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Over 22 years, J.R.N. Design Associates LLC has earned a reputation for being the premier custom home design service offering custom home plans, competitive pricing, and valued engineering providing incredible savings by proposing alternative directions that have allowed for thousands in savings. Located in Traverse City MI and servicing the surrounding areas J.R.N. Design Associates LLC has never failed to provide home interior design solutions and options that were in keeping with the customers’ expectations. To prove it to you, please see our many testimonials, with others available on request, and visit our Google Business page where you can see other reviews received. Just click on the image below!
One Of A Kind Architect
Integrity and honesty in any business are hard to find. Not the case with Jeff.
From the beginning of my home interior design project, Jeff put me in the driver's seat. Jeff encouraged, coached, and lent expert advice throughout the whole process. He has a natural eye for artistry and a refined program to keep you on budget. In a world that asks you to spend more for less, Jeff enables you to spend less for more. At every turn, if there was good news or bad, Jeff had suggestions on how to refine the plan to stay on track. We never got too far ahead in the design to where we couldn't make a change.
If you are looking to build a custom home yourself or with a builder I would highly recommend you use JRN Design Associates to work with you. Whether your budget is small or large if you are not "building on budget by design" you're doing it wrong! Thank you, Jeff!
Mar 22, 2022 by Jeremy S. on JRN Design Assoc LLC
We cannot say enough good things about JRN Associates – Building on Budget by Design. From the very beginning, Jeff stood out for his honesty, transparency, and genuine commitment to doing what is best for us—not just what is easiest.
We are still in the beginning processes, but we have a working blueprint that we’re happy with and we have no doubt that Jeff will work diligently on our behalf to get the best possible pricing from contractors, take the time to compare options and advocate for us every step of the way. We weren’t just handed a set of plans—we designed the blueprints together. He listened to what we wanted, offered thoughtful guidance, and helped shape a design that we absolutely love while keeping our budget front and center.
What really sets Jeff apart is his integrity. He is a man of His word, plain and simple. There were no surprises, no pressure, and no hidden agendas—just clear communication and trust throughout the process. He introduced my husband and I to the Budget by Design method, which has empowered us to understand what we truly need, make informed decisions, and stay within our financial comfort zone.
Finding Jeff and JRN Associates feels like a true blessing. We are incredibly grateful for his expertise, patience, and authenticity, and we would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for a transparent, trustworthy, and genuinely caring professional to guide them through the building process.
Elky Wilson
Jeff Rice was quite responsive to my requests and inquiries. When not immediately available, he followed up in a reasonable amount of time. Jeff worked well with my contractor and they coordinated to ensure a practical design that worked within the constraints of the existing structures, zoning, and good design practice. Permits were easily obtained for his design with no questions or rework.
Jeff seemed committed to his mantra of budget by design. The resulting project came in within the target we had set initially. I can say with all candor that JRN Design fulfilled their obligations and my expectations on my project.
C Wiggins
Services List
Interior Design Services
Design and Build Services
Custom Home Design
Construction Management
Design-Build Program
Remodeling Plans
Architect Services
Framing
Plumbing
Mechanical Service
Electrical Services
Concrete Excavation
Drywall
Foundation Work
Kitchen Cabinetry
