Laundry baskets that fit the route to the washer
A laundry basket needs to fit the journey between clothes and washing machine, not just the corner where it stands.
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Home & Storage
Make room for daily life. Practical furniture, useful storage and textiles that suit the way you live.
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Clothes drying racks for apartments
An apartment drying rack has to share space with everyday life.
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Hangers for a mixed wardrobe
A mixed wardrobe rarely needs one identical hanger for every garment.
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Drawer dividers for changing storage needs
Drawer dividers are useful when they make objects easier to find and put back.
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Under-bed storage without trapped clutter
Under-bed storage can make use of an awkward gap, but it can also turn forgotten objects into a collection that is difficult to reach.
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Vacuum storage bags for seasonal textiles
Vacuum storage bags can reduce the space occupied by some seasonal textiles, but they are not a universal answer for every blanket, coat, or pillow.
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Shoe racks for narrow entryways
A shoe rack in a narrow entryway has to leave room for people, door swings, and the shoes themselves.
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Coat hooks and crowded doorways
Coat hooks can free a chair or hallway bench, but adding more hooks does not always create more usable storage.
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Storage benches and usable capacity
A storage bench combines a seat with a container, but both jobs need to work in the place you intend to use it.
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Open shelving for everyday objects
Open shelving can make frequently used objects easy to reach, but its usefulness depends on what will sit there and how the shelves are supported.
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Bookcases for heavy books
Books place a different demand on a bookcase from a few light ornaments.
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Side tables for small living rooms
A side table in a small living room should support the things you reach for while leaving room to sit down and move past.
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