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Green Hills Complete Renovation

This couple purchased a lovely home in the heart of a beautiful, gated community in Nashville, however, the home was dated and needed a complete renovation to address the design and functionality challenges, as well as, the clients desired to transform this relatively traditional home into a more rustic and casual styling.

Pictures truly cannot capture this 15 room transformation, however, hopefully the before photos at the end, will display this major overhaul. 

Rooms addressed: Foyer, dining, living room, family room, kitchen, breakfast nook, vestibule, 2 powder rooms, 1 guest bath, kids J&J bath, master bedroom, master bath, landing area into the built in theater, as well as, all flooring, lighting & paint, some footprint modifications and the vast majority of new furnishings/decor.

Green Hills Home Makeover

Franklin-Leipers Fork

So many love the farmhouse look but this homeowner truly has a farm house in the country with horses running, multiple dogs and tons of acres..... but it needed an update. To really appreciate this transformation, make sure you view the "Before" photos at the end of the project portfolio. New hand-torched, wide-planked,  hardwoods, pillars removed and replaced with large, chunky, "railroad tie looking" beams, german smear brick pavers, an oversized island, a professional kitchen and list goes on and on......Definitely one of our favorite projects!


Leiper's Fork Home Makeover

Belleview Master Reno

This empty-nesting, aging client, desired to renovate their Master Bath into a more "aging-friendly" bathroom, that would allow for ease and functionally as time past.  

By incorporating a curb-less shower entry, with stylish handicap bars, ADA compliant commode, bench seating, recessed, hidden medicine cabinets and a wall mounted vanity light fixture, USI, was able to create a stylish, yet, functional master bath for this couple.  

Nashville Master Bath Reno

Fairview Farmhouse

This homeowner wanted to update and transform this old farmhouse into a wonderful place to retire.  By removing the walls between all the rooms in this original compartmentalized home, adding square footage, and opening it into one open space, USI was able transform this home into their dream retirement home.

Cool Springs Reno

This client has a beautiful home in a picturesque gated community in the heart of Cool Springs, however, the kitchen and master bath's layout was not functional, as well as,  the home's color scheme was dated.  Check out the before photos at the end to appreciate this 19 room transformation which includes: a complete new kitchen layout, a reconfigured master bathroom, a refreshed and reorganized mudroom, new light fixtures throughout the house, new hardwood color, all new paint colors, and a redesigned landing area conversation into a walk-in closet  to highlight  a few.

Green Hills Makeover

This homeowner desired not only a complete renovation to their kitchen and powder room- but they wanted USI to help find solutions to brighten their home since the space was quite dark. 

By changing the wall/trim color to white, creating a new configuration/style of windows & doors, refinishing/changing the color of the hardwood floors  and incorporating new light fixtures... this space doesn't look like the same home.  What do you think?

Green Hills Reno

Nolensville New Build

This beautiful, custom built home is not only gorgeous, but it is very functional! You will notice that the spaces were well thought out from a space-planning perspective, as well as, the cohesive colors result in a seamless journey as you walk thought the entire home. Please take a look!

Nashville 80's Kitchen Refresh

This client wanted to make some updates from the complete kitchen renovation 10 year ago.  By painting the cabinets, german smearing the brick backsplash,  replacing the countertops and sink and adding in a floating shelves for easy to reach dishes, this kitchen transformed itself into one beauty. See before photos at the end.

Nashville Kitchen Refresh

Nashville Sunroom Add-on

This client needed a secondary place for the family to connect. By converting the half round shaped existing patio footprint into an enclosed all season sunroom, USI was able to create a beautiful space, maximizing the square footage without sacrificing too much of the roofline pitch. See before photos at the end.

Hendersonville Reno

South Franklin Redo

This client wanted to refresh multiple rooms.  The office needed a complete makeover, all the rooms needed to painted and/ or wallpapered, updated light fixtures were incorporated in the dining, living, kitchen and office areas, and new furniture and decor was added. Please make sure to see the BEFORE photos to really appreciate the transformation.

Brentwood Interiors Refresh

This client desired an interiors refresh for 9 rooms in her home. Her main concern was her previous stying was dated and not cohesive, so she hired USI to create a home she is excited to entertain in. 

By adding new furnishings, decor, paint and light fixtures, USI was able to incorporate her desire mid-century , modern and earthy  style, while keeping it cohesive and timeless.
 

Brentwood Interiors & Exterior Refresh

Brentwood Outdoor Patio/Kitchen

This homeowner desired an outdoor kitchen and an entertaining space that could be utilized all year.  They also desired maintaining the upper deck for additional patio entertaining.  By creating a transition between the two areas with natural textiles, USI was able to create a new rustic sunroom that appears intentional and seamless. 

Brentwood Outdoor Patio & Outdoor Kitchen

Master Bedroom "redo"

This  client requested the Master Bedroom have a little update.  Pictures just can not capture the beauty of this room.  New carpet, paint, frosted double door into the Master Bath, with 1900's vintage key hole doorknobs, are just a few of the  little touches that make this such an inviting haven to rest.

Cool Springs Master Bedroom Redo

Franklin Makeover

Hillboro Village Bathroom Reno

Hendersonville Refresh

This client wanted a kitchen and powder room refresh that encompassed a light, airy and clean feel, while offering a little shabby chic styling and vintage touches.  By painting the cabinets and walls, changing out the countertops from Formica to granite, adding backsplash, changing out the light fixtures, coupled with a few interiors upgrades, this space look like a completely different place. Check out the before photos at the end and see for yourself!

Bellevue Kitchen Refresh

This lovely client recently purchased an 80's house with good bones, but it needed a refresh and more creative space planning. 

USI was able to design a larger kitchen that utilized the adjacent space from the unused dining room, which resulted in a more functional cooking and entertaining workspace.  

The result? Beautiful. Take a look for yourself and see the before photos at the end. 

Bellevue Kitchen Renovation

Nashville Living Room Refresh

Franklin Kitchen Reno

This homeowner desired a major overhaul to their kitchen & living space. Originally there was a wall between the two rooms, the original hardwoods were blond (turned orange) and the house felt very compartmentalized. (See before photos).  

By removing the wall but still keeping most of the original footprint, changing the floor color, the wall color and redesigning the kitchen, USI was able to create an open concept that is not only gorgeous, but a better use of their space. 

Franklin Kitchen & LR Reno

Franklin Renew

This single dad needed a space that felt comfortable, yet, had elements that reflected his style.  He requested a space with modern elements, a rustic & industrial vibe, yet, encompassing soft inviting edges that welcomes all. 

Come check out what USI executed to help update his space! 

Downtown Refresh

This young couple loves their open concept urban home, but needed a little help creating flow and compartmentalizing of each zone. USI was able to transform their space with new furnishings, paint colors and decor... allowing for a more functional way and usable flow, to entertain and manage their new family.

Franklin 4 bathroom & laundry room reno

This client needed all 4 of their bathrooms to be renovated, as well as, they desired for USI to update their laundry room... not only from a styling perspective but from a space planning perceptive.   By knocking down a wall between the existing laundry room (which was more of a breezeway, than a formal laundry-room) with the small office space adjacent to this space, USI was able to create a massive mud - Laundry room, with custom cubbies.  See before photos to really appreciate the transformation!

Franklin 4 Bathroom & Laundry Room reno

Hillboro Village Refresh

This couple has a 40 year old bungalow in the Hillsboro Village that needed a little refresh. With a small kitchen and limited space for this growing family, USI designed this kitchen in a way to maximize the limited footprint. 

By incorporating cabinets to the ceiling & adding a built in cabinet pantry, adding specialty drawers (utensil, dividers, cookie sheet dividers, hidden trash, etc.), as well as, creating a designated coffee bar, USI was able to maximize this space beautifully.

Additionally, the spare, the kids and the master bath received a new look.

Franklin Home Facelift

This couple desired a complete facelift to their home.  Previously, the homes walls, ceilings, and trim work, were all the same butternut color.  They desired a fresh, clean, update on paint color, a new front door to allow light in the home, all new light fixtures (converting from oil-rubbed bronze to a more modern look, to tie in with the new furniture selections), and refinishing of their existing kitchen cabinets from oak to a tea-stained, white cabinet to lighten up the kitchen.  Usable Space Interiors incorporated using wall paper in the dining room (even on the ceiling), not only to break up the colors, but add a little flare.

Brentwood Bath Reno

This homeowner desired to update their master bath while incorporating some special "senior" accommodations, i.e. handicap bar, wide bench, taller vanity etc., while creating a more modern look. The result? Beautiful!

Brentwood Bathroom Reno

Westmeade Refresh

Urban refresh

This lovely client needed help with adding some new pieces and creating a cohesive theme.   By utilizing a few of the existing items and purchasing a new sectional, side table, coffee table, dining table/chairs rug, bedding, and window treatments, the transformation is simply gorgeous.  See before photos at the end.

Urban Interiors Refresh

Franklin Kitchen Update

This client not only wanted a kitchen renovation, but they had several areas they wanted to update in their home.  

First, USI addressed the long narrow hallway from the foyer to the main space.  By widening the hall and adding french doors into the 4th bedroom (off the entry ...to convert it into an office), USI was able to create an entry that felt more open and formal, and less like a hallway.  

USI also changed the overall color scheme, added new hardwoods, as well as, changed the existing hardwood floor color, to create congruency and an improved eye appeal.  

Although the kitchen received a complete renovation,  the spare & master bath, as well as, the dining room received a facelift from paint, tile, new countertops, to new fixtures.... the result? Beautiful!

Franklin Kitchen & Home Update

Franklin Reno

This homeowner desired an update to their home with a modern, yet, rustic vibe that would allow for a nice pairing to their existing furnishings.  They also wanted to open up the space between rooms to allow for a less compartmental feel, for they did not want to use the formal living room.  

By re-desiging the space, USI was able to convert the existing formal living room into a dining room and utilize the old dining room space for larger kitchen.  The result? An amazing use of space and plenty of room to entertain.

Nashville Kitchen

This client desired a refresh to her kitchen not only from a style perspective, but from a functionality perspective.   By purchasing new cabinets to the ceiling, incorporating lazy susan in both corners, adding an updraft hood, black appliances, upgrading to leathered black granite, adding beautiful mosaic tile and deeper drawers, this kitchens transformation and functionality was tremendous!

Brentwood Refresh

This client moved here recently and need to purge old things and desired an interiors refresh to update their style with this new home.  Pictures truly do not do this home justice, but if you look at the before photos at the end, you can appreciate the transformation.  New light fixture, new paint, window treatments, furnishing and decor really updated their home without purging everything.

Brentwood Home Refresh

Brentwood Kitchen Refresh

This client had a 25 year old kitchen that needed fresh paint, new countertops, updated fixtures, and modern touches to create a revitalized space.  He desired a grey color palette with the look of Carrera marble for the countertops, however, he did not want "marble" for his kitchen.  USI was able to find a beautiful granite that provided the same look as Carrera Marble, while accommodating the more durable needs of this chef.

This Green Hills bungalow was purchased as a quick, fixer-upper.  By removing the wall between the small living room and very small kitchen... relocating the powder room, USI was able to  create an open concept which allowed for this home to feel spacious.

Green Hills Kitchen Makeover

Greenhills Townhouse Reno

Nashville Foyer and Halls refresh

Nashville Farmhouse Entry/Hall Refresh

1980's Kitchen Renovation

The only thing Usable Space Interiors likes more than "Bathroom Renovations" is "Kitchen Remodeling"!  Below enjoy some photos from one of our most recent kitchen renovations.

Nashville 1980's Kitchen Remodel

Outdoor Patio Kitchen Addition

Nashville Outdoor Patio and Grill

Bellevue Bathroom Reno

This 1980's master bath received a major redo.  The tub was remove, which allowed for a spa-like, oversized shower that could accommodate a nice size bench and multiple niches for storage.   

Cohesive, soft colors was USI's goal to allowed for this homeowner to feel like she is walking into her spa treatment everyday. 

Stove area

This client wanted to convert their 20 year old, compartmentalized home, into a functional, open space.  She had strong ideas about granite color, and overall color scheme, but needed USI to help them pull it together, and create a design that was "usable space".  

Their goal was to have an open kitchen, allowing for conversations between the kitchen and the living room.  They also wanted a transitional "mudd-room/area", where the kids (and family) could store their bags, shoes, and misc. stuff away, so that the clutter was not visible, while keeping everyone organized. 

Lastly, they wanted to update the entry to allow for cohesiveness with the rest of the renovation.

These photos show how knocking down walls, changing the footprint of a space, refinishing/changing the color of the hard wood floors, and adding some new features, can really change the feel, and functionality of a home.

Franklin Kitchen & Living Remodel

Nashville Kids Bathroom Renovation

At Usable Space Interiors, we love bathroom remodeling, almost as much as we love kitchen remodeling! Below is an example of a total bathroom renovation. 

Nashville Kids/Teen Bathroom Reno

Franklin Kitchen Remodel

This homeowner wanted her kitchen to feel light and fresh.  By repainting the cabinets to a antique white, incorporating a new backsplash with a timeless color and pattern, extending the hardwoods from the kitchen to the sunroom, USI was able to create a more open and functional kitchen and hearth area for dining.  New furniture and light fixtures was also purchased to finish this look.

Berryhill Reno

This client desired a rustic, industrial, yet, relaxed & comfortable "Bachelor Pad".   Because he has a black lab, he also requested for USI to ensure the textiles, interiors and products selected would be able to sustain the extra wear a pet can create. 

USI loves dogs and truly understands the need to select appropriate materials to fit a pet friendly lifestyle, so, USI selected wide-plank, hand-scraped hardwood floors, distressed leather and reclaimed wood furniture, galvanized metal decor and a combination of light and dark wall colors.

Berryhill Renovation

South Franklin Kitchen Reno

This homeowner desired a little refresh to result in a big look.  By sanding and staining the floor, taking down a wall and adding a beam to create a rustic look, painting the cabinets and walls, implementing a new island, backsplash and light fixtures, AND updating the fireplace fascia this home does look the same... see before photos at the end. 

Green Hills Renovation

This homeowner not only wanted a newly remodeled master bathroom that would optimize space, she wanted to stretch the remaining dollars from her budget to    incorporate new furnishings, decor, light fixtures, tile in the kitchen, paint, etc.  The result? A cohesive, modern-day pad in urban Nashville. 

Nashville Dental Office

This "Dental Office" client moved to a newly designed and constructed building with the help of USI. The focus was to create an inviting, yet, comfortable vibe for his patients, while optimizing form & functionality for patient flow.  The result? Not only a gorgeous dental office but a wonderful use of space!

Master Bathroom Renovation

This client desired a complete renovation to their master bathroom, that resulted in something fresh, modern, and clean, which would be easy to maintain.  

A therapeutic pebbled shower floor provided the spa experience they desired, while the textured flooring allowed for a non-slip transition from the shower to getting ready.  The pedestal tub created in a modern feel, while the custom towel shelf allowed for this client to maximize the limited space.  

Extra details were spent in the California Closet to ensure that there was a cohesive flow from the master to the walk in closet, and the tower on the concrete sink area allowed for beauty, functionality and separation of each work area.

Cool Springs Master Bath Reno

Master Bedroom Redesign

This room was not large enough to accommodate the new oversized dressers the homeowner desired AND an elaborate head/foot board. So, with the use of some creativity, USI was able to maximize the furniture selections and eliminate the need for a head/footboard.

Master Bedroom Refresh

Belle Meade Kitchen & Living Room Reno

This client purchased a 1950's home that needed renovating prior to moving in. As a bachelor, he desired an open, crisp, yet, masculine vibe, while  still appealing to the masses, in the event of resale down the road. 

The small existing kitchen was another area USI had to address. To create an open concept, a few walls and the low ceiling were removed,  to expose the vaulted ceiling and create a wide open space.  Additionally, the pantry was eliminated, thus, the lack of wall space to hang cabinets became a challenge. 

The solution? USI was able to incorporate cabinets to the ceiling, optimize the corner with a lazy susan, upper corner cabinet shelves, & add a large, pull out pantry to allow for excess storage. This kitchen now has more storage than the original layout, even without the extra wall space for cabinets!

Belle Meade 1950's Reno

Mt. Juliet/Hermitage Reno

This client purchased a home that was built in the late 80's that needed a multi-room facelift. By knocking down walls, reconfiguring the footprint in the bathroom and the kitchen, coupled with the change in color scheme, it doesn't even look like the same home.  Check out the before photos and compare.

Shower and Tub view

This client desired a larger shower, and a pedestal tub.  USI, removed a wall, repositioned the tub, and refreshed the space with various textures and lighter colors, resulting in a more open concept.

Franklin Master Bathroom Reno

Home Facelift

This homeowner had several areas she wanted to revise (...the foyer, kitchen, dining area, living room and bonus room).  The kitchen had a slight renovation, from a new backsplash, extending the existing granite, and the addition of new cabinetry to extend off the existing cabinet to create a family computer nook.  We added custom "built in" bookshelves in the bonus room, and the rest of the rooms had a decor refresh.

Bellevue Multiple Room Home Facelift

Franklin Refresh

This couple purchased this home with the intention to refresh it before they moved in.  By changing the wall colors, backsplash, granite and light fixtures, Usable Space Interiors was able to create a home that not only coordinated with their furnishings and decor, but was able to brighten this home and create an overall cleaner, brighter appearance. 

Franklin Bedroom Refresh

This client wanted a room that was inviting, cozy, & fresh, yet, somewhat gender-neutral for her husband...no flowers or pink ladies:).  

USI incorporated a deep grey accent wall, while complimenting it with dark wood, and a light grey palette to create contrast and an overall fresh feel.  By selecting oversized furniture... from the linen headboard, to the expresso stained dresser, USI was able to create a big impact with just a few small changes.

Main Area/Lobby- Leasing Office

This commercial client has apartment housing all across the South... and each are featured with it's own unique theme.  The focus of this refresh was "Southern Charm".  USI's goal was to maximize the compact space, while creating a beautiful environment that made their clients feel like they needed to sip on some sweet tea.

Murfreesboro Apartment Model

Exteriors

These photos depict different projects...  a homeowner changed the front door, to an addition was added to an existing home, resulting in a new landscape design, to the addition of window baskets for better curb appeal.  Before and after photos are included.

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I’ve always dreamed of having a clean, modernist home, and I’m happy to say that Alice and her team at Atelier Cohen led the way to making that dream a reality! I couldn’t be more happy with the project, my house looks like it could be featured in a Kinfolk magazine. I expressed my wishes of having a clean, natural interior aesthetic and they truly delivered – the natural light in my newly designed home is to die for. They also helped me turn my dated, drab living room into a spacious and cozy space in which I can’t wait to host a party. I couldn’t recommend Alice more, if you’re looking for easy collaboration and top-notch design, you have to reach out to them!

I’ve worked with Alice on a few renovation projects and am still floored by her dedication to design and space planning. Never have I experienced a hiccup or missed communication with Atelier Cohen, and home projects tend to create those sorts of problems! They are professional, approachable, and innovative in a way that anyone with any level of home renovating or staging experience will feel like they are in good hands.

Alice’s eye, advice, and service is extremely rare in this business. If you get the chance to work with them, don’t think twice about it!

I had the pleasure of working with Alice on redecorating my childhood home that hadn’t been touched up since I was a teen in the 80’s. I knew it needed a huge refresh aesthetically, but I wasn’t sure where to start. I had a consultation with Alice about my hazy ideas and she was able to understand my tastes and needs after just one chat! The whole design process was so streamlined and thorough that my fears of things going awry totally vanished after the first few meetings. She walked me through every step of the process, from sharing sketches and moodboards to purchasing the final pieces of furniture and decoration. Working with Alice at Atelier Cohen has got to be my greatest investment, I highly recommend their services.

I’ve always dreamed of having a clean, modern farmhouse kitchen, and I’m happy to say that Maison Kitchen and Bath led the way to making that dream a reality! I couldn’t be more happy with the project, our kitchen looks like it could be the envy of Pinterest. I expressed my wishes of having a light, airy feel with natural but polished finishes, and they truly delivered – the kitchen in my home is to die for. They also helped me turn my claustrophobic galley kitchen into a beautiful open-space plan that makes me actually want to cook and entertain in the kitchen. I couldn’t recommend Maison K&B more, if you’re looking for easy collaboration and top-notch design, you have to reach out to them!

I’ve worked with Maison Kitchen and Bath on a few renovation projects and am still floored by their dedication to design and construction. Never have I experienced a hiccup or missed communication with them, and home projects tend to create those sorts of problems! They are professional, approachable, and innovative in a way that anyone with any level of home renovating experience will feel like they are in good hands.

Their advice and service through all stages of any project large or small is extremely rare in this business. If you get the chance to work with them, don’t think twice about it!

I had the pleasure of working with Maison Kitchen and Bath on renovating my childhood home that hadn’t been touched up since it was built in the 50’s. I’m quite environmentally minded, so I knew the appliances and electrical elements needed an update. I also knew it needed a bit of a refresh aesthetically, but I wasn’t sure where to start. I had a consultation with them about my hazy ideas and they were able to understand my tastes and needs after just one chat! The whole renovation process was so streamlined and thorough that my fears of things going awry totally vanished after the first few weeks. Working with Maison Kitchen and Bath has got to be my greatest investment, I highly recommend their services.

I’ve always dreamed of having a clean, modernist home, and I’m happy to say that Haus Design + Build led the way to making that dream a reality! I couldn’t be more happy with the project, my house looks like it could be featured on Architecture Digest. I expressed my wishes of having high ceilings and large windows, and they truly delivered – the natural light in my new home is to die for. They also helped me turn my claustrophobic galley kitchen into a beautiful open-space plan that makes me actually want to cook and entertain in the kitchen. I couldn’t recommend Haus DB more, if you’re looking for easy collaboration and top-notch design, you have to reach out to them!

I’ve worked with Haus Design and Build on a few renovation projects and am still floored by their dedication to design and construction. Never have I experienced a hiccup or missed communication with them, and home projects tend to create those sorts of problems! They are professional, approachable, and innovative in a way that anyone with any level of home renovating experience will feel like they are in good hands.

Their advice and service through all stages of any project large or small is extremely rare in this business. If you get the chance to work with them, don’t think twice about it!

I had the pleasure of working with Haus Design + Build on renovating my childhood home that hadn’t been touched up since it was built in the 50’s. I’m quite environmentally minded, so I knew the appliances and electrical elements needed an update. I also knew it needed a bit of a refresh aesthetically, but I wasn’t sure where to start. I had a consultation with them about my hazy ideas and they were able to understand my tastes and needs after just one chat! The whole construction process was so streamlined and thorough that my fears of things going awry totally vanished after the first few weeks. Working with Haus DB has got to be my greatest investment, I highly recommend their services.