Design for New Construction in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Design Process, Visualization and Support

Design for New Construction

Interior design for a new home planned alongside the build: selections, lighting, cabinetry and details decided before framing is done.

Building a new home means making hundreds of interior decisions on a schedule: flooring, tile, cabinets, lighting, plumbing fixtures, paint and hardware. Miss a deadline and the build slows down. Homeowners in Nashville ask us for design for new construction to make confident choices on time and to create a home that feels cohesive from day one.

We start with a Free Estimate and review the plans and builder schedule. We create a selections calendar, develop a design concept for the whole house and prepare finish schedules, lighting plans, cabinet layouts and tile plans. We visit showrooms with you, review samples and support the builder with accurate information throughout construction. New construction offers the best chance to get everything right, but it moves quickly. We help you decide on cabinets, flooring, tile, lighting and plumbing fixtures in the sequence your builder needs them. We also review plans for details such as outlet locations, window heights, built-in niches and blocking for heavy fixtures or cabinets. Early attention to these details prevents costly changes after framing. By the time you move in, the house feels cohesive and personal, as if it had been designed for you from the start. We also create a simple move-in guide that lists paint colors, finishes, fixtures and sources, which makes touch-ups, repairs and future updates much easier after the builder has finished.

Decisions on schedule

A selections calendar keeps the build moving.

A cohesive house

One design concept ties every room together.

Plans for trades

Lighting, cabinet and tile plans are ready when trades need them.

Support at every step

We answer builder questions as framing, drywall and finishes proceed.

What is included

  • Plans and schedule review
  • Selections calendar
  • Whole-house concept
  • Finish schedules and plans
  • Showroom visits
  • Construction support
Before and after

See the transformation.

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After: a living room with a bright designer living room with warm white walls, wood floors, a cream sofa, a jute rug and linen curtainsBefore: a living room with a dark living room with a low popcorn ceiling, worn beige carpet and heavy curtainsBeforeAfter
A dark, dated living room made bright, layered and welcoming. From a dark living room with a low popcorn ceiling, worn beige carpet and heavy curtains to a bright designer living room with warm white walls, wood floors, a cream sofa, a jute rug and linen curtains.
Why it works

What you get with Design for New Construction

Plans and schedule review

Builder timeline.

Selections calendar

Deadlines set.

Whole-house concept

A cohesive look.

Finish schedules and plans

Details for trades.

Showroom visits

Efficient selections.

Construction support

Ongoing coordination.

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How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Call and describe it

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

  2. 02

    Visit and measure

    We look at the rooms, take measurements, talk through how you live and note light, layout and anything you want to keep.

  3. 03

    Concept and selections

    We build concept boards, you choose a direction and we select furniture, finishes and lighting for your approval.

  4. 04

    Plan and approve

    You receive a plain written plan with items, sizes, lead times and the schedule before anything is ordered.

  5. 05

    Order and deliver

    We place orders, track lead times, inspect deliveries and coordinate with your contractor and installers.

  6. 06

    Install and style

    We place furniture, hang art and window treatments, style every surface and walk through the finished rooms with you.

Questions

Design for New Construction FAQ

When should I involve a designer?

Before framing is the ideal time.

Can you work with a production builder?

Yes. We work within their options and upgrades.

Can you work with a custom builder?

Yes. We collaborate on a full custom plan.

Can you help with lighting placement?

Yes. We plan fixtures before wiring is done.

Do you attend selection meetings?

Yes. We can join builder design appointments.

Next step

Get your Free Estimate for Design for New Construction.

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

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

Tell us about your interior design project

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

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