From Irby's crossroads tavern to high-rise kitchens
Henry Irby bought more than 202 acres at the Peachtree, Roswell, and West Paces Ferry crossroads in 1838 to open a travelers' tavern, and the settlement that grew up around it — first called Irbyville, later Buckhead — eventually stretched from that rural tavern stop to one of the densest high-rise districts in the Southeast.
Two very different kitchens to plan around
A Buckhead kitchen project might mean gutting a condo galley kitchen stacked thirty floors above where Irby's tavern once stood, or reworking a mansion kitchen in one of the estate neighborhoods that grew up near West Paces Ferry — the planning constraints, structural, HOA, and historic review, differ sharply between the two.
Kitchen project options for Buckhead
What to share about your Buckhead kitchen remodel
If you're contacting us about a kitchen remodel in Buckhead, share the kitchen's current layout, roughly how old the home is, and what's driving the change — more counter space, a full reconfiguration, or just updated finishes. Provider availability changes by season, so confirm licensing and past kitchen work directly with any contractor you're considering.
Sandy Springs renovation permits notes for Buckhead
Sandy Springs' comprehensive plan specifically addresses housing and land use, worth checking before a layout change near the Nancy Creek and Peachtree Creek watershed affects an exterior wall or requires a permit.