Quick answer: Good Bones Renovation + Design Studio is an Atlanta husband-and-wife design-build team who have personally bought, designed, and renovated 80+ homes since 2017. We bring that investor-grade expertise to Atlanta homeowners, from full kitchen and bathroom transformations to our signature Listing Advantage™ for homeowners getting ready to sell. We also partner with real estate agents and take on select commercial projects.
We don't just manage projects; we've lived them. Since 2017, we have bought, designed, and fully renovated a family real estate portfolio of 80+ homes. We've run into every structural surprise, design hurdle, and mechanical challenge imaginable, so there is very little an Atlanta house can throw at us that we haven't already solved. Now we're opening up our private network of trusted subcontractors and our investor-grade expertise to help you get the home you want, on a budget that makes sense.
Our Partners
- Founder, Design & Vision | Samantha: With 20 years in Atlanta real estate, Samantha bridges the gap between high-end design and market value. Rooted in a family legacy of engineering and home building, she specializes in space planning and aesthetic transitions that turn "houses" into "assets." She ensures every medium-to-large renovation is both structurally sound and visually stunning.
- Partner, Operations & Mechanical | Samuel: Sam is the engine behind our 80+ home portfolio. He grew up in the trades with a mastery of plumbing and has personally run the crews and managed the site for every single one of our renovations. From gutting mechanical systems to complex structural framing and finishing, Sam's hands-on oversight means the work in your home is done right.
How We Help You
1. The Listing Advantage™ Our signature service for homeowners getting ready to sell, and the agents who represent them. We use our investor mindset to identify and execute the specific, strategic renovations that maximize your equity and get your property sold fast. We provide the design, the crew, and the ROI strategy.
2. Residential Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations We specialize in medium to large-scale transformations. Whether it's a full-gut primary suite or a high-end kitchen overhaul, we bring the same quality to your home that we require for our own properties, and we'll tell you honestly which upgrades are worth it and which aren't. (See our guide to what adds value in an Atlanta kitchen renovation.)
3. Commercial Build-Outs & Renovations From professional office spaces to specialized commercial interiors, we deliver high-standard results with the efficiency that business owners demand.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Good Bones Renovation + Design Studio?
We're an Atlanta-based, husband-and-wife design-build team. Since 2017 we've bought, designed, and fully renovated 80+ homes as real estate investors, and we now bring that same expertise to homeowners across metro Atlanta.
What areas of Atlanta do you serve?
We're based in Sandy Springs and Roswell and serve all of metro Atlanta. We work most often in the surrounding north-metro communities (Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek, Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Buckhead, East Cobb, Marietta, and Vinings) along with intown neighborhoods like Decatur and Virginia-Highland. If your home is anywhere in the metro area, reach out and we'll let you know.
What is a design-build studio?
A design-build studio handles both the design and the construction of your renovation under one roof. Instead of hiring a designer and a separate contractor, you get a single team that owns the vision, the crew, and the budget. That means fewer handoffs, fewer surprises, and a result that matches the plan.
What is the Listing Advantage™?
The Listing Advantage™ is our signature service for homeowners and agents preparing to sell. We use our investor mindset to identify and execute the specific, strategic renovations that maximize a home's equity and help it sell faster, with the design, the crew, and the ROI strategy in one package.
Do you take on commercial projects?
Yes. Alongside residential kitchen and bathroom renovations, we handle commercial build-outs and renovations, from professional office spaces to specialized commercial interiors.