Almost a year ago, I shared some of my storage ideas that I have evolved over the years living in a 1930s apartment with very limited built-in storage. There is a very small built-in wardrobe that is woefully inadequate, even for my minimalist collection of clothing, prompting me to have an open hanging rail where I keep some of my more displayable items. My tiny wardrobe with the hanging rail for the extras This is not ideal - even with a carefully curated collection of garments, the open rail can often look untidy, especially when the cats have been playing amongst the shoes. The even bigger problem is that everything gets dusty, and I really cannot live with the aesthetic of plastic covers. I have also been hesitant in installing built-in cupboards, as I am very conscious of destroying the beautiful 1930s detailing and the wonderful proportions of the room. Dwellings of more recent design, whether flats or houses, will usually have built-in cupboards in the bedrooms, and are ...
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