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Basement Remodeling Design & Project Management Services in the Atlanta Metro Area

By Delano Designs

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Make the Most of the Potential Beneath Your Feet

An unfinished basement is the wisest square footage you'll ever add, because the walls and roof are already paid for.

What it isn't is a blank slate. Ceiling heights, ductwork runs, plumbing stacks, support columns, and egress requirements all constrain what's possible down there, and every one of them is easier to design around than to relocate.

Delano Designs plans the space against those realities first, then designs the rooms, finishes, and lighting that make a basement feel like part of the house rather than a converted storage area.

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Common Basement Remodels

  • Family and rec rooms:
    The default, and the one that benefits most from thoughtful lighting design since natural light is limited.

  • Guest suites and in-law arrangements:
    Bedroom, full bath, and sometimes a kitchenette, which means egress windows and plumbing planning.

  • Home theaters and media rooms:
    Sightlines, equipment locations, wiring, and sound isolation planned before framing.

  • Home gyms:
    Ceiling height, flooring assemblies, ventilation, and mirror and equipment layout.

  • Home offices and flex rooms:
    Increasingly the first thing homeowners ask for, and workable in a basement when the lighting is designed properly.

  • Wine storage and bars:
    Insulation, cooling, and millwork detailing for the rooms people show off.

Questions About Basement Remodeling Design & Project Management

My basement ceiling feels too low. Is it usable?expand_more

Possibly, and it depends on the actual height and where the ducts run. Rerouting or reframing soffits can reclaim clearance in the spaces that matter most, and sometimes the ceiling is legal but feels low, which is a design problem we can address. We measure and tell you honestly.

Do I need an egress window to add a basement bedroom?expand_more

Yes. Any basement sleeping room requires code-compliant emergency egress, which typically means an egress window and window well. It affects excavation, foundation work, and cost, so we identify it during design rather than at inspection.

Can you plan a bathroom in a basement without existing plumbing?expand_more

Usually. It depends on where the main drain line sits relative to the proposed bathroom, and whether the floor can be cut or an ejector pump is needed. We locate the existing plumbing during documentation and design the bathroom to the least invasive option.

What does Delano Designs charge for basement design?expand_more

Basements are priced by area rather than as a flat room fee, because the scope varies so much.

Drawings are $7 per proposed square foot, and design with the bill of materials and procurement is $10 per square foot, so a fully designed area is $17 per square foot.

If we need to document existing conditions upstairs to connect systems or stairs correctly, that's $3.50 per square foot for the documented area.

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Our Process

1 | CONNECT
We begin with a free fit call to talk through your home, your timeline, and the investment you have in mind. If your project is a match, we'll schedule a Design Jumpstart: a paid working visit where we walk the space with you, document your priorities, and surface the feasibility questions early. 
2 | DESIGN & DOCUMENT
We measure your home as it actually exists, then develop the layout and design with you. Once it's right, we produce the complete construction document set, coordinate any engineers or surveyors your project needs, and manage the permit filing with your jurisdiction from submittal through approval. 
3 | PRICING & BUILD
Your drawings go out for contractor pricing, and we compare the bids side by side and explain what the differences mean. We'll negotiate on your behalf and help you choose. Then we stay on through construction, answering questions from the field and keeping you updated until the punch list is closed. 

What's Included in Our Basement Remodel Design Services:

select_check_boxBasement layout planning
select_check_boxMechanical and duct coordination
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Delano Design Services Cost Guide

Design & Project Management Cost Guide

Your project deserves the highest quality of design and expert management. To start your planning process off the right way, access our comprehensive cost guide today!

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Where We Work

We design remodels throughout metro Atlanta, with a concentration in intown neighborhoods where the homes have real architectural character and owners are investing to stay rather than move. Older housing stock takes more planning, and that's the work we're built for. If your home is outside the areas below, reach out anyway and we'll tell you honestly whether we're the right fit. 

Our Service Area

  • Chastain Park
  • Decatur
  • Druid Hills
  • Dunwoody
  • Inman Park

Hear From Your Neighbors

Ryan Delano has an incredible eye for design. Every project by Delano Designs is thoughtfully curated, stylish, and polished from start to finish. His professionalism and attention to detail truly set him apart. You can instantly recognize his work by how seamlessly it blends creativity with function. Highly recommend!

Nini L.

I had the pleasure of working with Ryan at Delano Designs, and I can't say enough about the exceptional experience. Ryan's phenomenal design work and thoughtful floor plans truly brought my vision to life. From the start, Ryan's ability to understand my ideas and translate them into creative and practical layouts for my basement was impressive. The process was not only efficient and well-organized but also incredibly inspiring. Ryan's expertise made it easy to explore new possibilities I hadn't even considered. I highly recommend Delano Designs for anyone looking to turn their space into something special!

Brett A.

Great experience working with a talented designer and orchestrator of the project . Came up with ideas / plans that not only turned out beautifully but also added value to the property- definitely recommend him and will call again as he made it effortless for me .

Henry

Ryan not only exceeded expectations but completely pulled off the unimaginable when designing our 8,000 ft² Brookhaven property. Trying to craft ideas out of nothing for such a large space becomes a daunting task, especially when trying to keep the flow and consistency of the designs throughout the house. However Ryan pulled it off flawlessly and efficiently

Ty H.

Ryan has been great! He really helped us understand our proposed layout with 3D modeling and executed it flawlessly. His visualization tools really helped us understand what we were going to get before any construction took place. Highly recommended!

Taha A.

Finish the Floor You Already Paid For

Book a Basement Design Fit Call

Delano Designs plans basement finishes around the ductwork, ceiling heights, plumbing, and egress rules that decide what's actually possible down there. Tell us what you'd want the space to do.

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