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Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • March 17, 2010 Home Improvement (ARA) “There probably isn’t a room in the house where we don’t store something,” writes Mervyn Kaufman in his book “Store It!” “Lack of space is certainly a challenge, but it is superseded in every instance by how best to use that space.” Before adding or rearranging storage in any room, Kaufman suggests you examine and evaluate. Keep what is needed. Then begin your space-saving journey. The American Hardwood Information Center, www.HardwoodInfo. com, recommends you consider the following creative tips for practical, yet beautiful, ways to increase storage potential throughout your home. First impressions are lasting ones, so if totes and umbrellas, shoes and boots are cluttering the entrance of your home, make them disappear without becoming inaccessible. Consider a bench with added storage space under a lift-up seat as a convenient clutter catcher, complete with niches for stashing caps, gloves, and scarves yet a handy spot for shoe/boot exchanges. Splurge on a wall-mounted hardwood cabinet or a handsome hardwood storage piece to hide keys, garage door openers, newspapers, and mail, keeping them out of sight yet close at hand as needed. Don’t let the idea of a formal living room dissuade you from making it a storage workhorse. A coffee table with an open shelf or shallow drawers can be more than an elegant surface for coffee service or a floral arrangement. Corners and wall space between and around windows cry out for hardwood chests and unique built-ins to display collectibles or stash coasters, cocktail napkins, and other entertaining essentials. Keep in mind that the warm colors and unique Save space with hardwood storage stunners grain patterns of hardwoods are guaranteed to enhance décor. Add greater functionality to your kitchen by incorporating hardwood cabinets with accessories that remove clutter and make neatness second nature, such as wooden dividers to organize drawers, carousel shelving so nothing gets buried in corner cabinets, and deep cabinet drawers to store cookware or stacked dinnerware. Be creative. Fill unused space between base cabinets with retractable kitchen-towel bars or narrow pull-out spice drawers. Install a shallow tiltout drawer in front of the sink for sponges or small cleaning tools. Today’s dining rooms double as libraries, music rooms, and places to tackle homework or crafts. If cramped for storage, look for a dining table - new or heirloom - with drawers beneath its top surface. Beautiful hardwood storage - a hutch, sideboard, or breakfront - lends practicality, warmth, and style as long as it complements the look of your dining table and chairs. A wall of books, whether in fine hardwood furniture or built-in shelving, exploits wall space and adds character. Hardwood cabinet options abound as you look to increase the functionality of the family room. Near the TV, stereo, or the children’s play area, consider freestanding hardwood storage, such as a hutch, entertainment center, or a clutch of bookcases. Use overlooked spaces by adding a low cupboard under a window - ideal for spare pillows and throws; building a window seat with drawers or a hinged top; or placing a low bookcase against the back of a sofa. Simply organize and store essentials according to where & Decorating you use them. Establish a unique “floating” home office. It does not matter where you place it. What will make it work is where you “float” it and how you store what you want to keep there. Find and refinish a hardwood secretary, then give it wheels, and let it “float.” It will be handy for bill-paying when the desk folds down, and a decorative accent piece when not in use. Another option is to mobilize a stylish hardwood desk or table with detachable storage shelves. As room requirements change, “float” the workstation to its new home - a kitchen corner or family room niche - whatever the situation will allow. Finally end those bedroom blahs by eliminating clutter. Hardwood dressers with deep drawers increase storage efficiency. Nightstands with niches or shallow drawers are great for glasses, remote controls, and reading materials. Open shelving with pull-out baskets can store socks, hose, scarves, and undergarments. Consider adding a window seat to store extra quilts and linens. True, only you may see the room, but an uncluttered bedroom is the most livable one. 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