Rob Karosis Photography www.robkarosis.com

Penthouse

HONEYandSPICE innenarchitektur + design

honeyandspice

Cleo's Place

Alexander Owen Architecture

MLR PHOTO

DUTCH Kitchens: TRANSITIONAL style

Leicht Westchester-Greenwich

European Farmhouse Closet Hallway

Pantuso Architecture

Pima Canyon Residence Interiors

John Senhauser Architects

Our client initially asked us to assist with selecting materials and designing a guest bath for their new Tucson home. Our scope of work progressively expanded into interior architecture and detailing, including the kitchen, baths, fireplaces, stair, custom millwork, doors, guardrails, and lighting for the residence – essentially everything except the furniture. The home is loosely defined by a series of thick, parallel walls supporting planar roof elements floating above the desert floor. Our approach was to not only reinforce the general intentions of the architecture but to more clearly articulate its meaning. We began by adopting a limited palette of desert neutrals, providing continuity to the uniquely differentiated spaces. Much of the detailing shares a common vocabulary, while numerous objects (such as the elements of the master bath – each operating on their own terms) coalesce comfortably in the rich compositional language. Photo Credit: William Lesch

Southampton

Koch Architects

Walking closet with shelving unit and dresser, painted ceilings with recessed lighting, light hardwood floors in mid-century-modern renovation and addition in Berkeley hills, California

Custom closet

Craig Alan Homes, Inc

Woodley Park Master Bath

Hamilton Snowber Architects

David Reeve Photography; The Master Suite is a most private area, and offers opportunities to explore styles and materials other than those found in the rest of the house. This renovation project in a post-war Woodley Park home explores the use of wood, stone, tile, glass, chrome and light in a modern vein. Custom wood vanities and paneling surround the thinnest of countertop sinks, illuminated by wall-mounted sconces. At the shower, there are multiple shower heads and pair of cedar benches to allow use of the steam system. The alternating clear and translucent glass wall of the shower also creates a door opening to the toilet room. At the closet, custom cherry cabinetry provides hanging and shelf space. A raised window provides daylight while preserving privacy. At the entry hall, the stair to the basement was opened and a custom-designed railing was installed at all levels.

T Mar

MH Costa Construction Ltd

604 Acacia - Brandon Architects - Patterson Construction http://www.brandonarch

Jeri Koegel Photography

Jeri Koegel

BARCELONA PEDRALBES

LF24 arquitectura interiorismo

Kinderhook House

JAMES DIXON ARCHITECT PC

Photo: Mick Hales

CASA EN BARCELONA

Adela Cabré Interiorismo

Contemporary Closet

Storage and Wardrobe Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors

As compact urban living becomes the norm, there has become a higher demand for smart storage solutions. As a result, there are more innovative storage ideas than ever. Aside from storage baskets and shelving units, you can now install custom-made built-in wardrobes, shape-shifting storage cubes, and even concealed units. Browse the photos on Houzz for inspiration for a wide variety of storage and wardrobe solutions, from cube storage to wall units, shoe racks and sliding doors. You’ll find walk-in wardrobes boasting spinning shoe racks, lounge chairs and display cases with lighting; as well as more simpler storage solutions like room dividers that double as storage, pull-out baskets and floating shelves. If you decide to revamp your wardrobe or storage space, it’s important to consider whether built-ins are a suitable option. Although more expensive, shop-built and installed components are more durable and bring all of your elements together in one unit. If you can’t afford a built-in wardrobe, or if you need more storage, consider baskets, dividers, storage containers, hooks and racks to help ensure every item has a place, and opt for sliding doors to save space. A professional organiser can help you get setup.

How many cabinets should built-in wardrobes have?

The size of your built-in wardrobe should be largely dependant on how much hanging space you actually need. Just because you have a blank wall, for example, doesn’t mean it has to be filled with a large wardrobe. Position shelves above hanging space to be more ergonomic, and only add drawers if you plan on having an open wardrobe as this will add to the overall price. A dresser or chest of drawers is a better option for fold-away clothes, so long as you have the room. Shoe collections can also take up ample room in a built-in wardrobe, so consider a purpose-built cabinet or shoe racks instead.

How do I organise my wardrobe or cupboard?

With so many shoes, ties, clothes and bags to stash, wardrobe organisation is key. Use hooks, storage baskets, drawer partitions or dividers to keep your belongings in order. Storage baskets are great for storing things like belts and scarves, while shelf dividers can keep knits, jeans and shirts neatly packed away. Take pride in your shoe collection? Create a shoe storage display using a few strips of moulding mounted to the wall so you can hook your shoes. Similarly, an open robe can make your clothing a feature.

What extras can I include in my wardrobe design?

If you want a luxurious wardrobe, consider including a small sitting area with a window seat, storage ottoman, or lounge chair. You could also add a makeup vanity, complete with a jewellery box and makeup drawer. A viewing area with full-length mirrors will also make getting ready a breeze. Wardrobe lighting will bring the space to life – use display lighting to showcase your clothing, task lighting for functionality and mood lighting to set the scene.