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G R E AT E R N A S H V I L L E H O U S E & H O M E & G A R D E N ™ 50 A s finish work con nues on the O'More Alumni Show House, long-an c- ipated details are beginning to e merge. Over the last decade, the structure stood vacant while its future was debated. Builder Thrive Homes stepped in to res- cue the 6,000 square-foot home, and from April 4-27, it will show- case the best of the past and the latest in modern convenience and luxury. It's the second year for the event, which includes nearly two dozen leading de- signers and the support of Tradi- onal Home magazine. What was a red old lady in re- cent history has once again be- come a grand dame. The circa 1904 Queen Anne Victorian with the wrap-around porch was a landmark home in downtown Franklin's Hincheyville Historic District before being converted for commercial use in the 1930s. "One of the most exci1ng as- pects is the way the product sponsors have donated so gener- ously, as a way to support the fu- ture of design educa1on," says JoAnne Haynes, the chair of the Show House commi2ee who has overseen the project from con- cep1on. "For the public, the Show House highlights the best that these top manufacturers have to offer, as well as the kind of talent that O'More's interior design school con1nually produces." Belgard pavers line a path up to the front door, leading through the formal gardens, and ending on a secluded pa1o and fire pit in the rear. Hand-cra ed light fix- tures from Bevolo light the entry and are featured throughout the house alongside period-appropri- ate products from Circa Ligh1ng. I n the kitchen, visitors will find the latest appliances from Elec- trolux, the best in walnut and maple from Mid-South Custom Cabinets, and exquisite natural stone surfaces by Smokey Moun- tain Tops. Plumbing fixtures throughout are by Kohler while the paint scheme reflects Sher- win-Williams' Historic Collec1on. Fabrics, furniture, wall coverings, and more have been provided by companies including Sunbrella Home and Seabrook. A sun-washed stairwell lead to the lo where state-of-the-art, solar powered skylights by Velux flood the area with natural light. Beyond, what was a dark, unfin- ished a3c now shelters three full bedrooms and bathrooms. Time- less, on-trend 1le provided by Watson Floor Gallery is incorpo- rated extensively on both floors of the home. Twenty-six area interior design- ers represen1ng four decades of O'More College alumni have been working for nearly a year to bring the Show House back to life. The list reads like a Hall of Fame for the industry in Middle Tennessee. Soaring ceilings and custom details from Vintage Millwork mee1ng the original plaster den1l mouldings capture a2en1on as visitors enter the grand foyer. Sav- age Interior Design will wow visi- tors from the outset, followed by Dana Goodman Interiors' work to the le in the study, Jennifer Jones Design in the game room, K Evers Interiors in the Living Room and Mark Simmons Interiors in the Dining Room. A classic Butlers Pantry by Franklin Preserva1on Associates separates the formal living spaces from the kitchen by Kitchen & Bath Images, the break- fast room by Kitchell & Brown In- teriors, and the sunroom by J Haynes Interiors. Through the stair- well hall by Eric Ross Interiors and past a downstairs powder room by Margaret Neal Interiors, the master suite by Timeless Interiors features an over-the-top spa bathroom and closets for him and her that rival most bedrooms in scale and func1on. Rounding out the first level is Kim Zimmer Interior Design's well-conceived laundry room, which includes unex- pected delights like a concealed drying rack for delicates and a wrapping sta1on for gi s, as well as plenty of storage. Davishire Interiors has ex- tended the three-season living space through smartly de- signed, over-sized porches. Out- side, in an original brick outbuilding, three bays include an art studio by Amanda Totoro Design and Casella Interiors, a po3ng shed by Mis1 Fahr De- signs and a canine spa by Kris- ten Prudoff Designs. Upstairs, the living space has been nearly doubled by building out the former a3c. Through the lo by Lauren Devens Interiors, original heart pine floors, exposed beams, and large beadboard- lined storage closets have been incorporated into three guest bedrooms by Starbuck Designers, Cadenhead Design, and Sandler Design Group, each with a full bathroom. "The home flows so well, and would be per- fect for a growing family or a couple who loves to en- tertain," Haynes says. "One thing we heard over and again last year was how well the de- signers complemented each other in crea1ng a livable, beau1fully func1onal space." The O'More Alumni Show House, presented by Bob Parks Realty, First Farmers, Smokey Mountain Tops, and Tradional Home, runs from April 4-27 at 1009 West Main Street. The home will be open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., un1l 7 p.m. on Thurs- days and closed on Mondays. Tickets are $20 and can be pur- chased on-site. Plenty of park- ing is available on the property and on West Main and the sur- rounding streets. To see progress photos and read more about the designers' concepts, visit www.omoreshowhouse.com.◆ o'more show house o'more show house O'MORE SHOW HOUSE LOCATION: 1009 West Main, Franklin, TN DATES: April 4-27 HOURS: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thurs. ADMISSION: $20 on site MORE INFORMATION www.omoreshowhouse.com GNHM 0314.e$S:Layout 1 3/10/14 7:04 PM Page 50