The Chic Way Tracee Ellis Ross Embraces The Invisible Storage Trend

There is always something new when it comes to storage solutions. Finding a way to organize and stash away miscellaneous items without sacrificing your aesthetic is a common goal across all interior styles. Built-in bookcases once reigned supreme and console cabinets aren't going anywhere, but there is a new storage trend that has come on the scene. And celebrities like Tracee Ellis Ross have already incorporated it into their home.

Invisible storage is meant to conceal all those items you don't want out in the open. Unlike cabinets or consoles that look like a piece of storage, this method blends in with the home. As the name suggests, this storage is meant to look discrete so other features can take center stage. It's best seen in the closet of Tracee Ellis Ross, known for starring on shows "Black-ish" and "Girlfriends." Her closet features a sleek blonde wood with no handles and alcoves for decorative vignettes. The statement wall made from a stunning material looks more like a design feature than a screen to hide all the messy parts of life.

One look at Tracee Ellis Ross's home and it's hard not to fall in love. On her Instagram, Ross shares fabulous outfits she and her glam team put together. But the sleek wood finish is what's catching many people's attention. While you may not have the space to recreate the entire room, you can certainly get inspired by the star's closet doors.

You may also consider sliding doors rather than ones that swing open. For a modern look, consider these aluminum-framed glass doors from The Sliding Door Company, but, of course, to get Ross's look, opt for a blonde wood finish. Sliding doors operate on one or two tracks installed at the top of the door frame and on the floor. They can slide into the wall, like a pocket door, or in front of it. You can combine this with a closet system rather than a traditional closet alcove. Built-in closet systems can also add more storage without demolishing a wall or converting a room.

Opt for closet doors without handles or pulls to achieve the invisible storage look. The sleek and flat facade will appear more like an architectural or aesthetic feature than a storage piece. A single seamless sheet of material can also help you achieve the look.

Although invisible storage can look like a featured part of your property's design, it can also work with the unique details of your home. Some of the best examples can be found in the kitchen with storage like toe-kick drawers. These are flat drawers underneath kitchen cabinets where you can store flat items like baking sheets or small pans. Similarly, a drawer hidden inside a window sill can be an option for miscellaneous items; even better, it seamlessly blends into a standard home feature.

This trend can even work with furniture, like when a bed's headboard comes equipped with sliding shelves. And, of course, benches and reading nooks where the seat lifts to reveal hidden storage compartments are still popular. While these may not be the most fun features to consider and design, putting thought into invisible storage allows you to keep your home tidy without investing in numerous pricey shelves and cabinets that dominate your home's aesthetic.