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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. 82 slmag.net
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.