Mudroom in Ganges

A mudroom and laundry area features white built-in cubbies with wicker baskets, a dark wood bench, and a white sink cabinet with a window.

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 Ganges

Homes in Ganges

Homes in Ganges include 1950s ranch-style homes in areas like the subdivisions off Blue Star Highway, often featuring kitchens that can feel closed off from living areas. Many 1970s and 1980s two-story homes in developments such as Ganges Township also present opportunities for Kitchen Design and Bathroom Design updates, as their original layouts may include smaller, separate bathrooms. We also see 1990s and 2000s custom builds near Lake Michigan with primary bathrooms that could benefit from a Full-Home Design approach to improve flow and functionality. For example, some older homes may have low basement ceilings that impact Basement Remodel projects, while others have unpainted oak trim that homeowners often want to update through Color Consultation.

What homeowners in Ganges ask for

Homeowners in Ganges often seek Kitchen Design for their 1950s and 1960s ranch homes, aiming to open up galley kitchens to adjacent living spaces. Many 1970s and 1980s two-story homes frequently require Bathroom Design updates to modernize fixtures and layouts. We also see requests for Furnishing & Styling in newer custom homes along the Lake Michigan shoreline, and for Mudroom additions or redesigns in family homes throughout the area.

Mudroom work from the studio

Inverness, IL: Powder Room and Mudroom Inverness, IL

Led by Jennifer Peterson from the Southwest Michigan 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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