Boot Room Storage Bruton
SOMERSET
Boot room storage was needed for this large family house near Bruton, Somerset. The house is located far from the main road and is home to three young boys, their parents and a number of exuberant dogs. Our design team had much to consider.
The original boot room space was compromised, with additional space needed to store outdoor gear, wellies, dog kit, sports kit, coats and hats as well as school bags. To accommodate this, our clients built a large extension on to the back of the house, running along it’s full length to store the daily paraphernalia of modern family life. A small support kitchen for the housekeeper and a home office for our client also formed part of the scheme.
The boot room storage was hidden behind a false cabinet
Doors open to reveal the bespoke bootroom
BOOT ROOM STORAGE FEATURES
The bespoke boot room storage design features two full height cupboards, one for shoes, the other for blankets and outdoor equipment. An oak bench joins the two.
Most boot rooms act as a valve between the outdoors and the main house. They offer a controlled space in which to de-robe wet coats and muddy wellies. In some boot room storage projects, we have integrated drainage at the centre of the room to allow the floor to be swept and washed through. Another useful trick in a boot room is to face plinths with metal veneers, such as zinc which does not rust. This protects the plinths from any wear caused by heavy and muddy boots. Flooring is another key factor. Keeping grout lines thin reduces staining.
Separate storage compartments for individual family members can also be a fun way to encourage children to be organised with their boot room storage, although this often relies on the tidiness of the individual, not easy when children are concerned!
The boot room seen through the main door into the house
Plenty of shoe storage in the boot room for the whole family
