With Autumn underway, it’s the perfect time to rethink how your home works for you. A boot room offers a dedicated space for muddy boots, coats, umbrellas and sports gear, keeping all the mess out of sight. Instead of cluttering up the hallway or living room, everything has a place, helping your home stay organised, clean and welcoming.
Boot and Utility Room
By containing wet or dirty shoes and outerwear in one space, you reduce the wear and tear on floors, rugs and furniture. With hooks, benches and storage built into a boot room, leaving and entering a busy household becomes easy. Families can grab shoes, bags, coats in one place, making mornings less stressful and the home more peaceful and inviting.
A utility room keeps washing, drying and folding separate from the kitchen and living areas. Appliances, cleaning supplies and laundry are tucked away but easy to get to. Thoughtfully designed boot rooms and utility areas are highly desirable in modern homes, you can have a pet washing station, area for garden gear or a general mudroom.
At Monkeywood, we love the challenge of designing a Utility / Boot room, so when our client in Stratford Upon Avon approached us with this project we were over the moon. The client required tall cupboards that could tuck away a washing machine and dryer to keep the space clutter free. The design brief required smart storage for coats, boots and shoes and a sink with shelving above for everyday essentials. The goal was to create a space that combined functionality with a strong visual design.
The tall shaker style cabinets in Studio Green by Farrow & Ball, finished with Armac Martin brass grilles and fittings, create a bold yet practical solution, perfect for hiding the washing machine and dryer. A Shaws Bowland sink with ribbed front is paired with a Perrin & Rowe aged brass mixer tap, set above spacious cabinets that includes ample storage.
A thoughtful feature is the built in boot bench with coat hanging, offering a practical spot to sit while getting ready to head out.
The room was completed with a striking black and white chequered tiled floor, adding a sense of character and timeless elegance.
