Personal Space

Diana Long, manager of the River Market. Her favorite space is her open living area.
Diana Long, manager of the River Market. Her favorite space is her open living area.

Diana Long

Where I live: I live in the Park Hill neighborhood of North Little Rock. I have lived in my house for four years and in August finally finished remodeling the whole interior.

Occupation: Director of operations for the Little Rock River Market.

My favorite space is: Living room and kitchen -- an open concept plan creates one space.

Why? The space is open, yet cozy. It's not a large space but feels twice the size that it originally did -- mainly because we opened it up. It's great for entertaining because the kitchen and living room are only separated by a bar which creates a nice flow between the spaces. The bar also serves as a gathering place for food, friends and family. People in the kitchen and around the bar can easily carry on a conversation with others in the living room. Opening up the space really lets the light flow through, which I love. Now that the house is finished, I am proud to have friends over and share my home with them, and hear it filled with laughter and conversation. Every Sunday morning I snuggle on the sofa and post on Facebook "Coffee, Pups and Paper."

If I could make one change to improve this space, I would: New living room seating is next on my list. I really need a sofa large enough for me and the dogs.

HomeStyle on 10/25/2014

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