Material and Finish Selection in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Materials, Finishes and Remodel Design

Material and Finish Selection

Flooring, tile, stone, wood, metal and paint chosen together so every surface works with the rest of the room.

Materials and finishes decide how a room looks, feels and wears. Floors, counters, tile, cabinets, paint and metal all need to harmonize, and they need to hold up to daily life. Homeowners in Nashville ask us to guide material and finish selection because the choices are endless, and mismatched surfaces are expensive to fix after they are installed.

We begin with a Free Estimate and review the project, the budget and how each room is used. We build samples boards that combine floors, counters, tile, cabinetry, paint and hardware, review them in your light and compare durability and care. We prepare a finish schedule listing every material, color and source so your contractor can order accurately. Material selection is a puzzle with many pieces: undertones, textures, sheens, patterns, budgets and lead times. We solve it by working with a sample board, adding and removing items until the combination feels right. We pay attention to how materials behave in light, how they age and what maintenance they require. A matte floor next to a glossy tile, a warm wood against a cool stone or a brushed metal near a polished one can look wonderful or wrong, and testing them together on a table tells you which.

Everything works together

Surfaces are judged side by side, not one at a time.

Durable and practical

Materials are chosen for how the room is used.

Real samples

We review samples in your own light before you commit.

A clear finish schedule

Every item is listed for contractors and suppliers.

What is included

  • Project and use review
  • Sample boards
  • Light and context review
  • Durability and care comparison
  • Finish schedule
  • Order support
Before and after

See the transformation.

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After: a kitchen with a bright kitchen with white shaker cabinets, stone counters, handmade tile, brass pendants and refinished floorsBefore: a kitchen with a dated kitchen with orange oak cabinets, laminate counters and a worn vinyl floorBeforeAfter
A dated kitchen with orange cabinets refreshed with white shaker doors and brass lighting. From a dated kitchen with orange oak cabinets, laminate counters and a worn vinyl floor to a bright kitchen with white shaker cabinets, stone counters, handmade tile, brass pendants and refinished floors.
Why it works

What you get with Material and Finish Selection

Project and use review

Rooms, budget and wear.

Sample boards

Materials compared together.

Light and context review

Samples checked in place.

Durability and care comparison

Choices weighed.

Finish schedule

Every item listed.

Order support

Specs and sources shared.

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Interior Design Project Budget Planner

Pick a room or service, set the size and add extras to see a ballpark planning range for design and furnishing. Placeholder values only.

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

Material and Finish Selection FAQ

Can you help me choose between similar options?

Yes. We compare cost, durability and look.

Do you source from many suppliers?

Yes. We work with many showrooms and distributors.

Can you work with my contractor?

Yes. We share the finish schedule and review orders.

Can you recommend eco-friendly materials?

Yes. We can suggest lower-emission and durable options.

Can I see samples at home?

Yes. We bring or order samples to view in your light.

Next step

Get your Free Estimate for Material and Finish Selection.

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.

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

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