In small spaces absolutely every inch of storage space counts, and sometimes desperation promotes creativity. The behind the curtain trick much like hiding things under the bed is usually a last minute stash for cleaning up in a hurry, but it can be much more than that…
Growing up my Mom once hid my Easter basket there, and I remember hiding behind the curtain when playing hide and seek. In my last apartment I used the space to hide mops, brooms, tall vases and even small appliances. In my dining area, I placed a small TV behind the curtain and concealed the cable box in the wall there too. Watching it was easy – just push the curtain to the side.
Growing up my Mom once hid my Easter basket there, and I remember hiding behind the curtain when playing hide and seek. In my last apartment I used the space to hide mops, brooms, tall vases and even small appliances. In my dining area, I placed a small TV behind the curtain and concealed the cable box in the wall there too. Watching it was easy – just push the curtain to the side.
My new windows are extra deep so I am taking this idea to the next level by building shelves behind my curtains to hold books and magazines - 11 feet up that's a lot! This picture demonstrates the concept on a grand scale – gotta love it.
2 comments:
I love the idea of building shelves behind the curtain. I always love to see what's hidden, whether it's behind a curtain or in decorative boxes or whatever. And 11 feet is a lot of great space to use!
Yes and thank goodness - I need every inch.
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