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.
Little Rock Soiree Women to Watch 2026
We’re thrilled to share that our founder and co-owner, Stacey Breezeel, has been named one of Little Rock Soirée’s 2026 Women to Watch—a recognition honoring 41 local leaders making a powerful impact in business, philanthropy, and the community.
As a part of the heart behind Shine Interior Design Studio, Stacey leads with intention, blending creativity with purpose to design spaces that support wellness, empower women, and balance life’s many roles.
Designing the Protected Spaces: Where Healthy Home Design Lives Day to Day
In our last journal post, Stacey shared the three pillars of healthy home design she walked through at KBIS 2026: materials, zones, and air quality. Those pillars protect the home from the inside out. But once they're in place, a more interesting question opens up. What are these protected spaces actually for?
What a Commercial Interior Designer Manages
Tile selections. Lead times. Code compliance. Contractor coordination. A commercial build has a hundred decisions, and most business owners are making them at midnight between running the business they actually built. Here's what a commercial designer manages, so you don't have to.
Slow Design: A Conversation on Sustainability, Wellness, and Design at a Different Pace
Slow design asks us to do something the industry rarely makes time for — pause, listen, and design with intention. Stacey shares her KBIS 2026 NextStage talk on healthy home design, and the three pillars that shape every project at Shine: materials, zones, and air quality.
Design Grounded in Wellness and Sustainability
Stacey writes in Green Home Builder on what wellness actually looks like in residential design, beyond recycled materials and good daylighting. Her starting point: a question most homeowners haven't been asked.
Casa Couture: Interior Designers a Worthwhile Investment for a Beautiful, Functional Home
AY Magazine’s “Casa Couture” highlights why hiring an interior designer is a worthwhile investment—protecting homeowners from costly missteps while creating spaces that feel tailored, functional, and timeless. We’re proud Stacey Breezeel and Natalie Biles were included, speaking to what we believe at our core: design isn’t successful unless it supports the way you truly live.
AY’s 2026 Interior Designer Awards
AY About You’s 2026 Interior Design Awards: Savants of Styled Spaces celebrates the Natural State’s most trusted design professionals—those who balance beauty with function, personality, and sustainability. From residential sanctuaries to bold commercial environments, this year’s honorees are recognized for transforming first impressions into lasting experiences through thoughtful, detail-driven design.
From Vacant to Vibrant: 10Fitness Cantrell
A former Stein Mart became a bold, wellness-focused 24/7 fitness club. See how Shine partnered with 10Fitness to design the Cantrell location through real building constraints, brand standards, and a program built for every fitness level.
The 15 best Christmas stockings that you can hang year after year, per design experts
Natalie Biles and Stacey Breezeel were featured as expert contributors in CNN Underscored’s holiday guide to the best Christmas stockings of 2025. Natalie shared timeless, easy-to-repeat stocking picks that help families keep their mantel décor cohesive year after year, while Stacey encouraged readers to lean into what they already love—embracing nostalgia and mixing textures, color, and memories for a home that feels unmistakably Christmas.
Big Thanksgiving, Small Space
In a recent feature on hosting Thanksgiving in small spaces, designers Natalie Biles and Stacey Breezeel of Shine Interior Design Studio share practical, creative solutions for making any home holiday-ready. The article explores how to maximize every seat and surface, rethink traditional layouts, streamline kitchen prep, and create a natural flow—proving that meaningful gatherings aren’t limited by square footage. With thoughtful planning and a little creativity, Natalie and Stacey show how anyone can host a warm, comfortable, and memorable Thanksgiving, no matter the size of their space.
Easy Ways to Add a Pop of Color to your Kitchen
Color can do more than brighten your kitchen—it can transform how you feel in the space. After being featured in The Kitchn, Shine shares bonus designer tips for adding warmth, vibrancy, and personality in simple and quick ways.
2025 AMP Top 100 Professionals
Shine Interior Design Studio co-founder Stacey Breezeel, NCIDQ, LEED AP, has been recognized by Arkansas Money & Politics as one of the Top 100 Professionals of 2025. Known for her collaborative leadership and award-winning commercial and residential design work, Stacey continues to elevate the wellness-driven design landscape across Arkansas.
How to Refresh Your Home for Fall: Layer, Color, and Comfort
Fall invites us to slow down and create spaces that feel calm, grounded, and cozy. We love a seasonal refresh and find it is less about a full redesign and more about layering warmth and intention into your home. From textured fabrics and rich color palettes to natural florals and soft lighting, these simple ideas will help you welcome the new season with beauty, comfort, and balance.
Six Easy Ways to Add Color to Your Kitchen
The Kitchn featured Shine Interior Design Studio co-founders Natalie Biles and Stacey Breezeel in an article on simple, renter-friendly ways to bring color into your kitchen. Their expert tip? Use temporary vinyl or peel-and-stick wallpaper to create high-impact, low-commitment design moments that refresh your space with ease.
Color We Love: Slumber Sloth by Sherwin-Williams
We’re always on the lookout for colors that feel fresh and timeless—shades that quietly support a space without stealing the spotlight. One of our absolute favorites? Slumber Sloth by Sherwin-Williams. In our recent full-home project in Wynne, Arkansas, this soft, calming neutral brought warmth and cohesion to every room. Cozy but not muddy, modern but still classic, Slumber Sloth delivered the exact vibe our clients were craving. Curious how to use this versatile shade in your own space? We’re sharing styling tips, project inspiration, and why this hue has become one of our go-to picks for peaceful, beautiful living.
Blackberry Renovation: A Tranquil Transformation
Step inside the Blackberry Road home, where comfort and connection meet refined design. From the welcoming flow of the living and dining rooms to a cozy, color-drenched study, Shine Interior Design Studio transformed each space into a reflection of beauty, balance, and everyday livability.
Blackberry Renovation: Gathering in Style
Step inside the Blackberry Road home, where comfort and connection meet refined design. From the welcoming flow of the living and dining rooms to a cozy, color-drenched study, Shine Interior Design Studio transformed each space into a reflection of beauty, balance, and everyday livability.
AY Innovative Home Awards 2025
Shine Interior Design Studio is proud to be named an AY About You’s Innovative Home Award winner for 2025. This recognition highlights our commitment to creating spaces that are not only beautiful, but also functional and wellness-focused. Through a calm, client-centered design process, we help homeowners and businesses bring personality, balance, and long-term value to every project.
The Soothing Paint Color Everyone’s Adding To Their Homes In 2025, According To Designers
We have been working all summer while humming a little “lavender haze” and our work table has been full of lovely lavender and purple shades, so we couldn’t believe how timely this interview for Southern Living came along. Color trends are shifting—and lavender is quietly taking center stage. Once reserved for children’s rooms or cottage-core aesthetics, this dreamy hue is being reimagined in sophisticated, wellness-centered spaces. At Shine, we’re excited to see this soft shade getting the attention it deserves.
