Open Vanity Bath Storage

<h3 style="text-align: justify;">Double-Vanity Console</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">This double vanity has the look of a classic console table. Choose open vanities that resemble furniture you would use in other rooms of the house to create a classic, yet updated design.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Double-Vanity Console" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2011/08/101320934.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Square Open Vanity</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">This chunky vanity base still gives the look of an open vanity thanks to the open shelf below. The hearty look works well in a cozy bathroom.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Square Open Vanity" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2011/08/101285228.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Sleek Counter Vanity</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">A wall-mounted vanity countertop maintains the sleek, contemporary styling of this paired-down bathroom. A matching low shelf resting on the floor beneath provides storage space while keeping the open design.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Sleek Counter Vanity" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2011/08/101402750.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Furniture-style Vanity</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">A vanity designed to look like a substantial piece of furniture brings cozy living into the bathroom. The spindle legs and open shelf keep this dark piece from looking awkward and heavy in the bright room.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Furniture-style Vanity" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2011/08/100110075.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Simple Wooden Open Vanity</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Create a themed bath by starting with a simple, neutral vanity and accessorizing the space around it. Colored tile and paper-style sconces give this bath an Asian-design feel.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Simple Wooden Open Vanity" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2007/05/100210518.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Wall-Mount Vanity</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">A slim, wall-mount vanity enhances a spa-like atmosphere. The streamlined design topped with modern vessel sinks keeps a simple, sparse look. Plush towels rolled and tucked beneath in simple caddies add to the feel.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Wall-Mount Vanity" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2010/12/101132195.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Open Vanity for a Small Space</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">This end table converted into an open vanity is perfect for a small bath. The polished countertop, vessel sink, and sleek faucet bring fresh design to limited quarters, while playfully contradicting the traditional base. The shelf below adds space to keep extra towels on hand.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Open Vanity for a Small Space" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2010/09/101438568.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">You-Build-It Open Vanity</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">The open-vanity look is easy to create with a custom-cut piece of countertop mounted to a wood frame and legs. Add a shelf across the bottom for storage.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="You-Build-It Open Vanity" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2010/11/101374060.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Dark Wood Open Vanity</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">A dark wood, furniture-style vanity creates a luxurious, high-end hotel feel in this bath.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Dark Wood Open Vanity" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/kbi/Images/2009/07/100180328.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Black-and-White Open Vanity</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">A black-and-white open vanity adds sophistication to the bath. Black makes other colors in the room pop.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Black-and-White Open Vanity" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/kbi/Images/2009/07/100181496.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Vintage Vanity</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">This marble countertop with chrome legs looks like something straight out of a historic estate. It's topped with equally impressive fixtures and an antique-frame mirror.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Vintage Vanity" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/kbi/Images/2009/07/100239452.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Double Vanity Space</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">These vanities flank a large window. Such an arrangement offers a clean, symmetrical look with lots of natural light.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Double Vanity Space" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/kbi/Images/2009/07/100628179.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Modern Built-In Vanity</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">This open vanity is anchored to the tub -- literally. The tub surround extends to create the floating vanity base.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Modern Built-In Vanity" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/kbi/Images/2010/01/100575484.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Oversize Open Vanity</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Make the most of the wall space you have by filling it with storage. Here, a mix of open and closed storage adds drama and interest. The wall-mount design shows off the beautiful floor and wall tile.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Oversize Open Vanity" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/kbi/Images/2009/07/100927692.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><br />

Open Vanity Bath Storage

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Makeup Vanity Table Ideas

<h3 style="text-align: justify;">Tech-Savvy Vanity</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">This bathroom vanity has a built-in power strip as well as two outlets that make getting ready in the morning easy. Place a vanity desk where it will get lots of natural light, which is best for applying makeup.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Tech-Savvy Vanity" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2013/10/28/101720248.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Double Duty</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Make your vanity mirror do more work. Not only does this mirror help when applying makeup or styling hair, but it also doubles as storage. Mount a mirrored medicine cabinet above your dressing table to store makeup and hair essentials for quick and easy access while getting ready.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Double Duty" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2014/1/16/101720245.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Drawer Division</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Corral disposable items in clear containers so they're easy to find and refill. Drop cosmetics into shallow trays designed for office supplies. The trays fit perfectly into drawers and instantly organize supplies.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Drawer Division" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2014/1/16/101720250.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Handy Holster</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Steal this idea from your salon: Install a sleek holster for your blow dryer on the side of the vanity. This idea makes blow-dryer storage smart and safe since the end of the blow dryer can still be hot right after use.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Handy Holster" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2014/1/16/101720252.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Strategic Space-Saver</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Save desktop space by moving a jewelry box from the desk to a wall. This slim cabinet keeps long necklaces and delicate earrings tangle-free.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Strategic Space-Saver" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2014/1/16/101720243copy.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Use Every Inch</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Don't overlook the sides of drawers on a vanity table. Add a metal strip and use a fabric-covered magnet to grip bobby pins. Clear-top spice jars easily organize hair ties and clips.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Use Every Inch" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2014/1/16/101720247.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div>

Makeup Vanity Table Ideas

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Home Design Trends

<h3 style="text-align: justify;">Kitchens: The Hub of the Home</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Today's kitchens are where people congregate. Spacious kitchen islands, banquettes, better technology, and integrated offices give families space to hang out, work, and dine in one central space.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As the kitchen has evolved into a type of living room, islands have become a popular feature because of their versatility. They can serve as the primary work space, a secondary work space, extra storage, or a spot for multiple cooks to spread out.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Kitchens: The Hub of the Home" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2013/7/8/102028190.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Casual Dining</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">When not used for meals, a well-lit and comfortable breakfast area can easily double as a place for homework or leisurly reading. Banquettes are an excellent way to stretch kitchen space because the seating pushes right up to the wall. They also maximize kitchen storage by providing extra space beneath the seating areas.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Casual Dining" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2012/11/20/101834389.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Spa-Like Bathroom Features</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Bathrooms are no longer strictly functional spaces; today, they are luxurious and relaxing retreats. New bathroom designs separate the tub and shower spaces. Popular bathroom improvements include adding multiple showerheads, creating a dedicated grooming area, and installing heated flooring.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Spa-Like Bathroom Features" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2013/7/31/101867868.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Universal Design Elements</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Comfortable design and accessibility for people of all ages and abilities is on the rise in home design. Single-story dwellings, wide hallways and doorways, flexible floor plans, pull-out storage, and simple add-ons -- such as grab bars, D-shape hardware, or task lighting -- make it easy for homeowners to age in their abode without sacrificing style or independence.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This single-lever faucet can be operated with either an open hand or a fist, making it manageable for people of all ages and abilities. A wall-mount sink conserves space and provides access for wheelchairs.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Universal Design Elements" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2013/5/6/101931950.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Hardwood Flooring</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Homeowners can choose from a variety of hues or grain patterns, and wood lasts for more than a century. Reclaimed hardwood flooring is recycled from sources such as old homes and barns and has a worn, rustic look. Eco-friendly alternatives, such as bamboo and cork, are also gaining in popularity.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hardwood Flooring" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2011/08/101495020.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Better Outdoor Living</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Indoor porches, patios, and decks inspired by interior design principles are replacing the traditional backyard. Homeowners want outdoor kitchens, living rooms, and gardens to relax, entertain, and dine in style. The best arrangement places the outdoor kitchen and dining area close to the indoor kitchen. Not only is this convenient for outdoor gatherings, but it also helps homeowners feel connected to the outdoors when inside.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Better Outdoor Living" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2013/5/14/101906846.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Dedicated Drop Zone</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">By-the-door storage makes it easy to catch clutter the moment it enters your home. Even slim hallways can accommodate a bevy of small solutions just inside the door to gather everyday essentials.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Dedicated Drop Zone" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2013/7/31/101924125.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Healthy Homes</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Health and the environment matters to homeowners, and they're using more low- and no-VOC paint, eco-friendly materials, and energy-efficient appliances.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Healthy Homes" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2012/12/101872261.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Smarter Storage</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Scaled-back square footage calls for savvier storage options. Previously overlooked spaces are being tapped into for extra stowaway space, including stairways, window seats, and walls.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Smarter Storage" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2012/06/19/101471688.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Home Offices</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">As more and more people work remotely, home offices -- whether located in a dedicated room or a pass-through space -- are a desired feature in new homes. Many new kitchens include small work spaces with built-in cabinets to corral printers, file boxes, and tech accessories within one central location.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Home Offices" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2012/06/19/101318276.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Focus on Technology</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">A home that is easy to retrofit for technology is a priority among consumers, and especially millenials. Energy-efficient washers and dryers, home security systems, and thermostats are top-ranking digital essentials for new home buyers, according to a spring 2013 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate survey.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Focus on Technology" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2013/15/101772732.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Energy Efficiency</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Homeowners concerned about their heating and cooling bills are paying more attention to their windows. They want windows that perform consistently under always-changing conditions, are easy to maintain, block harmful UV rays, and enhance home design. Builders and designers recommend Energy Star-rated windows that feature multiple panes, low-E glass, inert gas between panes, and frames with warm-edge spacers.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Energy Efficiency " src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2013/4/12/101254374.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Bigger Isn't Better</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Today's consumers consider the importance of lifestyle and community over their perfect home, says a 2013 survey from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. Most new home buyers are willing to sacrifice square footage to live in a better neighborhood with easy access to amenities such as schools and entertainment.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Bigger Isn't Better" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2013/3/12/101515281.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Curb Appeal</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">An eye-catching exterior is one of the hottest home improvement trends, and it's a feasible update for both new and old homes. A front yard garden, fresh exterior color, updated hardware, or a new garage door can work wonders for your home's facade.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Curb Appeal" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2013/7/17/102001915.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div>

Home Design Trends

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Storage for Open Floor Plans

<h3 style="text-align: justify;">Eliminate Upper Cabinets in Adjoining Spaces</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">There’s a balancing act in any open floor plan between storage and hewing to the connection between spaces. When a living space flows into a kitchen, it’s best to eliminate any uppers that might block the view -- here, over the peninsula that divides the two areas. Instead, opt for extra cabinets in an island or closed storage that faces the living space.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Eliminate Upper Cabinets in Adjoining Spaces" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2012/07/101674337.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Make Accents Moveable</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Part of any good storage is its flexibility, and that's especially true in open floor plans. Even simple accents like this tray can make it easier to move things from room to room, or to stash odds and ends if needed.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Make Accents Moveable" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2012/07/101674352.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Get Creative with Doorways</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">In some open floor plans, there are still marked transitions from one space to another. Those offer a good opportunity to include living space storage, especially around and over doorways. This expansive shelf unit isn't overly cluttered with items, making it less likely to overwhelm the room.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Get Creative with Doorways" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2012/07/101674355.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Turn a Wall into Storage</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Located out of the main traffic flow, walls of storage are a great way to add shelves, drawers, and doors to an open floor plan without impeding the views from living room to other spaces. Consider dividing yours by threes with visual tricks or material shifts -- here, a black trim piece and open shelves -- in order to offer visual variety. If you can, plan space for space-hogging electronics in that wall of storage in order to keep from needing furniture for TVs, DVD players, and the like.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Turn a Wall into Storage" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2014/6/5/101963803.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Make Storage Pretty</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">If you have an open floor plan, you can generally see a lot, no matter where you are in your house. That also means you have to be more thoughtful about how your storage looks -- sturdy wooden shelves in favor of plastic bins, pretty painted cabinet doors instead of temporary carts. Here, a mix-and-match approach to kitchen storage transforms open cabinets into display spots for charming, colorful pieces of oft-used dishware.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Make Storage Pretty" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2014/8/14/101870586.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Be Thoughtful About Storage Height</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">When you’re adding storage to open floor plans, it’s important to be cognizant of how quickly doors, drawers, and cabinets can overwhelm a room, especially if they reach from floor to ceiling. Instead, consider stopping your storage short of ceiling height; you’ll gain loads of organizing and stashing spots while still allowing your floor plan to breath.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Be Thoughtful About Storage Height" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2014/12/5/101870585.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Try Flexible Furniture</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Furniture that does or stores more than one thing is a practical addition to open floor plan storage. That includes side tables with two shelves instead of just one or coffee tables with drawers and multiple shelves that rolls. Try hidden-storage ottomans, which work for extra seating in a pinch, too.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Try Flexible Furniture" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2013/9/24/101870583.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Spice Up Details</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Living in an open floor plan doesn’t eliminate the need for practicalities -- storage among them. There are HVAC grates to work around, as well as the more aesthetically minded desires of wall display. The best storage helps to solve multiple problems, much like this wall unit. Bigger-than-normal vertical trim pieces offer slim but creative spots for small-scale pieces, while decorative ceiling details hide air return units.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Spice Up Details" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2014/8/14/102118701.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Integrate Storage with Design</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Storage in open floor plans should never be an afterthought, but an integral approach to design decisions. Here, in order to include a family-focused work/homework station, the homeowners carved out a U-shape nook, chock-full of drawers, doors, and open shelves. It's a casual space that contributes to the retro-contemporary feel of the house with a patchworklike wallpaper grounded by white cabinets.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Integrate Storage with Design" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2014/8/14/102118706.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Hide Storage Nooks if You Can</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">The whole purpose of an open floor plan is to establish uninterrupted sight lines. But sometimes corners and nooks are OK to include and use to hide storage. Here, a short wall offers a good spot for the fridge in the kitchen area, but left a dead corner next to a door. Instead of wasting it, the homeowners created a pretty desk spot outfitted with built-ins that match the rest of the open floor plan’s traditional details.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hide Storage Nooks if You Can" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2014/8/14/102118728.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Turn Awkward Areas to Your Advantage</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Open floor plans prevent lots of room divisions -- a disadvantage for messy areas like mudrooms, which often beg to be closed off from the rest of the house. Instead of scrapping this necessary area entirely, look to your open floor plan for unwieldy spots that can serve storage purposes. Here, a corner got a slightly rounded storage unit, with just enough space to serve as an entry way drop for kids and adults.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Turn Awkward Areas to Your Advantage" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2014/6/3/102160637.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Establish Continuous Banks of Storage</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">In open floor plans, it's OK to continue storage from one room to the next. It's a way to establish consistency in details. Here, trim and cabinets flow from kitchen to living area. For visual tricks to denote a change in room, slightly change the details, such as eliminating upper doors and adjusting the height of a countertop.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Establish Continuous Banks of Storage" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2014/6/3/102160644.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div>

Storage for Open Floor Plans

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Ideas to Steal for Your Apartment

<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Gallery Display" height="640" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2012/07/20/101713507.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><h2 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: palatino, 'palatino Linotype', serif; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.375rem; margin: 0.2rem 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Gallery Display</h2><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Use floating shelves to show off a collection of decorative objects and mementos. Stagger the shelves for a unique look. Basic shelves serve as a strong basis for rotating displays. They will go with almost anything, which means you can change the look of the vignette, leaving the shelves in place and avoid making any more holes in your apartment walls.</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><img alt="Paint Options" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2011/03/101398193.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><h2 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: palatino, 'palatino Linotype', serif; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.375rem; margin: 0.2rem 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Paint Options</h2><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">If you can't paint the walls in your apartment, paint your furniture. A new paint job on a bed frame or nightstand can be just as impactful as new color on the walls. </div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><img alt="Embrace Open Storage" height="640" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2011/08/101620212.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><h2 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: palatino, 'palatino Linotype', serif; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.375rem; margin: 0.2rem 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Embrace Open Storage</h2><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Employ an industrial metal shelving unit as extra kitchen storage if your apartment's kitchen storage options are less than generous. The cool finish of this unit recalls metal touches that are standard in pro-kitchens. Use baskets to corral kitchen staples, and incorporate a few decorative touches to keep it fun.</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><img alt="Floor Coverings" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2011/10/101541274.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><h2 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: palatino, 'palatino Linotype', serif; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.375rem; margin: 0.2rem 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Floor Coverings</h2><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Often in a rental situation, you are stuck with whatever finishes are in place when you sign the lease. If your apartment's carpet is not so stylish, camouflage the problem with an extra-large area rug that coordinates with your other decor. If the room is on the small side, you won't need an oversize rug, which can start to get pricey.</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><img alt="Be Entertaining" height="640" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2012/07/20/101813946.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" width="480" /></div><h2 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: palatino, 'palatino Linotype', serif; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.375rem; margin: 0.2rem 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></h2><h2 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: palatino, 'palatino Linotype', serif; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.375rem; margin: 0.2rem 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Be Entertaining</h2><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Turn your TV wall into a focal point. Hang paneled artwork behind the TV to frame it, and surround the TV with plenty of storage. This TV could have been placed on the console beneath it, but to maximize space and functionality in an apartment rental, take your TV to the wall and place a console beneath it that can be used as a serving surface when entertaining. Plus, having a piece of furniture beneath a wall-mount TV grounds it and prevents it from seeming as if there's a random black object floating on the wall.</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><img alt="Cozy, Chic Dining" height="640" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2012/07/20/101811684.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" width="480" /></div><h2 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: palatino, 'palatino Linotype', serif; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.375rem; margin: 0.2rem 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></h2><h2 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: palatino, 'palatino Linotype', serif; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.375rem; margin: 0.2rem 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Cozy, Chic Dining</h2><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">A cramped dining nook can become worthy of dinner parties with a few smart strategies. Use clear chairs or a glass-top table to visually expand the space and make it feel bigger, hang up some artwork, and adjust the lighting. Install wall-mount sconces that don't need to be hardwired, or place lamps on a narrow console. If your dining area came with a chandelier, see if you can cover the bare bulbs with shades, which will diffuse the light, softening the room's glow.</div>

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<h2 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: palatino, 'palatino Linotype', serif; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.375rem; margin: 0.2rem 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Upright Arrangement</h2><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">The wall next to your desk can hold more than a calendar. Expand storage space with hanging paper organizers, penholders, and mail catchers. Taking these items off the work surface gives you more space to complete tasks and cross items off of that never-ending to-do list.</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><img alt="Upright Arrangement" height="640" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2014/12/4/102142779.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><h2 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: palatino, 'palatino Linotype', serif; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.375rem; margin: 0.2rem 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></h2><h2 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: palatino, 'palatino Linotype', serif; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.375rem; margin: 0.2rem 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Creation Station</h2><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Transform a wall into a kid's art center by covering an area with chalkboard paint. Add a magnetic strip for detachable marker and crayon tins and an upper shelf for messier crafting supplies. Open frames attached to the wall showcase the child's latest paintings or chalk drawings.</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><img alt="Creation Station" height="640" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2014/12/4/102023957.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><h2 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: palatino, 'palatino Linotype', serif; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.375rem; margin: 0.2rem 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></h2><h2 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: palatino, 'palatino Linotype', serif; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.375rem; margin: 0.2rem 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Space-Saving Spices</h2><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Effortlessly locate the perfect seasoning to your meal with proper labeling and clear containers. The uniform jars easily fit in square storage boxes inside the drawer to prevent tipping or spilling. Use colored labels to separate spices into further categories, like cooking or baking.</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><img alt="Space-Saving Spices" height="640" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2014/12/4/101501102.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><h2 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: palatino, 'palatino Linotype', serif; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.375rem; margin: 0.2rem 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></h2><h2 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: palatino, 'palatino Linotype', serif; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.375rem; margin: 0.2rem 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Contained and Classified</h2><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Speed up cleaning time by designating labeled buckets to a specific person or activity. These containers easily transport to the messy site and hide the clutter tucked away inside.</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><img alt="Contained and Classified" height="640" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2013/7/25/101968959.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><h2 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: palatino, 'palatino Linotype', serif; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.375rem; margin: 0.2rem 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></h2><h2 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: palatino, 'palatino Linotype', serif; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.375rem; margin: 0.2rem 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Refresh Flea Market Finds</h2><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Find a new use for antique shop scores. A plate, cake stand, and small bowl keep makeup, brushes, and jewelry close at hand for busy mornings. Increase the structure's stability by dropping a dollop of glue on the bottom of each item and fastening the piece to the plate.</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><img alt="Refresh Flea Market Finds" src="http://images.meredith.com/content/dam/bhg/Images/2014/1/22/101841937.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.5499992370605px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div>

Simple Storage Projects

Upright Arrangement The wall next to your desk can hold more than a calendar. Expand storage space with hanging paper organizers, penholders...

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