space planning in Atlanta
Space planning is how we determine the best layout for a room or a home. We analyze how you use your space and then create a new, more efficient floor plan. This service focuses on the physical arrangement of walls, doorways, and built-in elements.
What we do
Our Discovery phase involves understanding your current space and how you live. During Design, we develop multiple layout options, then refine one into a final plan. Documentation includes detailed drawings and specifications for your contractor. We assist with Material procurement by providing selections for fixed elements like flooring and cabinetry. We consult during Construction to ensure the design is implemented as planned, and assist with Furniture procurement & installation for your new layout.
Who it suits
This service suits homes in Chicago, Atlanta, and Southwest Michigan where the existing layout no longer works. It is ideal for 1920s bungalows in Atlanta needing a kitchen reconfiguration or 1970s ranch homes in Southwest Michigan seeking an open-concept living area. Jennifer Peterson leads this work in Chicago and Southwest Michigan; Jill Kearns leads in Atlanta.
Questions
What specifically do I receive with space planning?
You receive detailed drawings and specifications for your new layout during the Documentation phase. This includes floor plans, elevations, and any necessary details for your contractor to implement the design.
How does space planning differ from Full-Home Design?
Space planning focuses specifically on the layout and arrangement of walls and built-in elements within a room or home. Full-Home Design encompasses all aspects of interior design for an entire residence, including furnishings, styling, and color consultation, in addition to space planning.
Does J. Peterson Design handle the construction?
No, we do not handle construction directly. Our role is to design and document the new layout. We work with your chosen contractor during the Construction phase to ensure the design is executed accurately.
Is this service suitable for a single room?
Yes, space planning is suitable for a single room, such as reconfiguring a kitchen or bathroom. It is also applicable to larger areas like a basement remodel or an entire living space.
How does this service relate to Kitchen Design or Bathroom Design?
Space planning is a foundational part of our Kitchen Design and Bathroom Design services. For these specific rooms, space planning focuses on optimizing the layout of appliances, fixtures, and cabinetry to create a functional and efficient space.
In Atlanta
Homes in Atlanta
Atlanta's housing stock includes many 1920s and 1930s brick bungalows in neighborhoods like Virginia-Highland, often featuring small, enclosed kitchens that we reconfigure for Kitchen Design. In areas like Brookhaven, 1980s and 1990s two-story colonials frequently have primary bathrooms split into two small rooms, which we address with Bath Design. Many homes in Midtown also feature unpainted 1980s oak cabinetry that we update through Furnishing & Styling. We also work with 1950s ranch homes in Decatur, where low basement ceilings often require creative solutions for Full-Home Design.
What homeowners in Atlanta ask for
Homeowners in Atlanta frequently seek Kitchen Design for their 1920s bungalows, aiming to open up galley kitchens. Many also request Bath Design for their 1980s and 1990s colonials to combine small, separated primary bath spaces. Full-Home Design projects often involve updating 1950s ranch homes, addressing issues like low basement ceilings. We also assist with Furnishing & Styling to update interiors with unpainted 1980s oak.
Led by Jill Kearns
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 space planning in Atlanta?
Tell us about the space and what is not working in it.
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Jennifer Peterson
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Jill Kearns
[email protected]
(404) 626-6952
Atlanta
Led by Jill Kearns