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Led by architect Melissa Graveline, Build Sage Design is an architecture practice in Chattanooga, Tennessee specializing in residential kitchen, bath, and other value-add renovations in vintage homes.

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Kitchens are such an intense space from a design standpoint. There are so many elements and trades that need to come together with a client's preferences to make it all work.

I worked on this kitchen design as part of a whole home renovation while

You can be minimalist and still enjoy color. A soft aqua paint color on the island and unique, hand painted tile backsplash give just the right amount of pop against fir cabinets and neutral white quartz. This kitchen was the perfect balance of fun a

Contractors, you deserve a design partner who makes you look good!

✅ Clear construction drawings mean fewer questions, pricing confusion, and delays.
✅ Technical expertise prevents costly surprises or chasing down unattainable results.
✅ Consistent

Ways to create a "zen" Master Bath:
-Limit your palette of colors and materials
-Use simple, clean shapes for plumbing and light fixtures, cabinetry and hardware, mirrors etc.
-Take advantage of roof slopes for some loft and natural light v

Realtors--do you ever have client who won't consider a fixer but can't seem to find anything that suits them and is move-in-ready? I get the hesitation around tackling a renovation, but when you've got a plan and the right team, you can come away wit

This is a perfect example of getting creative with a small, vintage home to expand square footage.

Here, my client needed extra bedrooms and play space, so we took over a slightly finished attic and expanded with a dormer. Now it houses two small,

Short and sweet thought for your day. Imagine how the world would feel if our built environment actually catered to people first instead of the (rapid) movement and storage of vehicles.

#weareallpedestrians

Creating a kitchen from scratch!

This is my personal home in Chattanooga's Ridgedale neighborhood. My husband and I purchased the large historic home several years ago and divided it into two units to have rental income and provide space to host our

Follow the link in my bio when you are ready to take the next step. Thanks for hanging out here!

#chattanoogaarchitect #chattanoogarenovation #walkablechattanooga

I had the pleasure spending a couple days last week in Nashville with some good design friends at the @antiquesandgardenshow

While I don’t often get the privilege to furnish many projects it was inspiring to see so much beauty and craft in one