Storage

In pre-fridge days, a special 'safe' cabinet had a mesh front and was open to the outdoors at the back – old fashioned cooling – now mesh is the chicest kitchen feature around

A functional industrial style ladder provides easy access to this kitchen's taller cabinetry while adding to the moody aesthetic

White wall-mounted shelving complements freestanding shelving units with rolled steel frames seen elsewhere in this kitchen

The sculptural bar and wine storage facility (complete with on-screen cheetahs) is a head-turning feature in this cavernous relaxation space

This butler's pantry is used for servicing and for coffee making, and has the same white cabinetry and Carrara countertop seen in the main kitchen behind

With a sweeping-back of cabinetry doors, this scullery doesn't so much back up the kitchen as form part of it – optimising space and convenience

A kitchen has more than one function; here, a hidden bar around the corner allows for a quick top up without interrupting the chef

Some appliances want to stand out and be counted – such as this original Fletcher cast iron stove repaired and restored by Chippendale Restorations

This jet black bar and storage area is set back into the dining room wall – optimising both available floor space and good looks

Open shelving in this bar area allows the homeowners to display curated glassware and treasures – dressing the space with a touch of glamour 

Less than 70 years ago, mesh fronts were still used for cabinet 'safes' where food was kept cool by breezes – here, Oxford Decorative Brass Grilles add charm

A spacious scullery complete with appliances, bench space and a wealth of storage is a direct extension of this dark-toned kitchen

Based on the same platform as the Red Dot award-winning Concelo Waste Bin, the Concelo Laundry system continues to raise the bar in what should be expected from a laundry hamper

Display shelving for the chef's eyes only – this pantry offers the luxury of separating food preparation from the main space when entertaining

Open kitchen shelving isn't necessarily the preserve of recipe books – here, bespoke shelves display the owners' holiday-acquired objets

This substantial scullery literally disappears into the woodwork – one of several scullery treatments in this collection of kitchen ancillary spaces

This kitchen is not just open for family meals but also in terms of its feature display shelving tucked under the cantilevered benchtop

With only two visible drawer fronts, the top drawer hides an internal drawer commonly used for cutlery and cooking utensils in this kitchen

The new 4-bucket Concelo® from Hideaway Bins is a game changer in a world where recycling begins at home

It is often tricky to fit a waste bin under the sink, especially in small kitchens and bathroom vanities – Hideaway has fitting, contemporary solutions

It is often tricky to fit a waste bin under the sink, especially in small kitchens and bathroom vanities – Hideaway has some effective solutions

When you're standing in the pots and pans aisle, give a thought to looks and colour as well as function – the right choice could up the sizzle on your kitchen decor

This thermally controlled 3.2m wine wall is comprised of recycled bricks, reeded and clear glass and steel – there's also a pivot mechanism 

Wearing its symmetrical open storage and matching benchtops much like a neat uniform, this galley scullery is at the ready

A very clear sign of the times, this handy power-up drawer is close to the lounge space so you can retrieve your phone without disrupting the chef

This kitchen utilises contrast and layering, highlighting the strength and beauty of each element – long hanging display shelving plays its part

Opulent display shelving adds to this kitchen's furniture-like, luxe feel – letting the timber wall surfaces shine through provides a second positive

Offering guests a glass of flowing ambrosia isn't difficult here, with a wine display bookending one end of the L shaped kitchen

In this kitchen, everything has its place – even the chopping boards slide into purpose-built storage slots (far right) in the shaker-style cabinetry

The open shelving in this kitchen and pantry was stained to match the oak floors – having open shelves between windows avoids blocking views or light

Sculleries don't come much more blinged up and storage rich than this – brass cabinetry keylines and handles are matched with a splashback mosaic called Oro (that's gold in Italian)

The scullery in this semi-industrial kitchen has as prim a demeanour as the kitchen, thanks to clean-lined, handle-free storage

This suspended shelving unit creates storage between kitchen and scullery while allowing views through to the golf course beyond the windows

Forming part of a kitchen in a former bacon factory’s industrial environs, an old industrial lift was repurposed for the walk-in larder

Shaped by the constraints of an existing bulkhead, this refined-look scullery is always on show to kitchen and dining

This capacious scullery is open for quick access by the chef while other cabinetry shields the kitchen storage hub from more public spaces

This thick Valcucine island top houses drawers to maximise storage options

A steel access ladder running on its own tracks is just one of many steel and steel-look accents in this pared back, contemporary kitchen

So where's that beautiful fully stocked pantry you were boasting about? Well, straight ahead actually. An individualistic stave cabinetry finish helps disguise the fully integrated pantry in this kitchen

This hard-working kitchen by designer Kirsty Davis has an open, pared-back simplicity, a look made easier with a large walk-in pantry tucked directly behind the kitchen

This well-appointed scullery leaves little to the imagination – in addition, the glass wall and door separating the food storage area means this space is climate and insect controlled even when the back door is open

Display shelving is to the fore in this kitchen. The stainless steel display cabinet is only partially tucked under the island's marble main countertop. Get more great storage and display ideas on the Trends Storage Hub

This internally lit library/display/storage cabinet has an artistic life of its own, showing off the owners' good taste as well as their interests and reading strengths

Want your laundry close at hand yet not on display? This integrated version resides in the heart of the scullery – out of sight and out of mind when not in use

Adding a touch of semi-industrial chic, a floor-to-ceiling glass and stainless steel cabinet serves as both china closet and wine cellar in this high-end penthouse kitchen  

A temperature-controlled wine storage alcove with marble backed display and LED lighting caters for 144 bottles, plus 12 magnums

Even the open display shelving has an exotic air in this sculptural bathroom retreat where everything, including the wall finishes, makes a splash

This walk-in robe – fronted with a tv niche on the bed side – is fitted out with pull-down robe lifts and shoe drawers, using every inch of space available

Amongst other sculptural elements, the built-in lacquered display shelving in this study is well worth admiring in its own right

Individualistic black iron sheet joinery adds to the industrial vibe in this surprising art gallery-like apartment

Wall panels conceal storage in this space age, tiered residence with a natural material palette that responds to its LA hillside topography 

As if the curvaceous, freestanding tub in this bathroom wasn't showpiece enough, an internally lit wall niche provides the finishing flourish

It's true, your dressing area isn't really on show – except, of course, to you – the warmth of oak carries through this upmarket walk in robe 

The groove lines of the beadboard wall finish in this study/guest bedroom downplay the presence of a wall aperture where a drop-down bed is concealed 

A slatted timber wardrobe inspired by North African and Asian joinery traditions references the owners’ extensive travels in these regions

Yeah, Mum, my room's tidy, everything put away and even my suitcases are lined up – however, look closer parent, this is a wall hung subterfuge!

This master ensuite is feature rich but its greatest asset is less tangible – existing spaces were combined to give the occupants plenty of room to move

Custom walnut cabinetry adds depth and refinement to this bathroom, while bronze hardware complements the cabinetry, tiles, and lighting

So that's why there's so much wine left out on display? To the side of this dining room an enclosed wine room is clad in a charred wood finish

This shower stall niche is great for soaps & cacti but it's also home to concealed lighting which shows off the character tilework

For this renovation, room-wide hearth joinery provides discreet storage while open display shelving puts the most loved treasures out on show

Some things we want out of sight and other things we want on show – here, storage/display shelving is raised to something of an art form

For this reinvented children's bathroom, new storage was incorporated behind the mirrored doors, along with vanity drawers and a display cabinet by the bath

Consulting a culinary luminaire is easy in this kitchen with a bookcase bringing recipe proximity and a warm vibe to the party

Open shelving is used to good effect in this renovation – plenty out on display without losing the room's sense of spaciousness

Want to enjoy a bit of telly and look like you're also well read? Easy, add a wall of bookcase shelving to your media room and job done

This L-shaped vanity goes the extra distance – offering additional storage and a divide between bedroom and bathroom

There's dedicated storage, then there's a special easy-to-reach accommodation for footware in this custom joinery-finished walk in robe

This wall-size handmade media room bookcase is a leading feature in its own right – backlighting adds to the drama, as do the turquoise vases

Mirrors in a lift stop people complaining about the ride time – for similar reason, two volumes of handy storage go unnoticed in this coastal bathroom

An under utilised bay window is repurposed to create a discreet bar area complete with sandal leather upholstered walls and brass framework 

This home makes the most of its setting – glass-fronted dressing room doors show their contents but also reflect the scenery

This dining area features a dramatic-look sculptural pendant – but for back up interest, display shelving weighs in with arresting objets

Admittedly it might have meant building the blade wall out, but these bedroom storage and lighting niches add flare as well as function

This laundry/powder room tucks washer and dryer behind cabinet doors while shallow cabinetry elements are stepped back to create more room

A wine cellar features on the subterranean floor of the new wing of this home – part of an English home interior designed from New Zealand

Continuing the home's celebration of wood, an elongated inset shelving display also accentuates the length of the already long space 

One wall in this apartment living space tells a story of concealed storage opportunities directly to hand and accessed with a push

This drinks station/bar is more than a match for its lavish surroundings – definitely a case where the shelving is suited to its contents

Turning a corner in storage convenience with the Dolcevita vanity cabinetry – in this bathroom, storage and design flair come together

Albert Einstein's words point the way for this feature/library/learning resource – part of a restored/reimagined brownstone interior with a difference

Having storage space is one thing, having it close at hand is another – this renovation/extension solves this issue with one bold joinery master stroke

For this master ensuite, quality joinery finishes match the architecture and bring a sophisticated aesthetic to a practical display storage solution

When action calls there's no time for cupboard doors – a custom pegboard hanging system organises the family’s recreational gear in this renovated home

Dark oak cabinetry & storage, brass and marble were served up for this entertainer’s home – responding to the request for the feel of a five-star hotel

Entry to this walk-in wardrobe is made more dramatic thanks to a travertine feature wall – low-set display storage also features

This master suite walk-in wardrobe robe is enhanced by thoughtful internal LED and angled down lighting, all framing a view to the sea

The timber wardrobe in this master bedroom forms part of a haptic-focussed interior that appeals to the touch as well as the eye

Lack of storage options would not be an 'out' for the student using this dedicated study with built in cabinetry to complete his/her dissertation on time

Want to show off your prized objects without them getting in the mix? Open shelving on high in this kitchen achieves just that

Extra storage was added above the toilet in this bathroom – sitting on a half wall concealing the in-wall cistern – in the same livery as the vanity

The built-in wardrobes in this bedroom may once have held previous owner Cher's famous 'nude' dress that she wore when accepting an Oscar

Never mind back to the Moon, why not explore space with the magical light and volume-implying properties of mirrors – here fronting walls of storage

Looking for all the world like a designer retail outlet, this dressing room would make you feel special even if wearing your gardening clothes

Need more storage in your bathroom? This tall unit accentuates the height of the bathroom along with providing a wealth of shelf space

There are several reasons to have compartmentalised storage – it's easier to find stuff, it protects your drawers' contents – and it just looks way better

Once this storage niche might have held placemats, or even candles, while today an electronic charging station is a far more useful inclusion

Casual bench seating meets a wealth of concealed yet to hand storage in this attractive, well-considered and function-rich bathroom

Dark-toned kitchen cabinetry finds a material and tonal echo in the feature open display shelving just across the way

On the odd sad day that the surf waves don't rise to the occasion, this seaside home includes purpose built board storage

This arresting room divider lets the sun shine right on through – the jury's out whether it doubles as shelving too – one of several interior architectural surprises in this home

A soft oblong wall recess provides attractive shower storage – the shape of the niche replicates the form of the mirror above the basin

In this marble-look bathroom, privacy, separation and display shelving are the multiple advantages achieved by introducing a floor-to-ceiling nib wall

Don't leave it 'till the last minute to grab a towel in this bathroom, as it might take a while to find – heavy hinges were required for the Bianco Calacatta 12mm Silk panels

You'd be forgiven for thinking you were entering an upmarket clothing salon when setting eyes on this dressing room, lighting in the bespoke joinery further ups the ante

Just grabbing a bottle from this wine cellar would likely intoxicate the senses – note: when the lines all look parallel you know you've had enough

This apartment makeover includes free standing shelving that provides storage and creates areas of use without losing the sense of the greater space

A mirror at the end adds to the effect, but this master suite dressing area offers a long walk and ample clothes storage along the way

As well as celebrating the owner's business in the timber trade, this home also showcases his furniture designer son's own pieces – chic display storage included

For this bathroom, the designer installed a full length mirror with concealed storage behind it – keeping the modest space clean-lined and clutter free

A guest's inquisitive touch of the lounge's beautiful bespoke walnut wall storage cabinetry reveals the host family has square eyes after all

To future-proof this bathroom, hard to access under-bench vanity storage is avoided. Instead, storage is behind glass cabinet fronts

Famous shoe hoarder Imelda Marcos would be right at home with this luxuriant walnut shoe storage unit standing tall in an upmarket dressing room

No storage opportunity wasted in this comprehensively renovated kitchen, with nifty slots included for a dish drying rack and chopping board 

Generous plywood wardrobes and a long window seat with internal drawers together have storage covered in this semi-industrial look bedroom

Wood vanity meets generous-sized bath soap niche in the same earthy material, creating an harmonious, natural bathroom environment

Hungry for storage, the designer of this bathroom built out the vanity wall to allow for discreet drawers and open storage niches behind

Storage can be elegant. Every inch of space is efficiently addressed in this individualistic vanity with the inclusion of elegant, rounded corner cabinets

It can be tricky trying to keep your favourite tipple at the right temperature at home. Not so in this house. This substantial wine room in a luxurious Perth home displays wines in the best possible light (and temperature).

Romance and nostalgia are in the air for this master suite rethink, with everything from a wall of antique mirrors in the bathroom to flowing drapes in the bedroom. Custom cabinetry makes sure there's room for everything

While the other side of this blade wall forms a bedhead, this side is all about the shoes. The blade wall provides a storage solution as well as offering glimpses on either side to the bedroom beyond and sea views beyond that

Internal glazing at the entrance to this bedroom means that natural light can spill into the adjacent corridor. A curtain can be pulled across when privacy is required in the bedroom

Discover how this kitchen's limited size was turned to its advantage 

Reconfiguring the stairs resolved circulation problems in the original layout of this penthouse. The new suspended brass and walnut version includes walnut joinery at the base which has a dual function – defining the stairs on one side and providing kitchen storage cabinetry on the other

Nothing says elegance like gleaming copper against dark tilework, as exampled in this bathroom design. The chevron-pattern tiles in the bath wall niche are further accentuated by concealed internal lighting

You've already got wall-to-wall cabinetry in your walk-in robe, but ... With compartments inside its raised floor for things like shoes, this walk-in closet provides the maximum amount of storage for the space available

This walk-in closet creates a 'heart of oak' in between the apartment’s two bedrooms. The closet is full of practical storage spaces, some hidden and unexpected

While there’s no vanity in this master suite, there’s still plenty of storage space – behind the mirror and inside the custom designed Plyboo cabinetry

Full-height mirrors help create a sense of light and spaciousness in this fully enclosed and windowless closet. Custom designed cabinetry ensures the storage available matches the owners’ needs

Storage can be elegant as well as efficient. As part of a comprehensive master suite and whole-house renovation, the architect introduced day bed niches and built-in storage into this master bedroom

Need storage space? Be like Trump – make a wall of it. Here a wall of storage cabinets links the bathroom back to the dressing room behind. See more ideas at the Trends Storage Hub

The spiral staircase in this family home isn’t just for access to the bedrooms upstairs. It also creates a nook for display and bookshelves, complete with additional drawer storage and bench casual seating

This harbourside apartment looks like it is all about aesthetics, but function is everywhere – even hidden in the walls! The blue wall in the study conceals a drop-down bed.