A bright in-law suite interior with a bedroom, a small kitchenette and an accessible bathroom door, warm neutral palette and a comfortable armchair

Services · In-Law Suites and Guest Houses

In-Law Suites and Guest Houses in Nashville

A suite for parents, adult children or guests keeps family close and gives everyone privacy. We build in-law suites inside the home, as additions and as detached guest houses.

Call us today615-357-7797
Best forBasements, additions and detached units
RoomsBedroom, bath, kitchenette
AccessStep-free and wider doors
PrivacyEntrance and sound control
UtilitiesPlanned and connected
ComfortHVAC and lighting

About the Service

In-Law Suites and Guest Houses, Done Right

A good suite has a bedroom, a bath, a place to make coffee and its own entrance or a quiet connection to the main home. We plan accessibility from the start so it works for years.

We can convert a basement or garage, build an addition or build a detached guest house, then connect utilities and finish it to match the rest of your property.

Music City Remodels brings in-law suites and guest houses to homes in Nashville and across 21 Middle Tennessee cities.

Call 615-357-7797

A beautiful modern detached accessory dwelling unit in a backyard with board-and-batten siding, large glass doors, a small porch and landscaped path behind the main house

Options & Details

What Goes Into In-Law Suites and Guest Houses

The pieces that make this service what it is. Mix and match to fit your home.

01

Use space you have

Suites Inside the Home

Basements, bonus rooms and first-floor rooms can become comfortable private suites.

  • Basement
  • Bonus room
  • First floor
  • Private bath
A bright in-law suite interior with a bedroom, a small kitchenette and an accessible bathroom door, warm neutral palette and a comfortable armchair
  • Added Space
  • Seamless Fit
  • Natural Light
  • Craftsmanship
  • Value
02

Add on

Suite Additions

A new wing or bump-out adds a bedroom, bath and sitting area.

  • Wing
  • Bath
  • Sitting area
  • Entrance
A bright in-law suite interior with a bedroom, a small kitchenette and an accessible bathroom door, warm neutral palette and a comfortable armchair
  • Added Space
  • Seamless Fit
  • Natural Light
  • Craftsmanship
  • Value
03

A cottage in the yard

Detached Guest Houses

A small standalone home with its own kitchen, bath and porch.

  • Cottage
  • Kitchenette
  • Porch
  • Utilities
A bright in-law suite interior with a bedroom, a small kitchenette and an accessible bathroom door, warm neutral palette and a comfortable armchair
  • Added Space
  • Seamless Fit
  • Natural Light
  • Craftsmanship
  • Value
04

Easy for everyone

Accessible Design

Curbless showers, wider doors, good lighting and step-free entries.

  • Curbless
  • Wide doors
  • Lighting
  • Step-free
A bright in-law suite interior with a bedroom, a small kitchenette and an accessible bathroom door, warm neutral palette and a comfortable armchair
  • Added Space
  • Seamless Fit
  • Natural Light
  • Craftsmanship
  • Value

Images are illustrative design renderings, not photos of completed projects. Every project is confirmed with Music City Remodels before work begins, and permit and code requirements depend on your project and location. Figures in our tools are planning estimates only.

Why Customers Choose It

What Makes In-Law Suites and Guest Houses Special

What Sets It Apart

  • Bedroom, bath and kitchenette planned together
  • Accessible features designed in
  • Private entrances and sound control
  • Basements, garages, additions or detached units

Ideal For

  • Families caring for parents
  • Homeowners hosting guests often
  • Adult children moving home

In-Law Suites and Guest Houses Profile

Average of the options above on a one-to-five scale. These are Music City Remodels’s general, qualitative ratings to help you compare, not measurements.

  • Added Space
  • Seamless Fit
  • Natural Light
  • Craftsmanship
  • Value

Free Design Tool

Plan Your Room Layout

Drag furniture, cabinets and fixtures onto a floor plan and check clearances.

Design aids for inspiration and planning, not construction drawings, engineering or code advice. Nothing you enter is sent anywhere until you choose to send it to us.

Transformations

See the Difference

Drag the handle to compare before and after.

After: A finished luxury media lounge with a built-in bar, a sectional sofa, a large TV wall, luxury vinyl plank floors and recessed lighting
Before: An unfinished concrete basement with exposed joists, bare concrete floor, a water heater in the corner and bare bulb lighting, dim and empty
BeforeAfter
Unfinished Basement to Media LoungeA bare concrete basement became a luxury lounge with a built-in bar, a sectional, a media wall and warm recessed lighting.

Make It Yours

Designed Around Your Home

Use the Room Layout Planner to design a suite in your available space.

Call 615-357-7797

A luxury finished basement with a built-in bar, a sectional sofa facing a large TV wall, recessed lighting, luxury vinyl plank floors and a wine display, warm and inviting

The Music City Remodels Experience

How We Work

01

Dream and Discover

Call 615-357-7797 or send the form. We visit, listen to how you live and what you want, and talk through ideas, style and scope.

02

Design and Plan

We develop the design, help with selections, review options with you and lay out the scope, the schedule and the permits your project needs.

03

Build With Care

Your home is protected, the work is coordinated and we keep you updated and the site tidy through every phase.

04

Walk Through and Enjoy

We walk the finished project with you, complete the final details and make sure you love how it looks and works.

Good to Know

Questions About In-Law Suites and Guest Houses

Still have a question?

Call 615-357-7797

Can an in-law suite have a kitchen?

A kitchenette is common. Rules on a full kitchen vary, and we help you understand them.

Can I convert my basement into a suite?

Often yes, with proper egress, moisture control and permits.

How do you keep it private?

Separate entrances, sound control and thoughtful layouts help.

Do you serve my area?

Music City Remodels serves 21 Middle Tennessee cities. Call 615-357-7797 or browse our service areas page to confirm your address.

Ready When You Are

Let’s Design Something Beautiful

Book your free consultation. Tell us about your home and your ideas and we will contact you shortly, or call now and talk to a Music City Remodels pro.

Call us today615-357-7797

  • Free estimates
  • 21 Middle Tennessee cities

Get Your Free Consultation

Music City Remodels, a division of Music City Builder Group, designs and builds luxury kitchens, baths, additions, outdoor living spaces and whole-home renovations across Nashville and Middle Tennessee.

Call us today615-357-7797
  • Serving 21 Middle Tennessee cities

Follow Us

Copyright © 2026 – Music City Remodels | Nashville TN | All Rights Reserved | Home Remodeling | Kitchen Remodeling | Bathroom Remodeling | Home Additions | Outdoor Living | Flooring | Painting | General Contractor | Middle Tennessee | a Division of Music City Builder Group | Website By: Top Search SEO