Between the Studs

If your current storage space is maxed out and you're still needing more, it might be time to consider the space between the studs.  Christopher Patrick of <a href="http://www.christopherpatrickinteriors.com/">Christopher Patrick Interiors</a> demonstrates the way with custom recessed shelves he designed for an upstairs bath at the 2012 DC Design House.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5R9J87RAjGeYlaWb16uPNQlYz4jGiZS4Yw0SgCQTAKOHynC-9vfOM_hkD8furnwOR_SnNLEf84-w5zSYHtzl0qZx2z5oPkUylUYtL55sdvPaT_eCY9861eEFlgit-ap6RJM35i_w1_lSk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-05-23+at+6.39.48+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5R9J87RAjGeYlaWb16uPNQlYz4jGiZS4Yw0SgCQTAKOHynC-9vfOM_hkD8furnwOR_SnNLEf84-w5zSYHtzl0qZx2z5oPkUylUYtL55sdvPaT_eCY9861eEFlgit-ap6RJM35i_w1_lSk/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-05-23+at+6.39.48+PM.png" width="416" /></a></div><br />Although variations may occur depending on the construction of your home, interior wall studs are typically spaced 16 inches on center with a depth of about 3 ½ inches . In addition to bathrooms, this space is sufficient to provide useful solutions in other rooms too. If you have a cramped entry way, consider a recessed space for coats, hats and umbrellas. A recessed wine rack allows for easy access for entertaining or a storage cabinet with doors conceals extra space for pantry items.  The empty hallway wall space between bedrooms could be the new home for a recessed  cabinet housing cleaning supplies or recessed shelves in a home office can provide orderly storage for desk supplies.<br /><br />If the interior wall is not load bearing, it may even be possible for you or your carpenter to safely remove a stud to provide for wider storage. If you do decide to tackle this as a do-it-yourself project, make sure  there's no plumbing, ductwork, or electrical wiring behind the wall. Nadia Subaran of <a href="http://www.aidandesign.com/">Aidan Design</a> created this wide glass cabinet built-in at the 2012 Design House kitchen.  Love it!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisPhrvE7mldM-RYGbilw9oSPR_rTigD8ymuMVo0zyV_COarYnJ9vIZ49A9qccRdxZFxRmfxqh-hi39e7cQSEyYm-gcdGkO79XhvDd5kSiC4wPISvJdZM6wmM9It5eNvb7NTANGXodtnxA/s1600/P1110102.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592268218764158034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisPhrvE7mldM-RYGbilw9oSPR_rTigD8ymuMVo0zyV_COarYnJ9vIZ49A9qccRdxZFxRmfxqh-hi39e7cQSEyYm-gcdGkO79XhvDd5kSiC4wPISvJdZM6wmM9It5eNvb7NTANGXodtnxA/s640/P1110102.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a>

Between the Studs

If your current storage space is maxed out and you're still needing more, it might be time to consider the space between the studs.  Chr...

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Laundry Room Inspiration - My Friend Ann!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6BNkqMWpQ8cvPXJ-pgQuhwXsFGbV8Y-zWAZF-fOJSfdiPCl6AIk__xe9ba5KibHR9I17NJkTA9bxA_SuwgUkNBPyDTIFG8o4QUMWyNILMz_i0a0R3Fy8UYpM5srJvqK9nzn3Fk0SkCbe0/s1600-h/annslaundry.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440935251534420946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6BNkqMWpQ8cvPXJ-pgQuhwXsFGbV8Y-zWAZF-fOJSfdiPCl6AIk__xe9ba5KibHR9I17NJkTA9bxA_SuwgUkNBPyDTIFG8o4QUMWyNILMz_i0a0R3Fy8UYpM5srJvqK9nzn3Fk0SkCbe0/s640/annslaundry.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Check out this laundry room recently re-designed by my friend Ann. I love what she's done with the concealed storage and the two levels of counter space. Notice the ribbon spools on the rods - this laundry does double duty as a gift wrapping station!<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440934981822160594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQVSKECiMsdXogdSWPzlFYa94szwSCh6234t13v-K7XHGyoNghkldCV5sd5SXbMn2vpCOTKb1ZoCWlOQbErqVzHKwwj3e9t_ilAmwflbe54iBT3ChCiFit8j2wtHaWk8NTHYUTcNYhFZW1/s640/annslaurndry1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /> Ann's laundry room is currently on HGTV's Rate My Space, you can check out the other pic and leave her a comment <a href="http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Other-Spaces/LaundryStorage/detail.esi?oid=14069364&cObjId=14068860"><span style="color:#006600;">here</span></a>. Ann - you've inspired me to start thinking about my own laundry room!

Laundry Room Inspiration - My Friend Ann!

Check out this laundry room recently re-designed by my friend Ann. I love what she's done with the concealed storage and the two levels ...

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Twall Y'all

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQPc6FpC_npWGt04XcDuuG_uQoVUAFDHpFIFSdr-0cDF_XXisHcyHiDSjBJxv1_Xz6M5UhLt8mKL3VSgKhIr5sRj4WmqLk3gUfFfe-rj_IJxpEBbKws0N96dR4AjtVq13lPPIzB_2oWY0/s1600-h/atlanta+643+(2).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347230613600289570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQPc6FpC_npWGt04XcDuuG_uQoVUAFDHpFIFSdr-0cDF_XXisHcyHiDSjBJxv1_Xz6M5UhLt8mKL3VSgKhIr5sRj4WmqLk3gUfFfe-rj_IJxpEBbKws0N96dR4AjtVq13lPPIzB_2oWY0/s640/atlanta+643+(2).jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Love, love this "twall" pattern on Bungalow Company's Twall Y'all <a href="http://www.bungalowco.com/">Junque Trunk</a>. It's a super sturdy 24 X 15 X 15 container that has a zippered bottom that allows it to be folded completely flat. I am totally enamored with their beachy lime green/blue toile that I scoured the internet to see if it came in wallpaper or fabric. As far as I can tell it doesn't.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbpl0amqhyphenhyphenbsbQAtX3S-1blGF-ahKO3d2rrPGZVEPog_PFgbllhkSSpHUhI-tJ1cYGPCMN7B0dAPnf85ve66ei7yQ_2mF8nd0_lJC-PECbkdROqJ4bEjz8Qne3_3y_s0URdIxRejupXBw/s1600-h/atlanta+665+(2).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347230805283666002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbpl0amqhyphenhyphenbsbQAtX3S-1blGF-ahKO3d2rrPGZVEPog_PFgbllhkSSpHUhI-tJ1cYGPCMN7B0dAPnf85ve66ei7yQ_2mF8nd0_lJC-PECbkdROqJ4bEjz8Qne3_3y_s0URdIxRejupXBw/s640/atlanta+665+(2).jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> This junque trunk is doing duty just inside one of the french doors in our family room. Since the basement entry is a bit under-continuing-construction this door is handling all the traffic from our pool. Hoping it will encourage people to drop off their shoes & wet towels...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJDA9wVBcPW_7e7LHMLx4s5-y5d5W6cw8IPRKMrygFlCcU1aFg8jbiTbNQkWZOP38BW77-lmQAC0Ie-Nz0mCel5gK2cm8n6XY1b9kF1zSad8L0i5LhAwCIq3JBPPX4VVIemg7YCArIW7E/s1600-h/atlanta+619+(2).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347230403579813602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJDA9wVBcPW_7e7LHMLx4s5-y5d5W6cw8IPRKMrygFlCcU1aFg8jbiTbNQkWZOP38BW77-lmQAC0Ie-Nz0mCel5gK2cm8n6XY1b9kF1zSad8L0i5LhAwCIq3JBPPX4VVIemg7YCArIW7E/s640/atlanta+619+(2).jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>I bought the first one at a local store and ordered another one and a taller, hamper sized version from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=junque+trunk">Amazon</a>. Here's some more pics of the pattern. Too cute!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYPM_Aicn4Uu4PKwLwq3wLUwwOHjWHrnC8mCy4B-XHDCGyfjf12jqKub1gN5-1H9GkFZINgGConk5RfWFGIxWG0AhvXN9NrkthBW4SlbGfqPSsvaiCZRyg9jom9qLCkI_3oBoBvGhEJ4/s1600-h/atlanta+662+(2).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347229962327823122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYPM_Aicn4Uu4PKwLwq3wLUwwOHjWHrnC8mCy4B-XHDCGyfjf12jqKub1gN5-1H9GkFZINgGConk5RfWFGIxWG0AhvXN9NrkthBW4SlbGfqPSsvaiCZRyg9jom9qLCkI_3oBoBvGhEJ4/s640/atlanta+662+(2).jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhqLboPNXTiQK3ZjqxQzhQxhL-5YgsAeEG5x20Ph41dGTtdtH1lw2CFDuuv-rlPMKjdKg_wO5EW00VQWqCZBrWQwa_ZejBcG-WgFbDg2k4ChlHpxTbMZr7eEwtix0vyzt_4FrXeW0Cbg8/s1600-h/atlanta+661+(2).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347229736076188146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhqLboPNXTiQK3ZjqxQzhQxhL-5YgsAeEG5x20Ph41dGTtdtH1lw2CFDuuv-rlPMKjdKg_wO5EW00VQWqCZBrWQwa_ZejBcG-WgFbDg2k4ChlHpxTbMZr7eEwtix0vyzt_4FrXeW0Cbg8/s400/atlanta+661+(2).jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG6BZbM6e7-P-qKXK7FTpW3okUjv2s_CVitMQx8BE55pAA5KcZ1wfCj2fPiOEAEBNWAxWz269-pQVww9ViUmgsuZWIh0LB3oN2tM9tBWMuklKqE0b1t3RxZ0ypjdzGeL-bLhpbqxIfo_g/s1600-h/atlanta+644+(2).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347229559152929058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG6BZbM6e7-P-qKXK7FTpW3okUjv2s_CVitMQx8BE55pAA5KcZ1wfCj2fPiOEAEBNWAxWz269-pQVww9ViUmgsuZWIh0LB3oN2tM9tBWMuklKqE0b1t3RxZ0ypjdzGeL-bLhpbqxIfo_g/s400/atlanta+644+(2).jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></div></a></div>

Twall Y'all

Love, love this "twall" pattern on Bungalow Company's Twall Y'all Junque Trunk . It's a super sturdy 24 X 15 X 15 con...

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