Designing a custom home is always a challenge. Add in the fact that the lot is in a Historic District and it becomes an exercise in patience.

This home, located on Atwood Street in the West End Historic District of Atlanta took about 6 months from the time we started the design until a permit was obtained.

The investors provided us with some preliminary sketches, a survey of the lot and what their vision for the home was. We spent some time drafting a floor plan based on the requirements of the property and made sure what we were doing conformed to the setbacks, impervious limits and floor/area ratio outlined in the zoning ordinances for that property.

We also visited the neighborhood and documented the homes around this site that the Urban Design Commission (UDC, Historic Commission), considered comparable properties. In order for the Commission to adequately review and ensure the house conformed to the neighborhood, we provided and documented on the drawings for each comparable property, everything from how far the porch and main house was set from the street to the height of the roof and porch from the ground and the percentage of windows on each of the 4 sides. We then produced a 3D model of what we felt best fit in with the surrounding area.

This large private tennis and swim club located in Brookhaven had a tremendous amount of space undercover that the members want to be able to use year-round.

The new proposed space not only uses the exterior undercover space, but also implemented areas currently inside the lower level that are not actively used into over 1500 square feet of sitting and dining. The final design also includes almost 400 square feet of commercial kitchen and bar.

During the summer months, the area will have numerous custom glass overhead doors that can be opened and becomes part of the summer experience.

Below are the photos of the space before the proposed renovation.

Existing Undercover Space

Existing Undercover Space

Existing Undercover Space

Below are the renderings of the new proposed space.

Here at WJM Designs we truly enjoy working on old homes and helping investors not only flip the property but provide a beautiful home for a family that will treasure it for years to come. Homeowners truly enjoy having the unique home on the street.

The new design takes this 1700 square foot, 3 bedroom, wearisome ranch residence and turns it into a modern dream. The finished home will have a second story addition and a complete interior renovation to bring the square footage up to 3,500 plus a full finished basement. Six bedrooms will leave plenty of room for a large family and the open living/dining/kitchen with high vaulted ceilings will add an air of roominess.

Finishing off the design is a monumental stair to the new second floor and a new covered screened porch overlooking a newly renovated pool. The existing garage will also get a facelift to match the new house design.

This is a 2500 square foot cabin for a lake house in Cherokee County, Georgia. It has 3 bedrooms, open living area and large screened porch for views over the lake.

This modern style home is over 6000 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths.  It includes a 3 car garage and a guest suite. This home was recently finished and was very close to our original vision.

We are currently working on a new hair salon for men in Roswell, Georgia. This is part of a national chain and we are excited to be working on their projects. More information to follow.

Existing Exterior

A old work shop near Cumming, Georgia on several acres, re purposed into a 2 bedroom residence.   A unique feature is reusing the existing garage door opening and replacing with an overhead glass door to open the living room to the outside.

New kitchen and living area with glass overhead door.

Proposed Exterior

This building was originally a photo processing lab, then a homemade dog food company.  We have helped turn it into the newest Planet Smoothie in Marietta, by providing both interior and exterior design.  This Planet Smoothie will also have a drive thru.

Planet Smoothie – Marietta, Georgia

Planet Smoothie – Marietta, Georgia

We were tasked with converting an empty tenant space to be viable for 2 new tenants the client had interested in the spaces.

Ulta/Home Goods

Ulta/Home Goods

Ulta/Home Goods

Ulta/Home Goods

Ulta/Home Goods

Ulta/Home Goods