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		5 INSPIRED STORAGE IDEAS Pinterest Did you know there's a better way to get more storage space in unexpected places? Shelves! Not the bookshelf kind (they only take up floor space), but shelves you can incorporate into your home's architecture for an interesting, personalized look that also solves nagging storage issues. Here are five unexpected places shelves can boost your home's storage and personality. OVER THE BATHROOM DOOR  Pinterest Seems like your bathroom can never have enough storage, especially for that recurring avalanche of towels in your linen closet. But if your ceiling is high enough, you may have enough space to tuck those extra towels you only need for overnight guests. ON WINDOWS Pinterest Surprise! Adding glass shelves in a sunny window for indoor plants is a great way to allow light and nature to filter into your home. Plus, glass shelves have such clean lines that they don't overwhelm the room. UNDERNEATH STAIRS Pinterest The space under stairways has been used to stash everything from vacuum cleaners to old lightbulbs, but you can open up that space to be visually appealing as well as functional. Shelves here can make a nice horizontal balance to the shape of the space. But don't overdo it or you'll ruin the spacious effect.  IN BETWEEN YOUR WALLS' STUDS  pinterest There are all kinds of storage space around us if we just look. In most walls, especially in newer construction, studs are (usually) 16 inches apart. Knock out the drywall between those studs, and you've got a spot for built-in storage that gives your home that something special. ALL OVER YOUR KITCHEN WALLS Pinterest Now that you know about the secret spaces in your home's walls, opening up your kitchen walls is a very doable idea to maximize every inch of a small space. Make sure to curate what will live on your new open shelves, as you'll want everything to look as visually appealing as possible, and make sure to focus on function and form.  Want more? Visit  HouseLogic								DID YOU KNOW? Chicago         11,000 homes are sold every day in the US       242 North Village Court 470 East Balsam Lane 1228 North Elmwood Avenue

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