Strategic storage is just a built-in away

Today's new built-ins put everything at your fingertips in kitchens and baths. Here are some smart ideas on organizing and storing your stuff.

September 21, 2014 at 12:17PM
Vanity counter cabinet by Crystal Ktichen Center.
A cabinet and open shelves set in the center of a vanity can be used to store extra towels and everyday toiletries, for a clutter-free look. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

From roll-out shelves for storing pots and pans to blow-dryer drawers, creative storage is on many homeowners' must-have lists. "In today's remodeling projects, people expect to have the latest storage features," said Jolynn Johnson, designer and owner of Crystal Kitchen Center. "And they'll spend more money on customization to get it." Here are some examples of the innovative and efficient storage solutions being installed in local homes.

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Lynn Underwood

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Lynn Underwood is a reporter for the Star Tribune's Home & Garden section covering remodeling, design, trends, new housing, architecture and gardening. She also writes for the Variety section.  

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