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Led by Licensed Architect Melissa Graveline, BSD is an Architecture studio with a focus on residential and small-scale commercial renovations and new-builds in Chattanooga’s vintage, walkable neighborhoods.

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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

Enough about me...let's talk about YOU!

There are a lot of decisions related to where we live--and that looks and feels different for everyone. What I love thinking about is the deep motivations behind our actions.

Are your decisions thoughtful and

Can Winter be finished, please? I've reached my limit and am dreaming of warm days and getting back outside.

I had the pleasure of working on this mid-century modern renovation while at Emerick Architects in Portland, Oregon. The house is perched on

It should be enjoyable!

Let’s face it: a renovation will likely take longer than you expect and cost more than you would like. It’s my goal to make your life more comfortable, functional, and beautiful but the journey is likely to have

For someone outside the construction industry, I can imagine tackling a renovation or new-build can seem daunting. Where do you even begin?? It's hard to imagine that one day you'll be in a space you love with that stress in your rearview mirror.

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