Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Clever Ways to Maximize Your Home’s Storage Space



The Instant Bedroom
With its now-you-see-it, now-you-don’t ability to magically pop out of walls, the classic Murphy bed is the perfect solution for those who have regular overnight guests but don’t have a spare bedroom. Mechanisms for single Murphy beds start at $700; add about $300 for a basic mattress. Custom cabinetry surrounds are $1,000 and up.

Credit: FlyingBeds.com

                                                                                                                                                                                 Here's another one that I thought looked really doable-


Inventing an Alcove
Two tall built-in cabinets on either side of this kitchen window create an instant alcove that’s perfect for a comfy window seat banquette for eat-in convenience. You’ll need 20 to 24 inches of depth to create a window seat with enough room for cushions along the back.


Credit: Flea Market Trixie



Gaining by Subtraction
By building out the corner of this small study room and adding soffits, this home owner created alcoves that are perfect for tucking away seating and adding modular storage cabinets. There’s even a nook for a reading lamp. Store-bought cabinet units are cheaper storage solutions than built-ins, but with this arrangement, the effect is similar.


Credit: Peter Pawlak Design Studio

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