Utilization of Space Under the Staircase

The concept of home decoration is the art of not only decorating a particular room but to make the full use of the dead corners and spaces, so that it looks good, is easy to use and function wells with the existing architecture. Let's explore some of the many of the ways to add personality to a corner. Here are some of the design elements that can add life to a dead corner.

There are endless possibilities for decorating themes. Ideally a themed corner will define something about you, your family, or the place you live. It also provides a place to showcase collections, themed items, or art and crafts.

Display

• An old piece of furniture can add texture and depth to a room. If you are starting out, consider a weathered pine table or chest. If you want color, look for a painted bookshelf or an armoire.
• One can install shelves, cabinets and drawers under the stairs which will reclaim some unused space just lying unnoticed for years. The shelves could be used for decorative displays while the cabinets could be utilized as storage for everyday items.
• A corner cabinet or hanging cupboard is a handsome solution and adds needed storage and display areas as well.
• Whether you have shells, miniature houses, candlesticks or boxes, it is often most effective to display them in an arrangement. - When arranging your collections, beware of just lining things up in a row, especially small items. Instead, group several together. Place small things on a tray and use the group as one element in a table arrangement.
• When displaying a collection of family photos it works best to have a similar framing material (such as all silver or all brass frames) even if the individual frames vary in style from one another.

Home office

• You can utilize the space and transform it into a study area or home office. If you have been looking for some space in your house to serve as your home office, this is the perfect one.
• Install a desk or fitted work surface with roll-out filing cabinets or a stack of baskets underneath.
• Fix shelves to the walls above the desk and put a small chair with coasters.
• Lightning is very important, wall-mounted bracket lighting may be more practical than a desk lamp, which takes up some of the valuable, but limited, space on your work surface.

Cozy corner

• Make it into a cozy retreat. An uplight addition will give a beautiful look. A reading lamp or down-shaded lamp will cast light only in its relative vicinity.
• To bring intimate warmth to the decor of every room in your home, add candles. The subtle gentle light, pleasing aromas, and vast selection of colors and shapes enhance every decorating theme.
• The void corner of the room can be fill with natural or artificial tree.
• Pedestals of varied sizes look good in corners.
• A table top with a beautiful fabric and a couple of chairs to each side with coordinating fabric on the seats can give a very dramatic look. Add a lamp, your favorite pictures and collectibles for a gorgeous table scape.

Antiques

• Keep the surfaces free of heavy textures. Smoother surfaces tend to reflect more light and make the room feel larger.
• Mantle clocks is a very creative idea for decorating a dead space. It a popular and elegant accent piece and provide a classy way to tell time and can help a room hearken back to antiquity and the olden days.

Play area

• The area can be utilized as a tiny play house for the kids.
• Paint the area with whimsical design and bright colours.
• The shelves can be added to store toys.
• A rug can create a softer look and feel while at the same time protects little feet.

Library

• A small library can be created in the corner under the stairs.
• Line the walls under the stairs with shelves - adjustable ones are a good idea, allowing you to vary and alter the spacing to store all sizes of books and magazines.
• Painting the shelves to match the baseboard and other moldings gives the space an integrated feel.
• Use recessed spotlights or angled floor lamps to illuminate the books as well as to provide reading light.

Living area

• The area under the stairs can be created as a dining area or sitting area.
• But one should make sure not to make the place over crowded.
• Put a small dining table or small piece of furniture with light colours used.

Utility space

• You may even be able to keep large kitchen appliances, like a freezer, tumble dryer, or washing machine under the stairs. Check out the practicalities of installing power outlets and plumbing.
• The space can be closed by using wooden panels, plywood and will create a useful storage closet. Make sure that the space is adequately lit, locating the light switch by the door.

So, whether you choose to use your under the stairs space for storage, home office, cozy nook or a playhouse, never forget to add light to this tight space. A desk lamp is advisable for reading and study, overhead lighting for play areas, while display lights are great for your collectibles. Why not start planning now and convert that under the stair space into something you and your whole family will use and enjoy for a long time.