Music City, TN March 2026

Design Matters

There's No Place Like Home

If you know anything about our family, you know that we travel way too often back to Kansas City where my husband and I grew up. Family means absolutely everything to us, and as time goes on we desire nothing more than to keep our kids connected to their grandparents and their best friends… the cousins.

We had the privilege of visiting our family over all of the holidays, traveled some for work, and by the time we made it back to Nashville the catastrophic Winter Storm Fern took over the city. Thankfully we were one of the lucky ones that had no damage to our home, but we were without power and displaced from our home for 12 days. All of that to say... we missed home! During the storm, even though we were away from our actual house, we wanted to be nowhere else except right here in Nashville. Our family was blessed by a family we had never even met from our church. They opened their home to us after we jumped around from hotel to hotel. And that week of their sacrifice will be something we will never forget.

Unfortunately, Nashville has been through some traumatic events in the past 6 years, and the way strangers rally is contagious. I think it’s safe to say that everyone has experienced the community support of this city at some point. It's unfortunate that it takes something so desperate to cause this chain reaction in today's society, but it's so refreshing to see everyone put all of the differences aside for the greater good for each other. There is truly no place like home!

KAT SEATON GIARRATANO, PUBLISHER @MUSICCITY.CITYLIFESTYLE

March 2026

PUBLISHER

Kat Seaton Giarratano | kat.seaton@citylifestyle.com

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Morgan Raum | morgan.raum@citylifestyle.com

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Matt Giarratano | matt.giarratano@citylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Morgan Raum, Emily Allen

Corporate Team

CEO Steven Schowengerdt

President Matthew Perry

COO David Stetler

CRO Jamie Pentz

CoS Janeane Thompson

AD DESIGNER Jenna Crawford

LAYOUT DESIGNER Amanda Schilling

QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST Megan Cagle

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1-6: Simon Says, the stylish men’s boutique in Nashville’s vibrant Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood, marked its one-year anniversary with a lively celebration that perfectly reflected the spirit of the store. Founded by fashion visionary Stephanie Simon, the shop has quickly become a destination for curated menswear that blends international designers with local artisans, offering unique pieces and personalized style guidance to Nashvillians and visitors alike. For the anniversary event, guests gathered for an evening of drinks, upbeat music, good company, and exclusive in-store promotions that added extra excitement to the festivities. The atmosphere was electric, filled with fashion lovers and supporters of local business coming together to toast a year of creativity, community, and great style. Simon Says celebrated not just a milestone, but the loyal customers and friends who helped make its first year unforgettable.

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7-11: Pro2col, the innovative wellness and human performance lab in Germantown, Nashville, recently celebrated its grand opening with an exciting community event. Founded by former NFL linebacker Derrick Morgan and his wife Charity Morgan, a Plant-Based Chef and national best-selling cookbook author, Pro2col offers science-backed, personalized recovery and optimization services, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, IV therapy, advanced bio-modality treatments, and more! Guests enjoyed the chance to tour the state-of-the-art facility while meeting Derrick and Charity, whose vision blends elite athletic performance with holistic wellness. The grand opening marked an exciting milestone, positioning Pro2col as Nashville’s go-to destination for personalized health, recovery, and performance optimization in the Germantown community.

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INSIDE THE VISIONARY WORK OF NASHVILLE’S LOTUS BUILDING GROUP, WHERE EVERY HOME IS A MASTERPIECE

WHEN ARCHITECTURE

BY DANIEL KELLEY

BECOMES ART

Benjamin Franklin once said, “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.” Franklin’s sentiment serves as a sort of mantra for the Lotus Building Group—and as owner Keegan Fioravanti’s email tagline.

Lotus Building Group, a luxury Nashville construction business founded in 2018, focuses on creating high-quality, artistically driven work for clients who want to build beautiful homes that

will stand the test of time. “The focus is bringing craftsmanship back,” Fioravanti said. “We offer a lot of creativity and a lot of quality. We make sure we are installing long-lasting products that are for more of a forever home than what is typically offered nowadays.”

Fioravanti has always been inspired by the beautiful mid-century modern homes more common on the West Coast, where he grew up, and wanted to create a company in Nashville that would bring some of that beauty and detailed craftsmanship to architecture in the city.

“So many of these houses being built nowadays are falling apart in a couple of years. Our goal is to make sure that’s not happening,” Fioravanti said. Focusing on high-quality, sustainable builds allows Lotus to collaborate with clients on every single detail of the project, inspiring as much creativity as possible for both the homeowners and the Lotus team. When it comes to creating a client’s dream home, Lotus tries to “push the boundaries of what can and can’t be done” to bring their vision to life.

Whether it is building a spiral staircase inspired by a wall treatment a client saw on vacation or putting a swimming pool on the roof of a four-story home, Lotus prides itself on being able to create anything a client imagines. “What is your dream? What are the wildest things you want to put in your home?” These are some of the questions Lotus will ask clients when planning a project.

The Lotus Building Group’s answer to all of it? “We can do it.”

One of the company’s biggest strengths is its dynamic, diverse team. Lotus boasts of a team with a variety of skills—from designers, architects, and builders to craftsmen specializing in woodwork and metal fabrication, it’s the unique blend of talents that allows the company to accomplish any level of design clients want.

Lotus has worked on home projects with all sorts of design styles, aesthetics, and ages, focusing more on creating “wow” moments in clients’ homes rather than one particular vision or style.

“We do a lot of historic homes as well,” Fioravanti said. “Some people come to us wanting everything to be as historically accurate as possible. So, we do the research to learn what kind of siding they use, what kinds of materials were used at that time?”

An upcoming project has the group building a Gothic Revival architecture home from the ground up in the 12 South neighborhood. The client wants to make the home all black and keep the design in line with old-school New York aesthetics of the early 1900s, when the home was originally built. “I’m excited for the challenge of that!” Fioravanti said.

Lotus is also signed on to build entire neighborhoods of homes in Whites Creek, East Nashville, and Belle Meade in the coming years. One of these developments, which Fioravanti is especially excited for, will bring a flavor of the West Coast to the South. “It’s all focused on being Mid-Century Modern, Palm Springs style meets LA,” he said. “That’s what people are wanting; they want to go back to more simplicity.”

At the heart of The Lotus Building Group is a deep affinity for not only the beauty of their projects but also the longevity of them. “I hope our company pushes people to want and expect more quality out of the homes they are paying good money for. I want to get more young people into the trades. I want to bring back an understanding of quality and craftsmanship.”

Follow along with The Lotus Building Group’s projects @lotusbuildinggroup on Instagram or learn more about their work at lotusbuildingtn.com

WHERE NASHVILLE COMES TO SMILE

Distinct by Design

MAE COLLECTED

@MAECOLLECTED MAECOLLECTED.COM

Nashville native Meagan Chamryk is the founder of full-service interior design firm, Mae Collected. Serving clients nationwide, she specializes in high-end residential design with projects ranging from new build custom construction to renovations to full-service furnishing and decor. Design has always been a passion of Meagan’s—from high school art classes to majoring in Interior Design, she knew early on that she wanted to create beautiful, impactful spaces. In 2025, she took the leap to launch a firm of her own.

“My goal is to create spaces that reflect the client’s lifestyle while bringing warmth, depth, and individuality to their home,” Meagan explains. “I focus on their personality, interests, and life experiences and infuse them into their home… the best feedback I can receive is ‘it feels like me.’” With a nod to mid-century design and modern minimalism, Meagan effortlessly blends styles, incorporating antiques and locally sourced pieces to create spaces with depth and character. She’s deeply engaged in every stage of the design process, sharing her clients’ excitement as each vision comes to life. Guided by expertise and intention, Meagan thrives in crafting elevated, thoughtful interiors.

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KEVIN CORN DESIGN

photographer: Amy Zawacki

Specializing in American Country, Kevin Corn first got his start in design working for Ralph Lauren in his twenties. Captivated by the idea of lifestyle and storytelling living, the Northern California native found his passion in finding pieces that help tell stories through fashion and home furnishings. He decided to start his own firm with the idea of expanding upon these goals. After establishing Kevin Corn Design, he began furthering his presence and work in Aspen in addition to Southern California before moving to Nashville in 2019—where he has since expanded his clientele and further familiarized himself with southern design. In October of 2023, he opened an antique and vintage shop in a restored Victorian house in East Nashville that aims to provide clients, and the design trade, interesting one-of-a-kind pieces. These pieces act as both the ‘finishing touch’ to a client’s vision or inspire a whole new design project.

“[I like to describe my style] as curated comfort… whatever look the client is seeking, I want to make sure that the rooms are practical and comfortable,” Kevin explains. “I often like to provide options of furniture, colors, and fabrics so that the client has options and is invested in the selection of their home.”

While fond of the entire design process, Kevin particularly loves the installation part of a project. In this stage, both he and the client get to see the ideas and plans that they had been working on finally become reality. He also enjoys installing the art, as this is when the project truly becomes a home and begins to reflect the client’s personality. Forming a community in Nashville has shaped Kevin’s approach in meaningful ways, opening doors to new learning opportunities and sourcing connections. As the city continues to grow into a major design market, he’s excited to see an expanded selection of antiques, fabrics, and furniture emerge. Collaborating with local contractors and builders has also been an invaluable learning experience for him.

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DESIGN BY CHRISTINA PERRY

@DESIGNBYCHRISTINAPERRY

DESIGNBYCHRISTINAPERRY.COM

Co-founded by Lake and Christina Perry, design by Christina Perry is a residential interior design studio based here in Nashville. The husband-and-wife duo share a common goal of building genuine relationships through quality design and ethical service. Design was always in the cards for Christina—growing up, she would rearrange her bedroom furniture and decor every few months as a hobby. As an adult, she reflected on her life-love for design and decided to pursue it as a career. Having played baseball most of his life, Lake developed strong leadership skills that naturally carried into building design by Christina Perry. Becoming a business owner had long been his goal, and paired with Christina’s design talent and his management expertise, the two brought that vision to life.

“We are best friends, so working together is an extension of our personal relationship. I love that we can use each other's strengths to build ideas and procedures that benefit us and our clients,” Christina shares. “I love working with my wife and helping make

her dreams come true,” Lake adds. “We love that Nashville has many different areas with a variety of styles... this allows us to put our touch on each project.”

With a timeless-meets-modern style, the pair typically work on projects including residential remodels, styling, and new construction as well as full-service project management, concept-only, or e-design. They also value prioritizing building genuine connections with their clients so each space feels both personal and thoughtfully improved. For them, nothing compares to revealing the finished design and witnessing the client’s reaction. The design process begins with an initial inquiry and consultation to understand the client’s vision, followed by a tailored proposal outlining the scope of work. From there, design by Christina Perry develops a cohesive concept and presents thoughtful design plans that bring the space to life. Once selections are finalized, the project moves into installation, where they oversee coordination and execution to ensure a seamless result.

Emily Roose is the Founder and Principal Designer of Emily Roose Interiors, an award-winning interior and product design studio based in Franklin/Nashville and serving Middle Tennessee, Georgia, Lake Tahoe, California, Nevada, and clients nationwide. Upon building a career in marketing and digital content in the music industry, Emily made a major pivot and went back to school for interior design. Drawn to the intersection of creativity and problem-solving, she was intrigued by the deeper impact design can have on daily life. Specializing in elevated, highly-personal interiors that are never cookie-cutter, Emily is known for her grounded, curated spaces that are a true reflection of her clients. Often brought in for luxury residential design, new construction, full-scale renovations, multi-family developments, and select commercial and hospitality projects, Emily does it all. Not to mention, she also designs custom furniture and custom light fixtures.

EMILY ROOSE INTERIORS

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been especially inspired by the rich history of the region and the way Nashville is layered with so many eras of architecture and design. Being immersed in that mix—historic homes, new builds, and everything in between— pushes my eye and keeps my work evolving.”

“I love translating who my clients are into something tangible… the layout that finally works, the materials that feel right, the lighting that changes the mood, and the details that make it personal,” Emily explains. “The most rewarding part is seeing how it impacts their day-today—when they tell me they feel calmer, more inspired, more grounded, or like they can finally breathe in their own space. That’s the moment I know I did my job right—and that I followed my heart down the right career path.”

With work that can lean modern, organic, transitional, traditional, or somewhere in between, Emily stays consistent in her approach: thoughtful proportions, layered textures, strong material selection, beautiful lighting, and a sense of warmth and livability—so the finished space feels timeless, personal, and genuinely good to be in.

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ARMSTRONG DESIGN COLLECTIVE

@ARMSTRONG_DESIGN_COLLECTIVE ARMSTRONGDESIGNCOLLECTIVE.COM

Photographer: Native House Photography

Kimberly Armstrong is the talented designer behind Armstrong Design Collective. Dedicated to finding the perfect rhythm between a curated aesthetic and everyday life, she loves to see the energy shift in a room when she helps her clients find that perfect balance between architectural clean lines and the functional flow that makes their daily life feel effortless. Focusing on condominium and apartment living in downtown Nashville, Kimberly approaches design to reflect the very different cultural characteristics of each area. She believes organization along with attention to detail and design are key in assembling any memorable space. The Michigan native first found her love for design at the Fashion Institute of Technology—where she studied Buying and Merchandising before launching her career working in retail, sales, and marketing. She continued her education at Palm Beach State College— graduating with a degree in Interior Design—and launched her firm in 2011. Combining her backgrounds in business and creative strategy, she began working in the diverse markets across Florida, New York, and Tennessee.

“I’m a firm believer that living in a snug apartment or condo shouldn't mean sacrificing your style or comfort,” Kimberly shares. “My favorite projects involve taking those compact footprints and turning them into vibrant, streamlined spaces filled with purposeful items creating a warm, luxurious home.”

Balancing her own style with her clients’ needs, Kimberly enjoys finding their ‘must-have’ items and translating them into a space that feels intentional and edited—ensuring their vision is realized without sacrificing the clean, serene signature that defines her work. When it comes to designing in Music City, she stays to date with the trending real estate and loves embracing and enhancing the modern architecture. Embracing the sleek, efficient layouts of modern highrise living, Kimberly designs with clean lines, open spaces, and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the city views. These residences require a thoughtful approach that maximizes every inch, often blending hidden storage and smart spatial planning to maintain a streamlined, uncluttered feel—an area where she truly excels.

Nashville's Antiques Atelier

ARTICLE BY KAT SEATON GIARRATANO PHOTOGRAPHY BY: ENEBY HOME

WHERE EUROPEAN CRAFTSMANSHIP AND THOUGHTFUL CURATION DEFINE A NEW KIND OF SHOWROOM EXPERIENCE.

Step inside Eneby Home, and you enter a world where history, design, and artistry converge. Nestled in Nashville, this 15,000-square-foot showroom and warehouse is the creation of husband-and-wife duo Doug and Carina Jenkins, whose expertise in European antiques and vintage furniture has earned them a devoted following of interior designers, celebrities, and collectors across the United States.

For almost two decades, Doug and Carina have been building Eneby Home into a trusted name in high-end vintage furnishings. The journey began in Atlanta, where they cultivated a loyal clientele drawn to their carefully curated collections. Today, they continue that legacy in Nashville, where their expanded showroom and warehouse has become the premier destination for clients seeking rare and exceptional pieces. Over the years, their understanding of design trends and market demands has allowed them to source unique items that blend historical craftsmanship with contemporary appeal, meeting the needs of both designers and private collectors alike.

Eneby Home showcases hand-selected vintage and antique furnishings sourced from Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, France, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands. Each piece arrives in its authentic form, preserving its natural craftsmanship, timeless appeal, and historical significance. From heirloom-quality furniture to curated artwork

spanning abstract compositions to modern landscapes, every item offers a combination of artistry, design, and history. The Jenkinses’ careful curation ensures that pieces remain close to their original state, maintaining their unique character while offering enduring aesthetic value.

The showroom itself is an appointment-only experience, allowing clients, designers, and collectors to explore the collection without distraction. Visitors can experience an ever-evolving selection of mid-century modern classics alongside rarified European finds. The space is designed to highlight the craftsmanship and story behind each piece, providing a private and immersive environment in which clients can thoughtfully consider their selections. For those unable to visit in CONTINUED >

person, Eneby Home extends access nationwide through its e-commerce platform and social media presence, making the collection available to collectors and design enthusiasts across the country.

Doug and Carina have become trusted advisors in the design community, helping clients navigate trends such as the renewed interest in mid-century modern and other popular architectural styles. Their ability to locate rare and conversation-worthy pieces has made them a sought-after resource for interior designers, celebrities, and vintage connoisseurs seeking exceptional décor and artwork. This reputation reflects not only their eye for detail but also their dedication to providing a personalized experience for every client.

Eneby Home is more than a showroom—it is a destination where history and modern taste converge. Each carefully selected item reflects the Jenkinses’ appreciation for artistry and design, offering inspiration for those looking to infuse their homes with European elegance. The curated warehouse celebrates the beauty and craftsmanship of each piece, allowing visitors to experience the narrative and heritage of the collection firsthand.

Appointments are available at the Nashville location [2145 Utopia Ave, Nashville], with virtual consultations and online shopping offering nationwide access. Follow Eneby Home on Instagram at @enebyhome and shop the curated collection online at  1stdibs. com/dealers/eneby-home.