When designer Meredith Owen met with her client, it was clear she wanted this remodel to be a fresh start. The homeowner – a longtime flight attendant – was looking to begin a new chapter and create a home for herself in Austin, Texas.
But when it came to inspiration, Meredith looked further afield – 5,000 miles further, in fact – to the tiny but endlessly chic apartments of Paris. European charm was the brief for the overall feel of the home, but practically, it became the guide for every step of the house design. Similar to many Parisian apartments, space was tight – by Texas standards, anyway.
