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Revitalizing Nashville’s Heritage: A Guide to Modernizing Historic Homes

As we welcome the New Year, it’s a time for new beginnings and reflections, especially in our homes. Nashville, a city with a rich tapestry of history, is home to an array of historic properties that tell the story of our past. For homeowners of these cherished structures, modernizing while preserving their unique character presents both a challenge and an opportunity. Our design-build firm, rooted in the heart of Nashville, specializes in breathing new life into historic homes, blending modern comforts with timeless charm.

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Embracing Nashville’s Architectural Legacy

  • Nashville’s historic districts, like East Nashville and 12 South, boast homes with significant architectural heritage, from Victorian to Craftsman styles. Our first step in any renovation is to understand the historical context and architectural significance of each property, ensuring that updates respect and enhance the original design.

Navigating Renovation in a Historic District

  • Renovating in Nashville’s historic districts often means adhering to specific guidelines. We have extensive experience working with the Metro Historical Commission, navigating the nuances of preservation guidelines to ensure that all renovations are compliant and respectful of Nashville’s architectural heritage.

Modern Comforts in Classic Settings

  • Our approach to modernizing historic homes involves integrating contemporary amenities without detracting from the home’s historic character. This might mean updating kitchens and bathrooms with modern appliances and fixtures that still reflect the home’s era, or installing energy-efficient HVAC systems that are discreet and unobtrusive.

Preserving and Restoring Original Features

  • Key to any historic home renovation is the preservation and restoration of original features. This could include refinishing original hardwood floors, restoring original window frames, or using reclaimed materials from the same era to maintain authenticity.

Custom Solutions for Unique Homes

  • Each historic home in Nashville has its own story and character. We provide custom solutions tailored to each property, whether it’s a Victorian home in Germantown or a Colonial Revival in Belmont-Hillsboro. Our team expertly blends the old with the new, ensuring that each renovation is as unique as the home itself.

As the New Year unfolds, it presents a unique opportunity to rejuvenate and refresh our living spaces. Modernizing a historic home in Nashville is more than a renovation; it’s a way to honor and preserve the city’s rich history. Our local, family-owned design-build firm is dedicated to maintaining the integrity of Nashville’s historic homes while adapting them for contemporary living.

With over 32 years in service, Trace Ventures has a deep understanding of local architecture and a passion for preservation, we are your partners in bringing the past into the present.

This New Year, let’s make your home a milestone in your story, crafting spaces that resonate with elegance and natural beauty.

Contact us to embark on your journey towards a home that embodies the best of what the new year has to offer.