The Reveal: Bold & Edgy Parisian Brownstone

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Step inside the secret entrance of this edgy Parisian brownstone that tells the unique story of its owners’ heritage and style. Designer Natalie Hager leads the way through a Versailles-like hall of mirrors, then up in a historic elevator to one of her most distinctive renovations. Featuring a bold industrial vibe with curated moments of European charm, this home is progressive while preserving history, durable enough to house a pet bobcat, and feels like a modern slice of Paris overlooking downtown Nashville.
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[@ginacrusco234]

The design is exquisite. Just one note: books are not decor. They are meant to be seen, read, talked about: the ultimate conversation pieces. One wouldn't turn clothes inside out to make a closet look better. So please don't turn books around.

[@LivingSoftly]

Any time anyone turns books around it sends me into a rage. Like putting paintings up with the back out, or mounting the TVs backwards

[@primrosedahlia9466]

Yes, a book lover would obviously never do something like that.

[@christinecobb9103]

Completely agree.

[@theteamhawkins]

And in the entry foyer! What is the point??? You're NEVER going to read those books. You're literally greeting guests with a giant sign that says "Welcome to my pretentious wasteful space". That is not a ding on having a large home, I am guilty of that. It just doesn't make any sense. IMHO that "trick" i's decor not design. It is overdone and not remotely clever. Please stop with this already, I beg. Alternatives for that wall: a large antique armoire to serve as a coat closet??? Large scale art or sculpture. Hang a tapestry or rug to soften any echo/noise

[@hsmd4533]

@@theteamhawkins yes, it’s sooooo contrived.

[@kimstahl6833]

I Like the idea. It could be done with books you have no intention of ever reading

[@beautybeads7285]

The mirrored ceiling is amazing.

[@cat56789]

The blueprints used as art to go on the wall is a genuis idea, i love absolutely love it💙

[@helenaszmuness6783]

Books are not just for room decor. They're for reading, actually.

[@ToyasTales]

Okay, I thought it was just me who was taken aback by that. I didn't understand. Why collect books that you're not going to read? If they were reading the books on a regular basis it would be pretty frustrating trying to find a book you're looking for.

[@hsmd4533]

Turning the spines around is beyond ridiculous and contrived. So many decorators do it and it’s just silly.

[@cbvickers4044]

So So beautiful! Thank you for sharing. And seriously, am I the only one who wanted a separate video about the bobcat living in this fabulous place?!

[@aleisaetheridge8682]

It's really pretty and beautiful but how do they find a book to read if they r all turned around ,unless they wrote down on something exactly where each book is .I mean I wouldn't want to go through all those books to find what I wanted to read lol.Im sure they must have worked out some kind of system unless they don't actually read the books and they r just decorative .

[@terrybear5398]

No, turning books around is dumb. Why not put jacket covers of variations of those colors?

[@jasmineadjei2552]

This house is so lovely. It is refreshing to see a house with colour and character that is not saturated with whit white white. More of these characterful and colourful houses.

[@rneustel388]

I don’t have words enough to describe what I think about this home. It is so magnificent, and there wasn’t any area I didn’t love!

[@Rowlands-ml3ib]

Amazing! 😊

[@jenalunsford7597]

Mirrors on ceiling, wallpaper, and kitchen are pretty. Like the juxtaposition of the cerulean blue on brick with the art grid. That book case is beautiful. The design is very masculine. I thought the client was a man until the hallway lol. I think the books turned around is too staged. Great if you are styling a window at Macys or just for a photo shoot. I am sure she didn’t leave them that way.

[@ericpircher]

I thought the same thing re the masculine design. I'm still convinced the client is male. I loved the kitchen but much else about this interior design really bothered me, most of all the reversed books and the fireplace.

[@Brien84]

Beautiful home but not at all french. If there were herringbone floors and larger moldings I would agree. This is more like a Tribeca loft. Also the French don’t have huge closets nor do they amass clothes like we do here. It’s paired down but good quality.

[@michellepereira2328]

I like the use of all the mirrors. The house is calm and sophisticated. I have to say that the cherub pendant was my favorite object in that house. I’m happy to see that it was given a special place.

[@susanmyers6375]

Beautiful, stunning actually! I like to see book titles. The bobcat is scary.

[@domenica.iammarino4227]

Very Creative in each room/space. Well explained and narrated by Natalie!

[@marzillaogletree5107]

Beautiful

[@billenglish6352]

Your reasoning for why books should be arranged backward is ridiculous. One of the fascinating things about visiting the homes of interesting people is to see what they like to read. Otherwise I enjoyed your video.

[@kimstahl6833]

This home is truly beautiful, the tiny and big details are superb. You have a done a fabulous job.

[@yvettejohnson7417]

Love the brick

[@GinKirk7256]

No rooms are cozy except for the bedrooms. I’ve not heard of someone having a bobcat as a house pet. It looks mean and ready to attack!

[@tchilds1077]

The place looks confused to me…and it might be the camera but the floors look like cheap pine with high gloss. Definitely not to my taste but I hope the owners love it.

[@RufanaDenmark]

I'm quite sure that the black table is a Saarinen Tulip table. It doesn't look like anything Eames would have designed.

[@matthewfletcher4370]

Great job Natalie. I enjoyed your design.

[@anthonyheller9711]

Very beautiful and a personal story told in the space. I am not so sure about the stringers - is that wallpaper? And the floors - that heavy lacquer on the short and narrow boards....but this is probably existing material?

[@sheiladyck4768]

Absolutely stunning!!!

[@mariaferguson2224]

🎼The music is telling the story. 🎶🎤

[@joyce3790]

Well done. I love this home.

[@ernstapierre7958]

Simply just stunning 🤩

[@mitchellquarles6962]

Amazing work! Love Nashville!

[@bozanasormaz1712]

This is just amazingly beautiful 😍

[@lenaskoblov4029]

love it

[@sweetpeace5]

Maybe someone should check the pulse on their Bobcat.

[@massabielle2821]

Just stunning…….absolutely stunning. Well done. May I ask if you would consider listing the items and materials used, and from where they were purchased? I am particularly interested in the cherub angel light……..

[@hsmd4533]

I would love to know the maker of that silver metallic wallpaper with the stars that was used on the ceiling.

[@oliverng80]

Is the primary closet IKEA pax?

[@johnfcraytonsr9746]

DIVINE!

[@marynielson1705]

I see Bobcat's in the wild all the time at our place in the country, and this Bobcat looks so puny and kind of sick.

[@miriamm.8313]

Some lovely, some not so lovely (lets be realistic.. the books flipped are a nightmare for those who actually read the books...)

[@carriel4106]

I would love to know what paint colors where used throughout - particularly the master bedroom & kitchen.

[@redrobin7638]

Love those brown leather sofas - what brand is that? where can I get those?! Also, love the chandelier over the pool table!

[@pennytrue2741]

How is this Parisian?......it’s basically, modern trendy.

[@theteamhawkins]

Please tell me how??? I was so excited to see a Parisian styled brownstone in downtown Nashville...but nope. #housefishied

[@kimstahl6833]

It’s modern Parisian . All open for interpretation.

[@HotSixty]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@shoshanachavab]

My absolute horror is to see books done like this. Books are beautiful and are meant to be read. NOt to be abused or hidden like a naughty child. This is one of the worst fashion trends. Also gives with animal heads on a wall ewwww Maybe you should hang the art back to front as they might clash with the decor.

[@theteamhawkins]

I want to like this channel's reveal series but the editing in these videos drives me nuts. There is no way this should have eaten up 30 minutes of my life but I can't sleep so here we are. Each of these has left me wanting more views of the home and far fewer views of the Designer. Think voice over rather than single-focus interview. Editing impoved as you moved into the kitchen and picked up again for the mezzanine. Perfect example was when you showed the French doors opening as the Designer shared her vision for the space. Tres bon Second tip: tell us story that visually and logically moves us through a space. Introduce the bobcat once. Introduce the fireplace once. Doubling back wastes time and is disjointed. Throw in a LOT of mixed metals, reversed books (ARGH!!!), French posters and wallah! You have a super long video that leaves your viewers underwhelmed. Design-wise: LOVE the mezzanine level. My word! What a view. I'll save my thoughts on the "Landscaping" but that space has loads of potential! Me thinks I see The Ryman across the street?!?! Ahhh, c'est la vie! The 2nd guest bedroom was very well done. Of all the rooms, it hits the Parisian vibe that lured us here. Merci! Now, splain to me again why I need those two faucets RIGHT NEXT to one another??? Cuz, pouquoi?

[@theteamhawkins]

Pardon moi, I forgot to mention that beautiful owner's en suite. Save for the echo...ahem - editing...that was my 2nd favorite room. The video sequence and overall design showed well. Loved the moody vibe, the tub/shower situation and the strategic glimpses of the hardware & cabinetry. Here's to a lifetime of sound plumbing!

[@marciamellow1211]

Money...beautiful...definitely not for everyone.❤

[@t.s.507]

Nice space, but the books turned around is counterproductive. A designer should allow for some variance and functionality in their design.

[@oliviacasino8888]

Just so much subdued eye candy everywhere; more money than taste. Doesn’t feel happy, just contrived.

[@TSD0416]

Lot of work, time and money went into this project but the end result is unimpressive and boring. Definitely not Parisian. I give you a C+ for the entire project and a thumbs up for the bedroom

[@svietka202]

turning books around is literally the worst design "trick" EVER! stop doing it, its not only NOT pretty, its horrid

[@danielshinkle2808]

Can't make up my mind. Sometimes I like it. Here I think it looked ok

[@yvonneshelton2505]

Ha I agree

[@1life857]

Is 'vibie' a word? Nice place but the designer's wig is distracting hehehe

[@shoshanachavab]

My absence

[@micheller7442]

The living area is dull and triste. Lacking a je ne sais pas quoi. Absolutely, ridiculous having a bobcat as a pet. IT should BE FREE not locked up in a "Parisian" brownstone.

[@jacklynnmjackson2383]

Zzzzzzzzzzzz

[@CCC-AUSTX]

WADR....I think the 'turning' of the books is the dumbest thing I have ever seen! CCC Austin, TX

[@marionchanson5479]

The colour scheme and the decor is what was in fashion 10 years ago... the grey with the brìck looks bad. The glossy wooden floor... The rugs and the leather sofas look cheap. It could have been so much better.

[@famousACC]

fun cool

[@Jessica-kk1cz]

Turning books around so you can’t see the titles just proves you do not actually read books. It’s so functionally stupid and pretentious, it’s not worth it for people who read. Ps - try synonyms of the word "story". Webster (thesaurus) has over 100 even if you just Google instead of using, you know, a book. Love the brick walls, blueprints, elevator door, Art Deco pieces.