When planning a custom home design, it only makes sense that you'd want to utilize every square inch of space. Proper storage capacity is essential to an efficient and well-organized home that makes the best use of its layout. Below are some storage ideas to consider for every major room in your new home.

Storage Ideas When Building a Custom Home

1. Kitchen

A kitchen needs sufficient room for all the smaller items that go along with food preparation and storage. And there are many options beyond the usual cabinets and cupboards. Maximize storage with deep drawers, overhead hangers for pots and pans, and built-in wine and spice racks.

2. Bedroom

The bedroom closet is likely going to be the storehouse for your wardrobe, so make every bit of room count. Design a closet that can accommodate taller items, like dresses and business suits, while leaving ample space on the floor for shoe racks. Add built-in shelving and pull-out accessory racks for easy access to frequently-worn items.

3. Bathroom

Install shelving under the sink and in the bathroom closet. Design in-the-wall shelves for over the toilet, and make space for a recessed medicine cabinet above the sink.

4. Hallway

Hallway closets should be deep and spacious, taking into account the spaces nearby; for instance, a hall closet near the front door needs to be large enough to accommodate shoes, boots, winter coats, and other cold-weather gear. Also, for multistory properties, home design plans should use the space under stairways for storage. Here you can implement a traditional closet or try something bolder, such as tiers of drawers.

5. Garage

A garage can quickly become the default storage spot for all those items you don't have room for inside the house. To expand the available space, build wide shelves into the walls and under workbenches. Also, consider designing a second story or attic-like space in the garage for added storage.

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