Home Improvement Tips - #1

This week's home improvement tip is about that wasted space under the stairs. Here in California we have a lot of town homes, which almost always have very little storage space and always have a staircase. So why not turn under the stairs into that storage space or a fun nook? Here are 10 of my favorite ways you can utilize that space.

#1 - Make it into an office 

(This blog has some great examples of this!)

#2 - Make it a simple storage closet by closing it in and adding a door

#3 - Make it into a kids play room


#4 - Put in some full length shelving for a display case

#5 - Give it to the dogs! Put in a nice dog bed and keep the dog storage neatly organized in one place.

Or really go all out and turn it into the dogs own private room!

#6 - Make it into extra seating or a reading nook - grab a chic chair, a side table and decorate!

#7 - Turn it into a bookshelf.

(Picture comes from stairporn.com)

#8 - Turn it into a mini bar or wine rack

#9 - Make it practical and put in a deep freezer, washing machine, dryer or another large appliance that doesn't fit anywhere


#10 - Throw up some dry wall, close it in and turn it into extra wall space for a gallery display

#11 - Make it your home theater


#12 - Turn it into a two piece powder room - this would add serious value to your home.

And last, but not least:

#13 - Fish tank!!