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DESIGN NOTES

Valuable Storage Ideas From Cabinets Designers To Interior Designers

Not all storage works the same. Some items are more difficult to store than others, even when space isn’t the issue. Doors and drawers each serve a purpose for stashing different types of items, especially in high-traffic areas such as bathrooms. That’s where we come in; we love teaming up with designers to help create storage solutions. When our kitchen and bath designers team up with Interior Designers, the results are excellent. We are open to working with your interior designer and even welcome it.

Vanessa Fleming, owner and designer of Acorn Interior Design, took the lead on remodeling a master bathroom in a Georgian marvel built in 1941 for her client. Vanessa’s clients fell in love with this home and even moved to Gastonia, NC, to live in this house.

It Started With A Plan

Vanesa started by making a wishlist of all the items the homeowners wanted to incorporate into the design. Then she did an inventory of everything in the closet (# of shoes, shirts, pants, dresses, etc.) so that we were able to design the space specifically needed for each item.  We even had room in the closet for a pullout hamper that could stay out of sight.

As for the homeowner’s wish list, they wanted a separate toilet room, a large walk-in, zero-threshold shower with rain shower and jets. They also wanted space for two people to stand by the mirror at the same time, but not two sinks. The husband wanted a fully cedar-lined closet. With only one medium-sized closet in the master bedroom, another closet was needed. Some creative storage solutions were required.

There was so much wasted space in the previous bathroom because the bathroom connected “his and hers” master bedrooms. We were able to use all of that square footage by walling in the doorway that led to one of the master bedrooms, which is now a playroom.  We also incorporated the playroom closet into the bathroom to allow more room in the new master bathroom.

shoe storage with cabinet lighting

New Space, Better Functions

The new space functions so well because two people can be in the bathroom at the same time, because there are now four distinct spaces:

1) a separate toilet room,

2) an enclosed shower,

3) the vanity for make-up,

4) the sink area.

The wardrobe/closet was built for the husband and his collection of clothes and shoes (men like fashion too!)  Because of the wool suits, we lined the closet with cedar to help control moths.

The docking drawer inside the vanity has a plug for convenience, so the cord does not lie across the counter, reducing clutter. The drawer also includes a stainless steel holder for the hairdryer and toiletries, keeping them all in one accessible place. Here are a few other storage ideas.

bathroom docking drawer

A Reflection Of Detail

Vanessa was able to stay within the parameters by keeping the entrance to the bathroom and windows where they were and incorporating all the wishlist items.

This team approach made the project go smoothly from design to cabinet installation. It was an excellent opportunity to work with an interior designer to help produce a finished project that made the owners smile.
The results reflected all the attention to detail in this amazing master bathroom remodel. These creative storage solutions were the result of a collaboration between the cabinet designer and the interior designer.

Walker Woodworking proudly serves nine counties, including but not limited to: Buncombe, Polk, Henderson, Catawba, Mecklenburg, Cleveland, York, Spartanburg, and Greenville. Located 45 miles west of Charlotte, Walker Woodworking is your one-stop shop for all of your custom woodworking needs. Nestled in the foothills of North Carolina, we’ve been producing locally-manufactured cabinetry since 1999. We can provide beautiful, custom storage solutions for any room in your home. If you’re looking for distinctive cabinets for your kitchen, most of what’s available off the shelf at retail stores will not do. Contact us and find out how we can make your kitchen stand out from the ordinary at a price you can afford.

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