Open or hidden storage - which is for you?
Ocean Clarke
7 years ago
Let the world see your collectables or hide them away?
There's lots of things to consider when it comes to which storage solutions you go for in your home - practicality, cost and style are just a few!
So do you like your personal items, cooking utensils and other homeware kept out of sight or on show to the world, as a design feature?
Show (lots of photos please) and tell us your favourite storage ideas below!
On show
Hidden
A bit of both!
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PROCuriosity Interiors
7 years agoHere at Curiosity Interiors we like a bit of both! Keep it open or hide it away!
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