Why one of the smallest spaces in the house often becomes one of the most functional investments for coastal living. It usually starts with something small. Wet shoes left near the entryway after a rainy beach walk. Sand collecting beneath hardwood floors. Winter jackets draped over dining chairs because there is nowhere practical to store them. Towels, backpacks, dog leashes, boots, groceries, and pool bags slowly taking over spaces that were never designed to handle daily c