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Heidi Rype
Heidi Rype
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Another interesting approach to using books as a design element: turning paperbacks so that their pages face outward. To me, this feels like a novel (sorry) take on the classic designer's trick of covering books in white paper for a uniform look.

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A pull-out ironing board. Pulling a built-in board out of the wall is more convenient and easier to use than a traditional ironing board. Also, it takes up less space. If you had to pick, would you want this in your big closet or your big laundry room?

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Wrong! These cabinets hold great slide-out units that allow full use of the depth without the need to rummage blindly for things in the back of the cabinet. Notice that the depth of this area around the fireplace also accommodates built-in seats with storage underneath to the side of the cabinets. You may be thinking that's all you could possibly fit in the space...

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Wrong! These cabinets hold great slide-out units that allow full use of the depth without the need to rummage blindly for things in the back of the cabinet. Notice that the depth of this area around the fireplace also accommodates built-in seats with storage underneath to the side of the cabinets. You may be thinking that's all you could possibly fit in the space...

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Wrong! These cabinets hold great slide-out units that allow full use of the depth without the need to rummage blindly for things in the back of the cabinet. Notice that the depth of this area around the fireplace also accommodates built-in seats with storage underneath to the side of the cabinets. You may be thinking that's all you could possibly fit in the space...

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Don't forget those entryways and mudrooms! These shoe cubbies are a great way to display your everyday shoes if you don't want them tracking dirt in past the front door.

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Taking your storage up above the door is a smart solution we can all turn to, now matter how small the closet

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Pant hangers with adjustable clips are the perfect way to to keep boots from flopping over. No need to keep those boxes when you have this fantastic yet functional display.

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Here's that same idea using wired shoe shelving instead. I've also seen towel rods used for this concept.

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Using crown molding to hang heels on the wall is a great alternative to shelving. It can also be a great space-saver, since all of us don't have a walk-in closet, and this technique can be used on any wall.

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