interviewed the designers and homeowners several weeks ago that we started to hear versions of the same refrain: Now that we’re spending so much time at home, I’m so thankful I love my house. Whether it’s a bigger kitchen where they can dive into adventurous new recipes (page 54), a spa-like bathroom complete with a steam shower (page 58), or the peaceful retreat of a backyard pool (page 31), these spaces have been vital for a sense of calm in an uncertain world.

You’ll notice another common thread throughout the features in our annual Kitchen & Bath Issue: home bars and open floor plans perfect for entertaining. Folks are eager to extend their social circles once again, to fill their homes with familiar faces and fellowship. And while we might not be quite at that point yet, there’s optimism in looking forward to it.

Stephanie Maxwell Newton, editor stephanie@athomearkansas.com

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CORRECTION The phone number for Brooke Dodd Interior Design on page 84 of the August 2020 edition was printed incorrectly. Brooke can be reached at (501) 545-9189 or (501) 262-9463, or by email at brooke@ brookedodd.com.

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