Just off an internal courtyard, a mudroom provides a prime place to keep sneakers. Each family member has their own shelf, backlit by windows that illuminate every pair.

The shoe closet.

The original home was preserved and renovated. In the front bedroom, a small window was replaced with a large painted-steel window seat, a favorite of the residents' grandchildren.

Mint green-painted ironwork and tiles connect the indoors to the outside more fluidly.

The Max-A studio is also built with a pine frame, though it has pine panelling on the ceiling, while the main house ceiling is painted a warm white.

Inspired by skateboards, the swing seats are made of European oak. “At first we tried bigger boards, but you can’t sit on them,” Parzyszek says.

Generous storage is key to an uncluttered look. Drawers for shoes tuck away under the raised mezzanine floor.

Shoes

An ergonomic "task stool" and foot rest for standing desks, Focal Upright's Mobis Seat provides relief for those who think and work on their feet.

Seeing Double To cover up his shoe-storage shelves, Sherman bought bamboo bead curtains from the Callaloo Company emblazoned with an image of the Madonna. He separated out every other strand to create two curtains from one, resulting in twinned pixelated images. The resulting pattern is “like a Chuck Close that everyone can afford,” says Sherman.

Street Seats image courtesy of BSC Architecture

Dwell made shoes, once.

99 by Von Tundra and Lydia Cambron $13,000 Oregon-based Von Tundra’s unit combines three different storage options—a rack, drawers, and boxes—into a multipurpose dresser.

Japanese designer Nendo turns his sights on shoes and chess, via Dezeen.

"Achilles" shoe horns.

Puma Shoe by KiBiSi. Designed in 2006. Limited Edition. Photo courtesy of KiBiSi

Thin legs, thick foliage, and an entirely Swedish take on the indoor planter: Stick a cover on top and this prime place for greens becomes a sweet spot for rear ends. Click here for more information on these Green Pedestals.

Designer Christiane Hogner, Bruxelles

Chairs made from the seats of a Ferrari BB 512 face the tower’s large window, which overlooks the sea

Nike LunarGlide 5 ShieldWhen alone time means running away from the house (temporarily), these sneaks offer a customizable upper for easy visibility at night. Nike’s customizing tool ensures the perfect pair for your picky partner. $160 from Nike

Utterly festive and never fussy, a pair of every-season party shoes with gold-mirrored leather will always be appreciated.

A walnut wrapped cozy built-in living area window seat.

A playful wood screen greets visitors at the front entry, as well as providing support for a cushioned bench seat. Durable materials such as the Doug Fir cabinetry, White Oak flooring and a slate tile floor provide warmth and longevity.

The modern breakfast area also serves as a mudroom with plenty of shoe storage under the window seat.

Though the home is expansive, the team made certain to waste as little space as possible. Clever moments of storage, like this sliding shoe closet, abound.

The Coleman Bar Stool is a sophisticated design that blends mixed materials, color, and geometry to create a distinctive seating option for a kitchen bar. This stool is comprised of a sculptural powder-coated steel base that is met with a hand-cast concrete seat. Shown in Aspen Green.

At no more than $25 a pop, these affordable goodies are downright perfect for everyone you know.

With space for shoes (the pair don’t wear any in the home), Rollerblading gear, umbrellas, and more, the deep entrance closet helps the couple maintain their minimalist interior. A hanging rod, made by Specialty Lighting, has an integrated light that turns on when the 200-pound door is opened. specialtylighting.com

The custom shoe cabinets at the top of the stairs double as a balustrade.

Custom table designed locally

Designer Nanna Ditzel created this teak piece for Denmark-based IDG in 1952. It's signed with an applied metal manufacturer's label on the underside. Read more about the Settee here.

The Biker Stool from Castor is an innovative and sculptural seat that is available at both chair and bar heights. Inspired by the geometry of a motorcycle seat, the stool’s seat features a curved and angled silhouette.

Another view of the Coleman Counter Stool shows a white frame and bleached maple wood seat.

Self-Made Seat for Campeggi, starting at $259 per cushion