Design Confidently, Live Comfortably



Inspired House Issue #9, Mar/Apr 2005

On the Shelf
Well-designed wall storage balances organization with aesthetics
by Kathie Kull

Smart wall storage provides more than just a place to stash paperbacks and display the family snapshots. It manages what we need to hide and what we want to see, putting personal treasures on display while providing a hiding spot for the essential clutter of everyday life. Creative storage contributes to the architectural character of our living space, and if cleverly placed, can even create a space all its own. Most of all, a well-thought-out arrangement of shelves provides a room with visual interest, making our walls as unique as we are—not to mention a lot more organized. Learn a few ways you can put your walls to work.


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