With design trends leaning so far towards minimalism, obsessed with clean lines and mid-century modern furniture, it can be easy to forget just how cozy a home that has plenty of stuff can be. Having things like books, trinkets, and even coffee mugs for many people is like wrapping yourself in a warm blanket. Being surrounded by the things you love is an important and soothing part of having a home. The cozy house featured in this post, from the designers at The November with photos from Hey!Cheese Photography, has plenty of shelving and storage for all those lovely tchotchkes and even provides fun spaces for a few furry companions.
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The entertainment center can be a trick beast. In a minimalist design, a television mounted to the wall and perhaps a narrow console would be enough.
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But in this home, a large shelving unit acts as bookshelves, entertainment center, and stylish cat furniture all in one.
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The natural wood unit has a country chic style to it while interior cat doors make it easy for the furry little friends to move through the various compartments safely.
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Hidden hinges and portals mean that this beautiful shelving unit doesn’t look like a giant cat tree at first glance, only when you get a bit closer.
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It’s really what goes onto the shelves in a home that makes them special, like a modern cuckoo clock, and lots of much loved books.
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The patterns and colors used in this house give the design a bit of a vintage vibe, from a mustard gingham couch cover to some cute minty curtains.
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As from these muted colors, things are kept fairly neutral with white and wood making up the majority of the interior.
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The use of interior windows looking into the home office makes the space feel much bigger and allows more natural light into that room.
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House plants scattered about are another cozy addition to this full space.
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Those interior windows also open up, maximizing airflow and of course creating yet another perch for a curious cat.
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The non-shelving furniture in the home is fairly sparse, but a beautiful dresser near the front door does have a mid-century feel to it.