Although you may have found yourself wrapped up in the more stylistic details of custom home design, like picking the perfect bathroom tiles or creating a romantic fireplace, taking the time to focus on your home’s storage capacity should be at the top of your to-do list. Your custom home should include features that blend luxurious design elements with functional storage spaces. Here, we’ve detailed the best ways to create versatile, bespoke storage options that look great and serve your household even better.
1. Walk-In Pantry
If you have a large family, you’ve likely found that no amount of kitchen cabinet space can hold your weekly grocery haul. With a walk-in pantry, you can create a visually stunning storage area that is easy to navigate and leaves plenty of room for you to stock up on your routine necessities and favorite treats. Big on entertaining? Create a home bar area that allows you to swiftly (and discreetly) make delicious cocktails. Better yet, install a fridge that is perfect for keeping your beverage essentials cold.
When developing a walk-in pantry design, it is always best to think about how you and your family function. Families with young children can benefit from a pantry that has a mix of upper shelves and lower cabinetry that can be easily secured with child-safe locks. This prevents kids from having easy access to cleaning agents, adult beverages, or a few too many cookies before dinner.
2. Kitchen Island Storage
Your dream kitchen island should leave plenty of space for food preparation and presentation while being a key source of storage for the room. Line the island with drawers for utensils and tools, and utilize the space with innovative custom upgrades like cold storage drawers, dishwashers, or a small wine fridge. Add shelving for cookbooks to easily access them when making meals, or install unique floating shelves to hold things like a fruit basket, jars, or decorative vases and artwork.
3. Window Seat Storage
Taking in the gorgeous scenery from your waterfront property is always much easier with cozy seating space. Even better, when this seating space can double as a storage option, you can easily enhance your serene lounging experience. Window seat storage in your bedroom or sitting room can hold extra blankets, pillows, and electronics. Or, you can create a mini library out of this space, installing shelving fit for your favorite reads.
4. Under-Stair Storage
This idea is great for maneuvering the clutter of your outdoor gear away from the entrance of your home. Under-stair storage offers convenient access to items like coats, bags, and shoes. Here, you can also store miscellaneous items that are only used occasionally, such as board games. Open up this storage space with shelving to display family photos, awards, and souvenirs, and keep photo albums safe and secure with an array of stylish drawers.
5. Recessed Shelves
Recessed shelving offers the depth necessary to store bulky items or showcase your decor without having to purchase another piece of furniture. The great thing about recessed shelving is that you can include it pretty much anywhere in your home! Keep your luxury bathroom items within reach without cluttering your counter space; say goodbye to traditional, metallic shower shelving and hello to recessed options that feel natural to the space; or elevate your child’s playroom and store all their toys in accessible areas.
No matter what your storage needs look like, the team at Gallagher Co. Construction can build a custom home that fits everything you own, while leaving plenty of space to grow. We create beautiful waterfront custom homes in the Mercer Island area, seamlessly blending aesthetics with functionality in every custom home project. Connect with our team today to learn more about the custom home building process!