LOADED LAUNDRY Betsy carved out room for a laundry

off the upstairs hall,

above left.

Stacking the washer and

dryer frees room for a sink and drying rack. A pull of the

curtains makes it all disappear.

M ASTERFUL BATH Offsetting the vanity’s undermount

sink,

above,

creates room for a drawer. Open shelves keep

towels and everyday supplies at hand.

SH O ES TO FILL Restless one day last winter, Betsy snapped

pictures of her shoes to help her find them more easily,

left.

For buying information seepage

/2 5 .

Reclaim “dead” zones.

Transitional areas such

as landings and halls can

often be aimed into

libraries just by installing

shelves and ledges.

Space under almost any

window is fair game for

a built-in or freestanding

storage bench.