The calmer a house feels, the more there is usually working behind the scenes.
Linen, luggage, pantry storage, cleaning equipment, wine, and deliveries all need somewhere precise to go.
We plan for that from the beginning inside the joinery, storage, and service spaces, so none of it ends up taking over the rooms people actually live in.
Good storage isn't about hiding clutter once the house is finished.
It is about giving everyday life a place before it arrives.
The calm you see depends on everything you don't see.
By Roy Boustani
