Three ready-made schemes for smart boot rooms

Rémy Mishon reimagines the classic boot room in three striking spaces

A boot room is an eminently practical space, but that is not to say it can't be an attractive one too. The key to designing a really good mud room is careful planning. Think about what elements you are going to need in advance, be it a shoe rack, coat hooks or somewhere to store unsightly outdoor gear. Then, think about how the room should flow. It's unlikely you will take off your muddy wellies last, so keep your shoe storage as close to the door as possible.

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Taking inspiration from both city and country boot rooms, assistant decoration editor Rémy Mishon has kicked up three charming schemes. Aiming to keep joinery and built-in furniture to a minimum, these spaces are designed to work just as well for rental properties as long term houses.

MDF Classic Wall Panelling Kit’, £72 for skirting, dado and eight panels, from The Skirting Board Shop. ‘Premium Coir Roll Matting’ (dark brown), 17mm depth, from £58.80 for 40x100cm, from Trusted Mats.

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Plume Ceiling Light, damson linen

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Tavern Table

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Crusoe Upholstered Trunk

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Ripley Wall Light

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Curly Sue, original

Stripped Pine Goodison Mirror

Swedish Hallway Rack by Skoglund Metallgjuteri

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‘Carmen’; ‘Belle Gazelle’; ‘Taureau’ Iron Coat Pegs

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‘Le Grand Cerf’ Iron Coat Peg

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Hand Forged Mini Hatchet with Leather Sheath, by Hults Bruk

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Rope Dog Lead

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Cast Iron Lobster Boot Jack

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Log Carrier, green and clear wood varnish

‘Shaker Wall Panelling Kit’, from £72 for six boards, from The Skirting Board Shop. ‘Premium Coir Roll Matting’ (natural), 23mm depth, from £57.60 for 40x100cm, from Trusted Mats.

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Blossom Portable Light, olive green

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Fiesta Organic Jute Braided Rug

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Linen Bay

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Pineapple Garden, Verde Green Wallpaper

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Cane Ottoman

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New-Shaker Tall Cupboard in Dew Pond

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Casis Umbrella Stand

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French Fit-Up Umbrella-Parasol, Rose

Torus Wall Hook

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Torus Coat Bar

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Directoire Coat & Hat Hook

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Wall Sconces Brackets

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Paris Grey Paint

Premium Coir Roll Matting’ (red), 17mm depth, from £58.80 for 40x100cm, from Trusted Mats.

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Cashmere IV Pure Flat Emulsion

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Metal And Wood Bench

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Wire Garden Basket

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Riviere Handwoven Leather Laundry Basket

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Shelf Korpus, brick red, by Andreas Bergsaker for HAY

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Metal Mesh Wall Shelf

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Weekday Bench Duo, Hannes & Fritz for HAY

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Navy Duffle Bag

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Hook 2 Medium by Natalie du Pasquier

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Hook 1 Small by Natalie du Pasquier

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Bolt Hook by HAY