One of the areas homeowners and designers alike are finding creative uses for is the space beneath the staircase ... one-person alcove, says Herzog. “It doesn’t have to be a Harry Potter ...

Tuck their pet bed into an alcove so they can ... house Christmas or Halloween decor when it’s not on display in your home? Make the most of your under-the-stairs storage by adding shelves ...

A few cans of paint and pieces of plywood were all it took to complete a DIY storage makeover. “With limited square meters, ...

Every house has awkward spaces that defy decorating. Perhaps it’s an alcove under the stairs, a charming nook that appears to have no real purpose, or a too-small entryway. No matter.

A single large drawer or several smaller ones stacked on top of each other can provide lots of storage in the low space at the foot of the stairs. A seating alcove makes excellent use of the ...

Q: We enclosed the triangular alcove under a rear staircase in our home because it seemed a clever place for storing items from our children's adjoining play room. The contents became so chaotic ...

Another alternative to maximise storage that will not bring in new furniture is the creation of storage in an odd space in the home, such as the area below the staircase. ALCOVE Many home owners ...

Shimmering Vintage-Style Tinsel Trees light up a seldom-used area, such as an alcove beneath the stairs ... Many Mini Christmas Trees: Decorating Ideas ...

The alcove bathtub is humbler in design and perhaps ... gives it a sense of grandeur and introduces somewhere to add decor or more luxurious materials. 'Try a veined marble surround for an elegant ...