Funny that this was in yesterday's paper!
Modern tends to have a clean and clear, almost Zen-like,
appearance. There’s little to no clutter. Everything is put away. A minimal
vibe. And that’s possible because Modern makes minimal easy by tending to have lots
of storage and plans for things to either be built in or have a place where
they can be stored. Hoarders need not apply for a Modern lifestyle, at least
not hoarders that like their stuff strewn and stacked about.
A random minimal photo from here.
Architects of Modern think about the things we need in our
modern world and then think about where they need to be stored away near where
they are needed. There’s plenty of storage space in the kitchen, a modern-day
explosion of ephemerata if there ever was one. Built-in storage is also
generally provided for in the living areas and bedrooms. Frank Lloyd Wright’s
Usonian homes often had a bank of built-in storage bordering hallways as well
as drawers galore in the living room.
A wealth of hallway storage in a Wright Usonian.
In our home, we have a massive built-in bookcase and eight
large drawers in our living room. Our kitchen is loaded with storage space and
is bordered by a large under-the-stairs pantry (oh the oooos and aahhhs we hear
when folks see our pantry). Our buds-n-suds room (liquor and laundry) also has
ample storage, a built-in wine fridge, and a built in space for a cat box. When
our place is picked up (which is more than you might think…), it looks crisp
and clean. It looks calm. Everything is in its place. And it’s easy to get
there.
Storage in our house.
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