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If you have a window in your guest room, consider working a window seat with hidden storage into the plan. Think through what you need to store before deciding on a layout for your cabinetry — tall cabinets for wardrobe items, drawers for sweaters, shelves for bedding or books.
Why: Double up on storage by attaching low-profile cabinets to the outside of the closet doors in your guest room. Slim cabinets like these can be useful for storing shoes, accessories or toiletries. Cost: Ready-made wall-mounted cabinets can be purchased from home improvement stores and Ikea, and start at about $200. Where these work: Sturdy traditional doors and pivoting doors can usually handle the extra weight of a slim storage cabinet. You may also use them on sliding closet doors, but install them only on the outer door…otherwise you won’t be able to open the closet.
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