Every great home remodel starts with a seemingly small driving force. In this case, it was the simple need for better organization. For one busy family in Granger, Indiana, that idea grew into a full custom mudroom remodel that transformed how they moved through their home every day.
When this family first contacted Peacock & Company, they had already been dreaming about updates for their home. After exploring a few options together, the design-build team helped them focus on the most practical starting point: turning their cluttered entry zone into a dedicated mudroom. This was the perfect first project to improve daily life and establish a thoughtful design direction for future remodels.
Table of Contents
- Turning an Underused Garage Corner Into a Family Hub
- The Design-Build Difference
- Overcoming Challenges With a Detail-Driven Approach
- Custom Home Remodeling in South Bend or Harbor Country
Turning an Underused Garage Corner Into a Family Hub
For many homeowners, the garage entrance is the true front door. It’s where shoes pile up, coats get dropped, and backpacks land in a heap after school. Our design team rose to the challenge of reimagining that chaotic pass-through as a hardworking, organized hub.
By reconfiguring a section of the laundry room and adjoining garage, the team carved out space for a full custom-built mudroom. The layout included individual locker-style cubbies for each family member, a solid wood bench for sitting and storage, and upper cabinetry for everything that didn’t need to be on display. It’s a great example of how thoughtful mudroom addition ideas can completely change the way a home functions day to day, bringing more order and comfort to busy family routines.
A Design That Fits the Family and the Home
Every detail of this custom mudroom design was planned around the family’s daily routines. The homeowners wanted a space that could manage real life, such as wet boots in winter, sports gear in summer, and plenty of backpacks and coats in between. The built-in cabinetry provides open cubbies for easy access and closed storage for a cleaner look, helping everyone stay organized without effort.
Equally important was ensuring the new mudroom blended seamlessly with the home’s existing finishes. Peacock’s carpenters matched the trim and baseboards to the home’s natural wood tones and selected a cabinet color that feels both classic and current, a muted blue that stands out just enough to define the space without overwhelming it. The Shaker-style cabinet doors and vertical beadboard paneling give the design subtle texture and timeless appeal.
Inside the mudroom, the space feels warm and welcoming thanks to the wood bench top that adds natural contrast to the painted cabinetry. That same tone carries up to the crown molding, visually connecting the built-ins to the rest of the house and creating a custom, finished look from top to bottom.
A Seamless Flooring Transition From Garage to Living Space
The design creates a true transition zone between the outdoor messiness of the garage and the interior calm of the living areas. That’s where Peacock’s attention to detail really shines. The flooring, for instance, wasn’t an afterthought. The homeowners loved their existing slate tile, but finding a perfect match for the new section proved challenging. Slate can vary dramatically in color and pattern, and the team wanted the addition to blend seamlessly with the original. After a careful search, they sourced the right tile and hand-cut each piece to match the existing pattern and size. The result is a continuous, unified floor that grounds the space with its natural color variations, a mix of deep gray, rust, and olive tones that hide dirt beautifully while adding depth and texture.
Curated Custom Cabinetry
The finished mudroom is proof that practical spaces can also be beautiful. Every inch serves a purpose, yet nothing feels cramped or utilitarian. The custom-built cabinetry includes ample shelving for shoes, baskets for hats and gloves, and hooks for outerwear. Above, the closed cabinets keep off-season items tucked away, while the beadboard backing ties the entire wall together with a clean, architectural rhythm.
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Built-Ins That Blend Seamlessly With the Home
The beauty of a custom mudroom remodel lies in the craftsmanship. Off-the-shelf cabinets might offer basic storage, but they rarely fit perfectly or complement an existing home’s character. That’s why Peacock’s in-house carpenters custom-built every piece of cabinetry for this space. From the bench height to the spacing of the cubbies, every dimension was designed to serve this particular family’s needs.
Each family member has their own locker, complete with a sturdy coat hook, a cubby above for hats and gloves, and a shoe shelf below. The open sections make it easy for kids to see and grab what they need, while the closed cabinetry above hides the visual clutter that comes with everyday life.
The cabinetry’s finish gives the room its personality. The muted blue paint color, which is soft, timeless, and slightly coastal, sets a calming tone the moment you step inside. Paired with matte brass hardware, the result feels refined without being fussy. The warm wood bench top brings a natural contrast, grounding the color palette and connecting the space to other areas of the home.
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The Design-Build Difference
This mudroom remodel is a clear example of why the design-build approach works so well. With Peacock & Company managing every step from design concept through construction, the project moved forward smoothly, with no disconnect between the plan and the finished space.
Because the designers and carpenters collaborate daily, small but important details never slip through the cracks. Measurements for the built-ins were refined on site, ensuring every cubby and cabinet fit the family’s storage needs exactly. The team could also make quick, informed adjustments as new challenges appeared, like matching the existing slate tile floor or blending trim profiles between the laundry and garage walls.
For the homeowners, this single-team process meant one clear point of contact and no surprises. The same people who sketched the original layout were there to ensure it was built right. That level of coordination is what makes Peacock’s design-build remodels stand apart in the South Bend and Harbor Country areas.
Overcoming Challenges With a Detail-Driven Approach
Every remodel comes with its surprises, but it’s how those challenges are handled that defines a project’s success. In this case, the flooring integration was the most complex technical hurdle. Matching natural materials requires not only patience but a deep understanding of color and finish.
The design team’s commitment to precision ensured that every cut, seam, and transition aligned perfectly. They treated the join between old and new as an opportunity for craftsmanship rather than a compromise. This same mindset, an insistence on getting it right, is what draws so many homeowners in the South Bend area to work with Peacock again and again.
In fact, this project built such trust that the clients soon returned for a basement remodel, expanding on the clean, cohesive design style first established in their mudroom. That repeat partnership says more than any testimonial could about the confidence homeowners feel once they’ve experienced the company’s process firsthand.
Custom Home Remodeling in South Bend or Harbor Country
Our design-build team is excited to partner with you from the beginning excitement to the final detail of your South Bend or Harbor Country home remodel. Our team of designers and craftspeople have been creating timeless spaces across Michiana since 1984, helping families turn everyday rooms into lasting investments in comfort, style, and quality.
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