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Designer Meredith Owen brings a bit of Texas flair to a new Nashville condo project

Written by Melissa Mahanes with Taylor Droddy / Photos by Molly Culver

Austin, Texas-based designer Meredith Owen Interiors was brought in to transform this newly built Nashville condo after her longtime client Brad Womack, Texas restauranteur, bar-owner, and former Bachelor contestant who fell in love with Nashville and purchased a getaway in The Broadwest. They were inspired by the well-traveled look of Austin’s Proper Hotel, so Meredith infused the home with a sophisticated bohemian vibe. The comfortable mix of textured textiles and the grounded, earthy color palette evoke the same worldly feeling ideally suited to this pied-à-terre.

Owen and her team have worked on five previous projects with their client, and their level of understanding and trust is evident in the many personal touches throughout the home.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Brad on multiple projects over the years. His condo in Nashville is definitely one of my favorites. My team and I worked hard to create a design reflecting his adventurous spirit and appreciation of home. Nothing makes me happier than knowing he truly adores where he lives”, said Margaret.

Owen and her team added exciting lighting from Hudson Valley Lighting and vintage furniture like the antique leather sofas, adding texture and soul to the shiny new-construction home. The rugs, in particular, are standout pieces. They were all hand selected at Black Sheep Unique in Austin, TX. Each one is one-of-a-kind and helps each room come alive.

Since the design process took place during the height of the pandemic, lead times were incredibly long, but Owen sourced a vintage leather couch from a European antique dealer via 1stDibs after a long search for the perfect piece, and it arrived just in time. It now sits as the living room’s perfect focal point and is perfectly broken in, like a favorite leather jacket. The floor-to-ceiling windows offer showstopping views of the city. So, to warm up the room, Owen outfitted the windows with drapery panels, elevating the space and making it feel complete.

“When I reached out to Meredith to design my Nashville home, I only knew I desired a “global” feel. She enhanced whatever small vision I had and created the entire space into something I could never have imagined. Each and every piece was sourced from a different vendor, which gave the home anything but a typical, uniform look, but it all ended up blending together so beautifully well. The color tones are warm, friendly, and inviting. Every time I walk into my home, I feel a sense of being transported into an environment full of rich culture, which brings me immense comfort.” Womack tells us. This is particularly apparent in the home’s accessories.

The artwork perfectly matches both the homeowner’s personality and the home Owen has created, particularly the photo series in the living room and the buffalo image in the bedroom. In addition, the hanging cowboy hats that adorn the guest bedroom walls are a fun nod to the homeowner’s Texas roots. In the kitchen, the tiny bar nook is the perfect spot to display the homeowner’s own vintage rocket-shaped cocktail shaker collection. While working on an out-of-state project always involves logistical challenges, Meredith was thrilled to give this homeowner a cozy launching pad from which to explore his new city.

Source list: Rugs- Black Sheep Unique / Sofa- 1st Dibs / Living Room ChairsCaffreys & Co. / Twin Beds- Serena & Lily / Accent Tables/Chairs- Noir / TV Console- Olive & Wool / Lighting- Hudson Valley // Meredith Owen Interiors / 1000 Westbank Drive, Building 1, West Lake Hills, TX 78746 / (512) 696-1524 / www.meredithoweninteriors.com / Instagram: meredithoweninteriors