Four Homes With Four Different Takes on Integrated Storage

Ever wondered how those magazine-worthy modern homes maintain such a clean and flawless interior? "Where do they put their STUFF?" It's a good question! While freestanding bookshelves and standalone cabinets can actually contribute to the cluttered look, smart integrated storage looks like it actually belongs, as if it were part of the architecture itself – even if it isn't truly built in.

The four homes featured here each take their own unique approach to attractive storage, with plenty of ideas and inspiration to use within your own home. Who couldn't use more storage techniques?

On the entertainment wall, a versatile array of cabinetry allows functional space for storage. The shelves above house only the most presentable items, like coordinated books and driftwood art.

While the large dividing volume seems to take up an ample amount of floor space, just imagine how much visual real estate would have been occupied without the extra available storage. These tall cabinets could easily serve more than just the kitchen.

This apartment, designed by Azbuka Dom Design Studio and visualized by Stanislav Borozdinskiy, does not make a great show out of its integrated storage options. This space focuses more on sleek minimalism and fantastic design – of which the storage is just an effective facilitating factor.

Texture matching across materials is notoriously difficult to pull off. Here, concrete cladding and upholstered dining chairs seem to blend seamlessly. The soft fabric sofa serves as a sort of intermediary and does blend flawlessly under the right lighting conditions.

Large art prints capture attention from the background. Dining room furniture maintains a streamlined profile to allow the artwork to show through. “But where’s all the stuff?” Likely hiding behind any of the built-in cabinets!