Luxury Master Suite Design & Build

The master bathroom is often the most impactful space in a whole-home renovation. We design master suites that function as true retreats – generous in proportion, deliberate in layout, and finished with materials that will not age poorly or feel dated in five years.

• Custom-designed wet rooms and walk-in showers
• Freestanding soaking tubs and feature walls
• Double vanities with custom cabinetry
• Radiant floor heating and integrated lighting
• Natural stone and large-format tile throughout

Whole-Home Bathroom Coordination

When we renovate a home comprehensively, every bathroom – master, guest, secondary, and powder rooms – is designed as part of a single cohesive vision. Finishes, fixtures, and hardware speak to each other across rooms, creating a home that feels intentional from every angle.

• Unified finish and fixture palette across all bathrooms
• Guest suite bathroom design and build
• Powder room design as a statement moment
• Children’s and secondary bath planning
• Plumbing coordination across full home scope

Custom Walk-In Shower & Wet Room Design

Walk-in showers and open wet rooms in Nashville’s luxury homes are architectural moments in their own right. We design and build custom enclosures with frameless glass, precision stone work, integrated niches and seating, and multi-fixture plumbing systems.

• Curbless and barrier-free wet room designs
• Large-format and book-matched stone tile
• Frameless glass with minimal hardware profiles
• Multiple showerhead and body spray systems
• Steam shower installation

Custom Cabinetry & Millwork

In a luxury bathroom, off-the-shelf cabinetry rarely fits – literally or aesthetically. We design and build custom vanities, linen towers, and built-in storage solutions specific to the dimensions and design direction of each space, using materials that match the quality of the surrounding environment.

• Custom-built vanity cabinetry
• Integrated and floating vanity configurations
• Quartz, marble, and honed stone countertops
• Built-in linen and storage towers
• Mirror and medicine cabinet integration

Natural Stone & Premium Tile Work

Tile work is the defining visual element of most bathrooms, and in a luxury renovation it demands a craftsman’s hand. Our tile work encompasses large-format stone floors, full-height shower surrounds, feature walls, and accent patterns – installed with the precision required for materials at this level.

• Natural marble, travertine, and limestone installation
• Large-format porcelain and stone-look tile
• Heated floor system installation
• Decorative and mosaic accent patterns
• Shower pan and full waterproofing system

Plumbing, Lighting & Systems

The technical infrastructure behind a luxury bathroom has to be as well-executed as the finishes in front of it. We coordinate all plumbing, electrical, and lighting design – selecting and installing fixtures from the premium brands our clients specify while ensuring every system performs flawlessly behind the scenes.

• Full plumbing rough-in and fixture installation
• Integrated lighting and dimming systems
• Exhaust ventilation and humidity management
• Premium fixture brands (Kohler, Waterworks, Brizo, etc.)
• Smart home integration where specified

Full master suite renovation with custom cabinetry, natural stone, walk-in shower, soaking tub, and premium fixtures. Typical for standalone master bath projects in Nashville’s established neighborhoods.

Comprehensive bathroom renovation scope covering the primary suite plus guest bathrooms and powder rooms – typically coordinated as part of a larger whole-home project with unified design direction.

Complete home renovation encompassing bathrooms, kitchen, living spaces, structural updates, and full design coordination. Bathrooms are one essential chapter in a larger transformation of the home.

One Team, One Point of Accountability

When design and construction are managed by separate firms, accountability falls through the gaps. At Merrill Construction Group, one team is responsible for the entire project – from the first design concept to the last piece of trim. If something is not right, there is no finger-pointing between designer and builder. We own it and we fix it.

Fixed-Price Transparency

Our clients have invested significantly in their homes. They deserve to know exactly what that investment covers. We provide itemized estimates with honest contingencies – not low-ball numbers designed to win the job that quietly inflate once work is underway. What we quote is what you pay unless the scope genuinely changes.

Communication That Respects Your Time

A dedicated project manager is reachable, responsive, and proactive. You are never in the position of chasing down updates on your own renovation. We communicate consistently, flag issues early, and bring solutions alongside problems rather than surprises.

Craftsmen Whose Work Shows

The tile setters, carpenters, and finish tradespeople who work in our clients’ homes are skilled professionals who take pride in the quality of what they build. In a luxury renovation, that standard is not negotiable. The work has to be excellent at the wall, at the grout line, at the transition, and at every detail a homeowner will look at for the next twenty years.

Nashville Native Leadership

Hilson Merrill was born and raised in Nashville. He knows the city’s neighborhoods, its housing stock, its architecture, and its homeowners. Merrill Construction Group is not a franchise operation or an out-of-market firm that found opportunity here. This is home – and that matters when someone is trusting you with theirs.

Licensed, Bonded & Fully Insured

For a project of this scale, proper credentials are not optional. Merrill Construction Group is fully licensed and bonded in the state of Tennessee and carries comprehensive liability insurance on every project. Your home and your investment are protected from the first day of work through final completion.

What does a luxury master bathroom renovation cost in Nashville?

For homeowners in Nashville’s premier neighborhoods, a full luxury master bathroom renovation typically falls within the following ranges:

• Luxury master bathroom (standalone project): $75,000 – $150,000
• Master suite with custom cabinetry, stone, steam, and premium fixtures: $150,000 – $225,000+
• Master suite as part of whole-home renovation: Coordinated within total project scope

These figures reflect material quality, custom fabrication, and the level of craftsmanship appropriate for homes in Belle Meade, Green Hills, Forest Hills, and Nashville’s comparable established neighborhoods. Merrill Construction Group provides a fully itemized estimate based on your specific home and design direction.

Does Merrill Construction Group handle full home renovations that include bathrooms?

Yes – and this is the work we are most experienced with and most passionate about. The majority of Merrill Construction Group’s projects are comprehensive whole-home renovations where the master bathroom is one essential element of a larger transformation. We welcome conversations with homeowners who are in the early stages of thinking through a major renovation. Starting that conversation early – before decisions are locked in – consistently produces better results for our clients.

What makes a bathroom renovation “luxury” versus standard?

A luxury bathroom renovation is distinguished by materials, customization, and integration. It involves cabinetry built specifically for the space rather than adapted from a catalog, natural stone or premium large-format tile installed with the precision those materials require, a lighting plan designed for the room rather than fixtures dropped in after the fact, and fixtures selected from brands whose engineering matches their appearance. Most importantly, a luxury bathroom is designed as part of the home’s overall aesthetic direction – not as a standalone decision. When every finish, hardware finish, and tile choice speaks to the rest of the home, the result feels inevitable rather than assembled.

How does the design-build process work for a whole-home renovation?

Design-build means one firm is responsible for both the design and the construction of your project. At Merrill Construction Group, that unity of process starts at the first consultation and runs through final completion. Our design team develops a comprehensive plan across every space – every bathroom, the kitchen, living areas, and any structural changes – as one coordinated vision. Because the same team that designs the project also builds it, there is no translation loss between what is designed and what is constructed, no gaps in accountability, and no surprises when the estimate meets the actual build. For a whole-home renovation with an investment in the range of $500K to $2M or more, that single point of responsibility is not a luxury – it is a necessity.

Can I remain in my home during a large-scale renovation?

For comprehensive whole-home renovations, temporary relocation is often the most practical arrangement – both for the homeowner’s comfort and for the efficiency of the construction process. We discuss living arrangements during the planning phase and structure the project schedule with your situation in mind. For phased renovations where only portions of the home are under construction at a given time, we work to keep unaffected spaces comfortable and functional throughout the project duration.

What Nashville neighborhoods does Merrill Construction Group serve?

We focus on Nashville’s most established residential neighborhoods: Belle Meade, Green Hills, Forest Hills, West End, Oak Hill, Hillsboro Village, 12 South, Sylvan Park, Waverly-Belmont, Crieve Hall, and surrounding central Nashville communities. These are neighborhoods with the caliber of homes and homeowners who align with the level of work we do best. If you are outside these areas and planning a significant renovation, contact us directly – we welcome the conversation and will be straightforward about whether we are the right fit for your project.