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Boot Room with a Dado Rail Ideas and Designs

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Weninger Construction & Design LtdWeninger Construction & Design Ltd
This family getaway was built with entertaining and guests in mind, so the expansive Bootroom was designed with great flow to be a catch-all space essential for organization of equipment and guests. Integrated ski racks on the porch railings outside provide space for guests to park their gear. Covered entry has a metal floor grate, boot brushes, and boot kicks to clean snow off. Inside, ski racks line the wall beside a work bench, providing the perfect space to store skis, boards, and equipment, as well as the ideal spot to wax up before hitting the slopes. Around the corner are individual wood lockers, labeled for family members and usual guests. A custom-made hand-scraped wormwood bench takes the central display – protected with clear epoxy to preserve the look of holes while providing a waterproof and smooth surface. Wooden boot and glove dryers are positioned at either end of the room, these custom units feature sturdy wooden dowels to hold any equipment, and powerful fans mean that everything will be dry after lunch break. The Bootroom is finished with naturally aged wood wainscoting, rescued from a lumber storage field, and the large rail topper provides a perfect ledge for small items while pulling on freshly dried boots. Large wooden baseboards offer protection for the wall against stray equipment.
2000 Showcase
2000 Showcase
Witt ConstructionWitt Construction
Photo of a traditional boot room in New York with a single front door and a dado rail.
Queen Anne Shingle Style Beach House
Queen Anne Shingle Style Beach House
Interior ArchaeologyInterior Archaeology
Photographed by Karol Steczkowski
Design ideas for a coastal boot room in Los Angeles with limestone flooring, beige walls and a dado rail.
YORKTOWNE
YORKTOWNE
Yorktowne CabinetryYorktowne Cabinetry
Medium sized traditional boot room in Other with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, brown floors and a dado rail.
THE CATLINA
THE CATLINA
Echelon InteriorsEchelon Interiors
This is an example of a coastal boot room in Other with blue walls, a double front door, a white front door and a dado rail.
Mud Room
Mud Room
Shirley MeiselsShirley Meisels
Inspiration for a contemporary boot room in Toronto with a dado rail.
A New Start
A New Start
Dalia Canora Design, LLCDalia Canora Design, LLC
Jane Beiles Photography
Medium sized traditional boot room in DC Metro with beige walls, travertine flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and a dado rail.
Colonial Comfort
Colonial Comfort
Jan Gleysteen Architects, IncJan Gleysteen Architects, Inc
Photography by Sam Gray
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional boot room in Boston with slate flooring, white walls, a single front door, a white front door, black floors and a dado rail.
Modern Farmhouse | Home
Modern Farmhouse | Home
Meriwether Design GroupMeriwether Design Group
This is an example of a large rural boot room in Atlanta with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and a dado rail.
North Shore Tranquility
North Shore Tranquility
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Eric Roth Photography
Design ideas for a large classic boot room in Boston with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a white front door, grey floors and a dado rail.
Bridge Farmhouse
Bridge Farmhouse
Jason Thomas ArchitectJason Thomas Architect
Will Goethe - Jason Thomas Architect
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse boot room in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and a dado rail.
Whole Home Renovation - Newton, MA
Whole Home Renovation - Newton, MA
Cutting Edge Homes Inc.Cutting Edge Homes Inc.
Photo: Patrick O'Malley
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic boot room in Boston with grey walls, marble flooring, a dark wood front door and a dado rail.
Society Hill, Philadelphia: Whole House Renovation
Society Hill, Philadelphia: Whole House Renovation
Buckminster Green LLCBuckminster Green LLC
photo: Andrea Cipriani Mecchi design: Michele Plachter
Design ideas for a classic boot room in Philadelphia with white walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and a dado rail.
Farmhouse Living in West Windsor, NJ
Farmhouse Living in West Windsor, NJ
Well-Designed InteriorsWell-Designed Interiors
Design ideas for a country boot room in New York with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and a dado rail.
Jersey
Jersey
Alexandra Dixon InteriorsAlexandra Dixon Interiors
Photo of a coastal boot room in Buckinghamshire with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a dado rail.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Photo of a small classic boot room in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and a dado rail.
MI Windows and Doors: Innovative Products
MI Windows and Doors: Innovative Products
MI Windows and DoorsMI Windows and Doors
Design ideas for a large contemporary boot room in Other with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and a dado rail.
Bobier Residence
Bobier Residence
Crystal Creek HomesCrystal Creek Homes
Photo of a traditional boot room in Calgary with a dado rail.
Martin Residence
Martin Residence
Grassland HomesGrassland Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional boot room in Denver with green walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors and a dado rail.
Union County Basement Remodel with Theater
Union County Basement Remodel with Theater
IMPROVE or MOVEIMPROVE or MOVE
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Newark with multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and a dado rail.

Boot Room with a Dado Rail Ideas and Designs

The entrance of your home is a critical area to design well because as we all know, first impressions count. As the first thing that visitors will see when they arrive, your entrance is your opportunity to offer guests a warm welcome while introducing the personality of your home. Equally important, it welcomes you home every day, so make it somewhere that you’re glad to come home to. The entrance to your home begins the moment you get to the front door, so make sure both inside and out get the attention of your decorator’s touch. Make your foyer the best possible introduction to the rest of the house, and if you wish, you can have a bit of fun with the doorway; paint, tiles, door handles and lighting are all ways to make front doors a statement – a dramatic entrance, if you will.

What front doors can I choose from?

Your first decision when updating front doors is what type of external doors you want to use, taking into account style, security and accessibility. Investing in a high quality front door is always worthwhile – this is a purchase where a little extra money goes a long way. Hardwood exterior doors remain the most popular choice of front door; as well as being the most economical, timber also opens the door to an endless selection of paint, hardware and embellishment. However, natural wood doors do have their downsides – prone to warping, they require more upkeep and may require replacing if not adequately cared for. Whether you opt for solid oak external doors or an oak veneer option, wooden doors are a match made in heaven for period architecture – it’s hard to imagine a Georgian house without a solid, six-panel door, or a Victorian home sans its gleaming hardware and stained glass panes. If you prefer non-wooden exterior doors, the alternatives are UPVC doors, GRP doors (collectively known as composite doors) and steel doors. UPVC front doors are often the most inexpensive alternative to timber and offer added insulation benefits; because the material itself can be a comparatively insubstantial, UPVC external doors are built into steel door frames for added reinforcement. GRP (glass-reinforced plastic, or fibreglass to you and me) doors offer the same properties, with a woodgrain effect that can provide a happy medium for lovers of timber. Steel doors are less widely used in the UK than the US, and make great contemporary front doors thanks to their sleek, modern appearance.

How do I decorate my doorway?

Renovating or replacing your front doors is one of the quickest ways to give your home a makeover, and affords the perfect opportunity to add a splash of colour to the front of your home. To improve your front door’s kerb appeal you can flank the doorway with decorative trees or flowering plants in attractive planters and “dress” the door with shiny hardware. Door knockers and door knobs can be more than functional with a range of styles and materials available to add some personality to exterior doors. A traditional brass door knocker can be the perfect complement to a solid oak doorway painted in a rich shade of green or blue, whilst contemporary chrome door hardware will look perfect against a white or eggshell door. If you are looking for an elegant front door option, opt for a hardwood door with built in obscured glass panels to let light into your hallway. If you would rather avoid a glass paned front door for security reasons then smaller decorative glass panels can also be inserted into the surround or door frame. You can choose stained glass panes for decorative effect, patterned or textured glass will allow light in but protect your privacy or get your home name or number etched into a glass pane for a practical but personal touch.

How should I light my front entrance?

The warm glow from a doorway is one of the most welcoming sights that can greet us when we arrive home. An entrance light is of practical importance – we have all spent time fumbling for our house keys in the dark – but it also offers an opportunity to add warmth and character to front doors and entrances. A wall mounted lantern is a charming traditional choice, or for bright, directed illumination opt for a security spotlight. There are a whole variety of switching options available – you can choose a motion sensor light that switches on right when you need it most, a timer light that will offer illumination on a fixed schedule or a switched outdoor light. Pointing light upward is a good way to avoid harsh glare, or choose recessed lighting if you prefer not to have a hanging light in front of your external doors. An entrance is also a great place to display lighting as a decorative feature – choose a table lamp that echoes the lines and colours of the hall beyond it.

What furniture and storage do I need in my entryway?

It’s important to keep the entrance to your home as open and clutter free as possible, so selecting a few practical items that will help with storage and offer a warm welcome is the best approach for this area. Coat stands, umbrella holders and shoe racks are practical foyer additions that will keep the area tidy. For the knick knacks and paraphernalia that so often accumulate by front doors, sideboards or console tables are helpful and opting for a something with a drawer is a clever trick to ensure these things can be stowed out of sight. If you have the space, an armchair, occasional chair or hallway bench will prove useful for perching on when removing shoes and definitely consider multi-functional furniture such as a storage bench for shoes. A wall mounted shoe cabinet is a must have for a tighter space, getting shoes off the floor and neatly stowed away.

How do I decorate my foyer?

Particularly in the entrance to the home, colour can be a wonderful tool to set the tone of the house. Neutral palettes can create a serene atmosphere appropriate for greeting guests; alternatively, you might find yourself being a little bit more adventurous by choosing a whimsical wallpaper or a bold wall colour that could look overwhelming anywhere else in the house. In either case, the foyer can be blended seamlessly into the home with details that connect it to adjoining rooms. Even if your entrance is not self-contained, instead with exterior doors that open straight into the house, visual tricks make it possible to create the illusion of an entryway by defining the space as such. Changes in flooring, a well-placed rug, a screen or curtain, or even furniture such as a console table or coat rack, can be used to delineate the space and distinguish the entrance from the rest of the hallway. Decorating walls and furniture with photographs or artwork is a simple way of bringing your personality into the foyer and plants, lamps, candles, vases and ornaments can be displayed on windowsills, tables or shelves. As a final thoughtful touch, mirrors placed next to front doors are a practical choice for those last minute appearance checks, as long as it’s not directly opposite the doorway, which could back-light the user – decidedly not helpful!
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