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Dress your boot room for winter

There is nothing quite like returning home from a winter walk, taking your coat off and catching a hint of lingering woodsmoke as your hands thaw and you kick off your boots and muse about what might be for tea. This is what the essence of a boot room is to us…a cosy space that says, ‘welcome home’.

Whether a traditional boot room, porch or a utility, there’s no need to overlook this wonderful transitional space. It might be a small area by the door where you stash your walking shoes and hide your coats to keep the rest of the house tidy, but for busy families, dog owners and anyone who enjoys the outdoor life, a well organised storage area will transform how you feel every time you walk in the door.

Winter boot room ideas

In reality you don’t need a lot of space, just some well thought out storage solutions to keep clutter at bay. If built-in cabinets are a non-starter, use a bench, chest, baskets or crates to store your kit and double up as somewhere to sit to pull off your wellies. Coat hooks are wonderful for keeping essential outerwear, bags and leads handy but out of the way, while a mirror will make a small space seem larger.

LIGHTING WITH UTILITY IN MIND


For an on-trend, versatile pendant light with a minimalist design that shows off the beauty of the bulb inside, our Stanton Pendant is a popular choice. The Stanton Pendant’s slim, architectural lines are striking in a variety of finishes, but it’s the bold contrast of Matt Black which invites an industrial inspired silhouette into this space.

Stanton Pendant Light in matt black
This is a wall sconce your home really can’t live without! The Brooke Wall Light is versatile in that you can decide with orientation works best in your room…fix up for traditional appeal or down for a modern twist.⁠ The Brooke is paired here with our 15cm Pendant Empire shade in Cream Killowen Linen. Linen is popular for its beautiful texture and softness which is ideal for diffusing light evenly around a room. The Brooke is excellent for highlighting a mirror or placed in a row lighting up a hallway to lead into the rest of the home.
Brooke wall light with pendant empire shade

HARDWEARING METAL FOR A HERITAGE FEEL


A fundamental item for your boot room styling is the humble coat hook. Hand forged by our expert craftsmen; they will fit even the smallest of spaces, yet are sturdy enough to carry as much as you need to squeeze onto them. Layer with your coats, winter wools and dog leads to keep your home organised. We’ve styled this boot room with our Ramsholt Coat Hook: a simple, pared back design that offers both a storage solution and a stylish, slimline silhouette.

Ramsholt hook
We are all aware of the need for letter plates on the outside or your door, but what about the inside? Banish draughts and keep you internal door furniture tidy by using an internal letter plate on the inside of your door. This Small Letter Plate is manufactured from solid forged iron to complete the matt black look, but you can choose from small or large sizes in a variety of finishes.
Internal letter plate
Give your room an instant update by accompanying your favourite Jim Lawrence products with our matching switches and sockets. When decorating a room, it is sometimes easy to miss the little extras that can add the design flare your room was missing. A white plastic switch is a sight we are all over familiar with, but with us you can find a unique alternative and never have to forsake style for function.

This 2 gang black modular grid switch features a hand forged steel hammered plate, finished in matt black to complete the uniform look alongside your lighting and other accessories.

2 Gang grid switch
Thornhill MIrror


KEEP IT COSY


The Hunstanton Velvet Cushion Cover in Mole is a must-have for autumn and winter. Adding a decorative cushion or two is a quick and easy way to invigorate a bench or other seating area with colour and texture whilst keeping to your budget. This richly tactile velvet makes a statement wherever it is used, perfect for adding a touch of luxury to this otherwise practical area. Use to contrast with rich blues and burnt oranges, or blend with faded earth and gold tones if you prefer a more mellow look.

To ensure your home is kept cosy, installing a heavy curtain in wool or tweed hung from a portiere rod or pole above the door is a brilliant way to keep out the cold whilst adding a heritage touch. We’ve paired the dusky grey of our Mole Velvet above with the weighty weave of our Stirling Lovat Wool in cosy curtain form.

Hunstanton Velvet cushion cover in Mole
Lovat Wool in Stirling Check
Wendle Luggage Rack
Hardwick Hat Stand

We would love to see how you translate these ideas into your own home this season, so don’t forget to tag us on Instagram or Facebook. For a wealth of home décor and interior inspiration, view our Pinterest page.

Browse the Jim Lawrence website to see all of our hand forged and finished lighting and homeware.


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