The Art And Craft Of Bespoke Bootilities
Bespoke bootilities, a combined boot room, utility room, cloakroom, mudroom, scullery, laundry room, utility, is the multipurpose room every busy household needs. With the right design vision and craftmanship, it can be a space that is highly functional and looks fabulous too.
A bootility has become the catch-all term for this kind of room that bridges the gap between outdoor and indoor life. It provides a designated area for coats and boots, cleaning and laundry facilities, dog shower and more to keep the rest of the home free from mud, mess and clutter. It’s no wonder the bootility has emerged as a highly prized and sought-after feature of a luxury modern home.
How functional can look fabulous
This project we worked on In Surrey serves as a mudroom, utility room, cloakroom and dog room. It’s a practical, multi-purpose space that also makes a stylish statement, with its bold colour scheme, decorative panels, real walnut veneers and striking artworks. As you can see, formerly cold and rather sterile, utility rooms can be transformed with high quality, shaker-style cabinetry and colourful tiles and artworks.
A successful scheme will match the overall interior design of the home, with beautiful joinery, hardware and flooring.
Bespoke fitted storage is essential
Bespoke built in storage will make every inch count with floor to ceiling cupboards, hooks, shelves and storage benches. The storage can be configured to neatly house all kinds of household goods and personal belongings from umbrellas and hiking boots to an ironing board and brooms. Tailored cupboards and drawers can be planned for cleaning supplies or small appliances that may be cluttering up your kitchen. Large banks of concealed cabinets can overwhelm a space, so cubby holes and open shelving break it up. Consider fretwork doors too to add visual interest and ventilation. Do install some simple seating for comfortably putting on and taking off trainers and boots. Traditional-style bench seating with integrated storage would be ideal.
Deep sink and dog shower
If you are planning to use your bootility as a laundry room, you will need a deep sink and pull-out wall or ceiling-mounted airing rack. Stacking a washing machine and tumble dryer in a bespoke, full-height cabinet would free up floor space and keep them out of sight when not in use.
A bootility is often used to organise pet paraphernalia such as leads, collars, treats and toys. Many now include a dog shower with a spray function tap to hose down dogs, as well as clean sports kit and muddy wellies.
Get in touch with us at Bespoke by Acorn today, to help you create the beautiful, tailor-made functional home interior you deserve and start living your best life.