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Mudroom in Dunwoody

We design mudrooms for homes in Chicago, Southwest Michigan, and Atlanta. This service focuses on creating a dedicated, organized entry space for daily living. We plan the layout and select all materials for your mudroom.

What we do

Our process begins with a Design consultation to understand your home and how you use your entry space. We then present your design, including initial layouts and material concepts. Construction documents follow, providing detailed drawings for your contractor. Material selections cover all finishes, fixtures, and built-ins. We conduct Jobsite inspections to ensure the design is executed as planned, and we guide you through the Finishing touches.

Who it suits

This service is for homes in Chicago, Southwest Michigan, and Atlanta that need a dedicated entry and storage area. It suits older bungalows, new construction, and homes where an existing space can be reconfigured. We design mudrooms for families and individuals who need a highly organized entry.

Questions

What is included in the Mudroom service?

Our Mudroom service includes a Design consultation, Presentation of your design, Construction documents, Material selections, Jobsite inspections, and Finishing touches. We provide all drawings and specifications your contractor needs to build the space.

What do I receive at the end of the Mudroom design process?

You receive a complete set of Construction documents, including detailed drawings and specifications for your mudroom. You also receive all Material selections, such as flooring, paint, lighting, and built-in cabinetry finishes.

How does this service differ from Full-Home Design or Living Space?

The Mudroom service focuses specifically on the entry and utility space, distinct from our Full-Home Design or Living Space services which cover larger areas of the home. This service is for a single, dedicated room, unlike Furnishing & Styling which focuses on decor.

How does J. Peterson Design work with my contractor for a mudroom project?

We provide your contractor with detailed Construction documents and Material selections. We conduct Jobsite inspections to ensure the design is being built to our specifications. Your contractor handles the construction and any necessary permits.

Is this service available in all your markets?

Yes, our Mudroom design service is available in all our markets. Jennifer Peterson leads projects in Chicago and Southwest Michigan, and Jill Kearns leads projects in Atlanta.

In Dunwoody

Homes in Dunwoody

Dunwoody homes include 1970s and 1980s brick ranches and two-story traditional homes in neighborhoods like Dunwoody Club Forest and Kingsley. These often feature smaller, enclosed kitchens, which we address with Kitchen Design and space planning to open up living areas. Many homes in areas such as Georgetown and Wynterhall are 1990s and 2000s construction, often with primary bathrooms that are divided into separate small rooms. We provide Bathroom Design to reconfigure these layouts into more cohesive and functional spaces. We also see many homes with unfinished basements, which we transform with Basement Remodel services.

What homeowners in Dunwoody ask for

Homeowners in Dunwoody often seek to update their 1970s and 1980s kitchens, opening them up to adjacent living spaces. We frequently work on Full-Home Design projects for 1990s homes, focusing on modernizing finishes and improving flow. Bathroom Design is a common request for primary bathrooms in homes from the 1980s and 1990s, where layouts can be inefficient. We also provide Furnishing & Styling for newly renovated spaces.

Mudroom work from the studio

Led by Jill Kearns from the Atlanta studio

Jennifer Peterson and Jill Kearns, the sisters behind J. Peterson Design

About the studio

Two sisters, one studio

Jennifer Peterson founded J. Peterson Design in 2008 and leads our work in Chicago and Southwest Michigan. Her sister, Jill Kearns, leads the Atlanta studio. Together, we design homes that feel considered and beautiful, but also comfortable, functional, and personal to the people who live in them.

Although we work in different cities, we operate as one studio. We talk through plans, share ideas, question each other, and bring another experienced set of eyes to the decisions that matter. Being sisters makes that collaboration especially natural — there is a shorthand, an honesty, and a shared standard that has been there long before the studio.

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Led by Jill Kearns