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Hang on to great design! Photo: John Caswell Design
Storage is one of those decorative elements that I just know I'll never master. How can I possibly organize an ever-evolving collection of... stuff? (Perhaps it's not an issue of storage solutions as it is my shopping addiction.) Regardless, I was excited to discover these two new storage solutions that are high on design and functionality.
When I spotted this prototype for the 'Hang On' wardrobe from John Caswell Design, my heart sang. I'm a sucker for user-interactive products, and the hanger wardrobe just screams "play with me!"
As you can see in the photo at right, the wardrobe has perforated hangers on its exterior; each hanger can be popped out of the wooden wardrobe and used inside. We think it's a pretty clever solution.
Not only is this a handsome piece of storage, it's also the ultimate conversation piece -- with built-in storage for your expanding trench coat obsession.
A German student transforms a traditional seating area in the ultimate space-saving reveal. Photo: MyArtInfo
Every now and then, a product will offer the promise of an entirely different way of living. Such is the case with the 'Klappwand,' a space-saving furniture piece created by artist Jan Hormann, a student at the German University of Applied Sciences Aachen.
What appears to be a white, modular storage unit can be transformed into a seating area by means of hinges alone. Whether used as a table, chair and/or sideboard, the `Klappwand` (which translates to 'folding wall' in German) offers various possibilities for use and invites active interaction from its users.
A versatile design, this piece could be used in children's room, a bedroom or as a statement piece in any living area (not to mention the possible uses in hotels and/or retail shops!).
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