Storage Porn: 9 Sexy Stuff-Stashing Solutions for Small Spaces

Storage Porn: 9 Sexy Stuff-Stashing Solutions for Small Spaces

Some may not think of smart storage as sexy, but it's positively titillating for those of us living in tiny apartments! Whether you're looking for a way to store your vast collection of shoes in a space the size of a shoe box or hoping to tame your dizzying depository of DVDs, we've got some stuff-stashing solutions that can help. Flip through our gallery to see them all from a DIY walk-in closet/room divider to a bookcase/desk that folds in half to hide your crap.
 

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Studio Garneau’s Transformer is an NYC Apartment That Morphs to Meet Your Needs

Studio Garneau’s Transformer is an NYC Apartment That Morphs to Meet Your Needs

Forget transforming cars - what if your apartment could morph into different configurations to suit your daily needs? NYC-based architecture firm Studio Garneau recently completed the Transformer, a nifty renovation of a dilapidated, multi-room prewar apartment into a spacious, sunny loft that adapts throughout the day to meet its occupant's needs. The centerpiece of the space is a large, track-mounted sliding wall that separates the bedroom from the living and dining areas. When the wall is positioned to enclose the bedroom, it exposes a floor-to-ceiling library wall of filing cabinets and adjustable shelves. And when it's slid back, covering the library, visual clutter is reduced to create a serene minimalist look.
 

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Joe Doucet’s Electrifying Hadron Lamp Contains 20 Meters of Electroluminescent Wire

Joe Doucet’s Electrifying Hadron Lamp Contains 20 Meters of Electroluminescent Wire

The black Hadron Lamp is so electrifying that a jellyfish looking for a date might easily be fooled. The brainchild of designer Joe Doucet, the floor lamp is a translucent membrane filled with thin electroluminescent wire. The young NYC-based designer, who

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Philippe Starck and Hansgrohe Launch Axor Starck Organic Line of Sensual Water-Saving Faucets

Philippe Starck and Hansgrohe Launch Axor Starck Organic Line of Sensual Water-Saving Faucets

Can a faucet be sensual? We had our doubts but were forced to eat them this morning (along with a tasty organic lunch) at the New York premiere of the Axor Starck Organic bathroom collection. World-renowned designer Philippe Starck joined Philippe Grohe, the head of Axor, to unveil the new line of curvaceous fixtures at the brand's Meatpacking District showroom. Both gentlemen had some fascinating things to say about the faucet's water-saving technology, advanced ergonomics and almost anatomical design, which Starck said was inspired by human, animal and vegetable life as well as "sexual energy". Read on to learn more.
 

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PHOTOS: Bower Debuts Fun & Flexible Magnetic Polaris Light at BKLYN Designs

PHOTOS: Bower Debuts Fun & Flexible Magnetic Polaris Light at BKLYN Designs

Bower's magnetic Polaris lamp is one of the BKLYN Designs product unveils we've really been looking forward to, and yesterday we finally got the chance to try out the light's sticking power at the show. The Polaris is made up of pieces of scrap wood that have been cut and fit to form its multi-faceted shape. Each lamp has been embedded with small but powerful magnets, allowing it to be adhered to any magnetic surface at many different angles depending on task and mood. We spoke to Danny Giannella and Tammer Hijazi, the two man team behind Bower, about the Polaris and some of the other cool wares showcased at their site - read on to see what we found out!
 

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Lamacek Shows Off Fun Phelt Wall Clusters at BKLYN Designs 2013

Lamacek Shows Off Fun Phelt Wall Clusters at BKLYN Designs 2013

We’ve been wanting to see Lamacek’s new Phelt “clusters” in person ever since we found out about them, and we finally got our chance this weekend at BKLYN Designs. The fun series takes eco-felt made from 100% recycled plastic bottles and turns it into spirally

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Analog Modern Draws Upon Traditional Craft to Create Their Contemporary Furniture Collection

Analog Modern Draws Upon Traditional Craft to Create Their Contemporary Furniture Collection

Analog Modern was on board at BKLYN Designs this past weekend to share their latest collection of sustainable furnishings. The team draws on traditional craft to create modern, geometrical designs constructed mostly from wood, steel and found objects. This year's collection is inspired by the butterfly. We caught up with founder Peter Buley to learn more about the materials, inspiration and philosophy that drive his work.
 

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Adam Frank’s LUMEN LED is a Delightful Little Nightlight with Big Energy Savings

Adam Frank’s LUMEN LED is a Delightful Little Nightlight with Big Energy Savings

We’ve been in love with Adam Frank’s LUMEN nightlights for all the years that this veteran designer has been bringing them to BKLYN Designs, but we are absolutely thrilled with his new LED version. Frank’s delicate little Lumen lamps are made of stainless

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PHOTOS: Bien Hecho Shows Off Their Reclaimed and Well Made Home Furnishings

PHOTOS: Bien Hecho Shows Off Their Reclaimed and Well Made Home Furnishings

BKLYN Designs came and went far too quickly, but it was fantastic to catch up with Brooklyn’s best and greenest designers – including Bien Hecho. Translated to mean “well made” in Spanish, this local studio offers a playful range of interior furnishings that

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Announcing the Winners of Inhabitat’s Green Design Awards at BKLYN Designs!

Announcing the Winners of Inhabitat’s Green Design Awards at BKLYN Designs!

We came, we saw, and we wrote all about our favorite green designers at BKLYN Designs 2013, and after 3 days of voting and deliberating, we finally have our winners! This year's crop of locally grown but internationally known furniture, home and environmental designs were some of the most impressive yet, and more than half of the designers showed a commitment to using reclaimed or sustainable materials and processes in their work. It wasn't easy, but we've finally chosen one of these auspicious designs as the winner of our Inhabitat Green Design Editor's Choice Award, and you, the readers, have voiced your choice for the #1 popular vote pick - so read on to find out which two Brooklyn-based designers took home the top prizes!

Annnnnd the winners are...

 

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Adam Frank Unveils Mesmerizing 3D LED LUCID Mirror at BKLYN Designs 2013

Adam Frank Unveils Mesmerizing 3D LED LUCID Mirror at BKLYN Designs 2013

We just caught up with Adam Frank at BKLYN Designs, and we’re very excited to share his newest and arguably coolest design yet – the LUCID Mirror. This awesome mirror functions just like any reflective sheet of glass, except it also has a 3D image of illuminated

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Vote for Your Favorite Green Home Furnishings in the Inhabitat BKLYN Designs Awards!

Vote for Your Favorite Green Home Furnishings in the Inhabitat BKLYN Designs Awards!

Hello Brooklyn! We’re reporting live today from BKLYN Designs, a celebration and showcase of home furnishings designed and made in the Kingsborough. We’ve only been here for an hour or so but it’s already plain to see that the show is a feast for the eyes,

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Bower to Debut Magnetic Polaris Lighting at BKLYN Designs 2013

Bower to Debut Magnetic Polaris Lighting at BKLYN Designs 2013

Bower is new to the Brooklyn design family but they are off to a resplendent start with a series of playful interiors. Founded by Danny Giannella and Tammer Hijazi last year, the studio takes its name and inspiration from the Bower bird that is innately programmed to make its surroundings beautiful, which is exactly what this creative pair strives to do with their own work. Keep a lookout for their Polaris lighting range, which is making its debut at BKLYN Designs at the end of this week.
 

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Hooker & Co Celebrate Brooklyn’s Industrial Heritage with Awesome Reclaimed Furniture at BKLYN Designs

Hooker & Co Celebrate Brooklyn’s Industrial Heritage with Awesome Reclaimed Furniture at BKLYN Designs

Jesse Hooker is a Brooklyn fixture and his gorgeous reclaimed furniture honors the city's industrial heritage. Another celebrated artisan who is going to be showcasing his work at BKLYN Designs this weekend, Jesse combines all sorts of curious materials to produce one-of-a-kind pieces that are bound to be passed on for generations. From tables made with bug-eaten wood and a loveseat padded with an original '69 Mustang seat, every single creation is designed and handcrafted at his Bushwick Studio.
 

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Pickett Furniture Brings a Worldly Aesthetic to BKLYN Designs 2013

Pickett Furniture Brings a Worldly Aesthetic to BKLYN Designs 2013

Jeremy Pickett brings a worldly aesthetic to BKLYN Designs largely due to his extensive travels abroad. We've enjoyed watching how his journeys to Japan, Norway and elsewhere have influenced his material choices. In addition to using bamboo to construct awesome lamps, bicycle parts and other pieces, his upholstery is often made with vintage textiles from Mongolia, Russia and Scandinavia. But he is also a committed environmentalist who sources only the most responsible timber for his widening range.
 

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BKLYN Designs 2013: Dog Tag Designs Turns Darth Vader and Old Telephones Into Fun Furnishings

BKLYN Designs 2013: Dog Tag Designs Turns Darth Vader and Old Telephones Into Fun Furnishings

Apparently no object is too strange to be upcycled - at least not for one of our favorite artisans Dog Tag Designs. Founded by Brooklyn-based Tyagi Schwartz, this wildly creative studio finds discarded toys, telephones and other pieces of nostalgia and turns them into eccentric but fully functional lamps, tables and more. Dog Tag will be showing their wares at BKLYN Designs 2013 this week, but read on for a little sneak peek.
 

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BKLYN Designs: Palo Samko Showcases the Beauty of Salvaged Furniture’s “Flaws”

BKLYN Designs: Palo Samko Showcases the Beauty of Salvaged Furniture’s “Flaws”

Where some people see flaws in salvaged timber, such as holes carved over time or stress splits, New York's Palo Samko sees beauty. So instead of hiding these so-called imperfections, the carpenter, designer and devoted father showcases them in his reclaimed furniture - though he also ensures his pieces are structurally sound by incorporating unique joinery into the designs. We are big fans of his work and highly recommend that you seek out the man and his art next week at BKLYN Designs 2013.
 

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GIVEAWAY: Win This Fun Secret Compartment Cabinet + a Copy of DIY Book Past and Present!

GIVEAWAY: Win This Fun Secret Compartment Cabinet + a Copy of DIY Book Past and Present!

What do Victorian-style taxidermy, the Palladian columns of our government buildings and terrariums have in common? Besides being fascinating, they're all included in Past & Present, a new book by Amy Azzarito that takes 24 special moments in decorative arts history and turns them into modern DIY projects that you can create for your own home! You might recognize Amy as the managing editor of one of Inhabitat's favorite websites, Design*Sponge, and she's channeled all of her interior decor expertise as well as her rolodex of famous design personalities like Todd Oldham, Jonathan Adler, and Grace Bonney into this entertaining and educational read. The team behind Past & Present is offering Inhabitat readers the opportunity to win one of the most popular DIY projects from the book - the one-of-a-kind hidden compartment cabinet you see above - as well as a copy of the book itself, so read on to see how you can score this amazing prize bundle!
 

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Lamacek to Bring Fun and Funky Felted Creations to BKLYN Designs 2013

Lamacek to Bring Fun and Funky Felted Creations to BKLYN Designs 2013

Williamsburg's Lamacek Design Studio already has one BKLYN Designs award under their belt for their clever wall-mounted Deer Head Light, so we're especially excited to see what tricks they have up their sleeves for 2013. While their steampunk-ish sustainable lighting series was super fun, Connie Lam and Michael Sedlacek are taking a different direction this year with their earth-friendly interiors and signature eco-felt made from recycled plastic bottles. Flip through our gallery for a small sample of their fun handcrafted work.
 

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BKLYN Designs: Aellon Turns Shipwrecked Boats and Reclaimed Materials into Fabulous Furnishings

BKLYN Designs: Aellon Turns Shipwrecked Boats and Reclaimed Materials into Fabulous Furnishings

There are going to be a lot of awesome designers showcasing their green interiors at the upcoming BKLYN Designs furniture fair, but Brooklyn design collaboration Aellon (we've written about them before here) definitely sets itself apart with their incredible collection of eco-friendly furniture made from shipwrecked Indonesian fishing boats and other reclaimed wood. Serious stewards of the earth who ensure their work has the smallest environmental impact, Aellon has a wide-ranging handcrafted product range that will enliven any home. Another interesting tidbit? Aellon was founded by of one of our favorite furniture-making duos, Uhuru, and entrepreneur Dan Husserl, who also plays leading man to rising cruelty-free fashion designer Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart!
 

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Try Out CASA Kids’ Transforming Tuck Bed Collection at BKLYN Designs 2013

Try Out CASA Kids’ Transforming Tuck Bed Collection at BKLYN Designs 2013

Get ready NY design aficionados! We're just a few weeks away from the BKLYN Designs furniture tradeshow, and we're excited to bring you a sneak peek at the latest from CASA Kids. A Brooklyn fixture, designer Roberto Gil will be spotlighting his folding Tuck Bed collection - a series of transforming beds that come in different finishes and sizes, including a double that is suitable for adults. Hit the jump for the details and stay tuned for more coverage ahead of the big event, which will be held in DUMBO from May 10-12, 2013.
 

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BKLYN Designs 2013: Each Piece of Mark Jupiter’s Reclaimed Furniture Tells a Story

BKLYN Designs 2013: Each Piece of Mark Jupiter’s Reclaimed Furniture Tells a Story

Mark Jupiter is a fourth generation New York builder, so you can imagine that he has a lot of stories to tell. But instead of writing in a journal, Jupiter shares his tales through each of his reclaimed furniture pieces, which he'll be showcasing this May at BKLYN Designs 2013. Jupiter uses recycled materials that are just as rich in history as they are in grain - whether they come from ancient Buddhist temples or water towers on New York's Upper West Side.
 

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Urban Chandy’s Cool Recycled Chandeliers to Light up BKLYN Designs 2013

Urban Chandy’s Cool Recycled Chandeliers to Light up BKLYN Designs 2013

When we think of chandeliers, our minds are flooded with images of ostentatious inverted pyramids lined with enough bulbs to illuminate a small village - a vision Urban Chandy has spun on its head with their urban chic chandeliers. By combining reclaimed materials with vintage hardware and very cool Edison bulbs, the New York and Brooklyn-based design firm has developed one-of-a-kind lighting fixtures that will be dangling from the ceiling at DUMBO next month during BKLYN Designs 2013.
 

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Bien Hecho Gears Up to Bring Their Understated Reclaimed Furniture to BKLYN Designs 2013

Bien Hecho Gears Up to Bring Their Understated Reclaimed Furniture to BKLYN Designs 2013

If you’re in the market for well-made furniture built with reused materials, you’ll definitely want to check out this year’s BKLYN Designs showcase of Brooklyn-born furnishings in May. One of the show’s prime purveyors of understated, recycled design, Bien

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See Adam Frank’s Charming LED Nightlights Illuminate BKLYN Designs

See Adam Frank’s Charming LED Nightlights Illuminate BKLYN Designs

With BKLYN Designs just around the corner, we're giving you a sneak peek of some of the local designers who will be displaying their awesome green wares at this year's show. A modern addition to any room, the Lumen LED nightlight by Adam Frank is an energy-efficient version of the designer's original oil lamp (and it's also made with recycled or recyclable materials to boot). The charming light even doubles as a projector to cast contemporary shadow art onto your walls.
 

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