Understanding what a luxury remodel truly costs in Middle Tennessee empowers homeowners to make the best decisions for their remodel from the start.
This guide breaks down the cost ranges of different whole-home remodel levels in Middle Tennessee. We also explain how the design-build approach protects your budget, what's typically included in each tier, and why remodeling often outshines moving.
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Because Doxa Custom Homes uses a true design-build approach, the cost ranges below include every part of your remodel experience: Design, pre-construction, permits, zoning, and building. With this all-in-one model, homeowners gain transparency, efficiency, and cohesive decision-making from concept to completion.
Whole-home remodels in Middle Tennessee typically range from $200 to $600+ per square foot, depending on the level of customization and craftsmanship.
Below is a breakdown of what each tier generally includes so you can better understand which level aligns with your goals.
For a more comprehensive list of what's included as well as other project costs, download our Custom Home Building & Remodeling Cost Guide.
Premium remodels typically range from $200–$300 per square foot and focus on transforming an existing home with high-quality materials, upgraded systems, and thoughtful craftsmanship.
This level is ideal for homeowners who want a full-gut renovation that dramatically improves style, use, and long-term performance.
Updated mechanical systems such as electrical, plumbing, and HVAC
Custom kitchen cabinetry with upgraded countertops and appliances
Premium flooring selections across main living spaces and bathrooms
New siding and roofing to refresh curb appeal
Upgraded windows, trim, and interior doors for improved durability and style
Luxury remodels fall between $350–$500 per square foot and deliver a more tailored, design-driven renovation experience. Homeowners choosing this tier often want a deeper transformation that includes higher-end materials, architectural enhancements, and elevated craftsmanship in every room.
Smart home systems and upgraded mechanicals for comfort + efficiency
High-end custom cabinetry, wide-plank flooring, and stone tile
Spa-level primary suites with curbless showers or steam features
Luxury siding options such as real stone, brick, or cedar
Custom fireplaces, upgraded interior doors, and detailed trim work
Legacy remodels begin at $600+ per square foot and represent the most comprehensive, bespoke renovation experience available. These are full reimaginations of a home. Every detail is custom, and every luxury-level choice supports the goal of creating a generational-quality home.
Fully bespoke interior architecture with reclaimed or natural materials
Custom stone or marble bathrooms designed around wellness
High-end kitchen design with integrated appliances and butler’s pantry
Custom windows, doors, and glass features to enhance natural light
Whole-home millwork, built-ins, and lifestyle-centered space planning
Remodeling an entire home is a major investment, and without the right system, costs can escalate quickly.
The design-build method introduces accountability and financial protection to every step of the process. Below is how it keeps your remodel on budget while elevating your overall experience.
In the design-build model, your designer, builder, and project manager operate as a single, integrated team. Everyone is aligned from day one, and everyone is responsible for protecting your budget.
This means:
No conflicting opinions
No miscommunication between separate companies
No gaps between what’s drawn and what can realistically be built
With design-build, the entire remodel is meticulously planned during Pre-Construction. You know exactly what your remodel will cost long before any demolition starts, drastically reducing the risk of surprise expenses.
This includes:
Finalizing selections
Confirming materials
Clarifying structural changes
Gathering subcontractor input
Creating a fully buildable plan
Traditional “design → bid → build” often results in over-designed plans that far exceed your budget. You never fall in love with a design you can’t afford.
Design-build solves this by:
Pricing and designing simultaneously
Offering real-time value engineering
Recommending alternatives that maintain your vision
Ensuring everything specified can be built within your approved cost range
Instead of coordinating between multiple firms, you communicate with one team that manages it all. Clear communication = predictable costs.
Your design-build team:
Oversees selections
Tracks spending
Manages change requests
Ensures subcontractor accountability
Keeps the schedule aligned with the budget
Ultimately, the design-build method protects you from the biggest budget-killers in remodeling. The home you approve in design is the home you receive in construction at the price you agreed to.
It ensures:
No scope guessing
No allowance traps
No misaligned expectations
No designer/contractor blame games
In Middle Tennessee’s competitive housing market, homeowners often find themselves deciding between renovating their current home or starting fresh somewhere new. Breaking the decision into clear considerations makes it easier to understand which option truly serves your family.
Inventory is low, demand is high, and prices continue to climb. Finding a home that checks every box (location, style, size, layout, acreage) has become increasingly difficult. Many families end up compromising or entering bidding wars for homes that still need significant updates.
A whole-home remodel lets you invest directly into the property you already own and love.
Instead of paying for inspections, repairs, moving costs, realtor commissions, and upgrades to a new home, you put your budget toward meaningful improvements that immediately enhance your daily life and long-term equity.
The existing housing inventory rarely offers the level of personalization today’s families want. With a thoughtful design-build remodel, you can reshape your home’s layout, finishes, and features to fit your lifestyle.
Finding a home that checks every box is often impossible to find in a pre-built home.
Remodeling allows you to remain close to schools, work, and your community without uprooting your entire life.
For many homeowners, location is the one thing they wouldn’t change. Updating the home instead of leaving it preserves what already works well.
There are times when relocating makes sense, such as when:
The lot size or shape prevents the expansion you want
Structural limitations restrict your design goals
Zoning prevents the additions or exterior changes you desire
You prefer a different commute, school district, or lifestyle setting
If your current home can’t support your long-term goals, moving may be the more practical solution.
For many families, remodeling offers the best of both worlds: the familiarity of home paired with the excitement of a complete transformation. When done through a design-build approach, the process is streamlined, transparent, and tailored, leaving you with a home that feels brand new without ever having to move.
A whole-home remodel is one of the most meaningful investments you can make, and having clear expectations makes the journey even more rewarding. With the design-build approach, your vision, budget, and timeline stay aligned from start to finish.
If you’re ready to explore what’s possible, we’d love to walk with you through every step of the process. Reach out to us today to schedule your consultation.