Stairway spaces

BE INSPIRED BY THESE TRANSFORMATIVE IDEAS FOR YOUR UNDERSTAIRS SPACE - THE NEAT NOOK THAT CAN DO SO MUCH MORE

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1. OFFICE HOURS

While you may not have the space to carve out an office in an existing room, the area under the stairs can prove fruitful. 'This family wanted a place that was office-like, which could double as a designated homework spot, but they didn't have space in the floorplan for an auxiliary room. To solve the problem we created this understairs nook which incorporated both a desk area and organisational space,' says Marie Flanigan, interior designer and founder of Marie Flanigan Interiors. If creating a workspace under the stairs, be sure to prioritise lighting and opt for bright colours that will ensure the area doesn't feel dingy.

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