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Wall dividers are ideal for separating large spaces into smaller, more manageable areas that are easier to put to use, as well as to decorate. The Ultimate Swivel Room Divider is an amazing piece of furniture that not only allows for a stylish division of space, but also provides something that is more than just decorative. The wall has space for a flat panel TV to be attached on one side or a rotating panel and a shelf/drawer storage system on the other. At the touch of a button, a pneumatic cylinder is activated to rotate the panel. It is made of engineered wood with Java Matte and high-gloss white lacquer finishes. The entire unit measures 96" W x 24" D x 84.5" H. Price: $3,600.

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Similar in look to the container baskets they introduced a few months ago, Kartell's new Optic Storage Cubes are designed by Patick Jouin, made of a type of transparent plastic and come in a variety of colors. The jewel-like colors are further enhanced by the pyramidal relief pattern on the outside of the boxes. The interior of the boxes is smooth. The modular units, which can be stacked up to four high, are available with or without doors and can be arranged in any number of ways, whether you only need a single stack or want to fill up a wall. Each cube measures 41cm per side. Price: £119 without door, or £140 with door).

The Soprano Trunk from Pinel & Pinel is the ultimate music lounge accessory, especially if you'd rather have all your equipment in one unit than scattered about. It comes equipped with Beosound 3000 CD/Audio and 2 Beolab 3 speakers(250 watts) by Bang & Olufsen. The unit also has 24 small drawers that can contain up to 480 CDs. A front door swings open to either reveal or conceal the interior of the trunk and the leather-covered wood is available in 51 different colors, so there is definitely one that will look perfect of your home. It measures 71"H x 57"W x 17"D when closed.

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The NY Times personal shopper pointed out that a toy caddy of some kind would be a good addition to a kids' room after Christmas so that there will be someplace to keep all of their holiday goodies. Shelves seem a little too functional to inspire kids to use them on their own, but the BB2 Toy Caddy they recommended nicely bridges the gap between toy and storage unit. Made of natural, finished wood and measuring 23" high x 15" wide, the caddy can be used as a chair or toy cart, which just might be enough to motivate child to use it for storage, rather than just leaving everything for you to put away. But if that's a little too optimistic, at least you're getting a cute, multi-tasking piece of furniture in the bargain. Price: $250.

Words are almost not enough to express how much I like the design of this Random Shelving. The bookcase, which is made from white lacquered fiberboard, has shelves of varying widths and heights that give a display a busy, yet organized, feel. The unusual shelf layout is a more efficient use of the space than on a standard case, so you should be able to fit 50% more books on it without a problem. Each unit is only 32-inches wide (full dimensions: W32 x D10 x H85 in), but grouping the bookcases will allow you to fill a whole wall. Price: $2,250.

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A wardrobe is just a place to keep your clothes, but by calling the cabinet a "vertical storage space," it suddenly sounds much more purposeful and versatile, which is probably why that descriptor is applied to Karim Rashid's Blend. Made of lacquered wood, the piece has a tremendous visual appeal to it and is certainly unique - no matter what you decide to call it. It is available in one and two-door versions Price: $2,600.

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How much are you willing to pay for a crate? The answer is probably dependent on how nice of a crate we're talking about. I recently found a reasonably nice (free) one in a neighbor's garage, for example, but it must not be nearly as high quality as The Crate. This particular crate was "designed" by Jasper Morrison and is made out of Douglas Fir. The primary advantage of this crate over, say, one found at the back of a garage, is that this one is in pristine condition and has not been marred by use. That said, is it really worth $175?

The Rakku Shoe Wheel is a completely new take on shoe storage that minimizes the space needed to fit all your footwear while presenting it in an attractive way. The wheel has a tough polymer frame and clear panels on either side that make sure the shoes stay in place, but allow you to see all your options. The bands around the outside are elastic, so everything can be slid in and out easily. The only question is will the rack still look good if you don't own 20 pairs of rainbow-colored pumps, and if not, would it be worth buying a few pairs to improve the overall presentation? Price: $65.

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Filing cabinets do not usually fall into the category of furniture that can be described as classy. Usually made of grey, beige or black metal, the cabinets are tucked away in some back room and are only accessed when a file or record is needed. It's not that the need to be hidden, just that they don't really match anything. Far classier than any standard metal filing cabinets are these Cherry Wood Filing Cabinets from Hammacher Schlemmer, handmade from hardwood harvested in the Adirondack Mountains. The stackable cabinets also have an anti-tip mechanism and can be attached directly to the walls for additional support, if necessary. Price: $1,629.