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Basement Remodel in Park Ridge

Our Basement Remodel service helps you redefine your lower level. We design these spaces to be comfortable, functional, and personal to the people who live in them.

What we do

Our process begins with a design consultation to understand your goals for the space. We then present your design, followed by construction documents that include drawings and specifications. Material selections are made for all finishes and fixtures. We conduct jobsite inspections to ensure the design is executed as planned, and we oversee the finishing touches.

Who it suits

This service is ideal for homes in Chicago, Southwest Michigan, and Atlanta. It suits older bungalows, mid-century ranches, or newer construction seeking additional living areas. We design basements for various uses, from family rooms to guest suites.

Questions

What is included in the Basement Remodel service?

Our Basement Remodel service includes a design consultation, presentation of your design, construction documents, material selections, jobsite inspections, and finishing touches. We provide all the design and documentation for your project.

How does this service differ from your Full-Home Design service?

The Basement Remodel service focuses specifically on the design of your home's lower level. Our Full-Home Design service covers the entire residence, encompassing multiple spaces beyond the basement.

What will I receive as a client for a Basement Remodel?

You will receive a comprehensive design plan, including drawings and specifications as part of the construction documents. We also provide guidance on material selections and conduct site visits during construction.

How does J. Peterson Design work with my contractor for a Basement Remodel?

We provide your contractor with detailed construction documents, including drawings and specifications, for them to build from. We also conduct jobsite inspections to ensure the design is being implemented correctly.

Is this service available in all your markets?

Yes, our Basement Remodel service is available in Chicago and Southwest Michigan, led by Jennifer Peterson, and in Atlanta, led by Jill Kearns.

In Park Ridge

Homes in Park Ridge

Many homes in Park Ridge are 1920s-1940s brick bungalows and two-story homes in areas like the South Park neighborhood, often with smaller, enclosed kitchens. We provide Kitchen Design to open up these spaces for modern living. The 1950s-1970s ranches and split-levels found near Maine East High School frequently have primary bathrooms with dated layouts, which we address with Bathroom Design. Homes built in the 1980s and 1990s in subdivisions like Bristol Park often feature unpainted oak trim and cabinetry, which we can update through Furnishing & Styling and Color Consultation.

What homeowners in Park Ridge ask for

Homeowners in Park Ridge often seek to update their 1920s-1940s kitchens, opening them to adjacent living areas. Many 1950s-1970s homes require a Full-Home Design approach to modernize layouts and finishes throughout. Basement Remodel projects are common in homes of various eras to add functional living space. We also frequently provide Bathroom Design for primary suites in homes from the 1980s and 1990s.

Basement Remodel work from the studio

Led by Jennifer Peterson from the Chicago studio

Jennifer Peterson and Jill Kearns, the sisters behind J. Peterson Design

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.

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Led by Jennifer Peterson