Dear friends,
Quick questions:
A) Do you have to do an Indiana Jones-style move every time you open certain kitchen cabinets or closet doors to dodge an avalanche of random stuff pouring out?
B) Have you been enviously watching TikTok videos where someone MacGyvers trendy floating shelves with chewing gum and Dollar Tree cutting boards?
C) Are you tired of your cat pulling used Ho Ho wrappers from the kitchen trash and leaving them in weird places around the house?
If you shouted yes! to any of the above, you might be a good candidate to add some special home features to your abode. Or maybe you just want to improve the functionality of your home. Either way, home details reign in our employees' homes—think of them as home design genius gurus. And today they’re passing their knowledge onto you.
Here are our team’s top 5 picks, plus one bonus item from our VIP (Very Important Pup) Ruger!
Pull-out trash cans
Employee: Speri
How it works: Hide a pull-out garbage unit in your kitchen cabinet design
Who it’s good for: Families, people with trash-happy pets, and anyone who doesn’t like looking at garbage cans in their kitchen
“Pull-out trash cans keep my garbage out of sight (and smell!). Then I can forget about it until garbage day.” ~Speri
Drying rack storage
Employee: Greg
How it works: A custom cabinet dedicated to hiding a pull-out laundry drying rack
Who it’s good for: Those who use drying racks on the regular but want to hide it when it’s not in use
“The drying rack easily tucks back into the cabinets when my wife is done with it. She is always asking for a place to hang stuff, and the summer can get smoky, it gives her that place to finish drying clothes. When it isn't being used, it looks nice & organized.” ~Greg
Roll-in showers
Employee: Shawn
How it works: This special shower has shower tiles flush with the bathroom floor, making it easy to roll in with a wheelchair or walker
Who it’s good for: Those with mobility challenges or who want to prepare to age-in-place in their home
“I love the ease of walking right into my shower without having to hop over a bathtub. It also gives me peace of mind knowing I’m ready for the future. Plus, walk-in showers are perfect for pet owners since you can just lead them in—no more wrangling wet, muddy pups into a bath!” ~Shawn
Dedicated hair tool bathroom drawers
Employee: Beth
How it works: A special drawer includes a holder or slots to hold hair tools perfectly
Who it’s good for: Those who want an easy, organized grooming setup
“I feel like Hollywood royalty every time I pull open my chic little tool setup. It makes getting ready in the morning a breeze. I can save precious time not hunting for hair stuff and spend more time sipping coffee before heading to work!” ~Beth
Lazy Susan/Pull-out kitchen drawers
Employee: Deana
How it works: This kitchen cabinet features a pull-out door and a rotating lazy susan to allow for quick and easy access to items
Who it’s good for: Those who want kitchen tools, pots, and pans right at their fingertips
“It’s like playing Wheel-of-Fortune with my pots and pans. I spin the lazy susan and stop it on the one I need. No sifting through a mountain of kitchen junk in a drawer. It’s a winning idea!
~Deana
*Bonus canine employee pick: Ruger’s Dog Door
How it works: The door lets the pup in and out without human assistance
Who it’s good for: Free-range pups who have a secure, fenced-in backyard and humans who don’t want to drop what they’re doing every time there’s a suspicious squirrel in the yard
“Aroooo. Woof. Snuffle. Snuffle. BARK!” ~Ruger
At Trilogy, we believe in designing functional and fun homes for the whole family. Incorporating life hacks are one of the best ways to do this, and we’re eager to share all the things we’ve learned with our clients. It’s one of the many ways we can help make the everyday routine a little bit easier. Contact us today for even more ideas!
