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Unexpected Spaces Hideaway

Storage Spaces

Surprising home upgrade ideas One feature that enhances virtually any space is more
storage. Having convenient places to tuck away all
your stuff makes rooms feel more open and inviting.
Hidden storage solutions are often better because
you can enjoy the functionality they add to the space
without interrupting your design aesthetic.
Here are some clever ideas for keeping necessary
items tucked out of sight but within easy reach:
Built-in Step Stool: If you love the look of tall cabinets
but struggle to reach the top shelves, a practical addition
FAMILY FEATURES is a hidden step ladder in a pullout caddy. Specially
ot all great things come in big packages, and home upgrades designed ladders that fold down extra narrow and feature
nonslip rubber treads make this a handy addition you’ll
are an example of the truth in this wisdom. Unexpected,
smaller spaces may not get the same attention as high-traffic reach for again and again.
Nareas like kitchens, bathrooms and living areas, but their Paper Towel Pullout: Keep paper towels hidden
impact can be just as powerful. but close by hiding them in a pullout cabinet such as
Get inspired to make improvements to the lesser-used areas of your Wellborn Cabinet Inc.’s 12-inch-wide model, which
home with these tips from the home decorating experts at Wellborn features a built-in paper towel holder and bottom
Cabinet, Inc.: shelf ideal for organizing cleaning products. There’s
also a space behind the paper towels that’s perfect for
Entryway storing sponges and other kitchen supplies.
It’s the impression that welcomes guests into your home, so even if the Drawer Dividers: While you can find many after-
space is small, your entryway warrants some TLC. Focus on making market options to organize the insides of your drawers
and cabinets, choosing organizers designed to work
it open and inviting by removing any unnecessary furnishings. Some seamlessly with your cabinetry creates a more polished
functional storage, like a bench with integrated coat hooks, can serve look (and saves the head aches of measuring and
a practical purpose, and if you have the space, some built-in cabinetry guesstimating the fit). Tray dividers are useful for
with an eye-catching countertop can incorporate stylish storage. sorting cookie sheets and baking pans, while you can
find dividers in a variety of heights to match drawers
Laundry Room below the oven or where you store your cutlery.
Getting motivated to do chores like laundry is easy when you have Another option that serves a similar purpose is pegs,
a beautiful setting for getting to work. Introducing pops of color in which keep fragile items from shifting when drawers
nontraditional places, like the cabinetry, adds a high-end elegance. are opened or closed.
Water-inspired and earthy hues like Midtown Matte Tidewater or
Arcadia Chiffon Cypress are perfect for the laundry space. Both are
options in Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.’s Aspire Series, which features
concealed hinges with self-close functionality and matching interiors
for a high-class look, even when the doors are open for business.

Closet
A cluttered closet may not be the first thing a guest notices, but it’s
a space you visit daily. Improving the organizational features can
streamline your morning routine and put you in a more positive frame
of mind to start each day. There’s no right or wrong when it comes to
closet design, but using cabinetry in place of open shelving and rods
lends a more luxurious feel. Plan for adequate hanging and closed heightened utility in simple ways like using clear plastic bins for
storage, and if space allows, be sure to plan for shoes and accessories small boxed foods or stylish wicker baskets to hide away snacks. For
since these items can easily contribute to a closet’s disarray. a more permanent solution, take advantage of unused space on the
back of the pantry door with thin shelves for items like seasoning
Mini Bar packets and smaller canned goods.
If you fear you don’t have room for a mini bar, you may be surprised.
Reimagining a larder cabinet, like the ones Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. Guest Bathroom
offers in 30-, 33-, 36- and 42-inch widths, can create an instant bar Swapping out a tired vanity and countertop is a relatively affordable
out of just about any wall space where you can fit a cabinet. Install upgrade that can completely change the style of a secondary bathroom.
it as a coffee bar or traditional bar, or add the optional Appliance Be sure to also update the fixtures for a more contemporary look and, if
Pullout shelf for more versatility. budget allows, replace the flooring. Finish the project with a fresh coat
of paint in a light, airy shade and add new textiles and a few decorative
Pantry touches to complete the job.
Guests may not find themselves in your pantry very often, but Find more ideas for updating unexpected spaces in your home
you likely use this space every day. Transform your pantry for at Wellborn.com.
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