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Storage ideas that actually work
Maximise storage in your new home with built-ins, hallway solutions, and under-stair designs without moving again.
24 September 2024
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Maximise your home's storage with clever, integrated solutions. Built-in furniture is a versatile option that can seamlessly connect rooms or define zones within open-plan layouts.
Transform underused hallways with custom units or window seats with storage. The space under stairs is also prime for organisation, using either open shelving for displays or sleek, hidden panels. In bedrooms, a walk-through wardrobe adds a touch of luxury while creating a practical buffer between the sleeping area and ensuite.
Built-ins: everything old is great again
Designed as a single, continuous unit, this built-in does double duty as kitchen cabinetry and living room storage, in a home designed by Tobin Smith.
Encapsulating a bed and providing wardrobe, general storage and pantry space, this custom built-in takes storage practicalities to a whole new level.
Thinking outside the box: moving beyond your living areas
Careful consideration at the design stage has turned this ‘dead space’ into a restful window seat with ample storage.
Stairway to Heaven: making use of space you didn’t even know you had
Form and function collide in this feature under-stair storage unit that takes advantage of unused space.
This glass-fronted Gliss Master wardrobe unit is a stylish storage solution that can be customised to suit a range of configurations.
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