Whole-Home Renovation Design in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Residential Architecture and Home Design

Whole-Home Renovation Design

A complete plan to remake a home: layout, systems, exterior and finishes designed as one project.

Many Nashville homes have good bones and a layout that no longer fits. A whole-home renovation can open rooms, bring in light, update systems and refresh the exterior, but it works best when it is planned as a whole instead of room by room. Doing so avoids ripping out new work to fix something that should have been planned first. Homeowners call us to plan renovations of older bungalows, ranches and traditional homes.

We start with a Free Estimate and a careful look at the house, its condition and how you want it to work. We measure the home, document what is there and explore how the plan could change. We then develop a design that covers layout, structure, systems, windows, exterior and finishes, and prepare drawings for pricing and permits. We work with your builder through construction.

One plan, not many projects

Layout, systems and finishes are designed together, which saves money and prevents rework.

Honest about condition

We look at structure, moisture, wiring and plumbing early, so budget decisions are informed.

Keeps what is worth keeping

Original character, good materials and sound structure are preserved where they add value.

Phased if needed

If the budget requires it, we sequence the work so each phase stands on its own.

What is included

  • House and condition review
  • Measured existing drawings
  • Layout options
  • Systems coordination
  • Exterior and finish design
  • Permit drawings and phasing
Before and after

See the transformation.

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After: a house exterior with a refreshed modern farmhouse look with white painted brick, black framed windows, a covered entry and new landscapingBefore: a house exterior with a dated brick ranch with a plain flat facade, small windows and a bare front doorBeforeAfter
A plain brick ranch refreshed with a new entry and modern farmhouse details. From a dated brick ranch with a plain flat facade, small windows and a bare front door to a refreshed modern farmhouse look with white painted brick, black framed windows, a covered entry and new landscaping.
Why it works

What you get with Whole-Home Renovation Design

Condition review

The house and its systems studied.

Measured drawings

Existing plans drawn accurately.

Layout options

Ways to change how the house works.

Systems coordination

Structure and mechanical needs planned.

Exterior and finishes

One cohesive design.

Phasing plan

Sequence if the work is staged.

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Architecture Project Budget Planner

Pick a project, set the size and add extras to see a ballpark planning range for design and building. Placeholder values only.

How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Call and describe it

    You tell us what you want to build or fix, and we set a visit that fits your day.

  2. 02

    Visit and measure

    We look at the property or building, take measurements, talk through goals and note anything that affects design, such as slopes, structure and rules.

  3. 03

    Concept and options

    We sketch plans and options, you choose a direction and receive a plain written scope before detailed design begins.

  4. 04

    Design and documents

    We refine the design, coordinate engineers and prepare drawings and notes that builders can price and reviewers can approve.

  5. 05

    Permits and bidding

    We submit for permits, answer comments and help you compare builder proposals.

  6. 06

    Build and close out

    We answer questions during construction, review products, visit the site and walk through the finished work with you.

Questions

Whole-Home Renovation Design FAQ

Is renovating better than building new?

It depends on the house, the lot and your goals. Our renovation versus new build guide compares them.

Can you work with my budget?

Yes. We discuss budget early, design in phases when needed and work with your builder on pricing.

Do I need to move out?

Sometimes, for the main phases. We plan the sequence to reduce disruption.

Will you find hidden problems?

We look for them early, and we tell you what we see. Some issues only appear when walls open.

How long does the design take?

Many whole-home renovations take two to four months to design, depending on scope.

Next step

Get your Free Estimate for Whole-Home Renovation Design.

Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a visit.

Or call (615) 357-7797 to talk now.

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