- Convert the area beneath the main stairway into a closet.
- Optimize space in narrow closets by placing poles sideways for easier access to hanging clothes.
- Install built-in bookcases and cabinets around doors and windows.
- Use wardrobes and armoires for additional storage.
Update Your Victorian House
By Jackie Craven, About.com Guide
Add Storage to Your Old House
Built-in cabinets provide storage and also serve as room dividers.
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Find extra storage space in the nooks and crannies of your Victorian home.
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