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8. Door surrounds. Adjacent to doorways are unused spots where you can create a charming display that’s practical, too. Extra kitchen storage is always a plus, but here the tastefully chosen objects flanking the doorway give the impression of a grander entrance. It would also work well in a children’s room– what ideal cubbies for toys and books.

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8. Here the homeowners may have had plumbing or electrical obstructions that forced them to build out this unit, but see if your own stud space allows you to embed a fold-up table like this between beams.

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8. Here the homeowners may have had plumbing or electrical obstructions that forced them to build out this unit, but see if your own stud space allows you to embed a fold-up table like this between beams.

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6. Artwork. Two matching niches carved into an other wise flat wall not only give architectural interest to this foyer, but a dignified stage for treasures from Thailand. And lighting is fairly simple to install, once you’re inside the wall space with access to the wiring.

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5. Bedroom storage. How much space could you free up in your bedroom if you removed the dresser? In this home, the dead space was deep enough to allow for hanging clothes, but even a shallow spot could hold your socks, underwear, T-shirts, slacks, neckties, jewelry, shoes and more.

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4. Bathroom storage. Bathrooms are another one of those spaces where there’s never enough storage. If your mirror is larger than you really need (especially between double sinks), why not install two smaller mirrors and utilize the center space for some shelving?

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