Interior design in Duluth
Interior design at J. Peterson Design covers the planning and documentation for your home's interior spaces. We create the drawings and specifications for your contractor to build, and we select the materials and furnishings for a complete home.
What we do
Our Discovery phase defines your project goals. In Design, we develop the overall concept for your home. Documentation produces detailed drawings and specifications for your contractor. Material procurement involves selecting and ordering all finishes and fixtures. During Construction, we visit the site to ensure the design is executed as planned. Furniture procurement & installation completes your home with selected furnishings.
Who it suits
This service suits homeowners undertaking significant renovations or building new homes in Chicago, Atlanta, or Southwest Michigan. It is for those who need comprehensive design for their entire home, from traditional bungalows to modern new builds.
Questions
What is included in your Interior Design service?
Our Interior Design service includes all six phases of our process: Discovery, Design, Documentation, Material procurement, Construction site visits, and Furniture procurement & installation. We provide detailed drawings, specifications, and selections for your home.
How does this service differ from your Full-Home Design service?
This Interior Design service is comprehensive, covering all aspects of your home's interior from concept to installation. Full-Home Design is a broader term that also encompasses the entire home, but this page specifically details the interior design process and deliverables.
What do I receive at the end of the Documentation phase?
After Documentation, you receive a complete set of detailed drawings and written specifications. These documents allow your contractor to accurately bid and build the design for your home.
How does J. Peterson Design work with my contractor?
We provide your contractor with the detailed drawings and specifications from our Documentation phase. During Construction, Jennifer Peterson in Chicago and Southwest Michigan, or Jill Kearns in Atlanta, will conduct site visits to review the progress and address any design-related questions.
Is this service for single rooms or entire homes?
This Interior Design service is for entire homes, providing a cohesive design across all interior spaces. For single rooms like kitchens, bathrooms, or living spaces, we offer specific Kitchen Design, Bathroom Design, or Living Space services.
In Duluth
Homes in Duluth
Many homes in Duluth include 1970s and 1980s ranch-style houses in neighborhoods like Sugarloaf Country Club, often with smaller, enclosed kitchens that benefit from Kitchen Design. The 1990s and 2000s saw the development of two-story traditional homes in subdivisions such as Berkeley Hills, which often feature primary bathrooms with separate, small shower and toilet compartments that we address with Bathroom Design. We also work with homeowners in older areas like Downtown Duluth, where 1950s and 1960s brick homes may have outdated finishes and layouts that we update through Full-Home Design. Homes near McDaniel Farm Park often have basements that were not originally finished, providing opportunities for Basement Remodel projects.
What homeowners in Duluth ask for
Homeowners in Duluth often seek Kitchen Design for their 1970s and 1980s ranch homes, aiming to open up galley kitchens. We frequently provide Bathroom Design for 1990s and 2000s two-story homes, reconfiguring primary baths that have small, separated spaces. Full-Home Design is a common request for 1950s and 1960s brick homes, updating original layouts and finishes. Many projects involve Basement Remodel to convert unfinished lower levels into functional living areas.
Led by Jill Kearns from the Atlanta studio
About the studio
Two sisters, one studio
Jennifer Peterson founded J. Peterson Design in 2008 and leads our work in Chicago and Southwest Michigan. Her sister, Jill Kearns, leads the Atlanta studio. Together, we design homes that feel considered and beautiful, but also comfortable, functional, and personal to the people who live in them.
Although we work in different cities, we operate as one studio. We talk through plans, share ideas, question each other, and bring another experienced set of eyes to the decisions that matter. Being sisters makes that collaboration especially natural — there is a shorthand, an honesty, and a shared standard that has been there long before the studio.
Other services
Contact
Ready to talk about Interior design in Duluth?
Tell us about the space and what is not working in it.
-
Jennifer Peterson
[email protected]
(847) 809-7344 -
Jill Kearns
[email protected]
(404) 626-6952
Duluth · Atlanta studio
Led by Jill Kearns