Mudroom in Chicago
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 Chicago
Homes in Chicago
Chicago's housing stock includes many 1920s brick bungalows in neighborhoods like Portage Park, often featuring galley kitchens closed off from dining rooms. We often address these layouts with Kitchen Design services. In Lincoln Park, 19th-century greystones frequently have primary baths split into two small rooms, which we combine and reconfigure with Bath Design. Many 1980s townhomes in areas like Lakeview have unpainted oak trim and cabinetry, prompting requests for updated Furnishing & Styling or Color Consultation to modernize these spaces. We also work with 1950s ranch homes in Beverly, where low basement ceilings are a common challenge during Full-Home Design projects.
What homeowners in Chicago ask for
Homeowners in Chicago often seek Kitchen Design to open up 1920s bungalow kitchens. Bath Design is frequently requested for combining small, split primary bathrooms in 19th-century greystones. Many projects involve Full-Home Design for 1950s ranch homes, addressing challenges like low basement ceilings. Furnishing & Styling updates are common for 1980s townhomes to refresh dated oak finishes.
Mudroom work from the studio
Led by Jennifer Peterson
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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Contact
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Jennifer Peterson
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Jill Kearns
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(404) 626-6952
Chicago
Led by Jennifer Peterson