Basement Remodel in Western Springs
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 Western Springs
Homes in Western Springs
In Western Springs, we often work with 1920s brick bungalows in neighborhoods like Forest Hills, where original galley kitchens are often closed off from dining rooms. We also see many 1950s and 1960s ranches in Springdale, where primary bathrooms are frequently split into two small, separate rooms. Our Kitchen Design service often reconfigures these older layouts to create more open spaces. We also provide Bathroom Design to update these smaller, divided primary baths. Homes near the Stonegate subdivision, built in the 1980s and 1990s, often feature unpainted oak trim and cabinetry that we address through our Furnishing & Styling and Color Consultation services.
What homeowners in Western Springs ask for
Homeowners in Western Springs often engage us for Kitchen Design to update 1920s and 1930s kitchens, which typically have small footprints and limited counter space. We also frequently provide Bathroom Design for 1950s and 1960s homes, where primary bathrooms often need to be reconfigured for better flow. Full-Home Design projects are common for homes built in the 1970s and 1980s that seek a more cohesive aesthetic throughout the entire house, including Living Space updates and Furnishing & Styling.
Basement Remodel work from the studio
Led by Jennifer Peterson from the Chicago 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.
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Contact
Ready to talk about Basement Remodel in Western Springs?
Tell us about the space and what is not working in it.
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Jennifer Peterson
[email protected]
(847) 809-7344 -
Jill Kearns
[email protected]
(404) 626-6952
Western Springs · Chicago studio
Led by Jennifer Peterson