One of the main benefits of a boot room conversion is that it can add value to your property. According to a report by Zoopla, adding a boot room to your home can increase its value by up to 5%. This is because boot rooms are seen as a desirable feature by homebuyers, especially those with families or pets. In addition, a well-designed boot room can make your home more attractive to potential buyers, increasing its saleability.
When designing a boot room, there are several things to consider, such as the size of the room, its location, and its purpose. The location of the room should have direct access to the outside, so that muddy boots can be removed before entering the house.
If you only have space to create a boot room as part of your entrance hall you need different types of storage solutions, such as shelves, hooks, baskets, and cubbies to accommodate different items. It’s a good idea to label each storage unit, so that everyone knows where to put their things. Also, we would recommend that you incorporate these storage options behind floor to ceiling cupboards to keep the entrance hall uncluttered, and don’t forget to install a seating bench!
If you have the space, consider combining a utility room and boot room. We like to call this a “bootility room”. Bespoke cabinetry for stacked appliances works well in this type of space, and that means muddy clothing and wet socks can go straight into the wash. One of the best additions in our opinion is to add enough warm towel rails in this area. Ensure that they are electric and energy efficient so you can use them all year round. They are a real gamechangers to hang wet clothes over or to dry clothes that can’t be tumble-dried. We recommend installing two side by side if you don’t have enough height or a floor to ceiling one’s if you have don’t have enough width to play with.
We are all familiar with the UK weather. This means that your boot room needs to be able to handle mud and water. You can use materials such as tiles, slate, or stone for the floor, as they are easy to clean and don’t get damaged by moisture. Installing underfloor heating or a dehumidifier are also great additional as it will keep the room warm and dry.
If you have pets, a boot room can be a useful addition to your home. You can use it to store pet food, water bowls, and toys, as well as to groom your furry friends. Pets can also benefit from a boot room, as it provides them with a space to shake off dirt and mud, preventing them from tracking it into the house. Even better, why not incorporate a dog shower into your bootility room! Visit our gallery page and click on our Ham project to view a bespoke walk-in dog shower.
We have the ability to provide you with various options, such as crafting custom cabinetry for your entrance hall, expanding your front porch, building a rear extension, or redesigning your existing space to seamlessly integrate this indispensable feature into your home. If you have ever dreamed of the perfect boot room or desire your own bootility contact our design team.