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Create Hidden Storage With Fabric

082808cover-02.jpgCruising around on Flickr yesterday we spotted this picture of the area underneath a sink covered by fabric. We are lucky enough to have funky saloon doors that cover up our garbage and recycling area but if we needed a solution we'd definitely follow the lead of these pictures...

 
 

082808cover-01.jpgWe like the look of the silver wire with metal clips peeking out giving the project a rustic, DIY feeling but if you want a more clean, polished style we've also seen this cover-up technique with velcro. If you can't decide which option will work best you might take into account that it's much easier to slide fabric back and forth on a wire if you're using the space for everyday use items. To get inspired check out some great fabric samples here.

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[Image from cplamann]

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Where's the velcro please, and how does it work? I can't see it in any of the pictures...
(I really need a similar solution for my open wardrobe)

posted by TallulahBelle on August 28th 2008 at 7:45am
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If you don't want your kitchen to look like a 50s teen-dream dressing table, (Rita Koenig called it the "Come Dancing" look, after an old BBC show), a taut line really looks more modern.

The top photo just looks like they weren't sure how to install the hooks. I like the fabric on the second one, but I would have used the stripe at the top and edges as well.

posted by Palmetto on August 28th 2008 at 7:47am
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This is such an adorable solution!

posted by Claire K on August 28th 2008 at 7:48am
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I just used a tension cafe curtain rod for the smaller areas, and a tension shower rod for the larger closet. You can get them in a good chrome finish if you go somewhere like Bed, Bath & Beyond or even Target has the nice chrome shower rod. Just take the cap off to thread your fabric on (make sure the pocket is large enough) and boom, you're done.

posted by atlantadesigner on August 28th 2008 at 7:48am
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looks too dorm-room for me.

posted by le_sacre on August 28th 2008 at 7:54am
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that would get so dirty & splattered in my kitchen.

posted by SydneyBristow on August 28th 2008 at 8:01am
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This was so common in the 20's, 30's and 40's...

posted by bepsf on August 28th 2008 at 11:04am
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