Will and Kerstin Meyer, a couple formerly based in New York City, have transformed a historic stone house in Nashville, Tennessee, into a distinctive family residence that blends vintage finds, family heirlooms, and contemporary design elements. The home, originally built in 1937 by architect Edwin Keeble, sits atop a hill and encompasses nearly 5,000 square feet, offering the Meyers a significant departure from their previous urban lifestyle.
The Meyers, who have two children aged 17 and 21, made the decision to relocate after learning their longtime admired Keeble-designed property was available for purchase. They acquired the house in 2019 for $2.35 million. The move aligned with their desire for a more spacious, less frenetic living environment, with Nashville also serving as a practical choice because of Will Meyer’s local roots and ongoing professional commitments.
Will Meyer, 57, is a founding partner of Meyer Davis, an architecture and interior design firm based in New York that works on projects ranging from luxury hotels and restaurants to private residences. Despite initially questioning the feasibility of moving away from the city, Meyer realized much of his time was already spent traveling, and with the firm’s expanding footprint across several U.S. and European cities, proximity to airports made Nashville a convenient hub.
The Meyers’ new home reflects a thoughtful integration of design and personal history. The interior features bespoke decorations, including art by Kerstin Meyer’s stepfather and Swedish stools from the Svenskt Tenn store. The couple embraced a bright, clean aesthetic in the living areas, bleaching existing hardwood floors and applying glossy white paint to the walls to create a fresh and spacious atmosphere. One bedroom departs from this lightness, adopting a darker, more intimate tone.
Externally, the property benefits from gardens designed by Page Landscape, which frame the home and complement its architectural heritage. This outdoor setting, combined with the house’s long and low profile, contrasts with the vertical, closely packed residences typical of the Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg, where the Meyers previously lived.
Their Nashville house is featured in the new book “The Language of Home” by Meyer Davis, illustrating a shift from a condensed city lifestyle to one that prioritizes openness, natural surroundings, and a curated blend of vintage and modern influences. The couple’s move highlights a growing trend among professionals seeking to balance high-level design careers with quality family living outside traditional urban centers.