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Pamela Taylor, senior design consultant at Capitol Closet Design located in Alexandria, Virginia, won the 2021 Top Shelf Design Awards Closet Reach-in category for “Color Clout.” This award-winning project emphasizes the benefits of adding color even to small spaces. Here’s how Taylor explains the process behind her design:  Project Description:  In designing secondary reach-in closets in American homes, the focus is often on the practical use with less attention paid to color or style.   This design of this project, however, reveals how a few simple techniques can give even the smallest of spaces a little charm that goes hand...

Small laundry room? Big opportunities. When you’re working with a tiny space, you’ve got a chance to get creative and reach for design ideas to maximize every inch of floor and counter to make this chore easier. But before we get into inspiration, let’s start with our specialty: laundry appliances. Your first decision is between a front load vs top load washer. Which makes more sense for your setup? One of the biggest benefits of a front load washer is that you can set the dryer on top. If you’re short on floor space, it makes sense to consider a...

Most people know the expression “messiness is a sign of creativity” is a myth. Here we’ll look at the 15 best garage storage systems for all your needs. If your garage is disorganized, chances are it’s not because you’re a Picasso. After we guide you through our selection of garage storage systems, you’ll discover that extra space for your easel and paintbrushes.  The first thing you need to realize is how your garage is an untapped storage room waiting to happen. If you’re not using every inch of your garage, now would be the time to change that and create...

Shoe racks may seem like no great shakes in the grand scheme of home organization. But for anyone who has watched a heap of footwear grow steadily taller and increasingly more precarious, finding a solution that doesn’t involve pulling your sneakers out from under a pile (à la Jenga) is probably (definitely) a good idea.  The best shoe racks can organize your habitual rotation of sneakers, slippers, and more, while still blending in with your home’s existing design. If you’re looking for a way to thoughtfully and stylishly arrange this part of your wardrobe, discover our favorite picks that check...

While it’s definitely possible to get an effective, full-body workout with some dumbbells, a mat, and your own body weight, a weight bench can seriously boost the number of exercises you can do at home. That variety won’t just benefit you physically, but it can also motivate you to keep working out regularly by keeping things interesting. “Weight benches are a very essential tool for workouts and fitness goals while staying at home,” says Nick Natt, a personal trainer and professional bodybuilder. “There are multiple exercises and uses for the workout bench. In addition, they’re easy to store and usually...