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Behind the Details: Modern Matter at the Flower Magazine 2025 Designer Showhouse in Nashville
The FLOWER Magazine 2025 Designer Showhouse in Nashville, Tennessee, transformed a legendary Belle Meade residence into a remarkable celebration of design, craftsmanship, and floral artistry. Featuring 23 renowned interior design firms the showhouse created an immersive experience that brought beauty to life in every detail. We were honored to be part of this extraordinary project and delighted that Modern Matter hardware was showcased throughout many of the home’s stunning rooms, adding our signature touch of timeless, sculptural elegance.
Produced by Karen Carroll, Amanda Smith Fowler, and Ellen Padgett | Floral design by The Tulip Tree
Salon & Bar by Mark D. Sikes
Salon & Bar
Designed by Mark D. Sikes
Mark D. Sikes created a room with a transportive vision, drawing inspiration from a recent trip to Tangier and imagining a space that felt “like you are in an emerald—sensual and exotic like Morocco.”
Known for his mastery of tailored interiors and confident use of color, Sikes layered the room in rich green hues and tented stripes to create an enveloping, single-color statement reminiscent of Villa Mabrouka, Yves Saint Laurent’s former retreat. Thoughtfully designed for lingering and conversation, the space balanced tailored furnishings from his Chaddock collection with Moroccan-inspired details, bold contemporary art.
In the adjoining bar, Sikes featured the Clementine Knob and Clementine Pull from his brass hardware collection with Modern Matter in a warm, burnished brass finish. Set against walls lacquered in Benjamin Moore’s striking “Nile Green,” the hardware added a refined gleam to the high-impact space, which was inspired by the graceful architectural details of Villa Mabrouka.
Dining Room by Eric Ross
Dining Room & Butler’s Pantry
designed by Eric Ross
Eric Ross approached this room with his signature belief that every space should “drive home a mood,” embracing the drama of black to create a rich, enveloping dining experience. Grounded by black silk walls, the design layered traditional elegance with deeply personal touches—most notably a floral fabric featuring irises, a nod to his home state of Tennessee. Known for his love of symmetry and collected interiors, Ross balanced mirror-image vignettes, antique accents, and a commanding custom dining table of walnut, ebony, and gold leaf to anchor the space.
In the adjoining butler’s pantry, he revealed a slightly more playful side, pairing a contemporary wood-veneer wallcovering with treasured collections of bird prints, creamware, and jewel-toned glassware. To complete the space, Ross selected the Cosmos Knob paired with the Asteroid Backplate in burnished brass, bringing a note of classic elegance and a refined glow that elevated the cabinetry with timeless sophistication.
Kitchen by Rachel Halvorson
Kitchen & Breakfast Room
designed by Rachel Halvorson
Rachel Halvorson designed these adjoining spaces with a distinctly British sensibility, layering rich color, texture, and pattern to create rooms that felt thoughtfully collected and in effortless conversation with one another. Inspired by the black steel cabinetry and soapstone island in the kitchen, she enveloped the breakfast room in a deep, sea-toned grasscloth, balancing the moody palette with a warm, golden ceiling that echoed the La Cornue range. Drawing on her love of British interiors—particularly their confident mixing of prints—Halvorson incorporated patterned shades and layered textiles, blending antiques with contemporary pieces for a look that felt evolved over time.
To complete the cabinetry, Halvorson selected the Valencia Rosette Knob from the Mark D. Sikes Collection paired with the Washington D Pull from the Sarah Bartholomew Collection. The burnished brass hardware introduced a refined gleam, adding style and sophistication while reinforcing the room’s timeless, classic aesthetic.
Scullery & Pantry by Rebecca Gardner
Scullery & Pantry
designed by Rebecca Gardner
Rebecca Gardner approached this scullery with a theatrical spirit, drawing inspiration from the storied kitchens of Brighton Pavilion and imagining a scene alive with anticipation for a grand banquet “upstairs.” Embracing the idea that a showhouse is, at its heart, a celebration, she infused the space with wit and whimsy—layering playful details like faux provisions and unexpected flourishes alongside richly patinated metals. A custom metallic bronze hood, hanging copper pots, and glowing copper lanterns introduced warmth and luster, while limestone floors and handcrafted tile added a rustic, hand-finished counterpoint.
To anchor the cabinetry with timeless sophistication, Gardner selected the Marcelle Appliance Pull in Burnished Brass from the Float Studio Collection alongside the Clementine Pulls and Clementine Latch from the Mark D. Sikes Collection, also in Burnished Brass. The classic silhouettes and rich finish brought cohesion to the layered materials, reinforcing the room’s balance of elegance, fantasy, and enduring design.
Mudroom by Parkes of Parkes
Mudroom
designed by Susan Lamb and Blair Parkes of Parkes & Lamb
Parkes & Lamb reimagined the mudroom as more than a utilitarian pass-through, transforming it into a richly layered space that felt warm, tailored, and inviting. Custom cabinetry in a soft neutral tone set the foundation, complemented by botanical-inspired striped wallpaper that climbed from wainscoting to ceiling, creating the illusion of a trellis wrapped in vines. Thoughtful details—stacked oil paintings on brass rods, skirted seating with fringe, woven baskets, and touches of slate blue pulled from the wallpaper—added polish and personality.
To elevate the cabinetry, the designers selected Clementine Pulls and Valencia Bail Pulls in the mudroom, introducing elegant brass accents that balanced timeless sophistication with everyday function. In the adjoining bath, the Valencia Drop Pull adorned the vanity, pairing seamlessly with the brass fittings and aged bronze sconces to create a cohesive, polished finish that carried the home’s sense of understated luxury into every detail.
Bedroom & Bath by Meg Braff
Bedroom & Bath
designed by Meg Braff
Meg Braff envisioned this guest suite as a gracious retreat inspired by Nashville’s tradition, gardens, and spirit of entertaining, enveloping the room in layered shades of blue and green that echoed the lush landscape beyond. Known for her confident use of pattern, Braff reimagined her beloved “Venise” print in a custom blue, repeating it across linen drapery, grasscloth walls, and painted millwork to create a sense of continuity and calm. Her signature mix of vintage bamboo, tailored upholstery, and brass accents brought lively movement to the space, while a bamboo bed painted in “Bayville Blue” offered a fresh focal point.
In the adjoining bath, she completed the vanity with the Washington D Pull from the Sarah Bartholomew Collection in polished brass, adding a refined gleam that complemented the marble surfaces, and vibrant wallpaper for a look that felt both timeless and transportive.
Ladies’ Sitting Room by Lynde Easterlin
Ladies’ Sitting Room
Designed by Lynde Easterlin
Lynde Easterlin imagined this ladies’ retreat as a romantic garden oasis inspired by the timeless elegance of Bunny Mellon. Anchored by a de Gournay hand-painted botanical wallcovering in a signature soft blue, the room bloomed with delicate color and artistry, setting a graceful tone throughout. Easterlin allowed the statement paper to shine, layering slipcovered seating with feminine details, pale-wood antiques, and weathered finishes to create an atmosphere of relaxed refinement.
In the adjoining bath, she drew on spring greens from the wallpaper, pairing painted cabinetry with Modern Matter’s natural rattan knobs—woven accents that beautifully reinforced the room’s garden-inspired charm and effortless sophistication.
Bedroom & Bath by Alexandra Norwood
Bedroom & Bath
Designed by Alexandra Norwood
Alexandra Norwood designed this bedroom as a serene escape—an “aah” moment meant to feel like a mini-vacation and a breath of fresh air. Embracing a soft, neutral palette, she introduced architectural character through a trompe l’oeil wallcovering that evokes antique Swedish paneling, adding instant depth and distinction. Norwood balanced refinement and romance with feminine seating silhouettes and a custom four-poster bed adorned with sculpted vines and flowers, painted in Benjamin Moore’s “Dune White” for a cohesive, airy feel.
In the adjoining bath, she carried the garden-inspired theme forward with trellis detailing and floral chintz accents, finishing the vanity with the Clementine Knob from theMark D. Sikes Collection and Monterey Pull with Backplate from the Pure Salt Collection, elegant brass touches that added warmth and polish to the tranquil retreat.
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