Tucked Away
There’s never enough storage. We found clever ways to address the age-old problem.
1. PETITE ISLAND
The Shaker-inspired Cottage Island comes with a curly-maple countertop and two pass-through dovetailed drawers. Available in a choice of paint and finish, it measures 36" high x wide x 22" deep. $1,250. Workshops of David T. Smith, (513) 932-2472, davidtsmith.com
2. CANVAS ROLLER
With origins that date to the 1920s, the 3-bushel round carry truck makes a perfect laundry basket. Stoutly crafted of canvas with a choice of vinyl or leather trim and non-marking casters, it measures 25" x 25" x 23" deep. $124.90–$144.90. Steele Canvas Basket, (800) 541-8929, steelcanvas.com
3. FOR THE BATH
In fashionable Empire Gray, the 30" Laurel vanity offers two fullextension, dovetailed drawers that wrap around the plumbing chase for optimal storage. With recessed drawer faces and tapered legs, the 20"-deep vanity comes with a Carrara marble top and ceramic sink. $2,973. Ronbow, (888) 880-8318, ronbow.com
4. WOOD, REPURPOSED
Made from walnut reclaimed from 19th-century buildings, this cubby holds spices, bath necessities, or three mason jars per row. The tung oilfinished shelf measures 16" high x 12" wide x 4 ¼ " deep. It comes with hanging hardware. $180. Food52, food52.com
5. VINTAGE WINE CABINET
An original design based on 18thcentury cabinetry, the two-drawer wine console holds 18 bottles. Shown in tiger maple in the Olde Amber finish, the console measures 37 ½ " high x 32 ½ "wide x 15 ¾ " deep. $3,500. D.R. Dimes, (603) 942-8050, drdimes.com
6. PLATES FOR DAYS
Add a bespoke plate rack that holds service for 24. It was one element of a new kitchen retrofit done in turn-ofthe-20th-century style with bracketed supports. Custom price. The Kennebec Company, (207) 443-2131, kennebec company.com
7. STAIRCASE SPACESAVER
Here’s an idea for that tight space under a back stair: add double ovens and storage. Face-frame cabinets with square insets are designed in Craftsman style. Custom price. Crown Point Cabinetry, (800) 999-4994, crown-point.com
8. TOWELS AT HAND
Inspired by vintage coiled-rope baskets, the Fresh Towels basket is studio-made from cotton rope covered in beautifully hand-dyed, all-cotton fabric sewn in an oval shape. Just one of many unique designs, it measures 15 ¼ " wide x 10 ½ " high x 8 ¾ " deep. $99. Laura Loxley, lauraloxley.com
9. RACK ’EM UP
Stow and hang towels using minimal wall space with the Adelaide towel rack, accented with decorative finials. Measuring 25 ¾ " wide x 9 ¾ " wide x 5 ¼ " high, it comes in brushed nickel (shown), polished brass, chrome, and two shades of oil-rubbed bronze. $69.95–$79.95. Signature Hardware, (866) 855-2284, signaturehardware.com
10. ALL-IN-ONE BENCH
In a historical finish, the Lancaster Hall Tree has a bench seat with concealed storage, a high pegboard for hanging coats, a top shelf for hats and gloves. It measures 72" high x 54" wide x 18 ¼ "deep. $2,250. Great Windsor Chairs, (800) 240-6433, greatwindsorchairs.com