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how big your house is, you never feel like you have enough
storage,” Atalla noted. “When you have a small footprint,
you have to be smart about how you can create more of
that storage.”
Examples include taking advantage of nooks for
customized mudroom benches or shelving, expandable
kitchen tables that nest within each other, and unique his-
and-hers closet designs.

5. Transitional/flex space. Similar to creating touchdown
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