815 Billeder af entré med travertin gulv, kalkstensgulv og gulv af keramiske fliser

Marco Joe Fazio

A boot room lies off the kitchen, providing further additional storage, with cupboards, open shelving, shoe storage and a concealed storage bench seat. Iron coat hooks on a lye treated board, provide lots of coat hanging space. Charlie O'Beirne - Lukonic Photography

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.

Abitazione in pieno centro storico su tre piani e ampia mansarda, oltre ad una cantina vini in mattoni a vista a dir poco unica. L'edificio è stato trasformato in abitazione con attenzione ai dettagli e allo sviluppo di ambienti carichi di stile. Attenzione particolare alle esigenze del cliente che cercava uno stile classico ed elegante.

Hall d'escalier, sol rénové, escalier poncé, mur en pierre de bourgogne refait à neuf, selon des techniques anciennes, enduit et joint creux. Pose d'un tapis d'escalier très chic, tissé, d'un éditeur anglais renommé.Portes nettoyées et cirées.

Victor Grandgeorges

Le hall d'entrée, situé au centre de la maison distribue les chambres des enfants, le séjour et la suite parentale à l'étage - photo Aurélien Vivier

The mudroom serves the dual purpose of providing an elegant access way into the house from the secondary side entrance and the 3 car garage, as well as acting as a cabana for the pool and outdoor living spaces with a separate door leading to these areas. Two additional pantries for the kitchen are located off the mudroom with built in cabinetry with a brushed zinc countertop and brushed zinc pillowed pattern backsplash. The command center may also be found off the mudroom, with a large built-in working desk and credenza.

A place for everything: The custom designed storage bench keeps the entrance hall tidy and hides everyday mess. The newly installed rooflight ensure the space feels light and bright.

Photo Credit: Hamish

Bespoke fitted boot-room with Ben Heath cabinets and limestone flooring Photos by Adam Carter Photography

A large and inviting entrance to a beautifully appointed traditional home with fun splashes of eclectic style. Photos by Tania Niwa.

Restored Georgian classic proportions and symmetry to the entrance double doors of the restored country gem of a house. Photography by Peter Corcoran. Copyright and all rights reserved by The Design Practice by UBER©

Marco Joe Fazio