Kitchen Design in South Haven

A primary bathroom features a freestanding tub, a light wood accent wall, a vanity with a makeup desk, and a double sink cabinet.

An open-concept living room and kitchen features a light blue sofa, a wood coffee table, a kitchen island with bar stools, and a stone fireplace.

A bright kitchen features white shaker cabinets, light wood floors, a blue island with a marble top, and stainless steel appliances. Large windows overlook green trees.

Our Kitchen Design service provides comprehensive plans for new kitchens and kitchen renovations. We design the layout, select materials, and document the details for your contractor to build.

What we do

We begin with a Design consultation to understand your project. We then present your design, including floor plans and elevations. Our Construction documents provide detailed drawings, and we guide Material selections for cabinetry, countertops, and fixtures. During Jobsite inspections, we visit the site to review progress. We conclude with Finishing touches, ensuring all design elements are in place.

Who it suits

This service is for homes in Chicago, Southwest Michigan, and Atlanta needing a new kitchen or a full kitchen renovation. It suits older homes in areas like Buckhead or Lake Forest, or new construction in Saugatuck.

Questions

What is included in Kitchen Design?

Kitchen Design includes a Design consultation, Presentation of your design, Construction documents, Material selections, Jobsite inspections, and Finishing touches. We provide the detailed plans and specifications for your kitchen.

What do I receive at the end of the Kitchen Design process?

You receive a complete set of Construction documents, including floor plans, elevations, and specifications for all selected materials and fixtures. These documents guide your contractor in building the kitchen.

How does Kitchen Design work with my contractor?

We provide the detailed design and documentation for your contractor to execute. We conduct Jobsite inspections to review the construction progress and address any design-related questions during the build.

How is Kitchen Design different from Full-Home Design?

Kitchen Design focuses specifically on the kitchen space, whereas Full-Home Design covers multiple rooms or an entire residence. This service does not include Bath Design, Living Space, or Furnishing & Styling.

Does this service include appliance selection?

Yes, our Material selections process includes guidance and specifications for kitchen appliances. We help integrate these selections into the overall kitchen design.

In South Haven

Homes in South Haven

In South Haven, many homes are 1920s and 1930s cottages near Lake Michigan, often with small, enclosed kitchens that we reconfigure for open-plan living. The subdivisions off Blue Star Highway, like those in the South Haven Shores area, feature 1970s and 1980s ranch and two-story homes, where we often update primary bathrooms with outdated finishes. We provide interior architectural design to address structural changes for layouts and select new finishes and furnishings for these spaces.

What homeowners in South Haven ask for

Homeowners in South Haven often seek our help with kitchen and primary bathroom renovations in their 1920s and 1930s cottages, aiming for more open layouts and updated aesthetics. We frequently design new interior architectural plans to reconfigure these spaces. Additionally, many clients with 1970s and 1980s homes in areas like South Haven Shores ask for full-home furnishing and finish selections to modernize their interiors.

Kitchen Design in South Haven

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Led by Jennifer Peterson from the Southwest Michigan 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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