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About Delano Designs Design-Led Remodeling in Atlanta, GA

Start With a Clear Plan
Ryan Delano

If you're considering a remodel, the 1st step isn’t contractor selection—it’s a well-developed design.

Most remodeling projects don’t fail because of construction.

They fail because of poor planning.

At Delano Designs, we focus on the part of the process that matters most—getting the design right before anything is built.

We work with homeowners throughout Atlanta, Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Roswell, and North Metro to create fully resolved design plans, permit drawings, and construction-ready documents that eliminate guesswork and improve outcomes.


A More Direct Approach to Remodeling

Delano Designs was founded by Ryan Delano with a simple goal:

To create a better way to approach home remodeling—one that prioritizes clarity, function, and real-world execution.

With a background in real estate and design, Ryan saw firsthand where projects go wrong:

  • unclear plans
  • inconsistent contractor pricing
  • decisions made too late in the process

Delano Designs was built to solve those problems.


Design First. Everything Else Follows.

Most homeowners are forced to choose between:

  • Hiring an architect (expensive, slow)
  • Hiring a contractor (design is secondary)

We bridge that gap.

Delano Designs provides:

  • Architectural-level design
  • Permit-ready construction drawings
  • Contractor-ready plans for accurate bidding


This approach creates:

  • better pricing
  • fewer mistakes
  • smoother construction

A Boutique, Principal-Led Process

Delano Designs is intentionally structured as a boutique firm.

That means:

  • You work directly with the principal designer
  • You’re not handed off to a sales team
  • Every project is handled with a high level of attention

This allows for:

  • faster decision-making
  • clearer communication
  • more consistent results

Good Design Is Not Just Visual—It’s Functional

We believe that design should solve problems, not create them.

Every project is approached with a focus on:

  • how the space functions daily
  • how materials perform over time
  • how the layout supports real life

Because a space that looks good but doesn’t work is ultimately a failure.


What We Help Clients Do

We help homeowners:

  • Plan kitchen, bathroom, and full home remodels
  • Design additions and basement renovations
  • Develop permit-ready construction plans
  • Navigate contractor selection and bidding

Our role is to ensure the project is fully thought through before construction begins.

Who We Typically Work With

Our clients are homeowners who:

  • Are planning significant remodels ($30K–$3M+)
  • Want a clear plan before hiring a contractor
  • Value design, function, and long-term quality
  • Prefer a more hands-on, boutique experience

Serving Atlanta & North Metro

We work with homeowners throughout:

  • Buckhead
  • Sandy Springs
  • Roswell
  • Alpharetta
  • Marietta
  • Smyrna
  • Intown Atlanta

TESTIMONIALS

After 24 years I decided that I wanted to update my kitchen. I still had the builder grade cabinets and had only replaced the backsplash and counter tops with granite, a few years after buying the home. But I did not like it very much and wanted to change the whole kitchen layout. I had a lot of ideas about the look and feel I wanted in my kitchen and I had talked to a couple of contractors about it. But I needed see my ideas in a floor plan before I felt comfortable with starting the project. I looked at software and AI but decided that I need professional assistance. I talked to Ryan twice before deciding that he felt right. He was very passionate about the work he does and was...

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