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Separate storage for sharing a home successfully

Sharing a home seems to come so naturally to this homeowner and his lodger yet they have a secret weapon: separate storage solutions. Throughout the home, they’ve created clever solutions that allow them both to enjoy their communal spaces without infringing on each other’s privacy.

An organised bathroom for a clean routine

With just one bathroom for the two of them, they’ve also split the storage to keep things organised and private. Each has their own shower caddy for all their daily products, while towels and other personal care items find a home in a glass - fronted cabinet split perfectly down the middle.

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Kitchen: tidy and ordered from within

While they occasionally share a meal, that’s where their culinary overlap begins and ends. Two keen cooks with personal preparation and serving pieces, they decided to divide the space rather than share their knives. In cupboards and drawers, interior organisers keep their pieces separated but well organised and easy to find.

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See more about Drawer dividers

Easy access hallway storage

A long, narrow space, their hallway houses all the storage they both need to head out into the world. Shoe cabinets keep all their boots and trainers easily accessible, while hooks take care of umbrellas, walking sticks and seasonal outerwear. It all goes to show that, when things are organized everyday life becomes easier.

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See all Shoe cabinets

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