When a water leak left the existing hardwood floors of this downtown Nashville residence beyond repair, Jessica Mattioni of Sycamore Ridge Homes saw an opportunity to build upon what was already working. Mattioni approached the space with a thoughtful hand, preserving the homeowner’s existing art, furniture, and accessories while introducing a new foundation that could bring everything together. The goal was a home that felt distinctly Parisian. A collected, and effortless look of sophistication.

The residence occupies a mixed-use commercial building, bringing its own set of logistical challenges to the renovation. With elevator restrictions and a demanding five-week timeline from order to delivery, the flooring needed to meet the design intent without compromising the realities of the project. Carlisle worked with Mattioni to produce planks cut to specific lengths for the elevator while meeting the required schedule.

For Mattioni, the floor was never simply a finish. “Flooring sets the tone for the entire home,” she says. “The floor is what guides you through the home.” Carlisle’s Engineered White Oak in Enduring Mountain provides that continuity throughout the residence, its soft, natural character complementing the room’s neutral palette, sculptural furnishings, and expansive Nashville views.

Specified in 6-inch widths with a Super Matte sheen, the Heirloom Grade White Oak gives the residence the character and quiet sophistication Mattioni was after. In a home built around pieces the client already loved, the new floor acts as the connective tissue allowing the existing design to feel cohesive, while giving the entire space a renewed sense of place.