Craft and art studios with north-facing light, big work surfaces, ventilation and storage for painters, potters, sewers and makers of every kind.
Creative work wants light, space and a door that closes. A backyard studio gives painters, potters, sewers and crafters a place to leave a project out overnight. Artists in Nashville often ask for big windows, strong work surfaces and a room that handles paint, dust or clay without worrying about the living room.
We choose window placement for the type of light you like, plan work tables at comfortable heights and add wall space for pinning and hanging. We plan floors that stand up to spills, ventilation for fumes or dust, and outlets for kilns, machines and lights. We discuss storage for materials and a sink if your craft needs water. Creative work is messy in different ways, so we ask about the media you use. Painters need steady light and wall space, potters need floors that can be mopped, sewers need long tables and lamps and woodworkers need dust control. We also talk about storage, because supplies multiply quickly. Open shelves, labeled bins and a few wall hooks keep projects in reach while leaving floor and table space free.
Window placement and daylight levels are planned for the kind of work you do.
Tables, shelves and walls are laid out so projects are easy to reach and leave out.
Durable floors and ventilation handle spills, fumes and dust.
Outlets for tools, kilns or machines and an optional sink are planned with the right trades.
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BeforeAfterWindows for the right light.
Heights that fit.
Made for spills.
Fumes and dust.
Tools and kilns.
For materials.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
ResourceNESThe electric utility for much of Davidson County and nearby areas, with pages about new service, outages and…Learn more 
Comparison guideInsulation and VentilationHow insulation, vapor control, vents and mini-splits keep sheds, garages and studios comfortable and protect tools from moisture.Learn more 
Comparison guidePower and LightingHow sub-panels, trenches, conduit, circuits, outlets and lights are planned for sheds, garages and studios, and who does…Learn more Pick what you want to store or do inside, tick the vehicles, tools and furniture you need to fit and see the footprint, door width and loft options that usually work.
You tell us what you want to build or fix, how you will use it and where it will sit, and we ask about the lot and your timing.
We walk the lot, check slope, drainage, access, utilities and setbacks, and take photos and measurements.
You get a plain written estimate with the size, materials, foundation, finishes and schedule before anything is ordered.
We mark the layout, clear and level the area, set the foundation and arrange permits, delivery and utilities.
The frame, roof, siding, doors and windows go up, then the interior, power and trim are finished to the plan.
We walk the finished building with you, leave a care guide and photos and make it easy to schedule a checkup.
Many artists like steady north light, but it depends on your work. We talk through options.
Yes, with plumbing and drainage planned and permits where required.
Ventilation helps, and we plan it with the materials you use.
Kilns need proper power, clearances and ventilation, which we plan with a qualified electrician.
Large enough for your biggest project and a clear path to move around it.
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Doors and WindowsDoors, windows and skylights for sheds, garages and studios, sized for light, security, ventilation and appearance, and flashed…Explore 
Floor FinishesFloor finishes and sealing for concrete and wood floors, including sealers, paint, rubber mats and coating coordination, chosen…Explore Tell us about your lot and your idea and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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