Post-and-beam framing allows open floor plans and tall glass walls, which also means fewer solid walls for storage. Closets in mid-century Eichler and ranch homes tend to be modest, so each one has to count:
- Closets designed to the ceiling, with drawers replacing freestanding dressers
- Home offices built into a spare bedroom or den, with cabinetry that closes up at the end of the day
- Garages organized with cabinets and a workbench so they hold a car, bikes and a workout corner at once
Elsewhere in San Jose, from tree-lined Willow Glen and the Rose Garden to the larger homes of Almaden Valley, closets vary widely, which is why every plan starts with a tape measure in your home rather than a catalog layout. Clean, flat finishes suit Eichler interiors; wood grains suit older homes.