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.
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