At Home in Arkansas | What the Pros Know

Designer Secrets

Date:  January 8, 2025    

Psst—this advice is too good to keep to ourselves! Local professionals share insight on everything from renovation timeframes to ideas for splurging and saving

From At Home in Arkansas Jan/Feb 2025 Issue

WHAT IS YOUR SECRET SOURCE OR GO-TO SPOT FOR PICKING UP AN ANTIQUE, ORIGINAL PIECE OF ART, OR ONE-OF-A-KIND FIND?

“Shop your own stuff! Sometimes you forget what you or a family member might already own.”
—Natalie Biles, Shine Interior Design Studio

HOW LONG SHOULD YOU LIVE IN A HOUSE BEFORE YOU RENOVATE? ARE THERE ANY MARKERS THAT INDICATE IT’S TIME? 

“Usually, a good timeframe would be 6 months to a year before deciding to renovate if you have recently moved into your home. Before moving in, you may want to upgrade lighting and plumbing fixtures or paint and change out door hardware. Those projects have a quicker turnaround time and can be started as soon as you are ready. The more invasive renovation projects take time and careful planning. It’s wise to protect this time to gather ideas and experience the space you have before launching into a larger project.”
—Stacey Breezeel, Shine Interior Design Studio