A pair of windows shed a bit of light in the bedroom, which boasts a lofted bed and workspace with a sink and closet beneath. The sink is by Lacava and the tap is from Fluid Faucet's Wisdom line.

The shoe closet.

In such a small space “you have to organize, and every piece takes a decision,” says resident Heidi Wright. The couple keep things they use less frequently, like guest bedding, in the higher cabinets.

A closet features sleek built-in storage.

A dressing room continues the high-contrast theme with stone flooring and blonde wood fittings.

A wall-to-wall custom wardrobe offers smart storage.

The bedroom’s new height allows for a loft space above the walk-in closet; Diego uses the area for his instruments. The main bathroom is to the back left.

For their Orcas Island retreat in Washington, a young couple asked DeForest Architects to create "a place to share with friends, a place for adventure and exploring, being a kid again, cooking together, experiencing nature, and being part of something bigger." A slide tucked into a closet leads to a ball pit below.

IKEA’s Stolmen system holds the couple’s clothes in the master bedroom. Solid core maple doors from Lowe’s match the structure’s interiors, which are lined in wood largely sourced from Union Church Millworks.

The designer-builders chose white oak in a Cathedral cut, embracing its more rustic quality compared to riff-sawn white oak.

Local sailboat shops wanted thousands to make the 13-by-13-foot curtain that hides the Wall of Storage. "We we called my parents in Bangkok, gave them the dimensions, and they got it made for 150 bucks." says Im.

On the opposite wall, a green mesh cabinet for shoes is paired with a wood and metal seating bench. The entry door also has a green mesh detail: a panel that's operable, so the smaller door can be opened when receiving packages.

Paul finds a hiding place amongst the bedroom built-ins.

Clothing can play a vital part in post-disaster comfort and survival. Be prepared with lightweight, versatile items that are appropriate for the highs and lows of your region—bonus points for bright colors like neon yellow or orange that might help emergency workers spot you. Make sure you have clean underwear, layers (including a light jacket), and a hat that would protect you from the sun. Extra blankets, shoes, boots, socks, and bug spray might be necessary depending on where you live.

Light-pink built-ins flank one wall of the bedroom, providing storage and a bit of fun flair.

Don’t be afraid to invest in organization systems for your office, closet, and bedroom. They can make all the difference!

Raising the bed above floor level, architect Kyu Sung Woo converted this tiny studio into an open and comfortable home for Wonbo Woo. Photos by: Adam Friedberg

Closet Case To consolidate most appliances and food storage, keep his compact kitchen looking neat, and save money on cabinets, Sherman built a closet into the kitchen wall (“Cabinets are expensive but closets are cheap,” he offers). Inside is a countertop, blackboard surface, toaster oven, garbage cans, magnetic knife rack, and plenty of shelves. When the doors are closed, the unit recedes from view.

SHED embraced the angled corners with custom cabinetry. According to Hale, the inspiration images that the couple chose were “less American Midwest farmhouse, and more contemporary Scandinavian farmhouse,” which inspired the design team to consult Scandinavian farm layouts for the master plan.

A dilapidated built-in had to be removed, and Lee swapped in a floating storage unit and shelf in its place, wrapped in the original wood casework for contrast.

Even in rooms that have windows, tubular skylights are a smart way to diffuse supplemental light across the entire space.

“Using a very simple white oak material in repetition added a lot of texture without adding busyness,” says Solk.

The mudroom offers plenty of built-in storage, which was essential for the family with young children. The bold panoramic wallpaper is Forêt Noire by Nathalie Lété for Moustache.

The apartment's built-in closets are deep and have mirrors on one side. Spotlights set flush overhead provide light and also allow the maximum amount of storage, all the way to the ceiling. For more of Schönning's dark, cozy-meets-modern interiors, visit his website. Photo by Per Magnus Persson.

The multifunctional organizer at the entry includes an umbrella stand, a shoe rack, and an adjustable pegboard that serves as a wine rack and hat/helmet rack.

A look at another one of the bedrooms located on the upper level.

The guest bedrooms feature numerous amenities, including built-in closets. The clean lines of the black-framed mirror contrast with the more rustic shiplap walls.

The architects removed two small closets (necessitating supports in their place) and added a new fireplace surround that mirrors those downstairs.

The hallway into the master bedroom with built-in storage on both sides.

One of Ulla and Jonathan’s three children steps out of a storage space that provides a thermal buffer for the cabin.

Big Branch Woodworking and Lackey Construction fabricated the cabinetry throughout the home, including the birch built-ins in the mudroom, designed by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design. Each family member has his or her own cubby with storage for coats, shoes, hats and gloves, with built-in outlets for charging iPhones.

Wardrobe closets display the exposed ply edges which create a unique outline within the millwork.

Joshua shared a video of his closet in action on TikTok in December that has amassed more than 410,000 views. He admits that the closet "isn’t the easiest to use, but it’s the most practical" for his tiny room.

All of the home’s walnut cabinetry is book-matched, so the grain flows across the fronts.