A boot room needs to be practical, but there is no reason it cannot be beautiful too. Good storage for boots and coats, a useful bench to sit and pull them on, and simple panelling can turn an everyday space into a welcoming part of the home. When it comes to boot room design, paint is one of the simplest ways to bring character. As these spaces often connect the house with the garden, natural, earthy shades feel particularly at home, while painting panelling, cabinetry and woodwork can bring the whole room together. Boot room in Flaxen Grey with cupboard in Red Ochre. Credit: K and H Design Ltd. Green paint colours for a boot room Light Olive Green is particularly versatile. Soft and warm, it brings freshness without feeling too bright. It works beautifully across walls and panelling and is equally at home on cabinetry, creating a relaxed, cohesive feel. For something deeper, Drab Green has a wonderfully earthy quality. This muted green gives a boot room a sense of depth, particularly when used across woodwork and built-in storage. It sits beautifully alongside natural timber, aged brass and the textures of a well-used country house. Drab Green boot room by Strawtop Cottages Be bolder with boot room paint colours While earthy greens and warm neutrals are a natural choice for a boot room, there is no rule that says it has to be traditional. A lively green such as Evie, or a brighter, more unexpected shade such as Iznik, can bring personality and energy to a hardworking space. Used across cabinetry or panelling, stronger colours can make a boot room feel cheerful and inviting rather than simply functional. Smaller, less formal rooms are also a good place to be more adventurous with colour, whether across the whole room or concentrated on painted joinery. Boot room in Evie with woodwork in Iznik by Sarah Fortescue Designs Boot room ideas for a hallway or entrance Not every house has the space or layout for a dedicated boot room, but the same principles can work just as well in an entrance hall. A row of hooks, a simple bench with storage beneath and space for well-worn boots can provide much of the same practicality without requiring a separate room. Colour can help define the area and make it feel considered as part of the wider interior, as illustrated by these halls painted in Cinnamon, Silver White and Cerullian Blue. Cinnamon hallway by Olivine Design Silver White boot room Cerullian Blue boot room by Palliser Dwye Choosing the right boot room paint colour Whether your boot room belongs to a country house or a contemporary home, consider the materials and colours already within the space. Natural timber, stone floors, baskets, hardware and adjoining rooms can all help inform your choice. We always recommend trying colours in situ before making your final decision. Order sample pots or A5 colour swatches and observe your chosen shades in the room throughout the day as the light changes. If you’re not sure where to start, our colour consultants can help you choose colours for your boot room or develop a palette for your home as a whole. Paint colours featured in this article Drab Green Order a Sample Evie Order a Sample New Iznik Order a Sample Cerullian Blue Order a Sample Flaxen Grey Order a Sample Red Ochre Order a Sample Cinnamon Order a Sample Silver White Order a Sample
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