This Central Texas home spans generations. “The homeowners are a married couple, and the wife has deep family ties to the property,” says interior designer Meredith Owen. “They wanted to make this house their primary residence while honoring its history, so our brief was to re‑imagine the layout for modern living while preserving original materials such as the floors and wall paneling.”

The property is idyllic, with a small pond, a lush garden, and even the occasional cow wandering through the grounds. “It gives the site a charming, pastoral quality,” Meredith reflects. “Working with Hatch + Ulland Owen Architects, we reconfigured the plan to bring in abundant natural light, retain key historic elements, and create a home that feels both lived‑in and carefully curated.”

Meredith Owens Interiors was enlisted for the full-scale renovation, maintaining the home’s original character while introducing European charm. “I would describe the style as Collected European Farmhouse,” she says. “A celebration of art, architecture, and heirlooms layered with vintage lighting, rugs, and thoughtfully sourced furnishings.”

Throughout the home, a careful balance of old and new creates a layered, visually rich interior. “Restored architectural elements like paneling and arched built‑ins, elevated materials such as marble and brass, and modern color moments like blush silk wallcoverings and emerald velvet,” the designer lists. “My favorite micro‑details are the vintage teal chandelier in the parlor, the marble hood over the range, the floral wallpaper paired with dark tile in the powder room, and the pink vanity on brass legs, these are small, playful risks that together give the house its distinctive, collected voice.”

The project took approximately three years from design through completion. “The biggest challenge was enlarging key spaces enough for modern living without significantly expanding the home’s footprint, while also preserving original elements like the staircase, paneling, and wood floors,” Meredith notes. “The clients were thrilled to be in their forever home and expressed gratitude that we not only designed the spaces but also sourced, procured, and implemented every detail for them.”

The result is a home that feels both timeless and personal, balancing the property’s rich history with the needs of contemporary family life.

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