storage closet

Small holding room

A storage closet is a small enclosed space used for keeping supplies, equipment, or other items not in regular use.

Unlike bedroom closets designed for clothing, storage closets hold cleaning supplies, linens, tools, or overflow household goods: The vacuum's in the storage closet down the hall.

In offices and institutions, storage closets contain extra supplies and equipment.

Related
  • pantryHousehold provisions closet
  • shelvesHorizontal storage platforms
  • broomBristled cleaning stick
  • vacuumAbsence of matter
  • mopFloor-washing implement

cleaning supplies · clutter · junk drawer · boxes · coats · hangers · dusty · cramped · dead space · door · organizer · bins · linens · supplies · utility · utility room · basement · attic

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room function/purpose

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Home's social space

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spatial scale

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Bulk goods storage building

great hall · ballroom · gymnasium · hangar · arena

openness and accessibility

storage closetopen floor plan

Interior without dividing walls

open shelving · display case · showroom · gallery · exhibition hall

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G