
Architecture, custom home design, additions and historic renovation for Belle Meade estates, tree-lined streets and mid-century homes.
Belle Meade is known for large lots, mature trees, stately houses and tree-lined streets near Belle Meade Boulevard and Harding Pike. Many homes are traditional in style, and many owners want to update kitchens, add family rooms or build new houses that suit the street.
Projects here depend on respect for scale and proportion. Additions need to look as if they have always belonged, and new houses need to fit the character of the neighborhood. Careful review of setbacks, tree protection and local design standards keeps the project moving.
Owners in Belle Meade often want a design that feels established from the day it is finished.
We design with the street and the site in mind, and we write a clear scope before drawing begins. We begin with a Free Estimate, look at your property and your goals and write a clear scope, so you know exactly what the design work includes before drawings begin.
Every Music City Architect project starts with a conversation and a careful look: the property, the building and the way you use the space. You get a written estimate, a clear schedule and one contact for questions, and we keep drawings and decisions clear from start to finish.
Drag the handle to compare. Representative illustration of the kind of project we do.

BeforeAfterEvery service below is available in Belle Meade and the surrounding area.
Plan Review and Second OpinionsA fresh look at plans you already have: what works, what is missing and what could be better…Explore
Free Architect EstimateA free, no-obligation visit and conversation about your project, ending in a clear written estimate of scope and…Explore
Whole-Home Renovation DesignA complete plan to remake a home: layout, systems, exterior and finishes designed as one project.Explore
Home Floor Plan DesignFloor plans that work for daily life: good flow, right-sized rooms, natural light and room to grow.Explore
Restaurant and Bar DesignRestaurants, bars and cafes planned for flow, atmosphere, kitchens and code, with room for crowds on a busy…Explore
Code Compliance and PermittingPlans checked against building codes and prepared for permit submittal, with help through review and comments.Explore
ResourceAIAA professional organization for architects and design professionals that publishes research, advocacy and resources on design and practice.Learn more
ResourceNashville Planning DepartmentMetro Nashville and Davidson County planning staff who handle community planning, zoning, rezoning, subdivision and historic zoning.Learn more
Comparison guideArchitect vs Designer vs BuilderWhat architects, residential designers, interior designers and builders each do, and how to choose who to hire first.Learn more A two-minute tool for Belle Meade projects. We confirm everything on your property before we begin.
You tell us what you want to build or fix, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We look at the property or building, take measurements, talk through goals and note anything that affects design, such as slopes, structure and rules.
We sketch plans and options, you choose a direction and receive a plain written scope before detailed design begins.
We refine the design, coordinate engineers and prepare drawings and notes that builders can price and reviewers can approve.
We submit for permits, answer comments and help you compare builder proposals.
We answer questions during construction, review products, visit the site and walk through the finished work with you.
Yes. We design, plan, renovate and add to homes and commercial buildings in Belle Meade and across Davidson County and nearby communities, from a single room to a whole building.
Yes. A kitchen redesign, a porch, a set of permit drawings or a consultation is welcome, and so is a plan for a whole house or several buildings.
We schedule Free Estimates as quickly as we can. Call and we will tell you honestly when we can be there.
No. The Free Estimate comes with no obligation. You approve a written scope before design work begins.
A written estimate listing the phases, the deliverables, the consultants, the meetings and the schedule, so you can compare proposals on equal terms.
Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a Free Estimate.
Or call (615) 357-7797 to talk now.