Homes With Innovative Storage Solutions
In homebuilding, something is always changing. Every year, there are new trends in home design, fixtures, and materials. One thing never changes: homeowners always need smart storage solutions.
At Ernest Homes, we offer a variety of floor plans with a smaller footprint that still live large. These homes are practical and well-designed, with layouts that make the most of every square inch (including all those nooks and crannies other builders often overlook!).
Here are some innovative storage solutions you’ll find in many Ernest homes, along with a few ideas our homeowners love to add later.
Smart Storage Ideas in Ernest Homes
- Walk-in pantries & closets. With ample shelving, our deep bedroom closets and spacious pantries offer plenty of room for everything from dry goods and small appliances to shoes and clothing. It’s easier to stay organized when everything has a dedicated place.
- Mudroom benches with hooks. Whether you call it the mudroom or the family entry, it’s the everyday entrance to your home. Built-in or optional benches with hooks and cubbies create a drop zone for coats, shoes, backpacks, sports gear, and leashes so clutter doesn’t make it to the main living areas.
- Built-in storage underneath the stairs. The space under the stairs is a classic “hidden” storage opportunity. In many of our plans, this nook can become a closet, extra shelving, a powder room, or even a cozy pet cubby. No wasted space here!
- Built-in desks & work zones. Nooks and corners are ideal for optional built-in homework or work-from-home zones. A simple counter with drawers and shelving creates a practical workspace that doesn’t use up precious floor space and keeps papers and supplies contained.
- Finished attic storage. In plans with easy access, some homeowners choose to finish attic spaces with drywall, flooring, and lighting. This turns an out-of-the-way area into a bright, clean spot for holiday decorations, luggage, seasonal clothing, or anything else you don’t need every day.
- Window seats with hidden storage. Window seats add charm and functionality at the same time. Beneath the bench, lift-up tops or cabinet fronts can hide extra blankets, toys, games, or off-season décor. In kids’ rooms, lofts, or bonus spaces, this is a great way to add seating and storage in one feature.
- Pet rooms under the stairs. For families with dogs, the under-stair area can become a dedicated pet room. Add a small door or gate and you’ve created a cozy, contained spot for crates, beds, or supplies that keeps the main living areas tidy while still keeping pets close to the action.
Even More Ways to Add Storage After Move-In
After you move into your Ernest home, you might discover even more places to add storage that fit your family’s lifestyle. Window seats or banquettes with storage, bookcases flanking a fireplace or window, a dry bar cabinet in the dining room, or extra shelving and a folding table in the laundry room are all easy ways to maximize every inch.
Ernest Homes builds in thoughtfully designed communities throughout the Savannah area, with floor plans that make storage a priority from day one. Explore our new home communities and available homes to see how our smart storage solutions can help your next home live bigger every day.
