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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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Go from 'stumped' to 'streamlined'--while feeling supported throughout the entire process.

For better or worse, architects often live in floor plans. We're great at visualizing space and seeing past existing conditions. We can connect rooms that mak

Could you work in a kitchen without upper cabinets? It's not right for every kitchen or client, but I like to encourage it in certain circumstances.

This NW Hills kitchen in Portland, Oregon leaned more modern, had other space we could store everyda

Saving the planet one renovation at a time! 🌎 ♻️

New homes have a lot of bells and whistles but many of those can be added to an older home through a thoughtful and creative renovation.

If your goals can only be achieved through a new-build, con

I don't think it is a big design secret that natural light is amazing and should be used to its full advantage in your home. This is especially important in bathrooms when you are staring at your face in a mirror. Do yourself a favor and prepare for

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,