--- title: "Holmes by Design — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/holmes-by-design-pfvwus-pf~437044570 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~437044570.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Holmes by Design" category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b363be1b0362769c_1821-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129, United States" latitude: 35.871 longitude: -86.4181 phone: "(615) 956-6991" website: http://HolmesByDesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 25 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 22 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # Holmes by Design Original Houzz profile: [Holmes by Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/holmes-by-design-pfvwus-pf~437044570) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Murfreesboro, TN - **Serves:** Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Rockvale, Walterhill, Lascassas, Readyville - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (25 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2015–2019), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves We understand the uniqueness of each community and how each home fits. That leads to a different way to look at building including: lifestyle design, lifestyle build, each customer living their lifestyle and loving their Holmes. Each home we build begins with a series of questions that remove assumptions and define the design together. This allows us to better understand our customers and opens their eyes to our unique construction process. From decorating style to layout to functionality we provide a roadmap that ensures that when we hand over the keys and you lock the door, you sleep well knowing its exactly what you thought it would be – a reflection of you. ### Services Provided - New Home Construction - Custom Homes - Home Remodeling - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Energy-Efficient Homes - House Plans - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Project Management - Pool House Design & Construction - Garage Building - House Framing - Home Restoration - Floor Plans - Barn Design & Construction - Sustainable Design - Site Planning - Tiny House Construction - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Murfreesboro - Smyrna - Rockvale - Walterhill - Lascassas - Readyville ### Typical Job Cost $400,000 - 1.5 million The average custom home with our specialty team starts with recommendations for land or lot and 2,500 sq. ft heated. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Holmes by Design | | Address | Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129, United States | | Phone | (615) 956-6991 | | Website | http://HolmesByDesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 22 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/HolmesbyDesign/ - Blog — http://holmesbydesign.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Holmes by Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/holmes-by-design-pfvwus-pf~437044570) - **Website:** http://HolmesByDesign.com - **Phone:** (615) 956-6991 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2015–2019), for Service. **Affiliations** - [Better Business Bureau of Mid TN and Southern KY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/better-business-bureau-of-mid-tn-and-southern-ky-pfvwus-pf~791320300) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 25 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — HU-68971652, Dec. 2018** > Great company! Would definitely recommend Holmes by Design and will definitely use them again if we build in the future! **Comment from Holmes by Design:** > Thank you for your feedback! Glad you had an enjoyably experience. We always love building again for previous customers. We find it to be even more fun the second time around! **★★★★★ — HU-916212532, Dec. 2018** > Holmes by Design is a wonderful team to have build your dream home! Everyone on the team is wonderful to work with and they have impeccable taste in how they bring your dreams to fruition. They are the only ones I would trust to build my home! **★★★★★ — Brad Gibson, Dec. 2017** > The team at Holmes by Design exceeded our expectations. Honest, trustworthy, and a great value for the cost when compared to quality. We will not hesitate to use them for future remodel projects or when considering building a new home. **Comment from Holmes by Design:** > Thank you, Brad for your feedback! Your remodel project was very unique and we enjoyed every minute of it! **★★★★★ — Doug Smith, Nov. 2017** > Top of the line builder! Great people to work with. Very professional. Everyone within the organization is very helpful through the entire project. **★★★★★ — Team Triumph, Aug. 2017** > Holmes By Design was professional, dependable, and delivered my client's custom home on time. I am a Realtor with PARKS in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. I would recommend Holmes Design to buyers that are looking to build a superior built home. Our client's had a great experience with Andy Holmes. Andy has also built an office staff that is a team that works together to provide professionalism. Holmes by Design's millwork is creatively brilliant. The quality of Holmes by Design homes is exceptional. My real estate team was very impressed with the whole build experience from the planning stage to the completed custom home. **★★★★★ — Eric Lufkin, Feb. 2017** > Andy and the Holmes by Design team went above and beyond our expectations to create the perfect home for my family. Our home was customized beautifully and practically to fit my family's needs while staying on budget. Andy's vision, creativity and attention to detail is seriously above the rest! We still can’t believe that this is really our home!! \#DreamComeTrue > > The whole process seemed like it was made to keep my wife and I stress free. Andy updated us weekly and always followed up on questions in a timely manner. Laura also was of great assistance. She always kept us ahead of scheduling and making selections. Laura has a great eye for design and was a huge help. Marc and Johnny frequently stayed in contact and made sure that all of our needs were being met. Customer service at its best! > > Thank you all at HBD for such a beautiful home and overall great experience! **Comment from Holmes by Design:** > Dear Eric & Family, > We truly have adored every minute of working with you. We can't thank you guys enough on your patience and willingness to explore the design world and beyond! We are so very proud to call you friend. > > Thank you and Welcome Home! **★★★★★ — Philip Patton, Feb. 2017** > Let me first start by saying that I don't usually do reviews on my business transactions, but my family and I had such an amazing experience with the Holmes by Design team and Andy Holmes, I feel compelled to give my review. > I will first start by saying that the most important thing Andy and his team did was completely follow thru with all the promises made while building our home. Andy followed up with me weekly on expectations for the upcoming week to keep us completely informed during the building process. This follow-up and attention to detail helped me build a trust with Andy and his team. Andy never disappointed us and he went above and beyond the normal builder expectation throughout the process. > Andy has a vision to build houses that I truly feel is unmatched in home builders in the market today. Andy took so much pride in his work and that pride resonated down to the contractors that worked on our house. For example, Tim and Greg, who did the trim work on our house, were two of the most detailed, skilled and professional people whom I have ever come in contact with. I can still remember Tim walking my wife and I around to show us their work and the pride they had in their craftsmanship showed in every beautiful detail. > I had never met Andy or any member of his team previous to March 2016. With that being said, my wife and I had the privilege to work with Laura as we set out on the long journey of doing selections on paint, door knobs, cabinets, carpet, brick, hardwood, tile, lights, faucets, and many more things during the building process. Laura was a true blessing as she helped us navigate step by step through every detail. I can honestly say that after working with her, I feel that my family and I have a friend in Laura and her husband, Brian. > When our house was finished and we closed on the property, the Holmes by Design team separated themselves from all other builders. Johnny and Mark both made sure that every aspect of my home was above and beyond our expectations. > I can't truly express in words the gratitude I have for Andy and the Holmes by Design team. Not only do my wife and I have our dream home, but we made a lot of new friends along the way. > I would and have recommended Andy Holmes and the Holmes by Design team to anyone looking to build a custom home. > > Philip, Amy, Josh, and Mallory Patton **Comment from Holmes by Design:** > Philip and Amy, > We are truly moved by your notes. Words cannot express how much this means to us. We love what we do and having such wonderful customers who become friends is our favorite part! You guys were so much fun to work with and were so willing to stretch out of your comfort zone. The house did turn out beautiful on the inside and out - you guys deserve nothing less than the very best. We hoped we fulfilled that for you! **★★★★★ — David Feazel, Jan. 2017** > The entire Holmes By Design team(Andy, Laura & Johnny) were amazing to work with and very accommodating to all of our questions and needs since this is the first time we had gone through the building process. **Comment from Holmes by Design:** > The house is as beautiful as you and your family! We thoroughly enjoyed the experience! **★★★★★ — ERIC KRAMER, Dec. 2016** > I work as a vendor for Holmes by Design. > > They are great to work with and have an outstanding team. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a contractor. Whether it be a new house, remodel, or any construction project, Holmes by Design does exceptional work. From start to finish, they have a process that works and they strive to meet their customers' expectations. As a vendor it's a privilege working with them and their customers. > > Holmes by Design your awesome !!!!!!!!!! **Comment from Holmes by Design:** > Thank you, Eric! You, your team and colleagues... We couldn't d it without you! Your knowledge of the product and sever professionalism never goes unrecognized from us! **★★★★★ — Matt Zink, Dec. 2016** > Andy and his team have been a pleasure to work with. We have collaborated on a variety of projects, and they are always willing to think outside the box in order to go above and beyond the desired result for the client. **Comment from Holmes by Design:** > Thank you, Matt. We enjoy every bit of your designs you bring to our table! **★★★★★ — julieburgess3, Sept. 2016** > Andy Holmes and his team are professional "custom" home builders, who give special attention to details that give you a unique home. Hands on and involved from beginning to end. You won't be disappointed. **Comment from Holmes by Design:** > Thank you, Julie! > We greatly appreciate the opportunity to work with you both. You both brought great ideas to the table. You are the reason we love doing what we do! **★★★★★ — Kim Franklin, Sept. 2016** > Andy Holmes is truly a premier builder in Rutherford County. We had several builders to choose from, and we chose Holmes by Desgn for their attention to detail. We were definitely not disappointed! Not only is our home more than we ever dreamed it would be, but it came in right on budget. Andy and his staff made the process so easy that we would not hesitate to do it again! Trust Holmes by Design to make your new home everything you can imagine! ## Selected projects - [Johnson Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/johnson-road-pj-vj~6949919) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Modern Murfreesboro](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-murfreesboro-pj-vj~6873261) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 44 - [Bridgemore](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bridgemore-pj-vj~6795839) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 59 - [Betty](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/betty-pj-vj~6795768) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 58 - [Shelton Square Bricks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shelton-square-bricks-pj-vj~6721956) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 49 - [Butler Farm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/butler-farm-pj-vj~6703787) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Modern Marvel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-marvel-pj-vj~6452272) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [Hensfield](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hensfield-pj-vj~6437223) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [Shelton Square](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shelton-square-pj-vj~6303519) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 45 - [Wilson House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wilson-house-pj-vj~6075011) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 28 - [Jackson](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jackson-pj-vj~5960869) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 40 - [Tran Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tran-home-pj-vj~5861905) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 35 - [Batey Circle](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/batey-circle-pj-vj~5659690) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 27 - [Wilson](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wilson-pj-vj~6099060) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 27 - [Anglers Gray](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/anglers-gray-pj-vj~5654172) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [White Peaked](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-peaked-pj-vj~5667415) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 29 - [Preserve Puckett Station](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/preserve-puckett-station-pj-vj~5611289) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Julian](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/julian-pj-vj~2961681) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 41 - [The Preserve Holmes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-preserve-holmes-pj-vj~5553939) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 41 - [Lascassas Beauty](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lascassas-beauty-pj-vj~2349481) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 53 [See all 40 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/holmes-by-design-pfvwus-pf~437044570) ## Ideabooks - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63162717/list/bathrooms) — 197 ideas - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52278163/list/kitchens) — 371 ideas - [Interiors - Trim](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63156310/list/interiors-trim) — 194 ideas - [Color Palettes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34987369/list/color-palettes) — 117 ideas - [Laundry Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/136163893/list/laundry-rooms) — 8 ideas - [Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34984768/list/exteriors) — 234 ideas - [65 AR - vent hood styles](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/131938992/list/65-ar-vent-hood-styles) — 7 ideas - [Open Shelves](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124980606/list/open-shelves) — 6 ideas - [209 Paint](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124381795/list/209-paint) — 19 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/123700291/list/wish-list) — 2 ideas - [221 ms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112222553/list/221-ms) — 60 ideas - [WP](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119844877/list/wp) — 20 ideas - [Tile Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118260034/list/tile-ideas) — 10 ideas - [fp ms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119604385/list/fp-ms) — 19 ideas - [Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71919492/list/lighting) — 114 ideas - [19 Eagleville](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117666114/list/19-eagleville) — 5 ideas - [J & D - 209](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/116601760/list/j-d-209) — 50 ideas - [Children's Designs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34938298/list/children-s-designs) — 33 ideas - [Kitchen Islands](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80672197/list/kitchen-islands) — 81 ideas - [Shelton Square](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/109142686/list/shelton-square) — 1 idea [See all 24 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/holmesbydesigncustom) ## Community Q&A **Q: What type of grass do you use for landscaping?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It's fescue sod. We highly recommend it for the year 'round green lawn. **Q: Awkward placement of fireplace - what to do with fireplace** *(in Design Dilemma)* My daughter just bought this small house where they cut a room in half to add a large master bedroom. The result is this......any suggestions as to make it less noticeable? Whitewash? Paint same color as wall? A: Painting the brick is the easiest fix but I would wait until all is finished and furnished. This way you'll know what color will coordinate with her decor. Since this fireplace is going to stay, just embrace it. If feasible, create an A-symmetrical balance (on other side of window) with shelving, pictures and/or large pieces of furniture. Counter act with pictures or floating shelves on the wall, above the mantle... If this is the wall her tv will be on, then the furniture placement of sofa, chairs and rugs can help make the fireplace feel 'included' in the space rather than an after thought due to a remodel. Also, that entire wall is a great opportunity to be an accent wall. Embrace it. Paint the wall itself another color with a contrasting color for the brick. Remember! It does not have to be white. Be bold! Good luck!! **Q: Beautiful bathroom! ... bathroom flooring material?** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you please provide the type, style/color and manufacturer of the bathroom flooring material? A: Can you provide information on the shower floor? **Q: What color is the walls?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you for your question. The paint color is Quincy Granite, from the Historic Collection from Farrell Calhoun Paints (Flat finish) **Q: What type of wood is on the floor** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The floor is a sand and finish, Red Oak. Thank you for your question! **Q: What color is this wall?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Annettegabriel, Thank you for your question. This wall color is Vermont Slate ,out of the Historic Collection, from Farrell Calhoun Paint. We use them for all our projects due to the durability, low fumes, and the overall ease for touch ups are great! This is a flat finish. Hope this helps! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*