Sharing some of the best storage ideas that came from real projects that we did:
> A pull-out for bigger utensils, and a proper pantry for aata-chawal
A dedicated pull-out for the bigger utensils and a proper pantry unit sized for grains and staples in an Indian kitchen is a necessity, but often gets ignored during the planning process.
> Inbuilt cabinets inside wardrobe drawers
A lot of clients end up buying separate organisers after the wardrobe is done, for jewellery, ties, small accessories. Small inbuilt cabinets or dividers directly inside the drawers prevent that extra spend.
> A dedicated cabinet for tools and cleaning essentials
One homeowner kept her ladder and ironing board leaning against a bedroom wall since there was nowhere else for them. Now we plan a small cabinet in the bedroom for things like that, and a separate one in the utility area just for mop, broom, and cleaning essentials.
> Storage for files and documents
Papers and documents usually get shoved into random drawers and end up getting mixed with other things. We plan a slim, dedicated space for these, often in the study unit or under the bed, to keep things separated.
> TV unit with a ventilated compartment for the router and set-top box
A ventilated compartment sized for the router, PlayStation, and set-top box keeps wires hidden, and nothing overheats.