mash renovation

Tasked with designing storage for the family home, I began by understanding the users themselves — not just the quantity of clothing, shoes, and jewelry, but the ergonomics of their bodies. By measuring heights and reach, the his‑and‑hers closets in the primary bedroom were custom‑tailored to the occupants, allowing the space to perform with quiet precision.

The left half of the primary closet is dedicated to her, where long‑hanging garments take precedence, followed by shirts and pants. At 5’-4”, she can comfortably reach every item without strain — a small but meaningful calibration of architecture to the body. The right half is dedicated to him, whose priority was t‑shirt storage. To avoid the inevitable chaos of deep shelves, I designed a custom “shelf‑drawer”: a pull‑out surface with a backing that prevents stacks from toppling, resulting in the distinctive L‑shaped profile.

The office closets accommodate jackets, jewelry, and shoes, while also integrating attic access — a wood‑clad crawl space that required both discretion and ease of use. To maintain flexibility, we left a large adjustable zone for bulkier items, with shelves and drawers organized along the left side.

The guest closet demanded even more adaptability, as its future users are undefined. I introduced cubbies beneath full‑length hanging space to maximize utility within the unusual, pre‑existing dimensions. Because this closet functions more like a small walk‑in, we avoided large swinging doors — which would have overwhelmed the space — and instead used bi‑fold doors to maintain openness and accessibility.