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Taking Notes at the O'More College of Design Show House

A detailed visual diary explores a Franklin bungalow reimagined by regional designers.

  • By Hollie Deese
Wooden dresser with lamps and decorative objects.

FRANKLIN. The 2016 O’More Show House featured a 1919 brick and stucco Craftsman-style bungalow on West Main Street in downtown Franklin. The 5,200 square-foot cottage highlighted the work of Middle Tennessee’s finest design professionals, many of whom are graduates of O’More College of Design or serve as faculty and mentors.

Designers included:

  • Dana Goodman and Crysta Allsbrooks Parish with Dana Goodman Interiors of Nashville
  • Jennifer Jones with J. Jones Design, Inc. of Nashville
  • Mark Simmons and Deb Tallent with Mark Simmons Interiors of Nashville
  • Jonathan Savage with Savage Interior Design of Nashville
  • Lila Pryor Frank with Lila Pryor Frank Interiors of Huntsville
  • JoAnne Haynes with J. Haynes Interiors of Nashville
  • Stephanie Handley with J&K Design Studio in Brentwood
  • Paige Williams with Paige Williams Interior Design of Franklin
  • Kimberly Kelly with K7 Interior Design of Franklin
  • Gretchen Pennell of GLP Design in Brentwood
  • Susan Besser and Sadie Marchant of Franklin Preservation Associates
  • Tina Yaraghi with The Enchanted Home in Port Washington NY
  • Vicki Edwards with Kitchen and Bath Images, LLC in Brentwood
  • Rozanne Jackson with The Iron Gate in Nashville
  • Kathleen Evers with K. Evers Interiors of Nashville
  • Ginger Smith with Graham’s Lighting and Outdoor Living in Franklin
  • Kim Leggett with City Farmhouse in Franklin
  • Denny Langston and Greg Shaw with Southern Scape of Nashville

Nashville Interiors was pleased to support the project and attend the opening reception preview party in May and provide a review with event photos.

Enjoy our visual diary of the stunning O’More Show House 2016:

Show House sign outside a Craftsman bungalow.
1919 brick and stucco Craftsman bungalow in Franklin featured as 2016 O’More Show House
Patterned seating and flowering plants on a covered porch.
Front porch by designer Kim Leggett with City Farmhouse of Franklin
Porch sitting area with wooden stools and a swing.
Front porch by designer Kim Leggett with City Farmhouse of Franklin
Wooden stools in front of a cushioned porch swing.
Front porch by designer Kim Leggett with City Farmhouse of Franklin
Two women standing in a furnished living room.
Living Room by Designers Dana Goodman and Crysta Allsbrooks Parish with Dana Goodman Interiors
Curved sofa facing a fireplace and mirror.
Living Room by Designers Dana Goodman and Crysta Allsbrooks Parish with Dana Goodman Interiors
Decorative leather-bound books beside flowers.
Living Room by Designers Dana Goodman and Crysta Allsbrooks Parish with Dana Goodman Interiors
Cream tufted sofa with a patterned lumbar pillow.
Living Room by Designers Dana Goodman and Crysta Allsbrooks Parish with Dana Goodman Interiors
Curved wooden chair with pale pink cushions.
Living Room by Designers Dana Goodman and Crysta Allsbrooks Parish with Dana Goodman Interiors
Pale pink satin pillow on an upholstered chair.
Living Room by Designers Dana Goodman and Crysta Allsbrooks Parish with Dana Goodman Interiors
Curved cream sofa in a bright living room.
Living Room by Designers Dana Goodman and Crysta Allsbrooks Parish with Dana Goodman Interiors
Small pale flowers clustered in a garden bed.
Living Room by Designers Dana Goodman and Crysta Allsbrooks Parish with Dana Goodman Interiors
Glass and silver objects displayed on leather-bound books.
Living Room by Designers Dana Goodman and Crysta Allsbrooks Parish with Dana Goodman Interiors
Woman standing beside a floral curtain and colorful cushions.
Main Stairwell by Designer Paige Williams with Paige Williams Interior Design of Franklin
Metallic bowl beside books and decorative objects.
Main Stairwell by Paige Williams Interior Design of Franklin
Colorful floral curtain on a dark wall.
Main Stairwell by Paige Williams Interior Design of Franklin
Rustic wooden beam and artwork on a dark wall.
Littlebranch Farm design feature Main Stairwell by Paige Williams Interior Design of Franklin
Framed landscape reflected in a decorative object.
Main Stairwell by Paige Williams Interior Design of Franklin
Floral textile beside a patterned woven surface.
Main Stairwell by Paige Williams Interior Design of Franklin
Guests gathered inside the show house.
Pam Harper with Nashville Interiors at the Opening Reception Main Stairwell by Paige Williams Interior Design of Franklin
Table setting with dishes and yellow flowers.
Breakfast Room by Jennifer Jones, J. Jones Design, Inc. of Nashville
Pale kitchen cabinets surrounding a cooking island.
Kitchen by Jennifer Jones, J. Jones Design, Inc. of Nashville
Vintage wooden kitchen tools displayed upright.
Kitchen by Jennifer Jones, J. Jones Design, Inc. of Nashville
Pale fabric shade above a kitchen window.
Kitchen by Jennifer Jones, J. Jones Design, Inc. of Nashville
Two women talking beside a kitchen island.
Kitchen by Jennifer Jones, J. Jones Design, Inc. of Nashville
Striped ceramic pitchers and a creamer.
Kitchen by Jennifer Jones, J. Jones Design, Inc. of Nashville
Brass desk lamp on a white countertop.
Kitchen by Jennifer Jones, J. Jones Design, Inc. of Nashville
Brass lamp beneath dark kitchen cabinets.
Kitchen by Jennifer Jones, J. Jones Design, Inc. of Nashville
Pale framed artwork beside a patterned window shade.
Dining Room by Lila Pryor Frank with Lila Pryor Frank Interiors of Huntsville, Alabama
Dining table set with plates, glasses, and oranges.
Dining Room by Lila Pryor Frank with Lila Pryor Frank Interiors of Huntsville, Alabama
Overhead view of a place setting and a tray of oranges.
Dining Room by Lila Pryor Frank with Lila Pryor Frank Interiors of Huntsville, Alabama
Layered blue-and-white plates on a woven charger.
Dining Room by Lila Pryor Frank with Lila Pryor Frank Interiors of Huntsville, Alabama
Outdoor dining table on a brick terrace.
Outdoor Living Space by Ginger Smith with Graham’s Lighting and Outdoor Living of Franklin
Vintage kitchen sink with hanging copper pans.
Potting Shed featuring vintage finds by Kim Leggett of City Farmhouse in Franklin
White ceramic vessels on rustic wooden shelves.
Milk glass collection Potting Shed featuring vintage finds by Kim Leggett of City Farmhouse in Franklin
Bungalow and garden beneath mature trees.
Side view of the property, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Historic portrait beside a hanging white dress.
Rear Stairwell area leading to terrace by Kimberly Kelly with K7 Interior Design of Franklin
Reflective mosaic tile wall.
shimmering glass tile and shelving of wet bar Terrace Level Living Room by Designer Kathlene Evers, K. Evers Interiors of Nashville
Close-up of square mosaic tiles.
shimmering glass tile and shelving of wet bar Terrace Level Living Room by Designer Kathlene Evers, K. Evers Interiors of Nashville
Glass jars filled with colorful sweets.
Terrace Level Living Room by Designer Kathlene Evers, K. Evers Interiors of Nashville
Cream sofa beneath framed landscape art.
Family Room by Designer and Event Chair JoAnne Haynes with J. Haynes Interiors
Guests standing beside a green chair in a living room.
Family Room by Designer and Event Chair JoAnne Haynes with J. Haynes Interiors
Curtain with geometric trim beside a window.
Family Room by Designer and Event Chair JoAnne Haynes with J. Haynes Interiors
Woman seated in a furnished living room.
Family Room by Designer and Event Chair JoAnne Haynes with J. Haynes Interiors
Yellow upholstered chair beneath framed landscape art.
Family Room by Designer and Event Chair JoAnne Haynes with J. Haynes Interiors
Cream sofa with blue and floral pillows.
Family Room by Designer and Event Chair JoAnne Haynes with J. Haynes Interiors
Man standing beside a window at the show house.
Mark Simmons, pictured Master Suite by Mark Simmons and Deb Tallent with Mark Simmons Interiors of Nashville
Wooden dresser with lamps and decorative objects.
Master Suite by Mark Simmons and Deb Tallent with Mark Simmons Interiors of Nashville
Open dressing-room door with a small upholstered bench.
Master Suite by Mark Simmons and Deb Tallent with Mark Simmons Interiors of Nashville
Close-up of patterned gray upholstery.
Master Suite by Mark Simmons and Deb Tallent with Mark Simmons Interiors of Nashville
Bedside table and warm lamp against a dark wall.
Master Suite by Mark Simmons and Deb Tallent with Mark Simmons Interiors of Nashville
Vanity with a tall mirror and pale countertop.
Master Suite by Mark Simmons and Deb Tallent with Mark Simmons Interiors of Nashville
Patterned rug in front of a pale bathroom vanity.
Master Suite by Mark Simmons and Deb Tallent with Mark Simmons Interiors of Nashville
Glass bottle with a decorative metal cap.
Master Suite by Mark Simmons and Deb Tallent with Mark Simmons Interiors of Nashville
Dark abstract artwork beside a desk and lamp.
Upstairs Sitting Room and Home Office by Designer Jonathan Savage with Savage Interior Design of Nashville
Framed botanical display behind leafy branches.
Upstairs Sitting Room and Home Office by Designer Jonathan Savage with Savage Interior Design of Nashville
Two pale chairs facing a dark desk.
Upstairs Sitting Room and Home Office by Designer Jonathan Savage with Savage Interior Design of Nashville
Black-and-white patterned wallpaper in a small bathroom.
Main Powder Room by Designer Vicki Edwards with Kitchen and Bath Images, LLC of Brentwood
Wall-mounted drying rack in a utility space.
Laundry Room by Designer Gretchen Pennell with GLP Design of Brentwood
Framed botanical artwork above a small desk.
Upstairs Bedroom and Bathroom by Stephanie Handley with J&K Design Studio of Brentwood
Feather illustration above glass and ceramic objects.
Upstairs Bedroom and Bathroom by Stephanie Handley with J&K Design Studio of Brentwood
Mirror selfie above a console with gold-toned leaves.
Nashville Interiors Managing Editor Laurie Perry Vaughen Upstairs Bedroom and Bathroom by Stephanie Handley with J&K Design Studio of Brentwood
Bedside table with a clear angular lamp.
Upstairs Bedroom and Bathroom by Stephanie Handley with J&K Design Studio of Brentwood
Open book and a small plant on a wood-slice table.
Upstairs Bedroom and Bathroom by Stephanie Handley with J&K Design Studio of Brentwood
Pale wallpaper with flowing curved lines.
marble wallpaper in bath Upstairs Bedroom and Bathroom by Stephanie Handley with J&K Design Studio of Brentwood
Decorative handheld mirrors mounted on a wall.
vintage collection wall display in bath Upstairs Bedroom and Bathroom by Stephanie Handley with J&K Design Studio of Brentwood
Glass chandelier against a dark ceiling.
Graham’s Lighting feature Upstairs Bedroom and Bathroom by Stephanie Handley with J&K Design Studio of Brentwood
Pale bedding beside a softly lit bedside table.
Upstair’s Bedroom by Rozanne Jackson of The Iron Gate of Nashville
Bedroom with layered pale linens and a large mirror.
Upstair’s Bedroom by Rozanne Jackson of The Iron Gate of Nashville
Close-up of pale patterned wallpaper.
Antique mirror element Upstair’s Bedroom by Rozanne Jackson of The Iron Gate of Nashville
Upholstered antique chair with a striped seat.
French antique chair Upstair’s Bedroom by Rozanne Jackson of The Iron Gate of Nashville

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