TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
C aroline and Mike Craven’s mid-century modern home in Texarkana, Arkansas, is a pure reflection of their style and personality. Built in 1975, the custom home was built by Gayle and Henry Moore. Growing up in the current Ace of Clubs House in downtown Texarkana, Moore decided to build a home with the help of a commercial builder and architect, Larry McGowan, to create a home with space for entertaining and functional living. Throughout the house, you can feel the historical inspiration, custom choices, and the impact of natural light from windows facing the backyard pool and entertainment area. The original textured wooden front doors painted a bold orange set the tone for the rest of the home. An entryway sets the tone for the rest of the home, displaying fountains centered in the room used as vases, and bold planters on each side of the doorway. The rest of the home continues the reasonable mixture of creativity and functionality, and the Cravens have designed each room to feel comfortable yet chic. With an art collection that started during Caroline’s college years, each piece holds a story that brings a smile to Caroline’s face when she talks about it. “I choose things for my home that make me happy,” Caroline said. “I love to sprinkle whimsical, little surprises throughout that make people stop and think.” Making the way from the living room to the primary bedroom, the hallway holds a wet bar with easy access to the pool and entertainment areas. Standing boldly in the windows, Asian-inspired statues hold wine glasses gifted to Caroline by a friend. A contemporary painting sits between the statues, bringing the colors of the home together in one place.
The study provides pops of humor and whimsy, but the true showstopper sits above the fireplace.
A Gino Hollander piece, a striking drawing of a woman looking to her right shoulder, provides a focal point and tone for the study.
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COMMUNITY & CULTURE
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