Bedrooms
Build in extra storage around your bed. Fill in blank wall space around and above your bed and you’ll multiply your storage options exponentially. Tall, narrow cupboards on either side of the bed can hold hanging clothes, while a cabinet above the headboard is the perfect spot for stashing books or off-season accessories. For safety, be sure that anything you hang over your bed is extremely secure.
Pick a bed with storage … or add your own. Underbed storage has gotten sort of a bad rap in the past — but as long as you don’t overstuff the area, using it is really smart. Some beds, like the one shown here, come with storage compartments built in. If yours doesn’t, you can still use bins designed for this purpose, or give a few old wooden drawers new life by fitting them with casters and sliding them under the bed. Whichever storage option you choose, make sure it has a cover to keep dust out.
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