Beautiful and clever small closet ideas

In older homes and small apartments it's hard to find great storage and closet space solutions. Don't let the words wardrobe and armoire scare you though! There are some seriously great designs to choose from that give you the storage you need.

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There are simple, modern, sleek ones that let you close all the doors and not notice any clutter. Most of these have great options for how you can stack and shelve things as well!

We have a very, very small linen closet in our home that could really benefit from a treatment like this.
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 We've all seen the closet-turned-home office - I still like finding a good one!
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Don't neglect small accessories - they need a designated place too. Having these guys piled up in a corner or shelf can really make or break the feeling of chaos.  Clear acrylic boxes or no-frills baskets are a good way to organize small items if you don't have a drawer.

Your walls are your best friends when you live small.  Hang as much up as you can and save precious surface, drawer, and rail space for items that can't go on walls.

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A simple traditional look with more storage necessities than you could ask for! Although this lacks hanging space it can be a great addition to a small closet, or a place to organize craft supplies.

A darling light and airy house

This house by KML Designs is just too cute. I don't know if I could realistically live with so much white, but I could probably do a room or two. I adore the quirky accents - like the polka dot wallpaper, and the accents in pretty colors.



Cute wallpaper huh?





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Hand-crafted, custom-made furniture from Valencia, Spain

I've always been interested in furniture making, and even considered pursuing it during my first two years of college as a sculpture student. I was happy to hear about these talented artisans in Valencia, especially since I've been staying in Segovia! They are called Cotema and their work is astoundingly detail-oriented, and very, very, well constructed. Almost like they are from another time, no?

A stunning Louis XV settee


Design for a table top


Quite the entertainment unit!

I love the inlaid detail on the console doors





One day I would love to have an heirloom worthy armoire!

If you'd like to see more work or read about the process visit their site. cotemavalencia.com

The charming work of Mikkel Vang

Thought I'd just make your Friday a little better with some work from the portfolio of photographer Mikkel Vang. Enjoy!





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The above images are from his official site - Mikkel Vang

Love the idea of baskets for storage under the island

Maybe one of my new favorite images. Oh what I would do for an antique amoire full of handmade quilts.



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A plethora of designer and antique eye candy

Cause a girl can dream, and because it's finally Friday. All of these are from Fyndes, which "...is a showcase for art, photography, antiques and contemporary designs. Our aim is to provide a central, global marketplace where independent artists, dealers and designers can achieve exposure. We provide a setting in which they can display their collections, as inspiration for home decorators and interior designers."


Svend Madsen desk! I love it!


I am smitten with this chaise. It's linen and burlap, which is modest and down-to-earth, but it's bones are beautiful and elegant.




I love globes as decor!

Alicia Bock's nostalgic photography is actually really affordable at $35.00. More of her stunning work on her website.

a chic minimalist vanity by Paul McCobb.

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