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Pre-Renovation Guide

What to expect before a hammer is swung, a line is drawn, or a dollar is spent.
These tips will make your project run smoother and save you time and money.

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Build Sage Design

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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Renovating your home isn’t just a design decision—it’s an emotional one.

Behind every Pinterest board and contractor quote are questions like these and they're totally valid. And you’re not alone in asking them.

That’s

Thinking about a home renovation but don’t know where to start? Before you start swinging a hammer, download my free Pre-Renovation Guide!

It’s packed with tips on budgeting, assembling your team, and getting clear on your goals—so

This area was lovingly referred to as the "corner pocket" by our team and client. It's a huge, custom built-in banquette with a gorgeous lake view. I've shown a few other shots from this amazing Mid-Century Modern house in Oregon and this z

What do you really get when you hire Build Sage Design? Hint: It’s more than drawings.

Swipe through to see how the services I provide translate into real value for you (i.e. why you should care). We all make decisions based on how the outcome

I've decided most conflicts in life stem from lack of communication and poor management of expectations. I can't help with your personal relationships, but I can deliver a good set of drawings that get your build team on the same page during a constr

I'll admit it--old homes can be tricky! Fitting in all today's modern conveniences takes some creativity but isn't impossible.

Here in this Upper West Side apartment, we took advantage of the window (you know I love natural light!) and centered the

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