Mudroom in Lake Zurich

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 Lake Zurich

Homes in Lake Zurich

Lake Zurich homeowners live in 1970s and 1980s two-story homes in subdivisions like Old Mill Grove, often with primary bathrooms split into two small rooms. Many 1990s and 2000s homes in developments such as Wynstone feature kitchens with closed-off layouts, separate from living areas. We often provide Bathroom Design to combine those smaller spaces into one cohesive room. For homes built in the 1990s and 2000s, our Kitchen Design service updates layouts and finishes.

What homeowners in Lake Zurich ask for

Homeowners in Lake Zurich often seek Kitchen Design to update 1990s and 2000s kitchens with outdated finishes and layouts. Many 1970s and 1980s homes in the area benefit from Full-Home Design to address entire floor plans. We also frequently provide Bathroom Design to reconfigure primary bathrooms in homes from the 1970s and 1980s that have separated toilet and shower areas.

Mudroom work from the studio

Inverness, IL: Powder Room and Mudroom Inverness, IL

Led by Jennifer Peterson from the Chicago 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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