{"id":19276,"date":"2019-02-13T06:12:56","date_gmt":"2019-02-13T06:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=19276"},"modified":"2019-02-13T06:16:44","modified_gmt":"2019-02-13T06:16:44","slug":"7-must-have-ingredients-for-a-perfect-boot-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/7-must-have-ingredients-for-a-perfect-boot-room\/","title":{"rendered":"7 must-have ingredients for a perfect boot room"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The boot room, a staple \u2018back end\u2019 feature of traditional country houses, is fast becoming the most practical room in the modern home. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open-plan kitchen and dining spaces are perfect for sociable modern living, but with walls removed, potential for storage space is inevitably lost. The boot room, albeit in a transformed form (it\u2019s no longer just a space for wellingtons, riding boots and riding hats) is taking centre stage as the perfect place to keep the clutter away from hallways and other spaces indoors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are about to renovate your home, knock down walls and create a fabulous open-plan living solution, you\u2019d be well-advised to factor in a boot room. It\u2019s the perfect space to keep coats, wellies, dog paraphernalia (leads, soggy dog toys and a doggie towel), kids\u2019 sports kits, sports bags and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are 7 essential design features you\u2019ll need to create a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artichoke.co.uk\/journal\/how-to-design-a-boot-room\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">practical and well-organised boot room<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The floor<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest oversights when designing a busy boot room, is how to deal with mud! Practical, hard-wearing flooring is a must. Whatever flooring you choose, it needs to be easy to clean. Stone or tile flooring is probably the best, but for a cheaper option opt for vinyl flooring; one with a pattern will hide the dirt more easily too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idealhome.co.uk\/diy-and-decorating\/underfloor-heating-guide-heating-advice-85939\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">underfloor heating<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 a perfect luxury when you slip off your cold, wet shoes or boots on a cold winter\u2019s day.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>A porch or second door<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small porch or entrance valve to your boot room will ensure cold windy weather is kept at bay. It is also essential to have a door separating your boot room from the main house. It is a boot room after all, not a hallway!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19278\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/boot-room-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Image source: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/en\/bookcase-kitchen-children-s-room-3532957\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pixabay<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Boot and shoe storage<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obviously, as the name suggests, this is the space for you to store your muddiest footwear. Wellies, walking boots, snow boots, riding boots, football boots, hockey boots and any other trekking or sporting footwear should all have a dedicated place to go. Wellie racks are a great idea, as are boot drawers. Don\u2019t forget the essential boot jack by the door. See <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/ultimate-guide-boot-and-shoe-storage-4070014\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for some great shoe storage ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Coat hooks<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure your boot room design includes ample hanging space for the family\u2019s coats, jackets, hats, umbrellas etc to keep everyone\u2019s outdoor gear impeccably organised. You will also need extra storage facilities for hats, scarves, gloves, welly liners and other out-of-season winter wear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you opt for freestanding hallway furniture, a dedicated coats cupboard or a bespoke solution to maximise the available space, it\u2019s a good idea to plan enough hanging space for visitors\u2019 outerwear too. You can never have enough coat hooks!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Seating<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bench seat is an absolute must in any boot room. It looks the part, provides a handy space to sit down while your loved one tugs off your wellingtons, and creates extra storage space with a handy lift-up-lid seat. Position your bench seat close to the door.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19279\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/boot-room-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Image source: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idealhome.co.uk\/utility-room\/utility-room-ideas\/country-style-boot-rooms-9939\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal Home<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>A generous-sized sink<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have the space, a Butler or Belfast sink is a must and will mean any muddy clothing or footwear can be cleaned up without bringing them into the house. A sink is an even bigger must if you are a dog owner. Muddy paw prints on the sitting room carpet are a real pain to clean up. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If space permits, a dog basket next to a warm radiator will give your muddy, tired pet a place to chill and dry out after a long walk in the woods. If it\u2019s a warm and snuggly spot it will probably become doggy\u2019s favourite place to escape to when your house is busy with guests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have space for a sink, an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diydoctor.org.uk\/projects\/installing_an_outside_tap.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">outdoor tap<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> near to the door is essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>A space for everything<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may seem obvious, but getting the storage right in your boot room is so important. Otherwise it will end up being truly the messiest and dirtiest room in your home. Coats, dog leads, football boots, wellies and cleaning products all need a suitable cubby hole, shelf or cupboard. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll need three levels of storage; cubby holes and drawers near floor level for shoes, hanging racks for coats and jackets, and a high shelf for less used items, such as cycling helmets. Fitted, bespoke furniture is obviously the best way to ensure you use up every inch of useable space. Good-looking boxes and baskets hide a multitude of muddy sins!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And don\u2019t forget practically placed plug points.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See more inspiration for your boot room <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/theessexbarn.com\/inspiration-for-our-boot-room-makeover\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The boot room, a staple \u2018back end\u2019 feature of traditional country houses, is fast becoming the most practical room in the modern home. 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