Clever, made-to-measure storage ideas that make the most of every room in your home.
Storage & Wardrobes3 June 2026 · 4 min read
I build wardrobes for Gisborne homes year-round, and the ones that work best plan for the seasons. Here's how I design storage that rotates with the weather.
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Storage & Wardrobes30 May 2026 · 4 min read
The corner cabinet is the most wasted space in most kitchens. Here is how I help Gisborne homeowners turn that dead corner into storage they actually reach.
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Storage & Wardrobes12 May 2026 · 4 min read
The laundry is the room I see done badly more than any other. Here's how I help Gisborne homeowners squeeze proper folding bench, storage and drying into a tight footprint.
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Storage & Wardrobes30 April 2026 · 4 min read
After building a lot of bathrooms here in Gisborne, I've learned what actually works for storage in a small, humid room. Here's how I'd plan yours.
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Storage & Wardrobes26 April 2026 · 2 min read
A small wardrobe doesn't have to mean cramped. With the right layout, you can almost double your usable storage.
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Storage & Wardrobes10 April 2026 · 2 min read
The laundry is one of the hardest-working rooms in the house. Here are seven storage ideas that keep it tidy and genuinely functional.
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Storage & Wardrobes3 April 2026 · 4 min read
A living room should hold your life without looking cluttered. Here is how I think about media walls, floating shelves and lighting when we design joinery for Gisborne homes.
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Storage & Wardrobes11 March 2026 · 4 min read
Your garage works harder than any room in the house. Here is how I think about turning it from a dumping ground into proper, hard-wearing storage.
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Storage & Wardrobes19 February 2026 · 4 min read
The space under your stairs is usually wasted, dusty, hard to reach. Here's how I turn that awkward void into storage you'll actually use every day.
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Storage & Wardrobes24 January 2026 · 4 min read
Kids outgrow toy bins faster than they outgrow shoes. Here’s how I design bedroom storage that adapts from toddler years right through to high school, without a full rebuild each time.
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Storage & Wardrobes15 December 2025 · 4 min read
Working from home has changed how many of us use our houses, so I want to share what actually makes a built-in office work, from desk height to hiding the printer.
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Storage & Wardrobes15 September 2025 · 4 min read
Most of the linen cupboards I open in Gisborne homes are working at half capacity. Here is how I turn that wasted depth and dead hallway space into proper storage.
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Storage & Wardrobes15 June 2025 · 4 min read
After years building entryways for Gisborne families, I've learned what actually survives wet coats, sandy shoes and a pile of sports gear. Here's what works.
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Storage & Wardrobes15 March 2025 · 4 min read
I help Gisborne homeowners squeeze far more out of a narrow reach-in robe. Here is how I think about hanging, doors, drawers and the details that earn their keep.
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Storage & Wardrobes12 November 2024 · 4 min read
I get asked this in nearly every consultation, so here's my honest take on when built-in joinery earns its keep, and when a good freestanding piece does the job better.
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Storage & Wardrobes14 May 2024 · 4 min read
I've built a fair few walk-in robes over the years, and the good ones all start with the same thing: honest planning around how you actually get dressed.
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