08/31/2026
Oui oui! A pair of built-in “French armoires” flank the doorway in this bedroom shared by two brothers. Designed by LKI, this cabinetry is another prime example of custom built-ins cleverly made to look like furniture.
We love this design hack for lots of reasons. For one, adding two traditional closets would have made the room feel considerably smaller. Historically, many New Orleans homes were built without closets, with armoires serving as a more flexible storage solution. And with our high humidity, storing clothing in a wooden armoire allowed for better air circulation than a damp, enclosed closet. In tandem, this design choice nods to our city’s French roots and historic approach to storage.
Contractor: Entablature, LLC
Interior Designer: Logan Killen Interiors
Architect: Daniel Zangara Studio
Photographer: Laura Steffan | New Orleans Photographer
Stylist: Suzonne Stirling