Monday, January 17, 2011

The Closet Comes Out of the Closet - Coffee, TV , Flowers: Why Walk In ,When You Can Live In?.

The Closet Comes Out of the Closet

BY ANJALI ATHAVALEY, WSJ.COM

A closet used to start with a rod and end with a shelf. Then came the drive to organize, and companies like Elfa International AB and the Container Store grew selling modular and custom storage systems. Now comes the next phase in the closet's evolution—enjoyment.

Homeowners, some deferring plans to move into bigger houses, are upgrading their closets to room-like status, with not only specialized storage but also period lighting, breakfast bars and flat-screen TVs. Sometimes called "boutique" closets, or "dressing room" closets, they have sleek fixtures, display walls with backlighting and seating that make them feel like a fashion ...
Michal Czerwonka for The Wall Street Journal

Michal Czerwonka for The Wall Street Journal
 
Michal Czerwonka for The Wall Street Journal


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