Design-Build Kitchen Remodeling in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Design and Planning

Design-Build Kitchen Remodeling

Design and construction under one roof, so the plan on paper is the kitchen you get, on budget and on schedule.

In a traditional remodel, the designer draws, the contractor prices, and the homeowner sits in the middle when the numbers do not match the dream. Design-build removes that gap. One team handles the design, the pricing and the construction, so every drawing is created with the real cost and the real construction method in mind. For Nashville homeowners, that usually means fewer surprises, faster decisions and one party accountable from the first sketch to the final walkthrough.

We start with a consultation and a scope, then move through layout, 3D design, selections and a written proposal. Because the people who draw the kitchen also build it, we know whether a wall can come down, where plumbing can go and which cabinet size fits a corner. When the plan is final, the same team builds it. If something unexpected appears behind a wall, the designer and the builder solve it together rather than trading blame.

One team, one plan

Designers and builders work together, so drawings reflect real construction and real cost.

Pricing during design

Costs are checked as the design develops, which prevents sticker shock at the end.

Faster decisions

Questions go to one team instead of bouncing between a designer, a contractor and an owner.

Shared responsibility

When a surprise appears, the people who drew it and the people who build it solve it together.

What is included

  • Consultation and scope
  • Layout and 3D design
  • Material and finish selection
  • Itemized written proposal
  • Permits and construction
  • Final walkthrough and punch list
Before and after

See the transformation.

Drag the handle to compare.

After: a 1990s kitchen with soft white shaker cabinets, quartz counters, a white subway tile backsplash, brass pulls, pendant lights and light wood floorsBefore: a 1990s kitchen with honey oak cabinets, laminate counters, a beige tile backsplash and worn vinyl floorBeforeAfter
Dated oak kitchen refreshed. From honey oak cabinets, laminate counters, a beige tile backsplash and worn vinyl floor to soft white shaker cabinets, quartz counters, a white subway tile backsplash, brass pulls, pendant lights and light wood floors.
Why it works

What you get with Design-Build

Design meets build

One accountable team.

Cost-aware design

Price checks along the way.

Faster process

Fewer handoffs.

Plan equals result

What you see is what is built.

Fewer surprises

Problems solved together.

Simple communication

One team to call.

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Kitchen Remodel Budget Planner

Pick a job, set the size and add extras to see a ballpark planning range for your kitchen.

How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Call and schedule

    You tell us about your kitchen and what you want to change, from a refresh to a whole-room remodel, and we set a visit that fits your day.

  2. 02

    Visit and measure

    A designer visits, measures the room and looks at the walls, floors, wiring and plumbing, and asks how you cook and live.

  3. 03

    Plan and estimate

    You receive a layout, selections and an itemized written estimate with scope, materials, allowances and schedule, ready to review.

  4. 04

    Prepare

    We order long-lead items, protect your home, plan a temporary kitchen and handle permits, demolition and hidden-condition repairs.

  5. 05

    Build

    Trades are sequenced, deliveries are tracked and cabinets, counters, tile, lighting, plumbing, floors and paint go in with quality checks.

  6. 06

    Walk and enjoy

    We walk the finished kitchen with you, complete the punch list and explain care for every material.

Questions

Design-Build FAQ

What is the difference from hiring a designer and a contractor?

Design-build keeps both under one team and one contract, which usually means better coordination and fewer finger-pointing moments.

Do I lose design freedom?

No. You make the decisions. The team simply keeps them buildable and priced.

Is design-build more expensive?

Not necessarily. Early cost checks often prevent expensive redesigns.

Can I use my own designer?

Yes. We are glad to build from another designer’s plans or collaborate with them.

How is the project priced?

You receive an itemized written proposal after design, so you approve a clear scope and price before construction.

Next step

Get your free Design-Build estimate.

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

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

Tell us about your kitchen

We will call you back to talk it through and set up a visit.

Prefer to talk? Call (615) 357-7797. We never sell your information.

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