Storage Terminology

WALLS AND WINDOW TREATMENTS 3(1+2)
Lesson 12 : Wall Elements – Built-In Space Storage

Storage Terminology

Attic is a space found directly below the pitched roof of a house or other building

Niche a recess in a wall, especially one that contains a statue or urn.

Alcove is an architectural term for a recess in a room, usually screened off by pillars, balustrades or drapery

loft can be an upper story or attic or basement in a building, directly under the roof

Wardrobe is a piece of furniture for holding clothes, now usually a tall, upright case fitted with hooks, shelves, etc. – May be Built-in or Mobile

Closet is a small and enclosed space, a cabinet, or a cupboard in a house or building used for general storage or hanging clothes. They cannot be moved from one house to another, but a wardrobe is mobile.

Types of closets

Broom closet: A narrow floor-to-ceiling space for the storage of lengthy items. To come out of the Broom closet = To admit to being a witch

Coat closet: A coat closet is a closet of a house where people store their hoods, jackets and coats. A coat closet is typically located in the entryway, so that it is close to the front door.

Linen closet: A tall, narrow closet, typically located in or near bathrooms and/or bedrooms. Such a closet contains shelves used to hold towels, washcloths, sheets, and toiletries.

Utility closet: A closet used for permanently housing appliances, most commonly the heating/cooling unit and water heater, especially in apartments where they cannot be put in a garage, attic, or basement.

Walk-in closet: A closet large enough to walk inside to store clothes on two or three sides. They may have lighting, mirrors, and flooring distinct from adjacent rooms.

Wall closet: A very shallow closet closed off from a room by a curtain or folding doors, with only enough depth to hang clothes or store them folded on shelves.

A water closet (WC) is not a storage closet but a flush toilet

Flush toilet A flush toilet is a toilet that disposes of human waste by using water to flush it through a drainpipe to another location. Flushing mechanisms are found more often on western toilets, but many squat toilets also are made for automated flushing.

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