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Storage Solutions: 7 Hidden Closets

Hidden underneath a staircase or behind paneled walls, disappearing storage offers a way to keep your interiors clutter free.

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The apartment's built-in closets are deep and have mirrors on one side. Spotlights set flush overhead provide light and also allow the maximum amount of storage, all the way to the ceiling. For more of Schönning's dark, cozy-meets-modern interiors, visit his website. Photo by Per Magnus Persson.
The apartment's built-in closets are deep and have mirrors on one side. Spotlights set flush overhead provide light and also allow the maximum amount of storage, all the way to the ceiling. For more of Schönning's dark, cozy-meets-modern interiors, visit his website. Photo by Per Magnus Persson.
Their parents’ seldom-needed stuff (luggage, winter clothes) is stashed in the higher cabinets. “Believe it or not, we have empty cabinets,” says Nikolova. “There’s space for everything.”
Their parents’ seldom-needed stuff (luggage, winter clothes) is stashed in the higher cabinets. “Believe it or not, we have empty cabinets,” says Nikolova. “There’s space for everything.”
Paul finds a hiding place amongst the bedroom built-ins.
Paul finds a hiding place amongst the bedroom built-ins.
With space for shoes (the pair don’t wear any in the home), Rollerblading gear, umbrellas, and more, the deep entrance closet helps the couple maintain their minimalist interior. A hanging rod, made by Specialty Lighting, has an integrated light that turns on when the 200-pound door is opened. specialtylighting.com
With space for shoes (the pair don’t wear any in the home), Rollerblading gear, umbrellas, and more, the deep entrance closet helps the couple maintain their minimalist interior. A hanging rod, made by Specialty Lighting, has an integrated light that turns on when the 200-pound door is opened. specialtylighting.com
In their search to find an alternative to drywall, the couple discovered this lightweight, nontoxic Italian poplar siding at a local lumberyard. "The Seattle Opera uses it for stage sets, and the lumberyard carries a large amount of the product to outfit them," says Pellecchia. Lite-Ply is about half the weight of conventional siding and can be fastened by staples. www.northamply.com/lite-ply.html
In their search to find an alternative to drywall, the couple discovered this lightweight, nontoxic Italian poplar siding at a local lumberyard. "The Seattle Opera uses it for stage sets, and the lumberyard carries a large amount of the product to outfit them," says Pellecchia. Lite-Ply is about half the weight of conventional siding and can be fastened by staples. www.northamply.com/lit...
Reeve's partner, Michela Meazza, uses built-in closets for her home office. The imposing gunmetal gray doors can simply be swung shut at the end of a long day's work.
Reeve's partner, Michela Meazza, uses built-in closets for her home office. The imposing gunmetal gray doors can simply be swung shut at the end of a long day's work.