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2 5, or by installing a modified form of high headboard, such as is described later on in the chapter . As in all builtins pictured in this chapter, the sizes are dependent upon the dimensions of the room, as well as the measurements and placement of the beds and other furniture. Construction details correspond to similar examples described in Chapter 2, modified by existing conditions. 270 FURNITURE MAKING AND CABINET WORK Wall Storage. In order to conserve floor space, yet retain the conveniences afforded by various types of individual furniture, tall cupboards (Figure 4.26), closets, or wardrobes can be built from floor to ceiling, extending from wall to wall. Flush doors, either hinged or sliding, can be constructed to form a paneled wall when closed, permitting access not only to valuable storage space, but also to such builtin features as desks, radios, darkrooms, small workshops, sewing cabinets, planning centers, and repositories for all sorts of games or sports impedimenta. Dropleaf desk fronts as in Figure 4.6, and large drawer fronts containing radios, victrolas, portable sewing machines and the like, can be centered or inserted in balanced locations to carry out the paneled effect when closed. Figure 4.27 shows another possible combination. Dimensions depend upon room size, ceiling height, adjacent doors and other considerations: construction details are simple modifications of those discussed in Chapter 2. Obviously a windowless and door less wall is ideal for such a project, since the thirfcnpss; of the false wall remains unrevealed when doors, drawers, or drop fronts are closed. With high ceilimss BUILTIN FURNITURE AND CONVENIENCES 271 Fig. 4.27. Paneled closet effect. upper shelves will mount to a normally unreachable height, yet are useful for storing seasonal items not required for everyday use. The spacesaving value of sliding doors has been discussed, but there are many installations where hinged, outward swinging doors are peferable. This is always true when the entire space must be accessible, since sliding doors of necessity mask a section equal to the width of one door. When a deep work table is desired, it can be hinged at its rear edge to fold upward like the closet door table previously described , being supported in its open position by a hinged, dropfront leg or legs as already described, or by resting on cleats on the inside of the pair of hinged, masking doors, to which it can be firmly hooked. When building a unit of this type across the wall of a room, if desks or work centers are to be included, the matter of adequate lighting should be considered during the progress of construction. Tubular lights behind builtin cornices or metal glare shields offer a practical and modern solution, by eliminating individual table and floor lamps, with their trailing cords. For a permanent installation it is best to use flexible BX cable connected by the necessary outlet boxes.