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The en suite bathroom also has a walk-in closet with custom shelving.
Vertical elements like the tall cabinets at either end of the kitchen, emphasized with vertical wood detailing, help frame the kitchen within the otherwise large, open space.
The mudroom, outfitted in custom oak millwork, connects the garage to the entry hall.
Storage was added at every opportunity – by the door, under the stairs, and under the bed.
Custom white oak storage with slatted fronts lines the wall of the family room, blending in with the other finishes. The lower ceiling—nine feet high—fosters a cozy room to curl up and watch TV.
Joshua shared a video of his closet in action on TikTok in December that has amassed more than 410,000 views. He admits that the closet "isn’t the easiest to use, but it’s the most practical" for his tiny room.
A look at another one of the bedrooms located on the upper level.
Shrewd multi-use solutions abound. Built-in furniture permits storage while increasing the dual aesthetic and functional necessaries within the small footprint. While Eloise Collins reads privately at the substantial scenic windows, adroit design features such as these add immeasurably to the home's financial value. 
The wardrobes and bathroom shelves were made to order.
A cut-out, light pink doorway connects the living area to the entrance while hiding closet doors on both sides.
Study Nook in Bedroom
Circulations
At a renovated home in Nevada, cabinetmaker Ben Wilborn carefully matched the grain of the kitchen cabinets, and the homeowners paired the wood with modern stainless steel cabinet pulls.
In the transformation of a 1950s mid-century modern home in Portland, Oregon, metal cabinet pulls complement the strong wood grain of the cabinets at the splash of color from glazed tiles from Ann Sacks.
Perforated cabinet faces above the reading nook conceal an energy-efficient, mini-split heating and cooling system. Bleached and whitewashed maple lines the nook, while drawers below provide plenty of storage.
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Although you might not be able to easily reach the tops of cabinets, shelves, mirrors, or taller moldings, take assistance from feather dusters or vacuums with long brush attachments.
A walnut-wrapped stereo system fits perfectly in the allotted space. "It really looks exactly like what you would expect in a midcentury modern house from that era," says Glenn.
Woodshop 506 did the millwork for the cabinets and shelves throughout the home.
Between the glass cabinets in the kitchen and the white-oak shelving in the corridor, there’s plenty of space for Isabella to display her curated collection throughout her home.
Throughout the kitchen and dining spaces, the ceiling is painted in Dulux Wellbeing green. This continues along the underside of the staircase to help accentuate its form. The cupboards beneath the stair are painted in a deep blue, with circular red finger pulls. The couple’s son, Mo, uses the small cupboard as a hiding spot. “You spend so much time thinking about people and how people will use the space,” says architect Catrina Stewart. “It’s amazing to walk in and often be surprised at how pieces are evolving as the kids grow up.”
The tongue-and-groove walls are another element original to the home, and, now, newly painted white, they provide the perfect canvas for setting off Ginger's art collection.
Cheng inserted built-in drawers into a niche, then created an opportunity for display with open shelves above.
The custom storage at the center of the open plan defines the separate rooms, while open sight lines keep them united. "My solution for the unused living room was to custom-design a TV lift cabinet to help define the living room space, offer a reason to gather on the sofa, and provide additional storage," says Cheng. "The back of the lift cabinet has open shelves for decor and small toy storage, while the benches on either end have seats that lift up to stash larger items."
The wardrobes in the girls' rooms are secretly connected through one cabinet door—an example of the whimsy and wonder Welsch infused throughout the home.
The little blue pulls on the built-in timber cabinetry were sourced from a local maker in a hue specifically chosen to match the bricks.
Steel plate makes for an ultra-low-profile countertop and echoes the steel used inside and out.
The custom storage behind the bed has cut-out finger pulls that mimic the cabinetry downstairs. "Hardware can almost end up being like a piece of jewelry," says Fowler, who likes the minimalist approach here. "It’s almost in the negative, flush with the face of the cabinet. Just shadow," she says.
Nive buys loads of fresh produce and wanted a place to store it that was accessible and uncluttered, so the team provided these open shelves.
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The guest bedrooms feature numerous amenities, including built-in closets. The clean lines of the black-framed mirror contrast with the more rustic shiplap walls.
A slatted screen at the entrance helps create a moment of arrival. A shoe cubby helps keep clutter out of sight.
Shoe cubbies are built into the custom millwork shelving in the entryway.
Built-in cabinetry at the entryway ensures a place for everything is baked right into the design from the start. "We try to encourage our clients on all projects to not make the house bigger than it needs to be," says Loader. "Make it the right size, and design a space for everything."
Custom oak cabinetry by Woodchuck is fitted with Futugami handles via Pantoufle.
Antonio named this chair/shelf/side table prototype Volada, which means "cantilevered" in Spanish. Here, he experimented with different paint treatments. "I sprayed paint from different distances and used different brushes," he says. "It illustrates the play of light and shadow on surfaces."
Antonio transformed a sliver of space off the living area between the bedroom and bath into a walk-in closet with floor-to-ceiling cabinets. He bought the bust from a sculptor in Palma de Mallorca and built the display shelf.
Rough-hewn finishes in the first-floor bedroom speak to the farmhouse character.
The basement of the farmhouse was traditionally used for breadmaking and wine storage.
A freestanding wall in the living area creates a divider for the entryway while concealing mechanical systems and providing storage.
The mudroom offers plenty of built-in storage, which was essential for the family with young children. The bold panoramic wallpaper is Forêt Noire by Nathalie Lété for Moustache.
Erin holds the couple’s son in front of pantry shelving by Fischer Custom Cabinets.
One of Ulla and Jonathan’s three children steps out of a storage space that provides a thermal buffer for the cabin.
Built-in window seats and library shelving provide storage and a place to sit.
A built-in bench at the entry provides storage—a boon, granted the home’s compact footprint.
A Ferdinando Maffii painting hangs beside a sleek, custom wardrobe.
Storage is hidden inside the wooden ramp.
For a fun surprise, bright camellia pink was used inside the Equitone cabinets.
View upon entry
Built-in pantry hidden in a corridor
The red wall cabinet was designed by August. The floors throughout the home were replaced with wide, salvaged heart pine floorboards with radiant heat.
A discreet entryway to a hidden litter box perforates a white wall.
A sliding panel separates the living room and kitchen when necessary; the rest of the time, it conceals the wine and liquor cabinet.
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