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A curious quirk of the long-standing popularity of open plan kitchen /dining spaces is the need to incorporate boot rooms into kitchen re-design plans. We all know that open plan kitchen – dining rooms are absolutely perfect for modern family living but the downside is that for every wall knocked through, precious storage space is lost, which can mean that clutter inevitably ensues.

Designating an area just off the main kitchen, ideally near the back entrance, which incorporates storage and a cloakroom is the ideal placement for a boot room. For families whose focus is on outdoor pursuits, incorporating additional storage under bespoke seating that can hide away wellies, walking boots and trainers will always prove invaluable particularly during the colder months.

A well-designed boot room is not just about storage though, it’s about creating a practical space that suits the needs of the whole family while keeping the design aesthetic in line with the rest of the project.

With tall cupboards and under seating storage, it’s easy to pack away things that you don’t use on a daily basis but require from time to time, but what about everyday items you need to hand? Incorporating artisan shelves with coat pegs ensures that coats and jackets are easily accessible when coming in and out of the home and also provides additional storage above for bulkier items like cricket helmets or horse-riding hats.

In terms of ensuring continuity and consistency with the overall project design, we always recommend installing the same cabinetry design and hardware as the main kitchen, however, changing the paint choices to reflect a change in light and space is always an excellent idea; thoughtful consideration of the colour palette is always time well spent in the long run.

Lastly, a key consideration for the boot rooms is the flooring. A hard-wearing and robust stone flooring is essential in what is inevitably an area of high traffic. At Humphrey Munson we source the finest stone flooring from quarries all over the world – take a look here for more information.

Boot room

Boot room cabinetry finished in H|M paint colour Farthing and aged brass hardware with masses of open and closed storage including an artisan shelf with coat pegs (also perfect for hats, bags and dog leads) as well as a bench seat with hidden storage to make everyday life easier as you come in from outside.

Boot room cabinetry finished in H|M paint colour Farthing and aged brass hardware (exclusive to Humphrey Munson by Mylands) with masses of open and closed storage as you come in from outside.

Boot room cabinetry in the hallway with a glimpse into the utility room. Designed with Nickleby cabinetry this project has Brampton limestone flooring throughout by H|M Stone Library ensuring a lovely sense of flow and consistency throughout.

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