Welcome to the Shine Design Journal
Every beautiful space starts with a spark—an idea, a material, a story worth telling.
This is where we share those stories—from design inspiration and behind-the-scenes moments to project reveals and the trends we’re loving.
We’re so glad you’re here. Whether you're a longtime client or just getting to know Shine, we hope these glimpses into our world leave you inspired.
Draft + Table Argenta
What happens when a beloved downtown restaurant loses its luster? Located in the heart of North Little Rock’s Argenta Historic District, Draft and Table was once overlooked—but not anymore.
In this design deep dive, we’re sharing how our team transformed a dark, dated space into a bright, flexible restaurant that welcomes weekday lunch guests, weekend brunchers, and concertgoers alike. From preserving a historic Irish-crafted bar to incorporating acoustic solutions and flexible seating arrangements, every design choice was rooted in hospitality, community, and brand strategy.
Explore how we balanced modern needs with timeless character—and brought a prime location back to life.
the Grumpy Rabbit {design process}
There is beauty and joy to be found in each step and it is exciting to us to reflect on the process that got us to the completed project. We love to share a glimpse behind-the-scenes of the finished product!
We hope that you’ve made the trip out to see the Grumpy Rabbit in person! The food is fabulous, the hospitality amazing and we’re pretty keen on the atmosphere, too!
the Grumpy Rabbit {before}
Not only were our clients looking to renovate the space, but they were also looking to develop a full-fledged restaurant concept that would infuse life, color, and bring really (really!) amazing food to Lonoke’s downtown.
The 5,000 sf building had experienced its share of layers of years of different uses— but behind the drop-down ceilings, vinyl floor coverings, and partitions, was a building waiting to shine.