For the Hotel Van Zandt in Austin, Texas, designer Mark Zeff was tapped to create an eclectic homage to the self-proclaimed “Live Music Capitol of the World.” Collections of classic vinyl, vintage radios, and posters from local clubs play out the soulful themes. The hotel was named after the late Townes Van Zandt, himself a folk rock artist, whose last album, No Deeper Blue, inspired the moody hues that punctuate the color scheme.

In the lounge, an installation of exuberant birds made from old records flutter out of an vintage phonograph. Mixed woods and distressed leathers in the chairs, sofas, coffee table, and credenza add to the casual, kicked-back vibe.