apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time

Practicality aside, the idea of a "test house" for color and design ideas does have its appeal. As it is, our unfortunate friends currently bear the brunt of our decor explorations, but only if they're game and we can't do it in our own home.

But what if we have a corner of looked-over space in our own homes that we can use to try out new ideas? This article addresses ways to turn any little nook into additional storage, a project in itself, but also decluttering main areas to give you a whole new perspective on the decor.

• The Onion: Putting Vacant Houses To Use
• The Seattle P-I: Top 7 Ways to Use Your Home's Wasted Space

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