For most of us, storage falls into the 'need' rather than the 'want' category when it comes to our homes. It's not often thought of as stylish or particularly creative, but rather something we need to squeeze into our designs for functionality's sake.
As a result, it too often becomes an afterthought; something we retrofit once we realize that our modern, minimalist aesthetic doesn't always work in the real world. When that happens, we risk our home storage looking clumsy, cheap and cramped.
