Object Lessons: Make Space

Make Space

Camp Craft Cocktails

THROUGHOUT 2020, our homes have taken on myriad roles: offi ce, school, gym, restaurant. Now more than ever, our spaces need to be multifunctional, with an increased restaurant. Now more than ever, our spaces need to be multifunctional, with an increased emphasis on storage, purposeful furniture and a bit of fi gurative breathing room. This year emphasis on storage, purposeful furniture and a bit of fi gurative breathing room. This year has been a challenge, and the list below will hopefully provide some solutions in your home. has been a challenge, and the list below will hopefully provide some solutions in your home.

A LOOKS-GOOD-ANYWHERE DESK.

I love the burled wood Made Goods desk travel more than ever, I’ve been stocking up on coff ee table books. I’ve read Inside Tangier by author and interior designer Nicolò Castellini Baldissera cover to

that works in traditional and contemthat works in traditional and contemporary spaces. Simple lines and drawers porary spaces. Simple lines and drawers make it the perfect desk for your new make it the perfect desk for your new makeshift offi ce. You know, the one in the family room.

STYLISH EXTRA STORAGE. Whether you have kids at home or are just in need of extra storage for all of your newly acquired quarantine reading, the wicker étagère at left from Amanda Lindroth is a stylish solution. I’d use it in a kids room to fi ll with organized baskets of school supplies, homework and coloring books.

SNEAKY CLEAN-UP TACTICS. With family at home 24/7, my house is scattered with everything from work reports to My Little Pony dolls. My very talented upholsterer makes custom storage ottomans for my clients with hidden castors (translation: easy to move around) and ample storage for all of the little things that get left behind; you can also fi nd several options at Pottery Barn. I throw everything in at the end of

A (MENTAL) VACATION. Thinking of the day, and voila! A clean room.

cover multiple times and am still dreaming of riads, pomegranates and tile.

HOME BAR UPGRADES. Welcome to Savannah, have a drink. Alcohol sales are up, and the gourmet cocktail kit in a jar from Camp Craft Cocktails makes me feel like a mixologist. Bonus: It’s sold locally at Mamie Ruth | M.Liz Jewelry at 107 W. Liberty St.

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Robyn Roberts is a Savannah-based interior designer (robynrobertsdesign.com, @robynrobertsdesign).