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As we design our forever home, I’ve been thinking about how each storage zone—garage, attic, and basement—supports our family’s routines. Using Pinterest-style renderings, I compare accessibility, climate needs, and the types of items that belong in each space. This breakdown helped us choose the storage approach that truly works for long-term organization.

Wall paneling is one of those design choices that feels decorative on the surface, but in reality, it’s architectural. When done well, it can permanently elevate a space, add character, and increase a home’s perceived value without a full renovation. As an architect and homeowner who has renovated an early 20th-century home and is now designing our forever home from scratch, I approach wall paneling as more than an aesthetic layer. It’s a tool for shaping how a room feels, ho