Built-in storage is perhaps the best way to add some organization into your home.  It can provide all the storage you could need without taking up the space of a piece of furniture or storage unit.  Space that would otherwise go unused can become some of the most useful in your home.

Bookcases are one of the most commonly seen types of built-in storage.  They are an easy way to spruce up a large blank wall.  You’ll add a pop of color and interest and gain a huge amount of storage for the bookworm in your family.  Build them around a door or window to really make up for otherwise unused space.

A built in desk is extremely useful in a kitchen, library, or any space where you already have lots of cabinetry.  It creates a cohesive look in the room and provides lots of overhead and desk height storage.

Everyone dreams of a closet with extensive built in shelving, and it is actually an efficient and organized way to organize your closet.  When there are specific homes for shoes, sweaters, pants, etc. you will make the effort to put things back in their place and keep everything within reach.

For those who can’t get up without their morning coffee, this espresso bar is built into a small closet in the master bedroom.  While it could also be used as a small correspondence desk, it seems to fit the bill perfectly while housing an espresso machine on top and supplies in the cabinets beneath.  Decorative items in the glass cabinets tie it into the rest of the room.

These built in shelves use the space next to the stairs that would go completely wasted.  These collections add color and texture to what otherwise would be a blank wall.

These built in desks create a work space that is connected to the rest of the house.  It is the perfect dynamic for finishing up work from home as it allows the family to be together yet keeps the two desks separate.  When the work is done, the desks can be closed off by the large shutters.

Awkward angles of rooms that could be completely useless space are made entirely functional with the addition of a few bookshelves.  These could even make for an easy weekend project for the DIY-er.

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Extravagant Closets are one of those interior spaces that we can never get enough of. Endless space for expensive shoes, shiny marble floors, and flattering lighting.  If only we could all live like movie stars.

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Though we may not all be so lucky as to have closets the size of a bedroom or enough shoes to fill an entire wall full, there are ways to make your closet so organized and pretty, that getting dressed will be simple indulgence every single day.

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Take advantage of all of the organizational tools that are available at discount stores like Target.  Matching plastic hangers, clear shoe boxes, and hanging sweater organizers are all useful and attractive ways to give your closet a dose of organization.

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Use pegboards to organize everything from belts to jewelry to scarves to any accessory that can hang.

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Though shoe racks are functional and a great option for closet organization, a graduated shoe rack such as this gives a look of luxury and display to your prettiest shoes.

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Adding a mirror and a place to sit can take a simple walk in closet from a normal space to a lovely dressing area.

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A chandelier adds a touch of whimsy and character to your walk in closet.  Even if your closet is small, a beautiful piece like this can make a huge impact.