Hidden Storage With A Twist: Discover The Forgotten Function Of High Cabinets
Theo BennettIf you've ever taken a tour of a historic house, you may have spotted something strange: a little cabinet that seems to be hiding somewhere, perhaps high up in a wall or over a door. Even though they don't make much sense to us now, these cabinets were very useful and even profitable in their day.
Houses used to make better use of every inch of space before people started storing everything in basements and spacious closets. The one seen here is an example of an elevated cabinet that was often used for seasonal storage. They stored seasonal goods, such as additional winter blankets, thick comforters, and Christmas decorations, which were only retrieved at certain periods of the year. Homeowners might free up more accessible storage space for everyday requirements by putting these seldom-used goods high up.