--- title: "Home Design Works — Building Designers and Drafters | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/home-design-works-pfvwus-pf~1226493683 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1226493683.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Home Design Works" category: ["Building Designers and Drafters"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/c1c3947106699a34_1351-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Gallatin, Tennessee 37066, United States" latitude: 36.3834 longitude: -86.4512 phone: "(615) 478-9675" website: http://www.homedesignworks.net rating: 5 review_count: 31 best_of_houzz_awards: 8 followers: 30 last_updated: 2026-08-27 --- # Home Design Works Original Houzz profile: [Home Design Works](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/home-design-works-pfvwus-pf~1226493683) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Building Designers and Drafters - **Location:** Gallatin, TN - **Serves:** Nashville, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Old Hickory - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (31 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2019–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 250 Ideabook Saves Residential Design We provide full service residential design for new and existing homes. Commercial Design We consult with owners, developers, contractors, and other building design professionals to develop design concepts and presentation renderings. 3D modeling We utilize 3D modeling software to aid with the design process on the conceptual level and to assist with project visualization all the way through the construction drawings phase. ### Services Provided - 3D Rendering - Architectural Design - Architectural Drawings - Building Design - Custom Homes - Drafting - Floor Plans - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Home Remodeling - House Plans - Site Planning ### Areas Served - Nashville - Hendersonville - Gallatin - Old Hickory ### Typical Job Cost $250,000 - 5,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Home Design Works | | Address | Gallatin, Tennessee 37066, United States | | Phone | (615) 478-9675 | | Website | http://www.homedesignworks.net | | Followers on Houzz | 30 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Home Design Works](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/home-design-works-pfvwus-pf~1226493683) - **Website:** http://www.homedesignworks.net - **Phone:** (615) 478-9675 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Certified Professional Building Designer - NCBDC - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2019–2026), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [AIBD - American Institute of Building Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aibd-american-institute-of-building-design-pfvwus-pf~1544540709) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 31 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 49.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Mike Finlin, June 2026** > My wife and I purchased a tear down home in 2020. With assistance from Matt, we tore down the existing home, determined the vision, and set out on a journey to design a custom home. We truly wanted something unique and after meeting with several designers we selected Matt. Matt was a resource that throughout the entire process helped us to turn our vision into reality. With expertise, patience, and wisdom he worked with our General Contractor and together they guided us through a truly collaborative effort. From initial layout to final selection of materials his knowledge helped us to design a home that will truly stand the test of time. As we had never been through this process before he was invaluable in creating our spectacular home. We highly recommend Matt to our friends and anyone who asks. **★★★★★ — Bud & Cyndi, April 2026** > We had a great experience working with Matt on the plans for our new home. He was patient, attentive, and truly listened to what we wanted. Throughout the process, he was very accommodating with our changes and always willing to adjust the design to fit our vision. > Matt made the experience smooth and collaborative, and we're very grateful for his professionalism and dedication. We highly recommend Matt. **★★★★★ — Craig Heinrich, April 2026** > Matt is an amazing home designer who was fun to work with and did a great job designing our custom home. He was with us every step of the way. We really appreciated his CAD expertise and his ability to make changes quickly so we could see the impact. We made several significant changes along the way....added a cathedral ceiling in one room, changed the ceiling in the foyer, raised the roof, moved the elevator, etc. Each time we were able to quickly see the impact on the design and move forward knowing we were on the right track. It was extremely helpful to see 2D and 3D renderings of the house, individual rooms and design details within rooms. The builder had several questions along the way while the house was being built, and Matt was very responsive with the answers, which helped keep us on schedule. We absolutely love our home and can't believe what we saw on paper actually became a reality. We'd definitely use Matt again. **Comment from Home Design Works:** > Craig, > Thank you so much for taking the time to put these thoughts on paper. I had the best time working with you and Leslie. Such an awesome project for some more awesome people :) **★★★★★ — Taylor Milliken, May 2025** > Matt did an incredible job designing our home. My wife and I had a concept we liked, and I had sketched out some elements that were important to the overall look and feel of the home. We were familiar with Matt's work and liked his ideas. When we first met, he was open to our thoughts and eager to start. I could tell he was excited, which made us excited. He took my rough ideas and sketches and turned them into an excellent design that was easy to build for our builder. I am happy that we had the opportunity to partner with Matt on this design and look forward to doing it again one day. **Comment from Home Design Works:** > Taylor, > Thanks so much for the awesome review! It is always a pleasure working with you. By the way...I have tremendous respect for your creative vision and talents with landsape design as well! You had such a clear vision from the start, which made the process fun and super collaborative. Taking your sketches and ideas and turning them into something buildable was a great challenge—in the best way. I always say good home design is like a good relationship: it’s all about solid foundations and great communication! I’m really glad it all came together so beautifully! Looking forward to working together again soon! **★★★★★ — United States, May 2025** > Matt Lawler with Home Design Works worked with us on a major remodel and addition to a home with some unique challenges. Matt's process, ideas, and details to our project were excellent. We are very pleased. > > Matt Burnett > BBI Homes **Comment from Home Design Works:** > Matt, > We appreciate your compliments here! I drove by the other day and was really impressed with the way everything came together. You did an excellent job on the construction end as well. **★★★★★ — davebb, May 2025** > I enjoyed working with Matt on our project. He was able to take our vision and create a beautiful design for our home. I highly recommend HDW. **Comment from Home Design Works:** > Dave, > We really appreciate you taking a moment to review our services! I thoroughly enjoyed working with you and Dawn on this uniquely challenging project. I do truly hope you enjoy your home for many years to come. **★★★★★ — jettont, May 2025** > Working with Matt was a truly exceptional experience for our project. From our very first meeting, it was clear we were collaborating with someone who truly gets it. He not only understood our ideas but elevated them beyond anything we had imagined. His attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and ability to balance form and function were second to none. > > Throughout the process, Matt was collaborative, communicative, and endlessly patient. He handled every challenge with professionalism and always offered smart, elegant solutions. The final design is nothing short of stunning both highly functional and visually striking, every guest who visits our home is genuinely impressed. > > If you’re looking for someone who can turn your vision into a beautiful, inspiring reality, look no further. Matt is a rare talent, and we feel incredibly lucky to have worked with him and would do so again without hesitation. **Comment from Home Design Works:** > Tonya, > Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and thoughtful words! It was an absolute pleasure working with you on this project. I’m thrilled to hear that the final design has made such a positive impact and that it’s being enjoyed by you and your guests. Collaborating with you was a true partnership, and your openness and vision made it all the more rewarding. I’m grateful for the trust you placed in me and would be honored to work together again in the future. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience! **★★★★★ — krith kr, May 2025** > Home Design Works provided us with modern, detailed architectural drawings that truly brought our custom home vision to life. The process of translating our ideas onto paper was seamless, and Matt’s eye for detail and perfection was second to none. > > Thank you for everything you’ve done to help turn our dream home into a reality! **Comment from Home Design Works:** > Keith, > Thanks so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure working with you and helping bring your dream home to life. I’m so glad you loved the process and the final plans—can’t wait to see it all come together! **★★★★★ — New Home Design, March 2025** > Matt is the best of the best! He helped us design our dream home by really listening to our must haves, understanding our vision and providing practical advice along the way. He is super easy to work with and shows genuine interest in getting it right for his clients. Would definitely recommend! **Comment from Home Design Works:** > Shannon, > Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure helping you and Greg design your dream home. I’m so glad I could bring your vision to life and that the process felt collaborative and smooth. I appreciate your trust and recommendation—it means the world! Wishing you many happy memories in your new home. **★★★★★ — Jeremy, Sept. 2024** > Matt is a top notch designer, who listens to his clients. Not only do you get a beautiful home but also a functional one. He plans for storage space and mechanical equipment so no compromises are experienced when you are in the building process. This is an often missed component, that only experienced architects nail. Trust your forever home design with HDW, you won't be disappointed. **Comment from Home Design Works:** > Thanks so much Jeremy. This was such a fun project to be a part of. Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! It was an honor to work on a new home design derived from an original homestead with such rich history. I loved the challenge of blending modern updates with the original character, and I’m so glad you’re happy with the results. Appreciate your trust throughout the process! **★★★★★ — Angela Ballou, Sept. 2024** > We had the pleasure of working with Home Design Works on designing our dream home, and we couldn't be happier with the result! Our lot presented several challenges, but Matt tackled each one with creativity and expertise. He truly listened to our needs and vision, blending functionality with beautiful design in ways we hadn’t imagined. His attention to detail and thoughtful approach transformed our tricky lot into a home that feels perfectly suited to the space and our lifestyle. We highly recommend Matt Lawler at Home Design Works for anyone looking for a talented and reliable home designer." **Comment from Home Design Works:** > Thank you so much Angela! It was truly a pleasure working with you to bring your dream home to life. I’m so glad we could turn the challenges of your lot into unique opportunities, and that the final design feels like the perfect fit. I appreciate your trust, collaboration, and recommendation—it means a lot! Wishing you many happy years in your new home. **★★★★★ — Alicia Whitmer, June 2024** > Trying to design our forever home took some time, research and legwork. Matt was extremely patient with us. We had ideas that we liked but didn't know how to put all of them together, especially when I'm a visual person. Starting with an idea of a one-story home with a partial basement became a two-story home with a partial basement and we wouldn't change a thing today. > > Matt had some of the latest and greatest ideas to suggest as well as timeless ideas that never go out of style. He also worked extremely well with our builder which is important. We love our home! **Comment from Home Design Works:** > Hi Alicia! > You and Carl were great to work with. We are so proud of how this project turned out. > Bob Shaw with McPherson Shaw Inc. also deserves a ton of credit for his attention to detail and years of experience. Thank you so much for taking the time to give us such a delightful and positive review. We hope you enjoy your home for years to come! ## Selected projects - [Contemporary Country Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-country-estate-pj-vj~7649367) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Modern French Country](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-french-country-pj-vj~7523850) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 25 - [Lakeside Transitional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeside-transitional-pj-vj~7515602) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 28 - [French Country Estate on the Water](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-country-estate-on-the-water-pj-vj~7409240) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 50 - [Lakeside Modern European](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeside-modern-european-pj-vj~7333274) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [River Lodge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/river-lodge-pj-vj~7300977) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 27 - [1850's Gambrel Barn Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1850-s-gambrel-barn-renovation-pj-vj~2297930) - Location: Hendersonville, TN - Photos: 6 - [Formal French Country](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/formal-french-country-pj-vj~7300991) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - [European Eclectic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/european-eclectic-pj-vj~6681977) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 - [French Country Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-country-estate-pj-vj~5517958) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 29 - [Rustic Great Room Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-great-room-addition-pj-vj~2311245) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 [See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/home-design-works-pfvwus-pf~1226493683) ## Ideabooks - [mlawler42's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57922270/list/mlawler42-s-ideas) — 3 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mlawler42) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-27.*