Say you and your spouse purchased a house a decade ago and became first-time homeowners. What happened next? Both your family and your income likely grew. As your journey through life continued, you started possessing more and more items. Piles of things — some essential, some frivolous.
Now, you take a look back at your house, and you see a space stuffed to the gills. Sure you could throw things away, but those are your memories we’re talking about. Some of that stuff is priceless. The other option? Taking a look at your house and rethinking the way you do storage.
A very popular and modern way to create more space is to utilize the area under your staircase.
A built-in is often a perfect and untapped use of square footage. Remove the drywall underneath, and a hollow triangle is revealed. From there, anything goes.
The beauty of implementing shelving is you can style select the shelves to fit your preferred style.
If you have items stowed away that you might want to be displayed, transitioning the space into a bookshelf would be a good way to go. If you have functional items such as extra pillows and blankets, fashioning a multi-use dresser with built-in drawers would be perfect. Imagine an easily accessible space for your kids to keep their toys without adding the clutter to your living room. If you’re not into drawers, cabinets are another option.
The versatility of the space under your stairs is outstanding. You aren’t strictly limited to shelving. You can build a desk, stow away a washer and dryer, or even add a tucked-away bar with a mini-fridge in place. Maybe you’re a wine drinker. This space could be used for a functional cellar that’s unique to your house. If you entertain frequently, perhaps a cool closet to store coats.
The point is the possibilities are endless, and we at MilMar want to help you tap into your creative side. We offer numerous services that will revamp your house with all styles of remodels — be it state-of-the-art, classical, Nuvo, or more. Our goal is to make your guest’s jaws drop when they see what you’ve done with the place!