I am a neat freak. I think part of my obsession stems from a desire for control, and the other part comes from my love of interior design. There's no quicker way to distract from a beautiful room than a stack of unread mail, or a random pair of shoes sitting within view. With a new baby coming, I've been busy reorganizing and getting things in and out of storage. We're also looking to move, so I want to be strategic about my storage solutions so our home looks its best when it goes on the market. Although I've found places in our current home that meet our storage needs, I'm daydreaming about putting some of these clever solutions in our next home!
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| Storage under the stairs isn't new, but it can be hard to reach the items in the back via traditional doors. Turning those front steps into drawers is a genius solution to maximize the usable space under the stairs. :: source :: |
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| I love how this kitchen design uses the decorative millwork as functional, pull-out spice racks. :: source :: |
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| Similar to the spice rack above, this slim drawer houses a knife block to keep cutlery off the countertop but easily accessible where it is most used. :: source :: |
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| I just love this clever storage solution. This secret panel in the wall conceals spare place settings or other items not quite uniform or "pretty" enough to store in open cabinetry. When closed, you'd never even know the storage was there - allowing for a streamlined look and avoiding the need for another furniture storage item. :: source :: |
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| Here's another genius idea for an often unutilized space. This toekick drawer is the perfect place to keep seasonal items, or even your secret valuables. :: source :: |
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| What a great idea for the flat surface at the end of a row of cabinets. Additional cabinet doors are installed to conceal a mail sorting station. :: source :: |
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| Window seats are a great way to not only add built-in storage, but extra seating as well. I think they're especially suited for children's rooms where toy storage is always a necessity, as is a special reading nook. :: source :: |
