Update Your Victorian House

By Jackie Craven, About.com Guide

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Add Storage to Your Old House

Built-in cabinets provide storage and also serve as room dividers.

Photo © Forum Member "Mixolt"

Find extra storage space in the nooks and crannies of your Victorian home.

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.

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Jackie Craven
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