Clever storage solutions are so popular that an entire magazine, Storage, a Better Homes & Gardens Special Publication, is devoted to the topic. The Fall/Winter issue just hit the newsstands and features a TMS-designed addition that has the storage problems really figured out! The homeowner is a certified professional organizer and the mother of four young children, so as the home was being planned, she put a tremendous amount of effort in planning functional and attractive storage solutions that will grow with her family.
Each new room has its own particular solution; the kitchen has three parallel work spaces, double ovens and small appliance garages. Cooking is done on a center island that is equipped with a six-burner stove, multiple warming drawers and storage drawers precisely configured for specific cookware. More st0rage is available in a walk-in pantry that has its own sink, refrigerator drawers and plenty of space for making school lunches. The playroom would be the envy of any family with small children as it has been designed to keep toys in designated spaces. Colorful and fun , the shelves are adjustable as the children grow and desks that are now used for projects can be used later for computers and homework. Even the spacious mudroom is a marvel of organization and careful planning. Each family member has a built-in cubby with multiple hooks,baskets and drawers as well as room to sit on the benches. The end of the room has several charging stations so cameras, cell phones, ipods, etc., are ready to go when needed.
Read the full article for more organizational tips in the Fall/Winter Storage magazine from Better Homes & Gardens and look for additional photographs @ www.tmsarchitects.com in the residential portfolio under “Family Friendly Renovation.”
My dream pantry!