Does your home have a small, cramped, seemingly unusable space underneath the stairs? Many homes do. It’s a space most people use for storing forgotten things, or a place that simply collects dust. But it doesn’t have to be wasted space in your home. With a little bit of creativity, you can turn that awkward space into something truly wonderful. Let’s take a look at Alair Home’s list of the best ways to turn that unusable space into the most valuable square footage in your home.
No Adults Allowed
You might be too tall to comfortably fit into the space under the stairs, but your kids certainly aren’t. Not only that, but kids love having a space that’s built just for them, especially one you can’t easily access. You can transform this small, compact area into a child’s dream world with just a bit of bright, colorful paint, some kid-sized furniture and their favorite toys and books. It’s like the treehouse you always wanted as a child, just indoors and much more stylish.
Storage Space Galore
Whether the space under your stairs is an actual room you can walk into or is simply vertical space that is unused, it can be turned into storage for any number or things, from books to holiday decorations to bikes and more. Add shelving to an existing open space under the stairs or knock out the drywall and build out shelves between the studs. It’s a relatively simple and affordable process that leaves you with an abundance of storage space that would otherwise be wasted.
Pet Paradise
Have a cat or a dog? Why not dedicate that space under the stairs to your four-legged friends? Your pets are the perfect size to utilize this small space. It can be made into a private space for a litter box that won’t stink up the rest of the house or a quiet retreat for a doggie bed that’s ideal after a long day of hiking or chasing the frisbee. If you want to get really creative, you can turn this space into an aquarium or terrarium that can house your more exotic house guests as well.
House Your Passion
It’s not often that your spouse will allow you to dedicate and entire room to your passion. We all have that one thing, whether it’s our crafting supplies, DIY tools or comic book collection, that confounds our housemates. Why not make a dedicated space for what you love in this otherwise unusable space? You can build a beautiful wine storage area, crafting table or other unique, personalized space under the stairs. Your spouse can’t complain because you weren’t using that square footage anyways, and you get your passion project. It might take some creativity if you have a unique hobby, but this space can be your personal retreat, filled with the things you love most.