Category Archives: Closets and Storage Solutions

A brilliant reading nook

A friend recently shared a photo he had come across and I think it’s a brilliant use of space. If you have a closet in a bedroom or a den that isn’t needed for storage, how about transforming it into … Continue reading

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Making over a very, very small closet

Here’s another little closet we did recently. Very small, only 36″ wide with the typical builder provided wire rack shelf and rod. The client spent some time thinking about her things and how she would like the closet to work, … Continue reading

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Liberty Village II – Another closet makeover

Recently I’ve had the pleasure of working on a fantstic loft in probably my favourite neighbourhood in Toronto, Liberty Village. Liberty Village is an amazing development on reclaimed railway lands with new condos and lofts, old converted warehouses and tons … Continue reading

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Transforming unused space

A few years ago I worked on a 100 year old home and one of the biggest challenges with old homes (besides the crooked walls and uneven floors) is the lack of storage. After all, back then people didn’t own … Continue reading

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Building a window bench

If you’re looking for a great way to add additional seating and storage in your kitchen, consider a window bench and creating banquet seating. I just finished building one and it was easy to do and looks amazing. I began … Continue reading

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Building a custom walk in closet

You know, you’d think when you pay a million bucks for a condo, you’d get a decent walk in closet but, noooooo, you get the same junk that builders install in every condo I’ve ever seen. You get a shelf … Continue reading

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Transforming a “walk-in closet” into a bedroom

Okay, I’ll be honest, it wasn’t actually a walk-in closet but rather a bedroom that was being used as a walk-in closet. Last summer I completed the smallest space of my career, a one bedroom town home that was no … Continue reading

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Creative shoe storage

One of the most challenging things about living in a small space is storage. There never seems to be enough places to keep everything, especially shoes. In many homes the entry becomes a dumping ground for shoes, boots and sandals. … Continue reading

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